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At every Olympics there is one cycling event that stands out above all the rest: keirin. It’s been in the Olympics since Sydney 2000, but it’s actually based on a form of track cycling that originated in post-war Japan.    Keirin is a gambling sport in Japan, and though it’s nowhere near as popular as the national pastime baseball, or held in the same regard as sumo, it is still a multi-billion dollar industry, with races taking place up and down the country on an almost daily basis.  The War on Wheels Justin's book "The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture" is out now via all major book retailers. Get your hands on a copy here, or read The Japan Times' review. Find out more about keirin and where to watch it at keirin.jp  On this episode: Justin McCurry: Twitter | Articles Oscar Boyd: Twitter | Articles | Instagram  Announcements: Subscribe to the show and sign up to the Deep Dive mailing list to be notified when new episodes come out. Get in touch with us at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp.    Support the show! Rate us, review us and share this episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. Follow us on Twitter, and give us feedback.    This episode of Deep Dive may be supported by advertising based on your location. Advertising is sourced by Audioboom and is not affiliated with The Japan Times.   Photo: Keirin riders race around the Omiya velodrome in the outskirts of Tokyo. | Oscar Boyd

At every Olympics there is one cycling event that stands out above all the rest: keirin. It’s been in the Olympics since Sydney 2000, but it’s actually based on a form of track cycling that originated in post-war Japan.  Keirin is a gambling sport in Japan, and though it’s nowhere near as popular as the national pastime baseball, or held in the same regard as sumo, it is still a multi-billion dollar industry, with races taking place up and down the country on an almost daily basis. The War on Wheels Justin's book "The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture" is out now via all major book retailers. Get your hands on a copy <a href="https://bit.ly/keirinjt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, or read The Japan Times' <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2021/07/04/books/the-war-on-wheels-keirin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">review</a>. Find out more about keirin and where to watch it at <a href="http://keirin.jp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">keirin.jp</a> On this episode: Justin McCurry: <a href="https://twitter.com/justinmccurry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/justinmccurry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Articles</a> Oscar Boyd: <a href="https://twitter.com/omhboyd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/oscar-boyd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Articles</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oscar.boyd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> Announcements: Subscribe to the show and sign up to the <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/email-newsletters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Dive mailing list</a> to be notified when new episodes come out. Get in touch with us at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show! Rate us, review us and share this episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/japandeepdive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and give us feedback. This episode of Deep Dive may be supported by advertising based on your location. Advertising is sourced by Audioboom and is not affiliated with The Japan Times. Photo: Keirin riders race around the Omiya velodrome in the outskirts of Tokyo. | Oscar Boyd

100: Keirin: The war on wheels w/ Justin McCurry

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, journalist Justic McCurry talks about his new book The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture.    About Justin McCurry  Justin McCurry is the Japan anc Korea correspondent for The Guardian. He is also the author of the new book The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture (Pegasus Books).    Topics Discussed   What it was like interviewing a senior member of the Yamaguchi-gumi yakuza group in 2008 Justin McCurry's first visit to a velodrome About the velodrome in Tachikawa, Tokyo How keirin seems to be hidden away and gets little mainstream coverage in Japanese media The inescapable connection between keirin and gambling How keirin is different from other forms of competitive cycling The differences between the Olympic variety of keirin and the original Japanese keirin Group dynamics between keirin riders The brutal and violent side of keirin How you become a professional keirin cyclist About the Japan Institute of Keirin (formerly the Japan Keirin School) What it's like living at the Japan Keirin School The effort to modernize keirin The strict expectations and restrictions placed on keirin cyclists in Japan How cyclists must check in their mobile phones and disconnect from the outside world during race events What it was like riding a keirin bicycle on a real keirin track What keirin is doing to try to survive in present day Women in keirin The Nikkan Keirin Series The future of keirin in Japan And much more!   Support on Patreon  If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance!   Support Japan Station on Patreon    Links, Videos, Etc.  To pick up a copy of The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cylcing Subculture, please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. It will not cost you anything extra and it will support the show.  The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture by Justin McCurry (Amazon Affiliate)  To follow Justin McCurry on Twitter, use the link below.  Justic McCurry on Twitter  Use the link below to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.  What is a yankī or furyō? (About Japanese Teenage Delinquent Culture) | Ichimon Japan 45    If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com.   KimitoDesigns.com    Special Thanks  Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.  Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.  Featured image: Courtesy of Dr. Rebecca Copeland  Featured image: Courtesy of Pegasus Books    Follow Japankyo on Social Media   Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews)   Full Show Notes   Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com 

