Horiyama

Hi there! A little about myself…

My name is Mari Yamate and my Japanese Tattooing name is Horiyama (彫山).

I was born and raised in Hiroshima Japan. I came to New Zealand and began my tattooing journey after graduating with a degree in Design from Auckland University. I apprenticed at Sunset Tattoo, a busy and well known tattoo studio in Auckland, New Zealand and have now been tattooing for over 8 years. I specialise in traditional Japanese Irezumi focusing on both large scale projects and smaller one point tattoos. My style is bright, bold, and simple, carrying on a long tradition of tattooing from my country of birth.

Why do I call myself Horiyama?

‘Hori’ in Japanese translates as “to carve”. A Japanese tattooer will add the first two syllabes of their last name to Hori which gives them their artists name. This title is given to them by their master/teacher once the artist has completed their apprenticeship. The term ‘Hori’ has been used for Centuries by Ukiyo-e artitsts in the edo period.

For any questions regarding your next tattoo (including a quote/time involved), please email me through the contact page. I will be happy to offer you my knowledge and advice regarding your next project!

Email: horiyama.tattoo@gmail.com
Address: Sunset Tattoo NZ, 238 Karangahape Road, Auckland 1010
Phone: 09 376 3423