{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty","title":"Episode 217: Clotheshorse in Japan: Konbini, Egg Salad, and A Love for Denny's","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3938,"description":"Clotheshorse (aka Amanda) is in Japan!\nAnd in this week's episode, recorded in Kyoto, Amanda shares the history of Japanese convenience stores and why they are loved by tourists and the Japanese alike.  We'll talk about the following:The impact of convenience stores on low income people in the United States (and the reality of living in a food desert),The history of the convenience stores  (konbini) in Japan,Why Amanda loves Denny's in Japan,Amanda's thoughts on the best items at each chain.And of course, so much more!\nRead Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata.\nGet your onigiri at Asahi Imports in Austin.\nThis book contains Amanda's favorite potato salad recipe.\nHotel Graphy Nezu: where Amanda always stays in Tokyo\nJoin the conversation on the Clotheshorse Slack! Sign up here!\nGet your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/\nIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.world\nDid you enjoy this episode? Consider \"buying me a coffee\" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorse\nFind this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com\nClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:\nThe Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.com\nSt. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_u71z-ZNs_Ob6wKJAM2DSS8-P3fYJ_G9yobrjlS91nE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjll/OTRlMDEwOWM3ZWFh/ODc4ODkxNDIyM2Jj/YjZjMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}