Osaka Half-Dragon
@osakahalfdragon.bsky.social
I like snowboarding, surfing, bodyboarding, and playing outdoors in general.
Been living and learning in Japan for nearly 16 years now
Been living and learning in Japan for nearly 16 years now
Autumn leaves at Ishikiri Shrine's upper altar in Higashi Osaka
#japan #aumtumninjapan #osaka #autumn #autumnleaves #autumncolors #shrine #japaneseshrine #japantravel
#japan #aumtumninjapan #osaka #autumn #autumnleaves #autumncolors #shrine #japaneseshrine #japantravel
November 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Autumn leaves at Ishikiri Shrine's upper altar in Higashi Osaka
#japan #aumtumninjapan #osaka #autumn #autumnleaves #autumncolors #shrine #japaneseshrine #japantravel
#japan #aumtumninjapan #osaka #autumn #autumnleaves #autumncolors #shrine #japaneseshrine #japantravel
The autumnal fire continues to spread at Osaka Castle
#japan #japantravel #osaka #japancastle #japanesecastle #osakacastle #kansai #autumn #autumncolors #autumnleaves #autumninjapan
#japan #japantravel #osaka #japancastle #japanesecastle #osakacastle #kansai #autumn #autumncolors #autumnleaves #autumninjapan
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The autumnal fire continues to spread at Osaka Castle
#japan #japantravel #osaka #japancastle #japanesecastle #osakacastle #kansai #autumn #autumncolors #autumnleaves #autumninjapan
#japan #japantravel #osaka #japancastle #japanesecastle #osakacastle #kansai #autumn #autumncolors #autumnleaves #autumninjapan
Takatori Castle Ruins in full autumnal fire
#autumn #autumncolors #autumnleaves #Japan #JapanTravel #Nara #Kansai #Japan #Castles #CastleRuins #JapaneseCastle
#autumn #autumncolors #autumnleaves #Japan #JapanTravel #Nara #Kansai #Japan #Castles #CastleRuins #JapaneseCastle
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Takatori Castle Ruins in full autumnal fire
#autumn #autumncolors #autumnleaves #Japan #JapanTravel #Nara #Kansai #Japan #Castles #CastleRuins #JapaneseCastle
#autumn #autumncolors #autumnleaves #Japan #JapanTravel #Nara #Kansai #Japan #Castles #CastleRuins #JapaneseCastle
Daruma, the round wooden dolls, are spirits of victory and success, and the principal spirit of Katsuoji Temple in the mountains of Osaka Prefecture
Katsuoji is also an EXCELLENT place to view Japan's fiery autumn leaves!
#JapanTravel #Osaka #autumn #Katsuoji #Japaneseculture #Japan #autumnleaves
Katsuoji is also an EXCELLENT place to view Japan's fiery autumn leaves!
#JapanTravel #Osaka #autumn #Katsuoji #Japaneseculture #Japan #autumnleaves
November 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Daruma, the round wooden dolls, are spirits of victory and success, and the principal spirit of Katsuoji Temple in the mountains of Osaka Prefecture
Katsuoji is also an EXCELLENT place to view Japan's fiery autumn leaves!
#JapanTravel #Osaka #autumn #Katsuoji #Japaneseculture #Japan #autumnleaves
Katsuoji is also an EXCELLENT place to view Japan's fiery autumn leaves!
#JapanTravel #Osaka #autumn #Katsuoji #Japaneseculture #Japan #autumnleaves
Tsutenkaku Tower in Halloween colors
Shinsekai neighborhood in Osaka Japan
Shinsekai neighborhood in Osaka Japan
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Tsutenkaku Tower in Halloween colors
Shinsekai neighborhood in Osaka Japan
Shinsekai neighborhood in Osaka Japan
Jumping over Osaka!
When a friend comes to town, fun will be had
When a friend comes to town, fun will be had
October 26, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Jumping over Osaka!
When a friend comes to town, fun will be had
When a friend comes to town, fun will be had
Wall and turret reflections in the outer most of Osaka Castle
#osaka #osakacastle #osakajapan #castle #castles #kansai #japan
#osaka #osakacastle #osakajapan #castle #castles #kansai #japan
October 15, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Wall and turret reflections in the outer most of Osaka Castle
#osaka #osakacastle #osakajapan #castle #castles #kansai #japan
#osaka #osakacastle #osakajapan #castle #castles #kansai #japan
The Chikatsu Asuka Museum has a fascinating collection of artifacts from Japan's ancient Kofun (burial mounds) period.
