{"id":131841,"date":"2024-04-23T13:41:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T04:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=131841"},"modified":"2024-04-23T13:41:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T04:41:08","slug":"landmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=131841","title":{"rendered":"Landmark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131842\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1095-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1095-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1095-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1095-768x576.jpg 768w, 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make me feel a little better. \u00a0We miss him so much&#8230;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131847\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-800x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Always good to see Hayato. \u00a0Many years of surfing, diving, traveling, and just having a good time. \u00a0We both realized how short life could be so we won&#8217;t stop playing and playing until it&#8217;s over. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131848\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1039.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Good to see the Okinawa surf locals still surfing and surfing throughout all these years. \u00a0Happy faces and welcoming hearts. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131843\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0897-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0897-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0897-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0897-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0897-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0897-1068x1424.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0897-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0897-rotated.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first time I came to Japan in 1990, the Landmark Tower was still being built. \u00a0I clearly remember a friend taking me there and looking up as the building disappeared into the clouds. \u00a0Standing 1000&#8242;, I was in awe. \u00a0And till this day, I still am in awe. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131844\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-800x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Snowboarding in Japan with my brother was super fun. \u00a0It felt like we were the only 2 people in the mountains. \u00a0I was having the time of my life until I fell and slid down the mountain backwards from the very top. \u00a0Going full speed on my back head first, I didn&#8217;t know how to recover. \u00a0I thought I was going to die. \u00a0After that, I went straight back to the rental shop and returned my gear. \u00a0I know my limits and when it comes to the mountains, I don&#8217;t trust myself. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131845\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-7-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-7-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-7-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-7-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-7-696x928.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-7-1068x1424.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-7-315x420.jpeg 315w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-7-rotated.jpeg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Good to see Tokura-san living the happy life. \u00a0Always smiling and always searching for the perfect wave. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-131850\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1262-1-560x420.jpg 560w, 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