R.I.P. Yojiro Yoji Harada


Today... March 27th, 2019 I Received the News That Tattoo Artist Yoji Harada Passed Away at The Age of 46.
His Tragic was Confirmed in an Instagram Post from Fellow Tattoo Artist Tommy Montoya. Montoya Wrote: “Another Friend Gone!! So Sad. Rest In PEACE Yoji. You Will Be Missed! #yojiharada.

Harada was Born on August 6th, 1972 in Tokyo, Japan. Later on, Harada Moved to Chicago and in 1998, He Set Off to New York City to Pursue a Career as a Musician. Were He Performed in the Punk Band 'Big Deal,' After that He Moved to Miami to Be Apprenticed by Ami James. Together They Went on to Star in the Television Show Miami Ink Which Followed the Shop Love-Hate Tattoos.
On that Show, Audiences Watched Yoji Go From an Apprentice to a Full-Time Tattoo Artist.
Up Until His Death, Harada Continued to Tattoo and Play Music, at January 11th He Moved To Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

In 2009, At Eindhoven's Dragon Tattoo Shop... Filming A "Miami Ink Goes Europe" Episode ( That Sadly Never Got Broadcasted ) I Had the Privilege to Meet, Hangout and Drink a Few With This Super Nice & Talented Guy. For Now The cause of His Death is Currently Unknown. I'm Sure He Sure Will Be Missed By A Lot...

R.I.P. Yojiro Yoji Harada

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