the last time i went to kobochihama, we were so lucky to visit on the day of the matsuri! it was such a great experience.

there is a very ancient buddha in that room up on the hill. it’s big and full of history. estimated over 1000 years old and the doors are opened only 1x a year. like i said, we were lucky to see it and as soon as i walked into the room, you could just feel the energy. the buddha was amazing!

survivors. happy faces and happy people. Kiku-chan, Ryoko-san, Kimura-san, and Hiyori-chan: we are family, We Are One!

then i had a very hot day in tokyo so i jumped into the car and did some exploring. took a turn off the steaming concrete jungle and ended up in the cool breeze real jungle. it was so beautiful and hard to believe that there is a place like this in tokyo.

i walked deeper and deeper into the forest and it got greener and greener.

then i stumbled upon a place where samurai’s were believed to visit.

they would come here to cleanse their body and souls.

yes, samurai’s actually sat here and used this water off the waterfall. it was a great adventure and a great learning experience for me. 15 minutes later, i was back into the concrete jungle.

OMG, best swell in years!!!!
So happy and so sunburnt!!!!

i left yesterday morning before 6am and got back home at 10pm. just another long day at the office.

i surfed bowls early in the morning for 2 hours. some guys calling this the biggest south swell of the year. i agree!

the waves and weather was perfect! i was sitting in the lineup thinking “hawaii is the best!” ended up having a great session, then went to pick up Shikata-san for session number 2.

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as we were heading to my secret spot, a pod of dolphins came and lead us the way.

it was so beautiful out in the ocean today!!!

the dolphins aren’t there everyday so being able to see them is a treat.

thank you for a wonderful morning Mr. and Mrs. Shikata-san. good surf, good poke, and good time!

the super combo with hawaiian tako and spicy tuna. $9 including a drink.

diamond head cliffs shot. a must!

diamond head looked really good too. i surfed again for another 2 hours in the afternoon at a secret spot and the waves were going off! just us and the tigers!
today, same thing! see you in the water!