Here is a small sample of the 1,400+ year old items that may be exhibited when the museum reopens after refurbishment next April
#archeologymuseum #近つ飛鳥博物館 #chikatsuasukamuseum
Here is a small sample of the 1,400+ year old items that may be exhibited when the museum reopens after refurbishment next April
#archeologymuseum #近つ飛鳥博物館 #chikatsuasukamuseum
October 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The Chikatsu Asuka Museum has a fascinating collection of artifacts from Japan's ancient Kofun (burial mounds) period.
Here is a small sample of the 1,400+ year old items that may be exhibited when the museum reopens after refurbishment next April
#archeologymuseum #近つ飛鳥博物館 #chikatsuasukamuseum
Here is a small sample of the 1,400+ year old items that may be exhibited when the museum reopens after refurbishment next April
#archeologymuseum #近つ飛鳥博物館 #chikatsuasukamuseum
Pillars at the Chikatsu Asuka and Sayamaike Museums
October 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Pillars at the Chikatsu Asuka and Sayamaike Museums
A futon daiko float and the crowds at the big torii gate at Hiraoka Shrine's autumn festival
October 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A futon daiko float and the crowds at the big torii gate at Hiraoka Shrine's autumn festival
Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka's Shinsekai neighborhood
September 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka's Shinsekai neighborhood
An aodaisho (Japanese rat snake) in Kyoto's Kiyotaki Gorge
September 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
An aodaisho (Japanese rat snake) in Kyoto's Kiyotaki Gorge
The Hozukyo Gorge from the Kyoto-bound side of Hozukyo Station
September 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The Hozukyo Gorge from the Kyoto-bound side of Hozukyo Station
Inside one of the tunnels on the abandoned Fukuchiyama Railroad in Hyogo Prefecture about 2km from Takedao Station
September 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Inside one of the tunnels on the abandoned Fukuchiyama Railroad in Hyogo Prefecture about 2km from Takedao Station
JR Takedao Station in Hyogo is halfway into a tunnel and halfway over a bridge
September 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
JR Takedao Station in Hyogo is halfway into a tunnel and halfway over a bridge
Derelict building in Osaka's Higashi-Shinsaibashi neighborhood just north of the Dotombori
September 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Derelict building in Osaka's Higashi-Shinsaibashi neighborhood just north of the Dotombori
These sulphur cosmos and morning glories make a beautiful contrast
September 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
These sulphur cosmos and morning glories make a beautiful contrast
In May of 2014 my friend Tristan took the picture on the left on the Sasagawa Nagare Coastline in Niigata.
It was the start of my signature jump shots. I still have that shirt but it's OLD
Fast forward to the other day when I found this one. Dash Parr will jump again!
It was the start of my signature jump shots. I still have that shirt but it's OLD
Fast forward to the other day when I found this one. Dash Parr will jump again!
September 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
In May of 2014 my friend Tristan took the picture on the left on the Sasagawa Nagare Coastline in Niigata.
It was the start of my signature jump shots. I still have that shirt but it's OLD
Fast forward to the other day when I found this one. Dash Parr will jump again!
It was the start of my signature jump shots. I still have that shirt but it's OLD
Fast forward to the other day when I found this one. Dash Parr will jump again!
Engetsu-to Island in Shirahama-Cho Wakayama Prefecture
September 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Engetsu-to Island in Shirahama-Cho Wakayama Prefecture
Getting into character after playing Studio Escape's "The Dame and the Diamond" escape room 5 years ago
September 6, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Getting into character after playing Studio Escape's "The Dame and the Diamond" escape room 5 years ago
Looking south at the Horsetooth Reservoir Rotary Park Overlook
September 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Looking south at the Horsetooth Reservoir Rotary Park Overlook
A hole in the cliff at Engetsu-to Beach in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture
September 4, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A hole in the cliff at Engetsu-to Beach in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture
Who besides me needs a big dose of vitamin sea?
Visiting Uradome Beach in Tottori again would be amazing
Visiting Uradome Beach in Tottori again would be amazing
September 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Who besides me needs a big dose of vitamin sea?
Visiting Uradome Beach in Tottori again would be amazing
Visiting Uradome Beach in Tottori again would be amazing
The 3-story pagoda of Sokenji Temple at the top of the same mountain as Azuchi Castle Ruins
September 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The 3-story pagoda of Sokenji Temple at the top of the same mountain as Azuchi Castle Ruins
The main stairs at Azuchi Castle Ruins in Shiga Prefecture
August 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The main stairs at Azuchi Castle Ruins in Shiga Prefecture