“Sexuality” is an innate instinct. In the conservative social climates of the past, people wore masks of morality and ethics to avoid discussing it. But as times have progressed, attitudes toward sex have become more open and respectful. Many countries...
On December 20, 2014, Tokyo Station celebrated its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, not only did Tokyo Station set up a dedicated website, but it also launched a series of related events and collaborative merchandise. As Japan's first train station, it has been in operation since 1914...
With a cooking philosophy centered on passion and non-interference, Leong Coffee creates a sweet Parisian ambiance. Originating from central Taiwan, Leong Coffee was hugely popular when it first opened in Taichung. In September this year, it officially set up shop at ATT4FUN in Taipei’s Xinyi District,...
As the weather cools down, the area around Grass Jelly Boulevard is filled with strong Christmas vibes. Qianmei Eslite, Golden Greenway, and Qianmei Art Museum have joined forces starting November 14 to create the “Qianmei Christmas Village,” featuring four large-scale art installations and five...
Taiwan’s largest cornfield maze officially opened on November 15, inviting visitors to take on the challenge. The Yizhu Township Corn Culture Festival in Chiayi has created a massive 12-hectare cornfield maze. In addition to free access to the maze...
As winter arrives, shopping malls and attractions across Tokyo begin transforming with dazzling romantic lights. This year, from November 1 to December 25 (Christmas Day), Tokyo Skytree will launch a nearly two-month-long Christmas illumination event, allowing visitors to enjoy a colorful and heartwarming light show at the tower!
The G20 Summit is about to kick off in Brisbane, and some of the city’s most famous residents are being trained on how to welcome—and even hug—the world’s most powerful leaders. With the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be cradled by Obama, Merkel, or even Putin, a group of koalas from the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane are undergoing special preparation.
To celebrate the official opening of the Songshan Line at 6:00 AM this Saturday (November 15), four night markets along the line are offering special promotions and discounts to welcome visitors. Collect receipts to redeem small gifts when you spend a certain amount. For example, at Liaoning Street Night Market...
Humans have always sought to explore the unknown, to verify the true nature of the world, to prove our existence, or to satisfy their curiosity through one science fiction movie after another. But in fact, there really is such a place that comes closest to...
A few years ago, a group of high school students spent an entire semester visiting railway stations across Taiwan on weekends. After exploring over 300 stations, they selected what they unanimously deemed the most beautiful one: Duoliang Station. Located...
Last year, the Guting Riverside Flower Sea was highly praised by Taipei residents, and this year, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Water Resources has once again rolled out a highlight attraction. In the romantic season of early autumn breeze, it’s set to wow Taipei citizens once more. Now head to Guting Riverside Park...
In winter, days are short and nights are long in Korea, with darkness often falling after 5 PM. Various tourist spots take advantage of the extended evening hours to host colorful light festivals. Now, as the year-end Christmas atmosphere grows stronger...
Chrysanthemum snowball spectacle in Tongluo is ultra-cute
Taipei Metro’s Songshan Line officially opened on November 15. Among the eight stations along the line, none have attracted more attention than the large-scale public art installation “Yu Jian” at Songshan Station. The vibrant colors of the “Floral Light Dome” immediately became a star attraction for passengers. Online, many netizens have been comparing it to the “Dome of Light” at Formosa Boulevard Station, vying for the title of Taiwan’s most beautiful metro station.
To allow the public to experience the convenience of Taipei’s MRT, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism has specially planned a series of activities under the “Lucky Taipei Full Experience Program.” Among them, the “Welcome to Taipei” stay-and-ride MRT stamp-collecting raffle event, as well as...
Have you ever imagined what it’s like to have breakfast with a giraffe? This surreal scene is neither computer-generated nor from a zoo-themed movie. Welcome to Giraffe Manor, located near Mount Kilimanjaro in Nairobi, Kenya...
To commemorate the upcoming 125th anniversary of Van Gogh’s death (2015), Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde created a stunning bike path called...
Every November, the ginkgo-lined avenue at Meiji Jingu Gaien turns into a dazzling golden yellow, making it one of the most beautiful sights of autumn in Tokyo. The ginkgo-lined path stretches about 300 meters from Aoyama-dori all the way to in front of the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery...
Japanese people’s love for hot springs is beyond imagination. At Hakone’s Onsen Kowakudani Yunessun, the resort features a variety of fun facilities, including water slides, a Turkish bath, a Dead Sea bath, and even outdoor hot springs with red wine and green tea...