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The beauty of Abashiri captured in "Kimi ni Todoke," starring Kou Shibasaki

Adapted from the true story of Japan’s sensational "bride with memory loss," "Kimi ni Todoke" quickly topped the Japanese box office upon release, grossing over 1.4 billion yen nationwide and attracting more than...

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[Thursday Art & Culture]Jin Zhi’s “Intimate Girl Type” Overseas Photo Exhibition Debuts

Japanese photographer Jin Zhi’s first overseas solo photo exhibition is being held in Taipei, featuring imagery centered on young girls. The exhibition captures and interprets various poses and expressions of girls. Fans of photographic art and Japanese girl aesthetics will discover the world of youth the photographer seeks to portray.

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UNIQLO’s sub-brand GU opens its Shibuya store; Taipei store to launch this fall

UNIQLO’s sub-brand GU is expanding rapidly. On June 18, it opened its 24th Tokyo branch at PARCO Department Store’s third building in Shibuya, becoming a hot fashion topic in the area. Multiple limited-edition items for the opening and styles recommended by brand ambassador Laura were all part of the launch promotion.

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[Wednesday Shopping Picks]Summer Outdoor Functional Apparel to Tackle "Sun, Heat, and Rain"

The peak summer travel season is approaching. Hilltop, a leading outdoor leisure brand, has long observed domestic travel trends and found that the three major challenges Taiwanese people dread most during summer travel are "sun exposure, heat and humidity, and rain."...

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Super convenient mobile internet for traveling in Japan – easily purchase mobile data plans

When traveling, some people rely on online maps to find shops, while others enjoy uploading photos to share beautiful scenery in real time. As a result, solving internet access issues abroad to make trips more comfortable and convenient has become one of the concerns for many...

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[World Cup Frenzy]Catch the World Cup Finals at The Venetian Macao’s Bellini Lounge

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2014 New Taipei City Gongliao International Marine Music Festival Lineup Announced

The upcoming New Taipei City Gongliao International Marine Music Festival, set to rock from July 9th to 13th, will feature an impressive lineup including MATZKA, Chang Chen-yue, Waa Wei, Cheer Chen, Crowd Lu, and aMEI, a...

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2014 Tainan Cassia Festival Brings Golden Rain and High Tourism Benefits

The "2014 Tainan Cassia Festival," organized by the Tainan Tourism Bureau, officially kicked off on May 17 and concluded on June 15. During the event...

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The legendary Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurant "Tim Ho Wan" is coming to Taiwan this summer!

Optimistic about the future development of Taiwan's F&B market, the legendary Hong Kong-style dim sum restaurant from Hong Kong, hailed as the "world’s most affordable Michelin restaurant"—Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Specialist—is set to make its debut in Taiwan this summer. The first Tim Ho Wan branch in Taiwan will be located in the HOYII HeYi Lifestyle Mall in the Taipei Main Station area. Established by Taiwan’s _Zha (Note: brand/entity name retained), the management team is fully prepared to launch its Taiwanese operations this summer. Founded in Hong Kong in 2009, Tim Ho Wan earned its first Michelin star in less than a year and has maintained that prestigious rating for six consecutive years. Its arrival in Taiwan is expected to spark a new wave of "star-powered" affordable dining trends!

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Discover Beitou’s Hidden Summer Retreats for a Leisurely Escape

Beitou is the closest nature escape to downtown Taipei, with frequent metro services carrying travelers away from the bustling city. Warm sunlight filters through the leaves, and the ground beneath your feet is covered in lush greenery. Everywhere you look, you’ll find traces of Beitou’s...

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The Hokkaido Food Festival, part of the Japan Tourism & Products Exhibition, kicks off this week

The annual Japan Tourism & Products Exhibition will be held at Taipei Main Station from June 27 to 29, where local tourism representatives from various regions in Japan will bring a wealth of prizes and activities to help more Taiwanese visitors learn about and fall in love with Japan...

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[Monday Foodie]KrispyKreme’s Summer-Limited Slushies Become the “Cool” Companion to Donuts

As summer temperatures continue to rise and the school break kicks in, KrispyKreme will start exclusively offering summer slushies at its Xinyi Vanguard store from June 26, featuring refreshing fruit flavors to bring a cool treat to fans of Kr...

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[Saturday Cinema]The Moving Warmth of Miss Wheat

New movie recommendations for this week starting June 20th!* *Miss Wheat* is a heartwarming and touching story centered around "parental love," meticulously crafted over eight years by independent filmmaker Keisuke Yoshida...

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Taitung’s Hot Air Balloon Light Show & Music Festival Takes Over Luye Highland

Taiwan’s Hot Air Balloon Carnival series continues. Following the hot air balloon wedding photo event on June 18—where Taitung County Magistrate made a surprise appearance to officiate the ceremony—on June 19, the iconic black knight-shaped hot air balloon bid farewell. More unique...

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[Soccer Mania]Show off your golden right foot with a fun soccer experience

With the start of the FIFA World Cup, football fever across Taiwan is heating up. Besides sports brands’ limited-edition World Cup jerseys selling out almost instantly, the whole nation has been swept up in the soccer craze. Q Square Fashion Mall is especially...

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Popular Japanese goods and souvenirs are now available in Taiwan too.

The world’s only Rakuten Market “SuperBag” super shopping bag makes its first appearance at Ximending Red House in Taiwan. To let Taiwanese consumers experience the shopping joy brought by the SuperBag, Taiwan Rakuten...

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The 2014 Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival Kicks Off This Summer

The annual travel event "Yilan Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival" runs from July 5 to August 24, with the main venue at Yilan's Dongshan River Water Park. The park will feature a Global Handicrafts and Cultural Creativity Market, highlighting exotic styles, cultural and creative crafts, and interactive experiences...

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Fun summer travel with light rail trips starting from Tokyo!

Japan is beloved by travelers for its safety, convenience, and friendly tourism environment, making it a top choice for family trips. To promote diverse travel styles, the "High Summer – East Japan Rail Holiday..." organized by East Japan Railway Holidays was held in Taiwan for the first time last Sunday...

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[Thursday Exhibition]Museum of Broken Relationships 2: Being Happy Alone

“Those who say true love doesn’t exist misunderstand. The mistake lies with those who believe love lasts forever. Love fades, leaving only memories, which reside in all the things that remind us of having loved and been loved.”...

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Tainan’s “Old Five Ports City Stroll” Urban Tour Launches

Tainan is a city worth savoring at a leisurely pace on foot. Since its launch in July 2011 by the Tourism Bureau, there are now tours such as “Historic Stroll of the Ancient Capital – Chihkan Line & Confucius Temple Line,” “Anping Old Street Tour,” and the recently launched trial “Yanshui Yuze Port Stroll” in May this year...

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