Hey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well during these times. In my first topic episode, I decided to talk about the perspective of sexuality, folklore, and penis worship within three Asian countries: Japan, Thailand, and South Korea. Now, I'm sure sex arouses most of us as this show will be entertaining, but it's also quite informative with cool facts because you will gain a better understanding of how sexuality and phalluses are viewed from the "Eastern" perspective. And if you're interested in visiting some of the places mentioned, you can hear all about it in the episode (and view part of it below).
Enjoy yourselves and stay blessed! Ciao!
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Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Penis) - Kawasaki, Japan
When: 1st Sunday in April (i.e. April 5th)
Fee: Free
Transportation (Japanstry.com): The nearest station in Kawasaki-daishi Station on the Keikyu-Daishi Line. If you're in central Tokyo, the easiest access is from Shinagawa Station.
Chao Mae Tuptim Shrine - Bangkok, Thailand
Location: Nai Lert Heritage Home
Fee: 500 Baht (Thai), 1000 Baht (foriegners), and 100 baht (children)
Transportation: Bus, metro, train, or taxi. Recommendation: Ask the front desk
Hours: Thursday and Friday w/ guided tours @ 11am, 14:00 (2pm), & 16:00 (4pm)
Loveland - Jeju Island, South Korea
Location: Yeong-dong, Jeju-do, South Korea
Fee: Adults 12,000 won / Group 11,000 won;
- Senior citizens (age 65 or older) 10,000 won / Group 9,000 won
- Group: 30 people or more
Hours: 09:00 - 24:00 (Last ticketing: 23:00)
Transportation: From Jeju International Airport, take a bus bound for 축산진흥원 (Chuksanjinheungwon) and get off at 독까비(Dokkaebi) Road Bus Stop or rent a car and drive there.
Penis Park - Haesindang, South Korea
Location: Haesindang in Sinnam
Fee: Adults: 3,000 won / Group: 2,000 won
- Teenagers: 2,000 won / Group: 1,500 won
- Children & Senior citizens: 1,500 won / Group: 1,000 won
Transportation: From Samcheok Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 24 to Haesindang (해신당) Park Bus Stop.
Hours: March - October 09:00-18:00; November-February 09:00 - 17:00
- Last admission is one hour before closing.
- Closed every 18th of the month
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