{"id":56391,"date":"2015-05-27T14:22:07","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T05:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=56391"},"modified":"2015-05-27T14:22:07","modified_gmt":"2015-05-27T05:22:07","slug":"surf-poke-giraffes-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=56391","title":{"rendered":"Surf, Poke, Giraffes, Air"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.07.49-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.07.49-PM-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-05-27 at 1.07.49 PM\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56397\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni had such a great time with Takagaki-san and Noriko-san this morning.  such a nice couple that just had their beautiful wedding day in hawaii a couple of days ago.  after surfing together today for the first time, i&#8217;m sure they will have a great life ahead.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.04.46-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.04.46-PM-640x358.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-05-27 at 1.04.46 PM\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56398\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nNoriko-san hasn&#8217;t surfed before but stood right up on her first wave and rode every one after perfectly.  amazing balance!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.06.31-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.06.31-PM-640x362.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-05-27 at 1.06.31 PM\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56392\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nit is Noriko-san&#8217;s first time in hawaii and she told me she likes it very much.  look how beautiful it is!!!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.07.15-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.07.15-PM-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-05-27 at 1.07.15 PM\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56393\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nTakagaki-san surfed with me 4 years ago.  so stoked to see him back this year for his hawaiian wedding and surf session.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.07.28-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.07.28-PM-640x365.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-05-27 at 1.07.28 PM\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56394\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthe nearest beach is 3-4 hours for this surfer.  that&#8217;s why once he hit the water, he kept on going, going, and going.  the biggest smile after each ride!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.06.09-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.06.09-PM-640x362.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-05-27 at 1.06.09 PM\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56399\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nto be newlywed and to share such a great moment like this is priceless.  it was the first time Noriko-san saw Takagaki-san surf.  and now she can understand why he always comes home from surfing so happy.  both of their smiles were glowing!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.05.17-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-27-at-1.05.17-PM-640x363.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-05-27 at 1.05.17 PM\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56395\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ngood to see Chuck and Billy paddling out to bowls.  most of the locals call them &#8220;uncle.&#8221;  but i can&#8217;t because they aren&#8217;t that much older than me.  if there are 2 sets at bowls, these 2 men are on them.  my advise to you is &#8220;don&#8217;t waste your time going out to bowls if you want a set!&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_6950.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_6950-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6950\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-56396\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nbought a poke bowl from Ono Seafood, then ate it at the park with the giraffes.  so good!  thank you again Takagaki-san and Noriko-san for the beautiful morning.  gosh, don&#8217;t you just love the green and blue colors of hawaii?  it&#8217;s so beautiful!<br \/>\nwent surfing afternoon with Matsui-san and that&#8217;s another story coming soon.  but first, i better post some photos before i forget about them.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4298-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4298-copy-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4298 copy\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56403\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHiroto Ohara has been living in hawaii i think?  see this kid all the time surfing so dam good.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4244-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4244-copy-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4244 copy\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56400\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHiroto can get into the smallest pocket and blow out the fins.  i call that &#8220;precision surfing.&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4262-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4262-copy-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4262 copy\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56401\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nGavin Sutherland kept on making round after round.  surfing very smart and very good.  catching the best waves in the heat and doing what he had to do to get the scores.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4283-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4283-copy-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4283 copy\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56404\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthis kid was ripping too.  can&#8217;t get his name right but see him all the time surfing backdoor.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4269-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4269-copy-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4269 copy\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56405\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nKekoa Cazimero has a good surfing style.  fast and furious.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4270-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4270-copy-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4270 copy\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56406\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nwith commitment.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4268-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4268-copy-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4268 copy\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56407\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nand when you have a good bottom turn, you can so anything you want off the top.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4292-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_4292-copy-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4292 copy\" class=\"align none size-medium wp-image-56402\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nKekoa chose to fly it!  super sick photo!  i love it!  thank you Kekoa for making my job so dam easy!<br \/>\nmore coming soon\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>i had such a great time with Takagaki-san and Noriko-san this morning. such a nice couple that just had their beautiful wedding day in hawaii a couple of days ago. after surfing together today for the first time, i&#8217;m sure they will have a great life ahead. Noriko-san hasn&#8217;t surfed before but stood right up [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-56391","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-kirby-blogs"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=56391"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56391\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=56391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=56391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=56391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}