The photos

Dai Koyamada making the first ascent of 'Monolith' 8C/+ in the Hinokage Valley, Japan.
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Dai Koyamada attempting Okuro 8C
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Dai Koyamada attempting Okuro 8C
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Dai Koyamada making the first ascent of Okuro 8C
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Dai Koyamada making the first ascent of Okuro 8C
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Dai Koyamada making the first ascent of Okuro 8C
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Dai Koyamada making the first ascent of Okuro 8C
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