Craig Mod: Walking Japan, Writing Life, and Finding Home.

Craig Mod is a writer, photographer, and walker who has made Japan his home for over two decades. He's the author of several acclaimed books including "Things Become Other Things" (Random House, 2025), "Kissa by Kissa" (2020), and "Koya Bound" (2016), which blend photography, essays, and his deep exploration of Japanese culture through epic solo walks spanning hundreds of miles.

His writing has appeared in major publications including WIRED, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. A MacDowell and Ragdale fellow, Mod is known for his thoughtful examinations of attention, technology, and the intersection of walking with creative practice. He's walked major Japanese pilgrimage routes including the Nakasendō and Kumano Kodo, using these journeys as foundations for both his photography and writing.

Featured extensively on major podcasts including The Rich Roll Podcast and a two-part series on The Tim Ferriss Show, Mod has shared his remarkable story of using 300-mile walks as medicine, ultimately leading him to reconnect with his birth mother at age 42. His work explores themes of digital detox, sustainable creativity, and choosing beauty over scale.

Best for: Writers, creatives, podcast listeners interested in Japan, walking enthusiasts, digital nomads, anyone exploring sustainable creative careers

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