Horihide2 二代目彫日出
Horihide 2 began his tattooing journey 28 years ago as an apprentice under a traditional Japanese "irezumi" master. He honed his craft further at tattoo shops overseas, where he expanded his repertoire to include Western-style tattooing. Horihide 2 is an expert in a wide range of styles and can transform your ideas into a beautiful work of art that 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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