Japan Surf Culture

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i had a super fun time in japan. jumping in a car with friends, meeting up with others, and taking a long drive together on a little surf trip. it’s japan surf culture and i’ve been doing it for the past 21 years. you really get to know one another pretty well, forming a surfers bond. check out Kosei-san’s Benz Camping car. i wish i had one too!
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the first time i rode a ferry was on this very same one to shikoku 21 years ago. i couldn’t sleep because i was so excited from the new experience. i remember telling myself, “wow, japan is amazing!” and till this day, i still think the same thing.
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what do you do in the ferry? work! me? i sleep. Naoka, Kosei-san, and Inomata-san working hard while i fell asleep right after i took this photo.
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then our campfire on the beach. after this trip, i realized that i really miss these surfing trips in japan. so this year, i’m going to focus on doing a few with my friends. i can’t wait till typhoon season!

KIRBY FUKUNAGA
ハワイで生まれ育ち、プロサーファー、フォイラー、スキンダイバー、カメラマンの肩書きを持ち、ウォーターマンとして、海で多くの時間を過ごし、海から多くのモノをもらいながら生活しています。彼が伝えようとしていることは、海がある生活は僕らを豊かにしてくれるということ。そして、自分だけではなく、いろいろなことをみんなにシェアし、人生を楽しむということ。現在は、ハワイでプライベートサーフィンガイドを主催。
カービー福永のハワイサーフィンガイド
https://go-naminori.com/kirbyhawaiisurfingguide