郭淑珍's Reviews

Yanagawa Hinamatsuri - Sagemon Meguri

Held every year from February11 to April3, this spring tradition in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka, is one of the region’s most beloved seasonal events. Sagemon are decorative ornaments made by combining small fabric charms shaped like auspicious animals-such as cranes and turtles-with Yanagawa mari, a traditional local craft. They are displayed for Hinamatsuri to pray for girls’ health and good fortune.

Fukuoka
Spring festivals & Events

9 Dec 2025 See More

Spring is the perfect time to visit. The weather is nice and cool, and the whole town is filled with Hinamatsuri vibes. The atmosphere really feels so Japanese.

Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan, nicknamed “USJ”, is a large-scale theme park with entertainment for everyone, both children and adults alike. The park is separated into different areas, each with a different theme from popular titles across the world.

Osaka
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

22 Sep 2021 See More

It kind of feels like you’re stuck here! You can only eat at the restaurants inside the park, and the food is pricey with not much variety.

Watarase Keikoku Railway (Watetsu)

Well known by its nickname Watetsu, the Watarase Keikoku Railway is a local line that runs for about an hour and a half through Kiryu Station (in Kiryu) and Mato Station (in Nikko). It has gained popularity as a sightseeing train that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the gorge that runs along the Watarase River.

Kiryu
Tochigi
Trains & Subway

22 Sep 2021 See More

I rode the sightseeing train with open windows and enjoyed the countryside views along the way. They also sell souvenirs like keychains and candy inside the train.

Otsuka Museum of Art

The museum houses more than 1000 works, ranging from antiquity to the 20th century and collected from over 190 museums in 26 countries. The full-size faithful replicas were created using a special technology on ceramic plates. The paintings are reproduced onto ceramic plates which, the museum claims, will preserve their colors and shapes for as long as 2000 years. The museum particularly wishes, with its unique methods, to contribute to the recording and perseveration of the world’s valuable cultural heritage.

Tokushima
Museums

6 Mar 2021 See More

The artworks are fired onto ceramic tiles, so they're not affected by humidity or light, and you can take photos freely. Even though they're all replicas, it's amazing to see masterpieces from around the world in one visit. Art lovers definitely shouldn't miss this place!

cafe AALIYA

cafe AALIYA is a long-standing café located diagonally across from “Isetan” on the corner of the Shinjuku 3-Chome intersection, and it is famous for its French toast.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
Cafés

5 Nov 2020 See More

This is the most delicious French toast I’ve ever had.

Shibamata Taishakuten Daikyo-ji Temple

The official name of Shibamata Taishakuten is “Kyoeizan Daikyo-ji.” It is a temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, and as it was built in 1629 it has quite the long history.

Kita-Senju, Katsushika
Shrines & Temples

4 Nov 2020 See More

This is a very old temple with a lot of history. The carvings on the beams are worth checking out. Since I visited on a weekday, it wasn’t crowded and there weren’t any foreign tourists. Compared to Senso-ji, this place feels much more relaxing.