Originally from Mie Prefecture.
One of my faint memories is how I always loved drawing since I was young. Although I wanted to make a career out of something I loved, I chose not to pursue becoming an illustrator or manga artist because tattoos were just so cool to me. I first became interested in tattoos when I was in high school. The thought of getting one someday was always in my mind, and then one day, I met Daniel from Ray’s. The first tattoo I received stunned me to my core, and I knew I wanted to become an amazing tattoo artist myself.
That was the moment my path was set on tattooing. If I were to become a tattoo artist, I wanted Daniel as my mentor, without question. I started by enrolling in tattoo school, and on the final day of the course, the intense passion I’d held in my heart spilled over. I went directly to Daniel, expressing my desire to become a tattoo artist and asking to become his apprentice formally. While he acknowledged my passion, he told me I needed to bring something tangible to prove my efforts. This was his response to me, Hokuto, at that time.
I immediately started drawing intensively, teaching myself tattooing and even practicing on the skin of family and friends.
Later, I ordered script tattoos on both arms at Ray’s, offering my skin to get a sense of the kind of work artists of my generation were producing there. Inspired and motivated by the advice I received, I was able to further refine my drawing skills.
In 2024, Hokuto passed the rigorous apprenticeship selection process and proudly became Daniel’s apprentice. That autumn, I made my debut as an artist.
I specialize in realistic designs and black-and-gray styles, always striving to improve, with Daniel as my ultimate goal. I aim to become a tattoo artist whose work can instantly be recognized as Hokuto’s at a glance, tirelessly working toward that each day.
Through my work, I want to bring brightness to people’s lives! My goal as a tattoo artist is to be a memorable, supporting character in everyone’s life. I aim to provide tattoos that enhance each person’s life, catering to individual needs.
Thank you for your support!
