User:Horiyasumuseum/Horiyasu

Horiyasu（1953-）is a Japanese Tattoo Artist.

Personal History
Born in Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City.

1996, Opened studio in Asakusa, Tokyo.

2004/5, Participated in the New York Tattoo Convention and won -1st place "Best Overall" and -1st place "Best Back or Chest". Interviewed by Forbes Magazine. Interview published worldwide in September 2004 and then in Japan  in January 2005..

Awards

 * New York Tattoo Convention


 * 1st place "Best Overall" (2004, 2007, 2013)
 * 1st place "Best Back or Chest" (2004, 2007)


 * Milan Tattoo Convention


 * 1st place "Best Color" and 1st place "Best Black and White" (2007)


 * San Jose Tattoo Convention


 * 1st place "Best Bodysuit" (2007)


 * Melbourne Tattoo Convention and Art Festival  "Rites of Passage"


 * 1st place "Best Japanese" (2012)


 * Mondial du Tatouage Paris Tattoo Convention


 * -1st place "Best Back Piece or Full Body" (2013)


 * First Hong Kong Tattoo Convention 2013


 * 1st place "Best Color" and 1st place "Best Overall" (2013)

Other Links

 * Asakusa Horiyasu Official Homepage
 * Horiyasu - Bigtattooplanet.com (2007/11/1 Interview Article)