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, journalist Justic McCurry talks about his new book The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture. About Justin McCurry Justin McCurry is the Japan anc Korea correspondent for The Guardian. He is also the author of the new book The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture (Pegasus Books). Topics Discussed <ul> <li>What it was like interviewing a senior member of the Yamaguchi-gumi yakuza group in 2008</li> <li>Justin McCurry's first visit to a velodrome</li> <li>About the velodrome in Tachikawa, Tokyo</li> <li>How keirin seems to be hidden away and gets little mainstream coverage in Japanese media</li> <li>The inescapable connection between keirin and gambling</li> <li>How keirin is different from other forms of competitive cycling</li> <li>The differences between the Olympic variety of keirin and the original Japanese keirin</li> <li>Group dynamics between keirin riders</li> <li>The brutal and violent side of keirin</li> <li>How you become a professional keirin cyclist</li> <li>About the Japan Institute of Keirin (formerly the Japan Keirin School)</li> <li>What it's like living at the Japan Keirin School</li> <li>The effort to modernize keirin</li> <li>The strict expectations and restrictions placed on keirin cyclists in Japan</li> <li>How cyclists must check in their mobile phones and disconnect from the outside world during race events</li> <li>What it was like riding a keirin bicycle on a real keirin track</li> <li>What keirin is doing to try to survive in present day</li> <li>Women in keirin</li> <li>The Nikkan Keirin Series</li> <li>The future of keirin in Japan</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cylcing Subculture, please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. It will not cost you anything extra and it will support the show. <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3cCSsze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture by Justin McCurry (Amazon Affiliate)</a></li> </ul> To follow Justin McCurry on Twitter, use the link below. <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/justinmccurry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justic McCurry on Twitter</a></li> </ul> Use the link below to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2021/06/what-is-a-yankee-yanki-furyo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is a yankī or furyō? (About Japanese Teenage Delinquent Culture) | Ichimon Japan 45</a></li> </ul> If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit <a href="http://KimitoDesigns.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KimitoDesigns.com</a>. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KimitoDesigns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KimitoDesigns.com</a></li> </ul> Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tkrism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> page or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffP6jI_WwWpYOJt6d8tPvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of Dr. Rebecca Copeland Featured image: Courtesy of Pegasus Books Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com</a></li> </ul>

68 The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan's Cycling Subculture (Justin McCurry)

http://www.alainguillot.com/justin-mccurry/ Justin McCurry, retired at the age of 33. He has a wife and three kids. Within 10 years he went from zero to millionaire. In this episode he tell us how he did it. "Through careful saving and planning, I managed to accumulate enough wealth to make me financially independent which allowed me to retire at age 33. When I retired in 2013 I expected to have fun, but not this much fun!" Notes from the intereview Frugal since he was in high school Went to college and remained frual Once he started working, he was making good money and was still frugal He doesn't have a huge house Drive a 9 year old minivan Don't have an iPhone, has an Android (better value) The combined income of Justin and his wife, at its peak, was about $145K Invest strictly in index funds Popular blog post: From zero to millionaire in 10 years

<a href="http://www.alainguillot.com/justin-mccurry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alainguillot.com/justin-mccurry/</a> Justin McCurry, retired at the age of 33. He has a wife and three kids. Within 10 years he went from zero to millionaire. In this episode he tell us how he did it. "Through careful saving and planning, I managed to accumulate enough wealth to make me financially independent which allowed me to retire at age 33. When I retired in 2013 I expected to have fun, but not this much fun!" Notes from the intereview Frugal since he was in high school Went to college and remained frual Once he started working, he was making good money and was still frugal He doesn't have a huge house Drive a 9 year old minivan Don't have an iPhone, has an Android (better value) The combined income of Justin and his wife, at its peak, was about $145K Invest strictly in index funds Popular blog post: From zero to millionaire in 10 years

055 Justin McCurry retired at 33 with over $1 million