Again this year, from all over the world as well as Japan, many artists gathered at Pacifico Yokohama! From the morning, this booth area as crowded with people. Artists got orders at that place and putting pinstripes to the item that customers brought and busy all day. The paint contest was also high-quality with the works by them and, people were stopping by to see their works closely.

It started from 1989 Goshoyama 8 where the MOONEYES Signs & Pinstripe Studio was located. In 2019, Japan’s Pinstripe Pioneer, Hiro “Wildman” Ishii reached his 30th anniversary. However, 30 YEARS is just the other day for Wildman.

At 20th Annual YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW 2019, we tributed 30 Years of Excellence WILDMAN.

This year’s Pinstripe booth was widened the booth to feature 30 years of Excellence 1989 〜 2019 WILDMAN and sold his commemorative goods. In the commemorative goods, there was WILDMAN’s　masterpiece Special GOLD MOON Disc!
Moreover, there were also other Premium MOON Discs that he put the pinstripe in advance and T’s DESIGN, M & K CUSTOM SIGNS, Shakin’ Speed Grapix put the pinstripe on the spot! The Premium MOON Disc was sold at 45,000yen but it was SOLD OUT immediately.

Wildman's talk show was conducted by The NASH, a custom culture evangelist, and they cheerfully talked about Wildman's 30 years history. The Talk Show was done all in Japanese but, regardless of the country many people listened to Widman’s story, and Wildman answered some questions from his enthusiastic fans. In the limited time, it seems that Wildman is not finished talking about his story so, if you have a chance to visit Yokohama, come by and talk to Wildman. In this area not only taking photos but, people were also filming and, it was a precious place to see the many pro pinstripe working.

Because it is the 30th anniversary for Wildman, he was busy than past years! Not only taking orders, but he was also asked for an autograph and requested to shake hands, and he did not have any time to rest. Although, he just worked normally like as he is at the MOON Garage and enjoying the conversation with his fans and Wildman 30th Anniversary Tribute ended.

This year’s theme of the Paint Contest was basing the VANS Slip On Shoes and it was “Twist and Turn”. In the beginning, it was just a simple white shoe but, by artists’ original idea, it turned to wonderful masterpieces. This year’s Paint Contest is Special Year to celebrate Wildman’s 30th Anniversary so there were 3 Awards announced. Above is the 3 Awards.

The Best of Custom Paint Contest “Twist and Turn” Slip On Shoes was Wildman! He proved that　he is not Japan’s Pinstripe pioneer for nothing and covered itself in glory for his 30th Anniversary. The other awards were won by there two! Congratulations!

Collectivities Alley is the area where various artists and collectors sell and exhibit their items. Again this year there were many high-quality works and collections and each display was well thought and each of the booths was like a gallery. Not only watching the items but, people were considering to purchase or not.