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Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/6 07:52
Hi,
Since I have a small tattoo on my shoulder I want to cover it up with some kind of skin coloured bandaid tape.

I forgot to buy back home so now I need to look for some here in Japan. Where can I find such?

It should be waterproof at least since I will be in a bath...
by Tape (guest)  

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/6 11:39
You can find them at any Matsumoto Kiyoshi drug store or any pharmacy.
by John B digs Japan rate this post as useful

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/6 15:25
Alrright. But what are they called in Japanese? Since I only know basic words, waterproof and so is not in my knowledge.
by Tape (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/6 20:49
Say 'Big Band-aid, please! '. All Japanese people know what Bandaid is.
by Miya (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/6 22:02
Alright, but are all bandaids waterproof?
by Tape (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/6 22:24
The packaging will usually have a drop of water or something similar to denote waterproof, but usually band-aids are waterproof.
by . (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/6 23:27
You can show your tattoo to the clerk and say you "kavaa shitai (want to cover)" it, and that you need a "bando-eido (bandaid)" that is "woo-taa-pu-ruufu (waterproof)".

Anyway, say all these words in Queen's English (British-style) and they would understand. But Band-Aid brand packages are basically the same all over the world.
by Uco rate this post as useful

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/7 03:42
Of course. Thought it would be a bit complicated sorry.

Just wondering, by band aid, I'd rather have one of these kinds
http://www.sz-wholesaler.com/userimg/670/684sw1/bandage--tape-266.jpg

Than one of these
http://berryripe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/band-aid.jpg


In fact I tried a waterproof band aid I bought from home last time but the thin part (where the glue is) made the tattoo visible anyway... hence the question.
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Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/7 15:26
Just show the photo then! Have it printed out at your hotel if you're not carrying a smartphone. Those tapes are commonly available at drug stores.
by Uco rate this post as useful

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/7 17:17
Once you have the plaster, are you OK with sticking it on?
by Winter Visitor (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Bandaid tape to cover tattoo 2015/10/8 01:12
Plaster...?
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