Horiguchi’s photography career began at the age of 21 when he started working and living in the only professional rental photo studio in Osaka at the time. During Japan’s period of rapid economic growth, the studio was frequented by numerous celebrities, including the immensely popular Pink Lady. In this demanding environment, he worked tirelessly while building a solid foundation as a photographer. One day, a visiting photographer who had used the studio offered him the opportunity to assist on an overseas shoot. This sparked a growing desire in him to study photography abroad.

And finally, he set off for America with his sights set on New York, the city so many professional photographers recommended. Fortunately, the money he had earned working at a bustling fish market, drawn by its energy before his time at the rental studio, became the funds for his journey.

After many twists and turns, he arrived in New York, a city buzzing with ambition, where challengers from all over the world gathered with hunger and passion, carrying the scent of the latest trends. He recalls the city itself radiating the fever of the times, filled with a palpable tension and a uniquely charged atmosphere.