June 06, 2022

2022 April-May List

June 06, 2022/ Brandy C.

2022 April

April was so eventful! There was Easter Sunday, Staycation with friends, friend’s birthday party, and UN returning from Philippines. UN was gone for more than half of the month, but my friends kept me occupied. To be honest, I’m still in denial that we are leaving Okinawa. It wasn’t until UN scheduled our household goods move that I finally came to terms with the reality that we need to start packing.

復活節、和朋友Staycation、朋友生日、UN從菲律賓回來，雖然四月有一大半UN都不在，但感謝朋友們讓我生活不孤單。老實說我還是無法接受我們要搬離開沖繩，一直呈現選擇性失憶狀態，直到UN把我們的搬家日期訂好。好吧，開始收拾家裡了！

Staycation at Kafuu | 沖繩度假

Kafuu Resort Fuchaku Condo Hotel
https://goo.gl/maps/GYgkMgV91Qwh3PWMA

We finally went on a staycation before the big move! Kafuu’s rooms were huge, and every room had an ocean view, great for families! For dinner, we went to a nearby Tapenyaki place. The next morning, we took a stroll around town and did some shopping at local gift shops. We also went to Halekulani to buy the limited time only Leonard’s Bakery Hawaiian donuts!

我們終於在大家搬家前一起來個staycation！Kafuu的房間有夠大，每間房間都有海景，很適合全家來沖繩住。我們晚上到附近餐廳吃鐵板燒，隔天到附近的一些小店逛，還到Halekulani買限時的Leonard's Bakery夏威夷甜甜圈（超好吃！）

Visit our friend before we head to Kafuu

Ryukyu Kings Basketball Game | 琉球國王隊

https://goldenkings.jp

Can you believe it?! Loud cheering was prohibited due to the pandemic! Cheering was replaced by applause. This game was between Ryukyu Golden Kings and Shiga Lakestars. The game was very intense in the beginning, but in the second half Ryukyu Golden Kings pulled away. With their winning record, it was no surprise that Ryukyu Golden Kings won this one! A big thank you to the Okinawa Taiwan Association for treating us to this game!

什麼！因疫情關係，竟然大聲歡呼是禁止的，完全用掌聲代表一切。這場比賽是沖繩琉球和滋賀對打，一開始比數激烈，但第二節下半沖繩隊開始把比分拉開。幾乎沒輸過的琉球隊當然也是贏了這場比賽啦！謝謝琉球台灣協會讓我們免費看賽！

Easter Lunch | 復活節午餐

Happy Easter! Every Easter was packed with activities, and this year was no different! After church, we went to an Easter potluck at our friend’s place, surrounded by so many good friends and so much good food! I even got to meet a one-week old baby at the potluck!

復活節快樂！每年復活節一定是行程滿滿，今年也不意外！教會結束後就到朋友家開吃，超多朋友聚再一起，還有剛出生不到一個禮拜的小寶寶一起參加！

Kana-Gushi | 金串

金串 KANA-GUSHI
https://goo.gl/maps/Fw7cVzbNK3Aftbjn9

Happy birthday to E! It has been so long since I’ve had Sichuan dishes. The food was so spicy that I couldn’t talk. But I love the taste so much! If you are craving for Sichuan dishes, you must try this place!

生日快樂朋友E！太久沒吃川菜，辣到一度我講不出話來，但有夠想念這味道！在沖繩想吃川菜，這裡絕對會滿足你！

Mamma Lella Pasta & Pizza | 約會日

Mamma Lella Pasta & Pizza
https://g.page/mamma-lella-pasta-pizza?share

Every time UN and I drive by this place on our way up to Yanbaru, we talk about dining here. After almost three years, we finally made a reservation and came! This place is quite cozy and the atmosphere is perfect for date night! Love their pizza! The dough is on point!

