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When memories are exposed, everyone has hidden secrets
The movie Secret, adapted from the bestselling manga Highest Secret, will be released on 11/4. Director Keishi Ohtomo spent five years preparing to bring what were deemed "unfilmable" scenes—such as mental imagery and MRI scans from the original work—to the big screen...
Ancient Forest Trails × Nostalgic Old Street – Wulai of Southern Taiwan, Fenqihu, a Place to Forget Your Worries
Located as a midway station on the Alishan Forest Railway, Fenqihu is famed for its railway bento boxes, old street charm, and natural scenery. Known as the “Wulai of Southern Taiwan,” the “lake” in Fenqihu actually refers to a low-lying area in Hokkien, and there is no actual lake here. It is also...
Creative Goods × Innovative Cuisine: New Taipei Cultural & Creative Night Market Kicks Off with a Bang
The New Taipei City Cultural & Creative Night Market officially opened on November 11, featuring dishes such as Luodong lamb, teriyaki century egg, and medicinal pork rib stew, alongside traditional night market fare like grilled skewers and marinated snacks, sparking considerable buzz. Dubbed the largest in New Taipei City...
Where to go for New Year's Eve? The K National Scenic Area bids farewell to the sunset and welcomes the first light of dawn.
This year’s New Year’s Day features a four-day consecutive holiday, with various regions across Taiwan competing to offer New Year’s Eve and dawn-welcoming events. How to choose the best spot to bid farewell to the last sunset and greet the arrival of the new year? The Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has specially compiled information on events to bid farewell to the sunset, celebrate New Year’s Eve, and welcome the first light of dawn at eight scenic national scenic areas...
The Danhai Light Rail Draws Attention: The Domestically-Made Xing Wuzhe Train Makes Its Debut
Taiwan’s first domestically manufactured Danhai Light Rail train, the Xing Wuzhe, was officially unveiled on November 16. New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu also made a special trip to the Taiwan Rolling Stock Company in Hsinchu to attend the train’s unveiling ceremony. In his speech...
New Tsutaya Bookstore Location: A New Shopping Paradise Under the Elevated Tracks in Nakameguro, Tokyo
Tokyo has a new shopping paradise to offer. Located near the famous cherry blossom spot of Meguro River, under the elevated tracks in Nakameguro, 14 new-style shops and restaurants will gather here, along with 2 highly anticipated first-time openings in the Kanto region and a collection of the most popular stores...
Asia’s largest H&M flagship store – a new landmark in Ximending
Fast fashion brands are expanding rapidly in Taiwan. The international leader in fast fashion, H&M, decided in the first half of 2016 to open its doors right across from Exit 6 of the Ximending MRT station – the former site of Eslite 116. Targeting both domestic and international tourists...
New Taipei City Christmas Town: Spectacular 3D Light Projections & Enchanting Family-Friendly Opening
New Taipei City Christmas Town officially lit up and opened on November 19. This year marks the sixth anniversary of the event since its inception in New Taipei City. The annual Christmas light show has always been a major highlight, and this year, New Taipei City — specially invited Singapore’s top projection team with a Guinness World Records...
Happy Christmas City Golden Melody Double Kings Mega Christmas Concert
Since the opening of the 2016 New Taipei City Happy Christmas City, exciting events have been launched every week, attracting thousands of visitors from across the country. The most anticipated highlight, the Mega Christmas Concert, will take place over three consecutive days this year (December 1...
Christmas Limited Edition Mini Gifts – Universal Studios Japan Delights with Minions
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Universal Studios Japan opened the Minion Zone in 2017, featuring the popular animated character Minions. The area includes brand-new rides and original themed merchandise, covering an area of 8,400 square...
Traffic Control and Transport Plans for Taipei’s 2015 New Year’s Eve Gala
On the evening of December 31, the “Taipei’s Most Exciting New Year City 2015” New Year’s Eve gala will be held in the Xinyi Planning District. In response to the anticipated crowd, three phases of traffic control will be implemented around the Xinyi Planning District starting at 7:00 PM that day...
2015 Taipei Countdown – Party into the New Year with 2 Countdown Tours for a Fresh Start
With a four-day New Year’s holiday just around the corner, Taipei City has launched two 3-day tour packages — “New Year Family Tour in Taipei” and “New Year Cultural & Creative Blessing Trip” — inviting families, couples, and friends to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Taipei’s 2015...
10 slices of char siu!“Yan Ramen” with authentic broth – A top student quits a million-dollar job to learn from Japan
The Yamamoto-ten shop in Kaohsiung, which has been open for over two years, was founded by a highly educated young person who is passionate about Japanese ramen. Willing to give up a million-dollar annual salary as an electronics industry elite, they went to Japan to study the spirit of ramen craftsmanship and the techniques of making ramen. The ramen here, made with premium alkaline noodles, is chewy and springy, paired with an eight-hour simmered pork bone broth that is milky white and silky smooth—turning a simple bowl of ramen into something truly special.
Crystal Plaza Jimmy Square - A New Highlight in Public Architecture & Aesthetic Photo Spots
After the official launch of the Hsinchu City Linsen Road Multi-Level Parking Structure in early October, its adjacent shopping mall, Crystal Plaza, also opened on October 29. The biggest highlights include the "Jimmy Square" on the first floor, as well as the towering graffiti "Forest of Happy Glows" on the 12th and 13th floors...
Pingtung Performing Arts Center Architecture X Performances X A New Photography Highlight
Taiwan’s art and cultural performance scene has gained a new attraction, as the Pingtung Performing Arts Center officially opened on December 3, 2016, following its trial operation period. The opening ceremony was attended by President Tsai Ing-wen, Magistrate Pan Meng-an, and other dignitaries, along with a series of celebratory...
Mystic Waters at Xingyan Danshui Face Restrictions as Hotspot Gains Popularity
The hidden Baxian settlement in Jinshan, New Taipei City, became a new pilgrimage destination for travelers and photographers with its fairytale-like “Mystic Waters” scenic spot. However, the increasing number of visitors has led to ecological damage and local dissatisfaction, prompting a petition to...
Brown Bear, Rabbit, and Brown Sugar are here！Taiwan’s first LINE FRIENDS Cafe and Store has opened
Taiwan’s first LINE FRIENDS Cafe and Store opened on December 23rd, with crowds lining up outside early in the morning. Following the launch of the LINE FRIENDS STORE travel concept shop at Taipei Main Station in December 2015...
Snoopy & Hello Kitty Spring Fun with Point Collection Travel
Beloved by Taiwanese consumers, Hello Kitty and Snoopy are also popular collectible toys for many fans traveling in Japan. This time, a major Taiwanese convenience store chain has launched a point collection and bonus purchase campaign, featuring limited...
Expert’s hidden gem: The majestic Ti fen Waterfall, where cool silver cascades shimmer like silk
The Huatung Valley boasts an abundance of breathtaking scenery—so much so that even a three-day trip might not be enough to explore all its hidden wonders, which is precisely what makes eastern Taiwan so enchanting. In Yuli District, Hualien, nestled within Tiefen Tribe along County Highway 193, there lies...
Limited Edition Taro Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream by Quanwei Family in Collaboration with a Instagram-Famous Crepe Shop
Even as the pandemic continues, delicious food and photogenic treats are here to stay. Quanwei Family has teamed up with the Japanese-style, adults-only crepe shop gelato pique cafe to launch taro milk soft serve ice cream, priced at NT$130, available exclusively at the Taipei branch. ...