AKIRA ISHIZAWA

Resides in: Yokohama, Japan AKA Yoke Town

Sponsors:  5boro, Volcom, Vans, Sekino, Kukunochi Distribution, Blaze Pipes, 5Nuts Skateshop

In the Van Since: 2000

How did you get on the 5?  5boro's first rider in Japan, Massanori Uruma asked me and of course i accepted. 

First Board: Tony Hawk 

Food: Joe's Pizza from Bleeker Street and Indian Food. 

Music: Changes everyday.

Inspiration: Style. 

When you’re not skating: Chilling with my wife and child.  

Favorite dude to sit next to in the Van? Everybody.  

Worst dude to sit next to in the Van? Nobody but sitting back seat bitch in the van is the worst.  

Favorite 5boro Trip: 5boro Japan Tour 2004

10 years from now: That is a hell of a question.......