Horihide 2

28 years ago, Horihide 2 started tattooing as an apprentice under a traditional Japanese “irezumi” master. He continued to develop his skills at tattoo shops overseas, where he added western-style tattooing to his reportoire. Horihide 2 is an expert in a wide range of styles and can turn your ideas into a beautiful work of art you will treasure forever.
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1970
Born in Aichi, Japan
1993
Began studying "Irezumi" design
1995
Apprenticed under Horihide (Horishige 2 Bunke) and began learning traditional Japanese "Irezumi" from Horihide and Horishige 2
1998
Left the Horihide Ichimon to study authentic western-style tattooing, which were becoming increasingly popular at the time. Gained work experience in various studios in Japan and overseas
2008
Worked at Five Star Tattoo in Australia
2009
Returned to Japan upon the death of Horishige 2. Resumed his apprenticeship under Horihide
2011
Chosen as successor to Horihide and given the name "Horihide 2"
2015
Established Good Times Ink
2019
Relocated to current open studio in America Mura in central Osaka

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