Have you ever heard of Chikara Ishi 力石  or Strength Stones in Japan? Probably not. Kevin chats with Osaka-based strength athlete, David Dunlap about the history of stone lifting in Japan. Now, an almost lost sport, Chikara Ishi was once renowned and revered around Japan. Today,  strength athletes such as David and the World’s Strongest Man, Martins Licis are trying to put the sport back on the map in Japan. Learn more about this fascinating piece of Japanese history.

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We are back with another fantastic conversation about Japan. Kevin chats with Dave in Osaka, one of the original Japan live-streamers. If you’re interested in seeing Maiko in Kyoto or festivals throughout Japan, Dave’s YouTube and Twitter are the places to be. He started back in the days of Periscope and continues to create great content with amazing cultural and travel connections. 

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In this episode, we chat with Korea-based photographer Noe Alonzo. Over the years Noe has established himself as a talented photographer, capturing the the urban areas of South Korea and Japan at night. He talks about his content creation journey and how he took photography from being a hobby to a professional endeavor.  Noe shares his experiences and talks about how creators can evolve in what they do. 

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