Thomas Siebert, Author at VOYAPON

Thomas Siebert

The first time I stepped into a martial arts hall, I surely didn’t know that this would lead me to study Japanology and Buddhist Studies. In 2015, I moved from my hometown in Germany to Kyoto to deepen my studies of Buddhism and share my love for Japan with others. Currently, I live in Sendai, where I continue to follow my passion for traditional Japanese culture.

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Articles by Thomas Siebert

Snow Activities and Holy Mountains in Bandai-Asahi National Park

February 25, 2022 Fukushima, Mountains, National Parks, Rail Passes, Ryokan, Shinkansen, Skiing & Snowboarding, Sponsored, Taxis, Tohoku, Winter

Winter is a great time to visit Japan. You can have fun doing different winter sports, fill your stomach with mouth-watering winter foods, warm yourself up in soothing hot springs, and enjoy a unique winter scenery with Japan’s legendary powder...

Explore Hirosaki’s Samurai Heritage, Home to One of Japan’s Original Castles

December 21, 2021 Aomori, Autumn, Castles, Culture, First Time in Japan, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Historic Sites, Museums & Galleries, Sponsored, Tohoku

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the powerful Tsugaru clan ruled the region around present-day Hirosaki. The city still has a strong samurai heritage that visitors can experience. When I was a university student, I met quite a few Japanese exchange...