我和UN每次經過都說絕對要來這家用餐，說了快三年，我們終於來了！比薩餅皮非常Q彈，小小一家餐廳非常有氣氛，生意也非常好，絕對適合約會日來。

2022 May

In May we went on a road trip in Mainland Japan with our friends. There were too many LOL moments that I will need to write a separate post to document that trip!

五月和好朋友們一起到本島玩，搞笑事實在太多了，我一定會寫一篇文章來紀錄我們的旅行！

PCS Packing | 搬家

(Previous PCS experience: New York and Virginia) Soon after we returned from our Mainland trip, we switched into moving mode. As the Japanese movers were packing, UN and I felt a rush of sadness. Okinawa is not only the place that we have lived together the longest since we got married, we really love it here. I’m extremely grateful for this million-dollar balcony view that we get to enjoy.

I can’t sing enough praises for the Japanese movers! They were efficient and careful. The entire team packed up and moved everything onto the truck within 4 hours! But I had a huge scare because soon after they shut the crates, I realized that I was missing my wedding and engagement rings! When I told the movers, they carefully opened back up the crate and knew exactly which box the rings were in. Talk about great customer service!

（之前搬家經驗：紐約、維吉尼亞）從本島回來後，我們立刻進入搬家狀態。搬家人員到家收拾時，我和UN突然一擁而上的不捨。沖繩不但是我們結婚後住最久的地方，我們也很喜歡這裡，尤其陽台美景讓我們每次看到都覺得很感恩，被我稱為億萬美景。

這次搬家，一定要大稱讚日本搬家公司！整齊快速又乾淨，完全不拖泥帶水的打包過程，竟然4小時內全部打包乾淨！結束時，我鬧了一個大包，我忘了把婚戒和訂婚戒收起來（開始搬家前美軍特別派人來提醒我們要把重要文件和物品收好）。發現時，搬家工人小心翼翼打開準備空運的木箱子。日本搬家工人真的很細心，完全記得東西擺放位置，非常有效率地找到我的戒指。太謝謝了！！！！！

Graduation Party | 畢業派對

Neighborhood AG Church
https://goo.gl/maps/j6aXGdhaJtRtZHpv8

UN and I serve as the youth group leaders at our church, ministering to middle and high school students. What joy it is to celebrate the graduates of 2022! It was definitely not easy for them as they spent the last almost three years either doing virtual learning through a computer screen, or wearing a mask for more than 7 hours a day in class. But they did it! Congratulations are in order!

我和UN在沖繩教會負責國高中部門，好為這些畢業生開心。經歷了COVID天天戴口罩上課和將近一年無法到校上課，真的是辛苦大家了。

Last Dive | 最後一潛

This was UN’s last dive in Okinawa before we move! When we first moved here, UN signed us up for scuba diving lessons within the first week. I nearly gave up halfway through the class. Looking back, UN made the right call to push me to get certified. We were able to dive in Phuket and other remote islands around Okinawa. Every dive was memorable in its own way. UN always says that I am a better diver than him, and I would have to concur, haha.

UN離開沖繩的最後一潛！想起我們剛搬來沖繩時，UN第一週就幫我倆報名潛水課程，上課過程一度差點放棄。回頭看，UN這決定絕對是對的，後來我們到泰國和沖繩離島潛水。每次潛水都超好玩，也超開心。套一句UN常說的話：你比我潛的更好。（我也這麼覺得，哈哈哈！）

April 25, 2022

2022 January-March List

April 25, 2022/ Brandy C.

2022 January

Happy New Year! The first half of January was filled with celebrations and get-togethers, we were off to a great start! Until the pandemic took another turn and we got hit with restrictions and state of emergency. But as of the writing of this post, the restrictions have been lifted, and we are able to enjoy a little bit of freedom again.

Cooking Class with Chef Tony

https://www.facebook.com/MoguCooking

So glad to be able to take Chef Tony’s cooking class with UN, despite the fact that I dragged him with me on his day off and he was the only guy in the class. Chef Tony is a local celebrity chef. He is knowledgeable in cooking and in his class, We learned how to make French omelet, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce.

