If you checked out Burn’s recap of our one year anniversary you might have noticed our friend Hidehiko holding a can of PBR. Hidehiko hails from Tokyo, Japan and currently resides in San Francisco. His skate shop, California Street, is located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo and has been there for over 21 years. He is also an accomplished freelance skate filmer and photographer; filming some of the best skaters around. Hide has always followed his dreams and is a inspiration for the LL team. Here is a look at the one year party from his point of view.

We were fortunate enough to host our One Year party at the shop this past Friday night.

The night featured music by CITYSTATE and DJ Whores, a photography exhibition by Colby Elrick and Colin Arlen (Macaframa), and a couple of ill decorative cakes courtesy of The Frosted Cake Shop.

I want to thank our out of town friends like Benny, Hiromi, and Levi (Benny Gold), who were gracious enough to drive out for the night. Hidehiko (California Street), Joe (House of Commons) and good ol’ Neek (Where’s Neek) even came out from SF and LV.

I also have to thank all of our sponsors for the night: 10 Deep, Flying Coffin, Mishka, HACrticial, and Vitamin Water.

More than anything, I want to thank all of our friends and family who made it out. Without all of you, this would not be possible.

Cheers.

I was in San Francisco earlier this week visiting with some friends from Japan. Rip (on the left) has been all over the US this past month showcasing for Gentemstick snowboards. These boards are some of the most unique I’ve seen and are shaped to give a feel closer to surfing. Here are some photos from the night of the exhibition.

Even though I was severely jet lagged and would fall asleep anytime I sat down, I had a good time in San Diego last weekend. Thanks to everyone who made it possible.

Apollo (FTCsac) sippin on some apple juice.

Stack Aly (Alphanumeric) on the 1s and 2s

Hidehiko (California Street) with Danny and Joe from The Lovewright Company.

Everyone was psyched for the Alphanumeric party

It was great to see Sean and Maurice from Lovewright and Ryan (In4mation) out there.

Geoff (TheBOC), Aki, and Ricky (The Hundreds)