Just Japan Podcast 206: Chikara Ishi 力石 - Stone Lifting in Japan

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. Sign up for the FREE Just Japan Podcast newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/12afe98c5d57/just-japan-podcast   Follow David on YouTube (Nobei Power): https://www.youtube.com/@nonbei_power   Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonbei.power     Check out the Strength Unknown video with Martins Licis and David: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CEjK9haKSQ     Follow the Podcast on social media: Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Instagram (travel and life): https://instagram.com/jlandkev YouTube: http://youtube.com/@busankevin