OIWC Welcome Tea

https://www.facebook.com/OkinawaInternationalWomensClub

It was a big hit! I got a little stage fright when I got up to speak, but was really happy that Okinawa International Women’s Club (OIWC) can start again. OIWC is one of my favorite groups in Okinawa, where I got to meet with local Japanese and had many cultural exchange.

Granny Bingo

My very first time hosting/playing real bingo. I googled online and found out that there is more than one way to play bingo! Thank God for my helpful friends to help make this event a success!

Areko

https://www.instagram.com/areko.ippee/

I made this reservation for the day before a lockdown happened again. This place is reservation only, and you can contact the owner via Instagram. Owner/chef prepared the meal for us with such focus, UN said that he looked like a Taiwanese celebrity! All dishes were curated by the owner himself, using fresh local ingredients. Loved every bite!

新年快樂！2022年一月前半段過著夜夜笙歌，絕對讓2022有個非常美好的開頭。但疫情總愛突然插手，一月後半段以防疫狀態過完的。即使如此，現在寫這文章時已經防疫解除，大家能自由遊玩！

Chef Tony的煮飯課

https://www.facebook.com/MoguCooking

太開心能和UN一起上到Chef Tony的廚藝課！課裡我們學到如何煮出法式蛋餅和辨別蛋的好壞，也學到了日本奶油、歐洲奶油、和美國奶油的不同。當然，UN回家後就非常認真練習！

沖繩國際婦女協會 (OIWC)

https://www.facebook.com/OkinawaInternationalWomensClub

太成功了！雖然臨時上台講話緊張到我頭腦空白，但真的很開心OIWC能正式恢復運行。OIWC (Okinawa International Women’s Club)是我在沖繩最愛的團體之一，能和在地沖繩人一起做文化交流。

扮裝賓果

第一次辦這連我都不知道怎麼玩（正統）賓果，上網一查才知道賓果有超多玩法。從基本的五個號碼連一條線到正方形格子外圍連線。好險有神隊友幫忙，才把這活動辦得有聲有色。

Areko

https://www.instagram.com/areko.ippee/

防疫計劃實施前一天享受一下能在外面用餐的好日子（哈哈）！僅限預約制，可以在Instagram上聯繫。廚師兼老闆認真下廚，UN說他長得像金城武，請大家自行評估！菜色全是老闆設計，大多使用沖繩當地材料，每一口都是享受。

2022 February

Many of our plans for February got canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. But because of this, UN and I got to explore more of Okinawa.

Mikan Picking

https://goo.gl/maps/vvdTKrixSUjhGuzX8

UN was skeptical that we would be able to pick Mikan, since according to both the internet and a restaurant owner, the Mikan picking season ended a week ago. Despite all of that, I insisted on visiting a Mikan orchard. When we arrived, we were dealt with the expected cold hard truth that there’s no more Mikans to pick. Still, I asked the orchard farmer if we could just take a stroll inside. There were still some Mikans left on the trees, but the farmer said those weren't good for picking. I’m thankful that the farmer still let us go in and even gave us some (not pretty, but sweet) Mikans to eat!

Nago Castle Park

https://goo.gl/maps/BJ9tYZ83p2Vika1E6

we’ve visited Nago Castle Park a few times before, but never this thoroughly! Okinawa begins to turn into Spring starting in February, the weather is just perfect for taking a stroll through the park. We saw many couples there, enjoying their alone time. Me and UN on the other hand, were having a jolly time at the playground. We probably weren’t too welcomed by the park goers.

The British Wine and Tea Shop

http://british.ti-da.net/

Known for their freshly baked scones and homemade jam, the portion will leave you very satisfied. The owner Maki San lived in London for 10 years, and worked at a 5-star hotel, as a pastry chef. Her story behind opening this restaurant was very touching, you should ask her yourself when you get the chance!

Yamacha Cafe

https://goo.gl/maps/BkcVKmagAU6BNnxp8

Japanese pizza is umami, especially with their signature spicy sauce, just perfect! The restaurant owner is an expert in all things fermented. Her ume is a must-try. Also, she skin is glowing!

