The Surfer's Journal Japan Edition Volume 15 Issue 4: Newest Issue Featuring Keito Matsuoka and More This year marks the 15th anniversary of The Surfer's Journal Japan. We are pleased to introduce the contents of the latest issue, Volume 15.4. This issue, with its carefully selected photographs, refined writing, and innovative page design, delves deep into the world of surfing. Please enjoy this supreme edition. Featured Stories Japan Original Content BE WATER, MY FRIEND Like Flowing Water By: Jun Takahashi Keito Matsuoka made a name for himself worldwide by winning the Wave of the Winter in the 2018-2019 season. Now, in addition to heavy barrels in various parts of Japan, Matsuoka's relentless pursuit of powder in the snowy mountains and the many epic sessions he continues to create are attracting the strong interest of surfers around the world. We explore the background of this wave hunter, who is proud to represent Japan, and his sincere philosophy, which he has built while facing nature with integrity. Content 1 AESTHETICS: J BROTHER The Aesthetics of J Brother By: Scott Hulett J. Brother once sent a new wind through the surfing world with his unique video works that anticipated the times. Scott Hulett, the magazine's creative director, delves into his world filled with "pure chaos." Content 2 SURFBOARDS ON FIRE Burning Surfboards By: Tony John Andrews The 1986 OP Pro riot, still spoken of as a negative legacy in the surfing world. The scene of Huntington Beach, swirling with black smoke that day, was recorded on 25 films by a British photographer. Content 3 HOT HOUSE By: Mike Hynson The life of John Eichert, a craftsman who, from the 1950s to the present, was at the forefront of innovation with George Greenough and others in Santa Barbara during the early days of surfing. Content 4 BIG DRIP By: Kyle De Vuono Craig Costello, the founder of "Krink," a paint manufacturer that has now grown into a major company. Craig, a graffiti artist who rampaged on the streets of New York and San Francisco, is also a true surfer.