111: So long, 2021

Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories for this episode, it was lovely hearing from you all.

Regular episodes of Deep Dive will return in January. Until then, podtsukaresama!

More bits and bobs:

• On breaking my arms and climbing the Matterhorn •

• ' How Do You Live? • ' — Alyssa's book recommendation

• The Japan Times' tribute to the lifework of actor Sonny Chiba •

• ' Bullet Train • ' — Shaun's Sonny Chiba recommendation

• ' Jojo Rabbit • ' — Oscar's film recommendation

• Penguin Cafe • — Shaun's recommendation in Matsumoto

• Zoria's interview with Kengo Kuma • for Tokyo Weekender

• ' I Need To Be In Love • ' by The Carpenters — Yukiko's singing debut

• Peter's suggestion for bicycle rental • for cycle excursions around Shikoku

• Rina's podcast •

On this episode:

Deep Dive listeners: Thank you!

Alyssa I. Smith: Articles

Shaun McKenna: Twitter | Articles

Oscar Boyd: Twitter | Articles | Instagram

Announcements:

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Photo: Atop the Matterhorn, September 2021 | Oscar Boyd