Traditional Japanese Tattoo · Irezumi

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Horihan

Traditional Japanese Tattoo

📍 Houston, TX — @santattoohtx

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Horihan — Traditional Japanese Tattoo Artist, Houston TX

About the Artist

The Way
of Irezumi

Horihan is a traditional Japanese tattoo artist (Irezumi) based in Houston, Texas, working out of @santattoohtx studio. With a deep reverence for the classical Japanese tattooing tradition, Horihan creates bold, vibrant pieces rooted in centuries of iconography — koi fish, dragons, tigers, waves, cherry blossoms, peonies, and more.

Every piece is designed to flow with the body. Horihan specializes in large-scale work — full sleeves, body suits, and sweeping back pieces — executed with the powerful color saturation and dynamic composition that define the Irezumi tradition.

Each tattoo is a one-of-a-kind collaboration: a conversation between artist, client, and the living canvas of the body.

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HTX Houston, TX
2026 Booking Open

Every tattoo tells a story that cannot be erased. I work in the tradition of masters who came before — to give permanence to what matters most.

— Horihan  ·  @horihan666

Specialties

Rooted in Tradition

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Dragons & Mythical Beasts

Ryū, phoenixes, and oni — fearsome creatures rendered in bold linework and dramatic color saturation of the Edo-period tradition.

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Botanicals & Waves

Cherry blossoms, peonies, chrysanthemums, and crashing waves — the classic motifs that breathe life into every composition.

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Koi & Wildlife

Koi fish, tigers, snakes, and hawks — animals charged with cultural meaning, executed with dynamic movement and bold color.

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Full Sleeves

Cohesive compositions that wrap the arm from shoulder to wrist — a signature specialty with carefully planned flow and balance.

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Back Pieces

Large-scale canvases bring the most epic compositions to life — a full back becomes a masterwork of Japanese tradition.

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Samurai & Geisha

Figures from feudal Japan depicted with theatrical drama and meticulous detail — samurai warriors, geisha, and kabuki masks.

Get in Touch

Book a Consultation

Horihan takes on a carefully curated number of clients to ensure each piece receives the full attention and craft it deserves. Large-scale work — full sleeves and back pieces — is a specialty.

To begin, send an email or DM on Instagram with your concept, reference images, and placement. Consultations are available at @santattoohtx studio in Houston, TX.

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