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The warmest train experience ever: Japan’s limited-winter-season heated kotatsu train is back on track!
As the cold winter arrives, Japan’s northeastern Iwate Prefecture’s famous seasonal railway train, the “Heated Kotatsu Train,” is back on the rails starting December 6th once again this winter season. It allows passengers to cozy up in warm blankets while enjoying the scenery outside the train windows along the tracks...
Building a Cultural Capital: Tainan’s Blue Print 3D Returns Even More Eye-Catching!
Blue Print is back!The “Blue Print Cultural and Creative Park,” located right across from Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xin Tian Di and formerly a cluster of old judicial dormitories, officially opened in mid-2015.On the evening of the 5th, the city government held a press conference in front of the park’s plaza, hosted by...
Soak your feet together in a foot bath—Taiwan’s only Qinghuang Spring is now open to the public for free in Beitou!
With the chilly weather here, it’s the perfect time for a hot soak. In response to citizens’ requests, the Taipei City Government Department of Economic Development launched a free footbath facility at Fuxing Park on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at 8 AM,...
Tokyo Light Festival Illuminates the Romantic Christmas Night with Eight Spectacular Light Displays
Around November each year, Christmas lights gradually illuminate various parts of Japan. The twinkling lights transform squares into seas of illumination and streets into starry rivers, allowing travelers in Japan to experience the most magical Christmas. This winter romance...
Recommended by Chef Ah Ji! Indulge in Fullon’s festive family-style feast to joyfully welcome the New Year
“Firecrackers sound as one year ends, spring winds bring warmth to the festive cup.” The Lunar Year of the Horse will conclude on February 18, 2015. According to ancient tales, “Nian” was a man-eating beast that would come out to feed at the end of each year. Guided by immortals...
Life is like a play — the lonely star map reflects the darkness of the human soul.
Highly acclaimed at the Golden Horse Film Festival, Maps to the Stars was released in Taiwan on December 19. In addition to sweeping major film festivals, Julianne Moore won the Best Actress award at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival for this film; the cast lineup is exceptionally strong...
Wuling Farm is at its most beautiful now—maple, sweetgum, and larch trees compete in splendor while plum blossoms begin to bloom as the new winter solstice arrives.
As a cold front hits, temperatures across Taiwan have dropped sharply due to the advancing cold air mass, making the weather chilly. The autumn foliage season at some maple-viewing spots has also come to an end, but the Wuling maple-viewing tour is just getting started. With the changing of the seasons, Wuling presents...
The most accessible sunrise view ever — kiss your loved one at Er’liao and welcome the New Year romantically
Er’liao, located within the Siraya National Scenic Area, has long been a hidden gem among photographers. Many classic sunrise photos were taken here. Last year, the small sunrise viewing pavilion attracted hundreds of visitors to witness the first light of the New Year...
Ring in the New Year with this three-part itinerary to explore Tainan and witness both sunset and sunrise together!
No need to travel abroad for New Year’s — Taiwan is a great place to celebrate too. This year, the Tainan City Government has once again collaborated with the Yunlin-Kaohsiung-Tainan and Siraya National Scenic Areas to launch the “New Year’s Trilogy” in conjunction with the four-day holiday period around January 1, 2015. A specially curated two-day Tainan New Year's tour has been designed to inspire ideas and help everyone joyfully welcome the new year.
Warm up in the hot springs when it’s cold outside! The 2014 Yilan Jiaoxi Hot Spring Festival kicks off with heartwarming winter romance
The “2014 Winter Romance Yilan Hot Spring Festival” runs from December 6 to January 4 of next year in Jiaoxi. This year’s festival not only partners with multiple local hot spring businesses to offer discounts but also incorporates a variety of installation art and...
The Disney 90th Anniversary Special Exhibition Kicks Off, Packed with Joy and Dreams!
Disney, beloved by fans all over the world and a source of excitement for both kids and adults, never fails to surprise. From early hand-drawn animations to the latest 3D technology, from animated films to movies and Disney theme parks, there’s always something to look forward to. What new wonders and magical experiences will Disney bring to the world next?
Nantou Hot Spring Flower Carnival Kicks Off!Three Plum Blossom Viewing Spots to Record Love Together
The "Nantou Hot Spring Flower Carnival" aims to promote Nantou’s flower viewing spots by recruiting touching romantic couples to serve as protagonists. They will visit Nantou’s hidden floral paradises for photoshoots, with the event offering free wedding photo shoots for couples who have never had their bridal portraits taken. Submit your love story in text or video form before December...
Tim Ho Wan’s new branch opens again – now with a Taiwan-exclusive location in Xinyi District
Hong Kong’s Michelin one-star restaurant “Tim Ho Wan” has added another new outlet. Ever since it launched in Taiwan, it has consistently drawn long queues and gained immense popularity among locals. To allow even more people to enjoy its delicious food, following the announcement of its takeaway store opening before the end of November,...
2014 Chiayi City Flower Sea Festival: Flowers Bloom with Joy and Color
The Chiayi City Government held the 2013 Chiayi City "Flowers Bring Happiness" Flower Sea Festival over two consecutive weekend holidays, from December 6-7 and 13-14. In addition to enjoying the vibrant flower fields, the organizers also arranged a variety of rural experience activities such as q" kiln experiences...
Taiping Mountain Hot Springs launches a Starlight Ticket with a warm and beautifying experience at an affordable price!
As winter approaches and waves of cold fronts hit, to help more people enjoy a cozy winter, Taiping Mountain National Forest Recreation Area has launched the "Jiuzewu Hot Springs Starlight Ticket" starting January 1, 2015.
Summer of Glory Café & Inn – Our Old House in Hualien
Often, the most beautiful parts of a journey aren’t the sights you’ve visited, but the unfamiliar daily life you encounter. In the historic town of Yuli in Hualien, why not stay in an old house to immerse yourself in the local way of living and savor the stories of time...
Taipei’s most exciting New Year City event kicks off! Rabbit-Bear LEGO characters join in welcoming the new year.
On December 10, the Taipei City Government held the “Lucky Taipei – New Year City Opening Press Conference,” grandly announcing that the 2015 Taipei Countdown will significantly extend the festive atmosphere of the new year, including connecting the Xinyi Shopping District to create a one-month-long...
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[Visit an Exhibition]SpongeBob SquarePants!Embark on an Adventure in Bikini Bottom Exhibition
Since the SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon premiered on Nickelodeon in 1999, it has created a global SpongeBob craze and has been hailed by media worldwide as the most charming cartoon. It embodies pure, clean joy, combining the humor of adults with the innocence of children, winning the love of kids and deeply touching the hearts of adults. To allow both children and adults to truly experience SpongeBob’s Bikini Bottom, the organizers have specially recreated eight classic scenes from the animation. The aim is not only to let everyone immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the cartoon’s actual storyline, but also to ensure that every visitor is amazed upon entering the exhibition, as if stepping into SpongeBob’s real world!
Celebrate Christmas Underwater: The Unexpected Undersea Christmas Tree
As Christmas draws near, elaborately decorated Christmas trees pop up everywhere to catch people’s eyes—but who would have thought that Christmas trees aren’t just for land? In Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, an underwater Christmas tree towering at four meters...
No more dining alone in loneliness—Moomin Café opens in Hong Kong
Do you often feel lonely when eating alone? Then come to Moomin Café ! Hailing from Finland in Northern Europe, Moomin’s warm, comforting, and adorable image was widely popularized in Japan and has received immense...