When ever you go to a restaurant in Japan, they serve you some appetizers with your beer.  It looks like this and it makes you want to drink more beer!  

I always like to order tomato because it taste more like a sweet fruit.  I have a hard time coming home and eating tomatoes in Hawaii. 

What ever the season is, the fish is as fresh as can be.  So it’s always best to order what the chef recommends. 

Another chef recommendation.  Fresh as can be.

I watched the chef cut open a whole crab, take out the meat, miso, and presented it like this.  It was good to watch and great to eat. 

And the clams!  OMG!  

Thank you Kimura-san for being the best guide in Wakayama!

Back in the day:  The young Seth Moniz @ Yamari.

Good morning 4:30am.

North shore head high and really good.
Ala Moana waist high and good.
Diamond Head chest high and good.
No wind so clean morning conditions.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

OMG, the heavy rain last night was crazy!  Lots of power outages, fallen trees, and very dirty water.

I grabbed a couple fish out of my cooler, cleaned it, and filleted it.  The meat was so fresh!

Continuing to eat very healthy and happy food.

This is my favorite.  Carpaccio!!!

Thank you Nao-san for the amazing photo.  After I saw this, I started looking for a ticket to Japan!

Winds are backing down so the South shore will be ridable tomorrow.  I already know where the best spot will be.  See you there!