雖然原本計畫好的旅行因一些變化而取消，但也因此我和UN能在沖繩名護玩。

採柑橘

https://goo.gl/maps/vvdTKrixSUjhGuzX8

雖然採柑橘的季節已經快結束了，即使餐廳老闆和網上都說採柑橘的季節已在上禮拜結束，連UN都覺得我們是不是要改行程，但我堅持要到柑橘園一趟。到了柑橘園時，老闆說柑橘季節已結束，但我還是不死心的問老闆可不可以進去參觀。進柑橘園後才發現其實還是有很多柑橘啊！老闆解釋這些柑橘已經不漂亮了，不方便讓客人採。最後感謝老闆給我們吃（不太漂亮但卻很甜的）柑橘！

名護城公園

https://goo.gl/maps/BJ9tYZ83p2Vika1E6

來過幾次名護城公園，但絕對沒有這次逛得這麼仔細！二月的沖繩已逐漸進入春天，天氣非常舒服，很適合來這裡散步。很多情侶都來這裡休息，但我和UN卻玩公園設施一直大笑，非常對不起這些浪漫的情侶們。

The British Wine and Tea Shop

http://british.ti-da.net/

老闆Maki San做的司康配上手工果醬，大份又好吃。老闆曾在英國住了10年，在倫敦五星級飯店當糕點師傅。開這家店的故事非常溫馨可愛，有機會可以問老闆喔！

Yamacha Cafe

https://goo.gl/maps/BkcVKmagAU6BNnxp8

日式比薩非常香！配上老闆自製辣醬，完美！老闆娘是位專研醃製發酵的廚師，老闆娘的梅子非常好吃。還有，老闆娘皮膚非常好！

2022 March

Spring time in Okinawa is quite charming, a delight before the humidity that summer will bring.

Kimono Dressing

Our time living in Japan is coming to an end, I’m glad to be able to dress in kimono and enjoy bento boxes with my friends.

Strawberry Picking

(previous post)

Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits. But after 40 minutes of eating strawberries, I think I’ve had enough! Now I’m craving for something savory, and maybe a hot soup.

Azalea Festival

https://www.vill.higashi.okinawa.jp

We’ve come to this Festival two years in a row now. There’s definitely more people here this year, and it was very lively!

沖繩春天天氣實在有夠迷人（太愛了一直重複這句話），絕對是進入潮濕又悶的夏天前的大享受。

穿和服

算一算住在日本的時間已經快進入尾聲，很開心能在最後這幾個月再次和朋友穿和服一起吃日式便當。

採草莓

（採草莓文章）

草莓是我愛吃的水果之一，但吃了40分鐘的草莓突然覺得有點過分的多。覺得應該來點熱湯或鹹食綜合一下味覺。

杜鵑花季

https://www.vill.higashi.okinawa.jp

已經變成我們在沖繩每年必來的活動了！感覺這次又更多人，也更熱鬧。

March 07, 2022

Niigata: Hidden Gem in Japan | 新瀉：好多秘密景點

March 07, 2022/ Brandy C.

Once we had Sukiyabashi Jiro, I knew I had to visit the rice capital of Japan, Niigata. I am not normally the biggest fan of rice, but since moving to Japan, rice has become a daily staple for me. Japanese rice is in its own league, with its fragrance and perfect firmness! If you search online for what to do in Niigata, you may not find much, but it’s definitely a hidden gem. In planning this trip, I want to thank my acupuncturist and Lonely Planet.

Transportation

https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/eastpass_n.html

We booked JR East Pass online in advance, and picked up our 5-day pass at Narita Airport. To pick up the pass, you will need to show your foreigner’s passport. JR East Pass is a convenient and economical way to travel, it covered most of our trip with the exception of within Niigata City and in Echigo Yuzawa.

