This is the first time we’ve all gotten together in Wakayama. So this night was very very special. We’re all surfer brothers who’ve known each other for decades. The coronavirus kept us away from gatherings, but now it’s time to make up for that lost time. And one of the ways is to get the Jan Ken Po game started. Te-chan, Kimura-san from Wakayama. Kazubo-san and Omini-san from Okinawa. Let’s go!
Wakayama wins! Haha. I just watched all the video we took from that night and it was pretty emotional. We were all so happy to be together that tears were shared. These guys and girls have been family to me for over half of my lifetime. And many more years to come.
My brother told me the next day, “I always wondered why you kept on going to Japan so much for all these years. Now I now why.” He’s already planning his next trip. Haha.
En has to be my favorite restaurant in Japan. The food is amazing and the master chef is super cool. The restaurant usually closes at 10pm but we stayed there until 12:30am. Thank you Master for letting us continue the fun all night.
Then our makeshift karaoke night started. Kimura-san holding the sake scooper for the mic, and Kazubo-san dancing and entertaining us. It was a night to remember. Thank you guys for the laughs, tears, and joy. Love you all!
