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Crazy New Year's Eve Countdown!Top 11 Best Spots to Watch the 2015 Taipei 101 Fireworks
As 2014 comes to an end, ringing in the new year with the dazzling fireworks of Taipei 101 has become a signature event for Taiwanese people. Taipei 101 has also announced 11 spots to watch this year’s countdown fireworks, allowing the public to stake out their viewing positions early...
Overseas Asian debut store: Long-established Osaka Kura revolving sushi opens in Taiwan
The Taiwanese debut of Kura, Japan’s third-largest revolving sushi chain, began trial operations on December 17. It is located at the intersection of Nanjing East Road and Songjiang Road (Exit 8 of Songjiang Nanjing Station)...
Not sure what to give? 10 Christmas gifts for the travel-loving him
As Christmas approaches, it’s gift-giving season again. An online retailer has released Taiwan’s 2014 Christmas gift wish list, with “travel” topping the chart. This also reflects the growing travel trend in recent years...
Taiwan’s largest levee mural village: The adorable Totoro murals are super eye-catching
In April this year, Beijiao Community in Xingang Township, the smallest village in Chiayi County, created Taiwan’s largest levee mural village. Leaning Tiger, Picasso, and One Piece-themed levee murals are extremely captivating. Nearby Nanjiao and Pizi, seeing how the murals brought vibrancy to Beijiao, also joined in to create their own mural communities, linking the three small villages into the largest mural art village.
Adorable Alert: Japan’s Top Three Animal-Themed Cafes to Melt Your Heart
Pet-friendly restaurants have been on the rise in recent years, not only offering spaces where you can dine with your furry friends but also serving specially crafted meals for pets. But if your image of animal cafes still stops at...
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[Visit an Exhibition]SNOOPY Turns 65: Taipei Tour Kicks Off with Hidden Characters Making Special Appearances
Snoopy is turning 65 years old this year!
Cold snap hits!
A cold snap has arrived, causing a sudden drop in temperatures. At the 2,000-meter-high Taiping Mountain National Forest Recreation Area, the winter atmosphere is especially intense. On the evening of the 16th, park staff noticed frost forming on some tree branches, and by the morning of the 17th...
The Flower Sea Season in Hualien and Taitung Has Begun – 19 Scenic Spots Bursting with Color for the Lunar New Year
Every winter, the most anticipated Flower Sea Season in Hualien and Taitung kicks off. This year, it features themed flower displays from five major townships—Fuli, Chishang, Guanshan, Chenggong, and Beinan—as well as 345 hectares of rapeseed fields across 12 townships along the East Rift Valley...
The Bitan Suspension Bridge Christmas Light Show Has Launched!10 Melody-Themed Shows Bring Warmth and Color
To celebrate the arrival of Christmas, the Bitan Suspension Bridge will present a special 4-minute Christmas-themed light show at the top of every hour from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily until January 31, 2015, allowing visitors to...
Santa Claus and flying reindeer appear alongside a giant Christmas tree at Ren'ai Circle
Following last year’s festive decorations at its Ren'ai headquarters, financial institution Taishin Financial Holdings has once again taken center stage this year with the theme ‘Christmas Rose Melody,’ creating a warm and adorable Christmas scene that allows vehicles...
Free Kyoto Wi-Fi available everywhere! Over 1,400 hotspots make internet access more convenient
With the recent depreciation of the Japanese yen and the expansion of tax-free shopping, the number of tourists visiting Japan has surged. The Japanese government is stepping up efforts to install free Wi-Fi. Following the provision of free Wi-Fi hotspots at 143 Tokyo Metro stations and...
MUJI Café & Meal officially debuts at its Taipei flagship store, featuring exclusive Taiwan-only products to attract visitors
The MUJI Taiwan flagship store grandly opened on December 20, 2014, officially settling in B2F of
Breathtaking Seoul DDP: A Nighttime Bloom of Thousands of Snow-White Roses
To promote the development of South Korea’s design industry, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), which took five years to build, officially opened on March 21, 2014, at the former site of the Dongdaemun Stadium in central Seoul. Since its inauguration, it has hosted numerous exhibitions and performances...
Visit the backyard garden of Taipei City!Neihu unveils a strawberry cake-inspired dual-color heart-shaped lake
As the year draws to a close, signaling the approaching Christmas season, an atmosphere of happiness and warmth can be felt everywhere. This year, the Taipei City Department of Urban Development has specially decorated the Twin Hearts Pond to match this special holiday...
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[Eat Delicious Food]Warm up on the Winter Solstice with a Bowl of Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Balls)! 6 Heartwarming Tangyuan Recommendations
When the Winter Solstice arrives, according to Taiwanese tradition, a steaming bowl of tangyuan is absolutely essential. Whether it’s the soft, tender, and chewy sweet tangyuan served with a sweet syrup, or the savory tangyuan with juicy, flavorful meat fillings soaked in rich broth — still steaming with...
Osaka Udon Museum Opens: 8 Types of Udon for Just One Coin
New Osaka Attraction Alert: The udon-themed Osaka Udon Museum officially opened on December 5 in Osaka Amerikamura. The interior is designed in an Edo-period festival style, and eight of Japan’s most famous udon shops have already set up shop...
The most romantic snow festival!Otaru Snow Light Path in Hokkaido
Around February each year, the snowfall in Hokkaido piles up to create a silver-white world. The already elegant Otaru Canal, covered under a blanket of white snow, becomes even more dreamy and enchanting. The classical and nostalgic red-brick warehouses along the canal, the crystal-clear...
Osaka’s Million Lights Create an Ocean Wonderland: Winter-Only Penguin Parade
Every winter, as temperatures plummet, cities across Japan are illuminated with dazzling, romantic light displays that bring warmth to the cold nights. This year, the beloved Osaka Aquarium “Kaiyukan” continues its...
The world’s first little green man was born in Taipei—a birthplace that has become a popular photo spot!
The little green man, a friend to pedestrians crossing the road, is 15 years old this year. The world’s first little green man pedestrian signal was born at the intersection of Songzhi Road and Songsou Road on March 18, 1999. The little green man was the world’s first new type of traffic signal that used countdown timing and...
Lushan Three Stars Flower Sea Carnival – Hot Air Balloons Join the New Year Celebration
The "2015 Flower Sea & Balloon Carnival" hosted by the Sanxing Township Office in Yilan County kicked off colorfully on December 26th. Visitors can enjoy vast golden-yellow flower seas all the way up to the Spring Festival. The Sanxing Township Office has transformed idle farmland across the township into...