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![[Visit Accommodation]Hokkaido’s Limited-Time Ice Hotel: Spend a Night at Minus 10 Degrees!](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180202/be9804820722f9319abb2759e9ef25fa.jpg)
[Visit Accommodation]Hokkaido’s Limited-Time Ice Hotel: Spend a Night at Minus 10 Degrees!
Every winter, the vast white snow blankets Hokkaido, transforming it into a silver world. With the arrival of the icy season, Hokkaido has now launched an ice hotel, offering guests the unique experience of staying in minus 10-degree temperatures. Only one group of guests is accepted per day to enjoy this all-ice world, and the limited-time operation runs until February 28.
Cherry Blossoms by the River at Night – 2015 Southern Izu Meteor Night Sakura Season
In the Southern Izu region at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula, along the Aono River during cherry blossom season, in addition to being perfect for night cherry blossom viewing, the special “Night Sakura ‘Meteor’” event was also held. Similar to other "Galaxy Projects" around Japan, it features the floating of LED glowing orbs in the river...
Six Must-Visit Riverside Love Flower Seas in Taipei for a Romantic Lunar New Year Holiday!
The last thing you want during the Lunar New Year holiday is traffic jams and crowds. Why not take a relaxing stroll or bike ride through the riverside parks and immerse yourself in the flower seas? The Taipei City Government’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Water Resources recommends visiting six major riverside parks. Not only are they stress-free, but they also offer exercise, leisure, fun...
2015 Miaoli Fire Dragon Festival: Dancing Dragons and Fire-Cracking Spectacle
The annual Miaoli Fire Dragon series of events officially kicked off from February 27 to March 7. The first event was the Eye-Dotting Ceremony and Dragon Dance Competition on February 27. After the start of the lunar new year, auspicious dragons gathered in front of the Yuqing Temple Square...
Yayoi Kusama’s “Footprints of Life” Makes Its Mark in Taipei
Yayoi Kusama’s first-ever Taiwan tour exhibition, *Dreams I Dreamed: Yayoi Kusama Asia Tour Exhibition – Taiwan Stop*, has garnered significant attention. At the age of 86, Yayoi Kusama is renowned in the contemporary art world for her distinctive polka-dot patterns and is beloved by fans around the globe...
![[Shop Cool Stuff]Ride the Waves in Style: QUIKSILVER High-Performance Surf Trunks](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180202/038ef5c6ea278c97f9f76a9e82038e5d.jpg)
[Shop Cool Stuff]Ride the Waves in Style: QUIKSILVER High-Performance Surf Trunks
In 2015, QUIKSILVER kickstarted a new wave in surf trunks with the launch of their most powerful AG47 high-performance surf trunks yet — featuring exceptional stretch, ultra-fast drying, and ergonomic design — delivering top-tier functionality that...
Turn back time 400 years!
Located in Himeji City in the southwestern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, there are numerous attractions worth visiting, led by Himeji Castle — a national treasure, World Heritage Site, and one of Japan's top 100 castles — which attracts many tourists who love Japanese historical architecture. Himeji Castle was built...
A must-visit for cat lovers! The world’s first cat museum
The world’s first museum dedicated to cats, the “Lion City Kitty - The Cat Museum, Muses & Mansion”...
A Hipster Stroll: Essential Guide to Specialty Shops on Taipei’s Fujin Street
Lush greenery surrounds Fujin Street, complementing the houses tucked behind it. Studios, cafés, and general stores converted from residences form a beautiful sight along this green corridor—so picturesque they resemble stage props from a play. This is a hidden...
Number one in the world!The world's first Hello Kitty-themed hot spring makes its debut
In recent years, an increasing number of hotels and restaurants themed around Hello Kitty have opened, attracting fans from all over the world. Now, Japan has created the world’s first Hello Kitty-themed hot spring...
Japan’s Kansai No.1 Ramen: Shinza Ramen
When it comes to famous and popular ramen in Japan, Ippudo and Ippudo Ramen are usually the most frequently mentioned. But if you’re talking about the top ramen in the Kansai region, you can’t leave out “Shinza Ramen.” Since its founding in Osaka in 197...
Cherry Blossom Viewing by MRT: Spring Blooms at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
From January onwards, cherry blossom fever sweeps across Taiwan. Many popular viewing spots inevitably get crowded on weekends and holidays. If you’d rather not venture deep into the mountains and still want an easy, convenient trip via the MRT, the cherry blossom grove at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall...
One Piece Takes Over Tokyo Tower!A New Theme Park Is Coming Soon
Travelers to Tokyo have a new destination to explore!A theme park centered around Japan’s wildly popular manga ONE PIECE officially opened on March 13, 2015. The theme park is located on the fourth floor of...
2015 Yanshui Beehive Rockets Festival – Essential Protection Guide
The 2015 Yanshui Beehive Rockets Festival kicks off on March 5th in full swing. Ranked among the world’s top three folk festivals, the Yanshui Beehive Rockets is an experience every Taiwanese should try at least once in their lifetime. Before the Lantern Festival, the 2015 rockets were displayed as lanterns for public viewing at the Wu Temple Museum...
A Must-Visit for Cherry Blossom Lovers in Korea: The 2015 Jinhae Gunhangje Festival
Korea’s most iconic cherry blossom festival, the “Jinhae Gunhangje Festival,” is held annually for about ten days around early April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The main events take place in the Jinhae district of Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. ...
The Apple of the coffee world: Blue Bottle Coffee expands to Tokyo
Founded in 2002 and hailed as the Apple of the coffee industry, Blue Bottle Coffee has opened 14 stores in the U.S., starting from its flagship store in San Francisco, followed by New York and Los Angeles...
The world’s most alternative tourist attraction: Iceland’s last McDonald’s meal
Wanting to grab a fast food meal? Just head to a fast food restaurant—that’s as ordinary as it gets. But visiting a history museum to see the very last McDonald’s meal from an entire country? That sounds far more bizarre. In 20...
Security alert heightened at Taipei 101 as IS releases terrorist attack images
The official Twitter account of the extremist terrorist organization Islamic State (also known as IS or ISIS) posted various terror plans online on February 23, threatening attacks on major global cities, including an image depicting an attack on Taipei’s famous landmark...
"Damn the Order" Captures Stunning Norwegian Winter Landscapes
The Berlin Film Festival competition entry "Damn the Order," starring Nordic film icon Stellan Skarsgård, tells the story of a father who loses his son and, in seeking revenge, becomes unexpectedly entangled in a gang war. What he doesn't expect is that this quest for vengeance will become even more exhilarating...
Hundreds of flowers bloom during the Yangmingshan Flower Festival, with cherry blossoms, daffodils, and camellias vying in beauty
The Yangmingshan Flower Festival kicks off on February 7th, and the most anticipated cherry blossoms are now in their prime blooming period. The 8,000 daffodils in the Lakeside Green Space Daffodil Area are also highly eye-catching, with their sea of white blooms and delicate fragrance attracting large numbers of flower-viewing visitors. Coinciding with the 228 Holiday...