Day One

Our first night we stayed in Tokyo. I had bookmarked many restaurants around our lodging. We wanted to get beef katsu and Taiwanese grass jelly in the morning before our Shinkansen to Niigata. The train ride was very scenic and fast. Niigata is definitely worth visiting and I wish we could stay there longer.

Gyukatsu Motomura: The line is long even in the pandemic. Come early if you don’t like waiting in line. The price is very budget friendly. Lunch special is only 1300 yen, and comes with 130g of beef katsu, rice, miso soup, cabbage salad, potato salad (my favorite), and pickles. They recommend 3 ways to enjoy beef katsu: house yama-wasabi sauce, wasabi soy sauce, and rock salt (our favorite). You use a grill plate in front of you to grill the beef katsu.
Heigonghao: So hard to resist Taiwanese sweets, especially given how long we haven’t visited Taiwan. We ordered hot grass jelly and douhua (sweet tofu). Personally I think douhua could be a little sweeter, maybe it’s because of my Tainan sweet tooth, haha!

Tokyo to Niigata by Shinkansen is roughly two hours. Along the route you will see rice fields as well as snow-covered mountains. Once we arrived at Niigata, we went straight to the Ponshukan inside the station for sake tasting.

Ponshukan: Ponshukan is highly recommended by everyone I talked to, as well as in travel books and on the internet. For 500 yen, you can taste up to 5 different kinds of sake, for someone lightweight like myself, can get somewhat tipsy. If you are a sake connoisseur, 5 shot glasses may not be enough, but you can find a sake you like, and then buy the bigger bottle!
Sekai Sushi: A must order item here is Nodokuru Don. Every bite of fresh fish with locally grown rice is umami. I still miss it till this day. UN ordered omakase, and we really liked it also. This restaurant is definitely worth visiting!

Day Two

Original plan was to visit Sado island, but the weather forecasted a huge snow storm, and the hotel staff gently yet assertively (in a very Japanese way) suggested that we change our plan lest we get stuck on Sado island. So instead, I listed out all of my bookmarks in Niigata city.

Tsumugu Coffee and: a waft of freshly roasted coffee beans permeates through the chic cafe as soon as you open the door. UN likes their hand drip coffee. If you are not a coffee drinker, they have delicious chocolate cake! UN slowly sips his coffee, and I enjoy my chocolate cake while the snow falls gently from the sky, simply perfect!
Minato Marche Pier Bandai: Look no further, every and all kinds of fresh seafood to your heart’s desire. Oysters, crabs, roes, and sashimi, all of my favorites. There were lots of people shopping for gifts in preparation for the New Year. We had so much seafood that I hope our cholesterol level is not through the roof!
Benkei Pier Bandai: If I come back again, I would get a ticket here first, and then go to Minato Marche pier next door. It’s a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, but you can still custom order from the sushi chef. The seafood is as fresh as it gets. The miso crab soup is not to be missed, but a bit disappointed by the sushi rice (isn’t this Niigata?), maybe because we were so in love with the sushi rice from the night before.
Hakusan Shrine: Located inside Hakusan park, nearby is the cultural center and music hall. The shrine sells omamoris of many Japanese cartoon characters, such as Hello Kitty, and Rilakkuma.
Suzaka Soba Niigata Station: The soba noodle is hands down the best I’ve ever had! I would’ve ordered an extra portion if we didn’t already have a lot of food to eat! You definitely do not want to miss this when you visit Niigata!
Gokurakuyu Meike: It got so cold at night that we decided to find an onsen bathhouse. Turned out to be a wise decision. The bathhouse is right in front of a bus station, no need to walk too many steps in the snow.
Sasadango: We like standing in line! Once we saw the queue, it didn’t take long for UN to assume his position (even though we don’t know what people were buying). Turned out it was one of the top three delicacies of Niigata - sasadango! Wrapped in bamboo leaves, stuffed with red bean paste, best enjoyed while it’s still hot, and was one of my favorites in Niigata.

Day Three

We took the JR to Echigo Yuzawa, a hot spot for skiers and snowboarders from around the world. We came here for the hot spring!

