One pitch, one soul – Hanshin Koshien Stadium, Japan’s high school baseball mecca

Koshien is known as the “sacred ground of baseball” because making it to the tournament is no easy feat. With over 4,000 high school baseball teams across Japan, only the winners of grueling single-elimination regional tournaments can advance to the Koshien competition. That means only one team per region (except Tokyo and Hokkaido, which have two), resulting in just 49 schools qualifying for the tournament. The Summer Koshien tournament still follows the single-elimination format, ensuring high-tension matches every game.

Today only! Vanilla Air’s winter flights on sale — fly to Tokyo from just NT$788

To celebrate the launch of winter flights, Vanilla Air announced an ultra-low fare promotion starting at 17:00 on July 23. Flights from Kaohsiung to Tokyo are NT$788, and from Taipei to Tokyo are NT$988 (one-way, excluding tax). This...

Japan’s largest Kurobe Dam unleashes an awe-inspiring annual water release!

The famous Japanese tourist attraction “Kurobe Gorge & Tateyama” opens this year from April 16 to November 30. The spectacular snow walls attract visitors from all over the world every year. In addition to the snow walls, the surrounding area is also home to Japan’s largest...

[Shop Smart]Yen’s Depreciation Fuels Proxy Shopping Frenzy – These Home Appliances Are the Hottest!

Over the past year, the depreciation of the Japanese yen has driven Taiwanese people—who already love traveling to Japan—even wilder. In addition to seizing the opportunity to travel, a shopping craze has emerged. From the highly popular super-powerful cooking appliance, the steam oven microwave, to household helpers like robotic vacuum cleaners and other high-end home appliances, all have become must-buy targets for deal hunters. Below is a list of some of the most sought-after and great-value electronics among Taiwanese travelers—take advantage of the weak yen and buy now to save!

It's not too late to see these wonders—nine world-class sites in danger!

The world is home to many stunning natural landscapes and breathtaking cultural and historical landmarks. These sites remind us of our small place in the universe and highlight how much wonder and mystery still await exploration.

It’s come straight out of a storybook—the New Taipei Children’s Art Festival’s Fairy Tale City is back!

Is it already halfway through summer vacation and you still don’t know where to take the kids? The “2015 New Taipei City Children’s Art Festival—Fairy Tale Castle,” which was previously suspended due to the Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion incident, has made its comeback on August 8...

The world’s first Doraemon fun run kicks off super adorably

Attention all Doraemon fans!Following the huge success of the “100th Anniversary Exhibition Before Doraemon’s Birth” in 2012, where 100 Doraemons toured across Taiwan, Doraemon is now inviting fans to join in on the fun of a running event...

Romantic Fireworks Light Up the Sky: The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentine's Festival Kicks Off

Have you decided where to take your loved one this Valentine’s Day? The 2015 Dadaocheng Music and Fireworks Festival will illuminate the night sky over Yanping Riverside Park on August 15th in a romantic blaze. On that day, dazzling fireworks will light up the sky, accompanied by a series of...

[Visit Accommodation]The Understatedly Stylish Tainan Mao House on Yuguang Island

Tainan’s Yuguang Island is located near Anping Fort. Hidden and tranquil, it is a sandbar formed by silt deposition. The only way to reach here is via the Yuguang Bridge—a single bridge connecting two worlds, giving Yuguang Island an especially mysterious feel. It’s hard to imagine...

Dancing with sharks in the belly of the sea: Honduras' magical Blue Hole

The world is full of wonders. About 60 miles off the coast of Belize City near Honduras' Blue Hole lies a vast underwater blue abyss of endless deep blue. With its mysterious and perfectly round mouth, it looks from above like a deep blue...

Creating a shopping paradise: Japan’s first duty-free shopping street makes tax refunds even easier

In an effort to attract overseas tourists for sightseeing and spending, the Japanese government has not only been continuously increasing the number of duty-free shops but also launched Japan’s very first duty-free shopping street in “Omachi Shopping Street,” Okayama City, starting in May. Travelers can enjoy tax exemptions simply by shopping at designated stores within the street...

The world’s largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, is back again for its visit to Taichung!

The world’s largest floating library, “Logos Hope,” which visited Taiwan in 2014, is making another trip. After planning to tour various countries in southern Africa by the end of this year, it will first head to Asia. It is expected to...

Mt. Ali is ablaze with orange-red blossoms, igniting a craze for flower sea viewing

The Belamcanda chinensis flowers at Alishan National Forest Recreation Area are in full bloom, especially around Alishan Railway Station, forming an orange-red sea of flowers that competes in beauty with the hydrangeas, creating an exceptionally stunning sight. Since February every year, the...

Mugumuyu implements new waste management rules with visitor limits

Hualien’s Mugumuyu, which was closed to the public for 11 months starting July 2014, reopened in early June this year, attracting many visitors. However, it has also led to issues with littering and vehicle control, causing...

The Pier-2 Pool Sparks Controversy Over Alleged Copying of Kanazawa Art Museum Design and Is Closed Indefinitely

Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center recently unveiled a new public art installation titled “Pool on the Roof,” attracting many visitors for photos and check-ins, but it has also been accused of plagiarizing a renowned artwork by artist Leandro Erlich...

French Pastry Sonnets: Delicious and Uncomplicated, Eye-Catching Pineapple Cakes Become the Best Souvenir!

Pineapple cakes have always been the most popular souvenir among both domestic and international travelers. These crispy and delicious treats are filled with slightly tangy pineapple fibers that leave a lasting impression. Coming from Kaohsiung, French Pastry Sonnets Bakery offers affordable, adorable, and high-quality baked souvenirs...

A Forgotten Green Fairy Tale: The Astonishing Beauty of a Zhejiang Fishing Village

Recently, a mainland photographer named "Qing Jian" traveled to Zhejiang and captured a series of photos of fishing villages that look like a fairyland. The traditional houses, now uninhabited, are overgrown with vines, and the villages are filled with lush trees and shrubs — an isolated scenery...

[Visit Exhibitions]Powen Ding celebrates its 10th birthday, stirring up a new wave at Taipei’s Wall-less Art Museum!

The “Powen Ding Taipei East District Contemporary Art Exhibition” is 10 years old this year. The 2015 edition of Powen Ding runs from July 25 to September 20. This year, in response to the symbolic milestone of “ten,” the tenth exhibition has selected ten distinct spatial venues across Taipei’s...

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Departures available during this period!The Chibi Maruko-chan Train in Shizuoka has launched

To celebrate the "25th anniversary of the Chibi Maruko-chan anime" and the "15th anniversary of the Chibi Maruko-chan Museum in Shizuoka," Japan has launched a series of Chibi Maruko-chan promotional events. In addition to the Chibi Maruko-chan-themed restaurant launched earlier this year by Fuji TV...