{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65034e73c7bc530011f483a6/65718bed9c60b60011f6ed0f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Strange Old Tokyo","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65034e73c7bc530011f483a6/1701940132618-8a0fb1903d6ab5b53c797f0469144f6a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Looking for some unusual attractions in <strong>Tokyo</strong>, Japan? Look no further.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we talk to local expert and freelance writer David McElhinney.</p><p><br></p><p>David is a Northern Irish journalist and editor based in Tokyo and Belfast. Since first moving to Japan in 2018, he’s written travel articles — as well as pieces on Japanese art, culture and current affairs — for the likes of Lonely Planet, Tokyo Weekender and CNN Travel. He’s currently working on a guidebook to Japan.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode you’ll find out…</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Where to witness the genitalia-celebrating Festival of the Steel Phallus</li><li>Why curry bread and pit-viper liqueur beat salted squid guts</li><li>How rockabilly and jazz music have found a loving home in Tokyo</li></ul><p><br></p><p>…and so much more.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll find all David’s picks on the podcast website: <a href=\"https://www.strangeoldworld.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.strangeoldworld.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT <a href=\"https://www.strangeoldworld.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM</a> TOO)</p><p><br></p><p>Read his articles for <a href=\"https://www.tokyoweekender.com/author/david-mcelhinney/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tokyo Weekender</a> and check out his <a href=\"https://www.davidmcelhinney.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">freelance website</a></p><p><br></p><p>Here are a couple of the Japan-focused articles we mentioned on the pod:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.tokyoweekender.com/travel/kumano-kodo/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spirituality Without Religion on the Kumano Kodo</a></li><li><a href=\"https://deeperjapan.com/journal/in-praise-of-silence-japans-ancient-relationship-to-the-absence-of-noise\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">In Praise of Silence: Japan’s Ancient Relationship to the Absence of Noise</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/jazz-kissaten-coffee-shops/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jazz Kissa: A Musical Culture Unique to Japan</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Joe on <a href=\"https://x.com/StrangeOldJoe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a> or <a href=\"https://instagram.com/strangeoldjoe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or get in touch at info@juniorproductions.co.uk</p>","author_name":"Joe Reaney"}