Echigo Yuzawa Station: Station houses a sake onsen! You can also find huge onigiris here, perfect for carb loading before a ski trip. But both UN and I think that other than big portions and affordable prices, there really isn’t another draw for us, probably we will not get it again.
Kiyotsu Gorge: This place is truly magical! Nature combined with modern art, definitely a treat to all of your senses, so wish we could visit this place in every season to capture all of its glories. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Matsunoyama Onsen Izumiya: Amazing food and relaxing onsen, it’s a wonderful thing to stay in an onsen ryokan in wintertime. I’m in love with staying at Japanese ryokans. Soaking in onsen and watching the snow fall from our windows, how did we get so lucky to live in Japan!

Day Four

As the snow continued to fall outside our window, we were reluctant to leave this place. After we got up, UN and I went straight to the onsen and got another soak in. We wouldn’t leave until we are fully warmed!

Our last trip of 2021, we are thankful beyond words! That day on our way to Kiyotsu Gorge, the snow was coming down so heavily that the visibility on the road was no more than 10 feet. UN drove slowly and carefully so we didn't skid, but I fed him the wrong direction and we drove onto a private road covered in snow. As UN tried to back out, our car got stuck in the snow. We asked a nearby resident for help, and this very kind ojisan not only helped us dig our car out of the snow, he even invited us into his home and grilled fresh mochi for us. As we were leaving, he gave us more mochi to make sure we don’t drive on an empty stomach. I wish our Japanese was much better so we could express our gratitude properly!

On Base Taxi from Naha Airport (for future reference)

Okito 098-946-5477
Chubu 098-929-1818
Urizun Jumbo Taxi 098-850-0129
Meiho 098-937-2467

當我們吃到壽司之神次郎時，我就覺得一定要來日本產米大城新瀉玩。從來不愛吃飯的我，搬到日本幾乎天天吃飯。日本米怎麼能這麼香且軟度完美！新瀉絕對是隱藏版日本旅遊城市，上網爬文，資訊卻不豐富。這次來玩，全靠我的針灸師和Lonely Planet旅遊書上的資訊。

交通搭乘方法

https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/eastpass_n.html

我們在網上買好JR East Pass（也能現場買），抵達成田機場直接轉JR。JR售票機器取票時，必須出示外國護照取票。我們大部分的旅途都是用JR East Pass，除了在新瀉市區和越後湯澤無法用，這方案非常划算。

第一天

前晚下飛機後在東京住一晚，住宿附近有好多我之前在地圖上作記號的餐廳。我們決定起床後要來UN一直想吃的炸牛排店和朋友推薦的台灣仙草店。吃飽後我們搭著新幹線到新瀉，一路上的風景很美。新瀉絕對是值得一直來的地方，真希望我們能待在這更久一點。

牛かつもと村: 在疫情期間還是有長長的隊伍，記得提早來，這店真的便宜又好吃。1300日幣的限定午餐有130克的炸牛排、和配菜。三種吃法：特製山芥末、芥末和醬油、石鹽（我們的最愛）。桌前會有熱石板，能熱炸牛排。
黑工號: 太久沒回台灣，看到台灣甜點就覺得好稀奇。我們點了燒仙草和豆花。可能是臺南人口味吧，豆花好像可以再甜一點（哈哈）！

吃飽喝足後，我們搭上新幹線前往新瀉。車程約兩小時，沿路山景和稻田雪景實在美翻。到了新瀉後，我們馬上到位在新瀉車站裡的Ponshukan試喝清酒。這清酒試喝店是大家極力推薦的，不但網路大力介紹，旅遊書也特別提到，連朋友都說這裡必去。

ぽんしゅ館: 500日幣試喝5種清酒，竟然讓我喝到有點茫！喜歡喝清酒的人，五杯可能不夠喝，但能在這挑出自己喜歡的清酒。之後再到餐廳點瓶大的！
せかい鮨: 來這裡一定要點Nodokuru Don！每一口都好美味，配上當地剛出產的新米，到現在我們都還好想念這一餐。UN那天點omakase，我們也好喜歡。絕對是一家要來的餐廳！

