Rand, Author at VOYAPON

Rand

Just another Lafcadio Hearn, born in Canada, trying (often in vain) to find any topics on Japan that have yet to be shared with the rest of the world.

5 articles

Articles by Rand

Sake museum hopping in Nishinomiya-go

May 6, 2016 Culture, Cycling, Historic Sites, Hyogo, Museums & Galleries, Sake & Alcohol

This sake museum, with many parts of the original brewery still preserved, is just one of many others in Nishinomiya-go.

Park, Museum, Pond, Library, Tomb, Sakai, Kofun

Daisen Park, where playgrounds and tombs collide

May 5, 2016 Fishing, Gardens & Parks, Museums & Galleries, Osaka, Osaka, Osaka

Daisen Park offers many activities with its many playgrounds and pond. It’s also close to museums, a library and the Imperial tombs.

Museum, History, Heritage, Tomb, Sakai, Kofun

Unexpected history lessons at Sakai City Museum!

May 4, 2016 Historic Sites, Kansai, Museums & Galleries, Osaka, Osaka, Osaka

Sakai City Museum is great for those keen on Japanese history and Nintoku Kofun, the world’s largest tomb and a world heritage site.

Shigi mountain – A spiritual sidetrip from Osaka!

May 3, 2016 Culture, Historic Sites, Kansai, Local Buses, Mountains, Nara, Nara, Osaka, Souvenirs, Temples & Shrines

Mount Shigi is a mountain located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan. Let’s explore the many Buddhist temples and shrines of Shigi mountain!

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Battodo in Sakai: Meeting Modern Samurai Mitsuhiro Saruta

April 13, 2016 Culture, Historic Sites, Kansai, Martial Arts, Osaka, Osaka, Osaka

In an unassuming dojo in Osaka, Mitsuhiro Saruta is helping to keep alive the samurai tradition and bring the art of battodo to the world.