The waves have been small but if you know where to surf on these small days, you can still hit the lip pretty hard.  John hitting the lip as hard as you can.  Just some locals and us enjoying this beautiful Friday morning.

Tokura-san’s been surfing every single day!  I can see his body becoming stronger and stronger.  He’s paddling faster, popping up faster, and turning sharper.  So good to see that!

Deco-san is still catching way more waves than all of us put together.  Smooth surfing and very long rides.  

I taught a new technique to Rocky today.  Once she applied it, her surfing level jumped up to a whole new level.  

From knowing absolutely nothing about surfing and the ocean 5 years ago, it’s pretty impressive how she can paddle out to any spot, find good waves like this, and surf it well.  

Tokura-san and I sharing secret surf spot photos during lunch.  The Japan surf culture and surf spots are very protected.  We talk about it to each other, but never to anyone else.  Tokura-san taught me how to be loyal, and how to keep silent.  And now I understand why I still can surf those secret spots without getting beaten up.  Thank you Tokura-san for teaching me the respectful way of exploring…

I found the place selling cherry blossom branches so I had to buy some.  I’ve probably spent 25 cherry blossom seasons in Japan and now I can enjoy it right in my own house.

I’ll keep you posted when I see the first pink sakura!  Can’t wait!

Yesterday once more:  Big boy, big spray!

Good morning 4:50am.
North shore coming up this afternoon to 4-6′.
Ala Moana waist high and good.
Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.
Jelly fish warning today.
Trade winds at 15mph.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Good to see the Uncles still enjoying the ocean every single day.  That’s exactly how I want to spend the rest of my life, in the ocean everyday!  Uncle Rodney is 70 years old and always enjoying the ride!

It was so beautiful today.  Clean water and blue sky.

I think a 1mm full Dove Wetsuit is the best for the jellyfish days like today.  You’re not only protected from getting stung, you’re protected from the sun, and also protected from the cool winds.  And the best thing about it is you don’t feel any restriction in your movements.

Cool to spend a night with Takahashi-san and Rina-chan.  Talking about surfing, traveling, snowboarding, and life.  Last night was the first time of 2025 that I drank a beer.  This morning, I ended up waking up with a hangover!

The crazy new hype that is going on is riding dirt bike on the streets.  This is one of my family member who I choose not to say his name because I don’t want him to get into trouble.  You have to be very talented and very very crazy to do something like this.  OMG!