[Rebroadcast] The sublime boredom of walking in Japan

<div>The team at Deep Dive is taking a needed break. In the meantime, we thought that we’d revisit <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast/walking-through-japan/">this podcast from last year</a> in which we speak with writer <strong>Craig Mod</strong> about the art of a good stroll.<br> <br> “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> Hosted by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/shaun-mckenna/">Shaun McKenna</a> and produced by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/david-cortez/">Dave Cortez</a>.<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://craigmod.com/">Website<br> </a><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> <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)<br> <br> </li> </ul> <div> <strong>Get in touch:</strong> Send us feedback at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. For a transcript of the show, visit <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/">japantimes.co.jp</a>, and don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/japandeepdive?lang=en">Twitter</a>!<br> <br> <strong><em>Photo:</em></strong><em> The Kumano Kodo is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Japan's Kii Peninsula. | GETTY IMAGES</em><br> <br> </div>