Shonan - life on the coast - Journeys in Japan - English

Shonan area lies on the coast of Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, just to the south of Tokyo. Since ancient times, fishermen have lived along this coast, and there are still many fishing ports to be found. From the late 19th century, the area became a popular location for city people to set up holiday villas. And since the 1970s, it has become a center for surfing and youth culture.
Evan Burkosky is from Canada. He has been surfing for 20 years. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Evan visits the Shonan area. He rides the waves, he goes out with fishermen, and he gets to taste the good life, down on the coast.

[@tuskchumimi8747]

Gto

[@Humblesurfer777]

Tad is such a legend love that guy he’s got a heart of gold your lucky to be taught by such a legend

[@user-rd2ne6ce3f]

Ayyy my dad won surf competition hosted by goddess like 40years ago lol missing my home man

[@SamuelAna4Ever]

This is a fantastic series. What fascinating places there are in Japan.

[@Ron9_Jon13_87]

I Used to Live in Katase until i was 18 and moved to the us....miss Katase/Shonan

[@kenwithaK]

this is really cool.

[@Ron9_Jon13_87]

Noboyuki Hamano went to the same school as me too

[@feliznavidad4846]

Maybe Shonan beach in Japan looks like Hawaii.

[@Humblesurfer777]

Lol the water there looks like doo doo water Hawaii is crystal clear

[@joshuatelem8796]

Seemed a little scripted

[@evanburkosky3248]

Admittedly, Joshua, it was rather tightly scripted. A very enjoyable experience nevertheless! It's a wonderful area, and after doing this program I was inspired to move there myself :)

[@k00lkidz4]

@@evanburkosky3248 no way, its the man himself. Are you still in Japan after all these years?