Walking with Rocco in Kamakura, a town that looks good in sandals.

MALIBU SANDALS" originated in Malibu, California. The brand began with footwear inspired by the traditional Mexican footwear called "warachi," and now offers a lineup of various types of models. The appeal of these shoes is diverse, from the vegan leather to the insole that conforms to the foot, but what is most notable is their unique design, which is loved by fashion enthusiasts and can be used both in the city and outdoors. For this issue, we asked Mr. Morio Tsuboi, who lives in Kamakura surrounded by the sea and mountains, designs interiors and uniforms, and devotes himself to surfing and jujutsu in his private life, to show us around Kamakura.

Photo_Mina Soma

Text_Shinri Kobayashi

Edit_Shuhei Wakiyama

A life that combines work, residence, and hobbies .

Changing the location from the café, we came to an office and home building. Conveniently located just a minute's walk from the ocean, Mr. Tsuboi literally lives by the sea. Making the most of this environment, he enjoys marine sports such as surfing and SUP.

. The office is filled with all of Mr. Tsuboi's favorite things. Different types of surfboards, SUPs, mopeds, numerous clothes and shoes, lockers, and other fixtures. The industrial furnishings create a fresh yet rough atmosphere, as if it were a man's secret base.

I don't really like designer stuff . I prefer rugged designs that could be placed in a factory, product designs, or strong designs. It's not just a design that looks good, but a design that is durable and functional.

In this office surrounded by his favorite things, he thinks about interior design and uniform design. . On the other hand, this location also allows me to enjoy my hobby of surfing every day.

. "There are days when the waves aren't good and I don't go in the ocean, but for now, I look at the ocean every day. . I go back and forth to the beach and take a walk. . It is crowded in the early morning, so I usually go surfing before noon. When I go to the beach, I wear only flip-flops. I just take them off at the beach and dive into the ocean. These "Surfrider" flip flops have a thick sole and are easy to walk in.

Mr. Tsuboi's surfing style is not a technical shortboard, but a longboard. He compares the difference to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he loves.

. shortboarding is hard and tough because you have to move the board a lot for tricks and such. In other words, it is a mixed martial art. On the other hand, longboarding is jujitsu . . The mellower and more relaxed you are, the cooler you are. The mellower everything is, the better. Even if I don't ride waves, just floating in the water astride my board feels so good."