第二天

這天我們應該要到佐渡島，但那時準備下大雪，飯店員工用很婉轉卻又堅持的口氣（非常日本人）建議我們改換行程。擔心我們的船會被取消而卡在佐渡島，所以我們臨時改變行程，把之前在地圖上標記的地方都列出來。

紡ぐ珈琲と: 店裡濃濃咖啡香，UN很推薦店裡的手沖咖啡。不喝咖啡也沒關係，巧克力蛋糕也很棒！UN細細品嚐咖啡，我吃巧克力蛋糕，看著外面下雪，完美！
みなとのマルシェピアBandai: 想吃的海鮮應有盡有，新鮮生蠔、螃蟹、白子、生魚片，全是我愛的食物。剛好遇到準備過新年，人潮源源不絕，好多人來買送給親戚朋友的海鮮禮物，當然我們吃超多海鮮（血壓不會爆表吧！）
佐渡廻転寿司弁慶: 下次來的話，我們會先來這排位置再到Minato Marche Pier買海鮮吃。雖然是家迴轉壽司店，客人能和壽司師傅點餐。海鮮非常新鮮，螃蟹味增湯必點，但壽司飯實在失望（這裡不是新瀉嗎？）也可能是前晚的壽司飯太香了！
白山神社: 位在白山公園裡，附近有文化中心和演奏廳。神社裡賣很多日本卡通人物御守，像是Hello Kitty和Rilakkuma的圖案。
須坂屋そば: 這蕎麥麵也太爽口了吧！實在很想多點一份，但我們還有好多食物要吃！絕對是來新瀉必吃，果然是有名的新瀉三物之一。
極楽湯女池店: 晚上太冷，我們決定上網找澡堂。這絕對是明智的決定，實在太舒服了！澡堂位在公車站牌前，下車馬上能衝進店裡。
笹糰子: 盲從夫婦就是愛排隊！我們看到一大排隊伍，就好奇上前排隊（完全不知道在賣什麼）！原來是新瀉三物其中一物，笹団子！竹葉包的和菓子，內餡是紅豆，打開熱呼呼香氣十足也十分有嚼勁，是我在新瀉的愛食之一。

第三天

這天我們搭車到越後湯池，好多旅客來這滑雪。我們這趟則是來泡溫泉！

越後湯沢駅: 清酒溫泉就在這裡！車站裡也有小紅書推薦的爆彈飯糰，超大飯糰超適合滑雪前吃一顆，但我和UN都覺得除了份量大價錢便宜，實在不會回來關顧。除此以外，這裡也有500日幣的清酒試喝店。
清津峡: 哇，美呆了！自然景色加上現代藝術，感官越來越震撼，好希望我們能把清津峡的四季都收進腦裡。強力推薦！
松之山溫泉: 食物不但好吃，又有超舒服溫泉，大冬天能住溫泉旅館真是一大享受！我愛這種日式傳統溫泉旅館，外面下著雪，我們在室內泡溫泉，怎麼能這麼幸運住在日本！

第四天

窗外繼續飄著雪，真想繼續住在這！起床後，我和UN立刻去泡溫泉，讓全身都暖起來我們才願意離開。

2021最後一場旅行，除了感恩還是感恩！那天我們往清津峡的山路上，下著大雪，視線一片白雪（好美也好危險）！UN小心翼翼開車避免打滑，但我卻亂報路。開上一條完全沒被開雪機通路的地方，車子被卡住完全動彈不得。我們求助附近住戶，大叔實在太好人！不但幫我們除雪，還到附近找方法。不但如此，大叔還現烤熱騰騰的麻糬給我們吃。我們離開前，他還準備更多麻糬讓我們在路上不餓肚子！離開前一直說謝謝，但我們好希望我們能懂更多日文，告訴他我們有多感激！

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