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, 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...