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Kissa by Kissa

Book • 2020
Kissa by Kissa is a book that combines travelogue, photography, and cultural studies as Craig Mod walks the ancient Nakasendō highway from Tokyo to Kyoto.

The book focuses on the vanishing kissaten cafes and the cultural significance of pizza toast in post-war Japan.

It is a beautifully crafted volume with photographs and essays that reflect on the human and cultural geography encountered during his journey.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Craig Mod
as his previous book.
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421: ‘The Ratchet of Flippancy’, With Craig Mod
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Alastair Humphreys
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Craig Mod
about a thousand-kilometer walk in Japan, focusing on cafes and quirky pizza toast subculture.
Craig Mod: Adventure, Discipline, and Design. Living Adventurously 66
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Lawrence Puryear
as exploring Japan's old cafe culture.
Craig Mod: Things Become Things That Last

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