I told myself that I was only going to catch 1 or 2 waves today.  Once I got out, the waves were so fun that I stayed out for a long time.  The winds were light and Diamond Head was head high and wonderful.

I was looking out towards Molokai and dreaming of going there soon.  It’s been a while.

Traveling with a surfboard bag in Japan isn’t fun.  It takes a lot of planning and effort to take it around with you.  Some people look at me like I’m crazy but I would think the same thing if I saw someone taking a big bag like this on a very crowded train in Tokyo.

Taking a walk every morning watching the ocean at Sunabe in Okinawa.  If I had a longboard, I would have been out there.

I still can’t believe how cheap everything was in Japan.  Hawaii is 3x more!

Went to check the waves on a secluded beach in Okinawa and found some treasure.

Just took a couple for my Okinawa shell collection.

The waves are so beautiful now!

If you ever go to Otaru in Hokkaido, make sure you try an ice cold Otaru beer and drink it from a handmade glass made in Otaru.    

I would go back there just to eat.  This potato salad was delicious.

And the deep fried tofu with sesame sauce sizzling on a hot stone.  

I love old Japan.  

Checking the waves on a beach full of snow was interesting.  My hands were freezing, my ears were burning, and my bones were shivering.  How do people surf in Hokkaido?  I respect cold water surfers because it’s something I couldn’t do.  I don’t think anyone from Hawaii can surf in these conditions.