One of the Best American Backpacking Books Was Written by a Japanese Buddhist Beat Poet
On a rainy San Francisco evening in late November 1959, Albert Saijo, a thirty-three-year-old Japanese American poet, climbed into the back of an eastbound Willys Jeep station wagon. The wagon belo…
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The article highlights the unexpected connection between a Japanese American poet and American backpacking literature, illustrating how cultural influences can shape outdoor experiences. It emphasizes the poetic journey rather than the typical narratives found in travel writing.
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