Te-chan’s shop in Wakayama is called Kaiser’s.  If you go there, it’s like being in Hawaii.  There is “Aloha” everywhere!

I miss the morning walks in Japan.  In those 2 weeks, I walked more than I do in a whole year in Hawaii.

Visiting Taiji is always amazing.  This town loves dolphins and it’s their culture.  Some for food, some for research, and some for pets.  It’s very quiet and I’m still very disappointed in the movie they negatively portrayed of this beautiful town.  I love it there.

This time I stayed at the best hotel in Taiji.  I wanted to see the ocean from my room.  Looking out into the ocean makes you think about the culture here.

I thought this was whale but it was actually horse!  Yes, raw horse sashimi!!!  This wasn’t the first time I ate it, and it sure isn’t the last.  Delicious!

But this was the first time I ate raw horse liver.  I wish I could explain to you how it taste but it’s very hard to describe.  All I can say is it melted in my mouth.  My brother ate some and liked it too. It’s always so good to experience the deepest parts of Japan!

The Rainbows are BACK!!!

Good morning 4:20am.
Ala Moana waist high and good.
Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 25mph.
Sun, showers, and rainbows.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Saying goodbyes after a wonderful trip is always hard to do.  

Borrowing a car and driving deep into Wakayama was exciting.  Breathtaking views.

I didn’t expect to surf in Japan so this session was a bonus for my trip.  30 years ago I would have paddled out to this secret spot and hassled for waves.  BUT, Tokura-san taught me well.  Where ever he surfed in Japan, he was very respectful to the locals.  I watched that and understand why he’s welcomed everywhere he goes.  I wanted to be just like him.

In my opinion, Japan has the heaviest locals in the world.  I’ve seen it all.  So to be able to surf a secret spot and not get sent in, beaten up, yelled at, or have my car damaged, it’s a success.  So thank you Tokura-san for teaching me by example.  I’m hoping to surf for the rest of my life in Japan!    

Our group from Hawaii did really good at the conveyer belt sushi restaurant.  I’m sure nobody will be eating  at Genki sushi in Hawaii anymore.  Haha.