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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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Alastair Humphreys

Lawrence Puryear

Mentioned in 4 episodes

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