119: The sublime boredom of walking Japan w/ Craig Mod

<div>Craig has spent large chunks of the past several years walking across Japan, completing months-long journeys along the country's historical walking routes, like the Tokaido, the Nakasendo and the Kumano Kodo. As he goes, he documents his experiences, sharing essays and photographs through his member-supported newsletters, and his books, Koya Bound and Kissa by Kissa. </div> <div><br> </div> <div>"Walking is everything." he says. And if you've got the time and the inclination to do it, it is the best way to come to know the country, from beautifully preserved shrines and forests to the messier parts of suburban reality — pachinko parlors and all.<br> <br> <strong>Read more: </strong> </div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/08/07/food/kissaten-kumano-kodo-trail-coffee/">Paying pilgrimage to the last <em>kissaten</em> on the Kumano Kodo</a> (Craig Mod, The Japan Times)</li> <li>Craig's <a href="https://craigmod.com">website</a>, where you can sign up to his walking newsletters</li> <li> <a href="https://www.eater.com/2019/12/16/21003452/japan-kissaten-traditional-cafes-pizza-toast-travel">I walked 600 miles across Japan for pizza toast</a> (Craig Mod, Eater)</li> </ul> <div> <strong>Sponsor: <br> </strong>Today’s episode is sponsored by RGF Professional Recruitment Japan, the bilingual arm of Recruit, Japan and Asia's largest recruiting and information service company. Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/rgfrecruitment">RGF Professional Recruitment Japan</a> to register your resume and unleash your potential today.<br> <br> <strong>On this episode:<br> </strong>Craig Mod: <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-craig-mod/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/craigmod">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/craigmod/?hl=en">Instagram</a><br> Oscar Boyd: <a href="https://twitter.com/omhboyd">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/oscar-boyd/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oscar.boyd/">Instagram</a><strong> </strong><br> <br> <st