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Spring breeze brings cherry blossoms: Sanzhi's ten thousand blooms burst into radiant bloom
As winter fades, the crimson blossoms standing proudly on branches quietly unfurl. Every spring, the Sanzhi Cherry Blossom Season attracts numerous flower enthusiasts. Over twenty years ago, the New Taipei City Sanzhi District Office began planting cherry trees extensively, and now the district boasts...
Nantou’s Spring Feast: The Peach Blossom Corridor Blooms in Full Glory
As spring approaches, the vibrant blooms of the season are something to look forward to with great anticipation. From March 12 to March 27, 2016, the Taiwan University Mountain Experimental Farm hosted the “Spring Feast” event, inviting everyone to come up...
JILLSTUART Pop-Up Café: Eddie Peng as the Dreamy Pastry Chef
JILLSTUART, the dreamy beauty brand beloved by women, teams up with the charming pastry shop Berry Garden to launch the first overseas joint café “JILLSTUART Beauty Sweet...”
Traveling alone can also be safe: Seven essential things to know before you go
Traveling solo may sound romantic and spontaneous, but in reality, unexpected situations can arise at any time during your journey. Compared to traveling with friends, solo travel requires more attention to details and safety. Here’s a list of seven...
Six Must-Visit Tokyo Cherry Blossom Spots in Full Bloom
Japan welcomes the warm spring season perfect for cherry blossom viewing, and the capital city of Tokyo is many Taiwanese travelers' top choice for hanami. Below are six must-visit spots in Tokyo for cherry blossom appreciation. ● Ueno Park
The Kumamon army has fully taken over Osaka Station
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Sanyo Shinkansen Kyushu Line, a large number of Kumamon characters were displayed at Osaka Station from February 27 to March 4. The numerous Kumamon figures, each with unique features, were highly eye-catching...
Two Taiwanese Restaurants Make Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List
The 2016 S.Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list has been announced, with Gaggan in Bangkok, Thailand, taking the top spot for the second consecutive year. Taiwan is also home to two restaurants on the list, including...
A "celestial dog devours the moon": A partial solar eclipse returns after four years
The Central Weather Bureau has released astronomical phenomenon data for March. From 8:16 AM to 11:38 AM Taiwan time on the 9th, a total solar eclipse lasting a full 3 hours and 22 minutes will occur, but in Taiwan, only about 2...
The Earth Has a Hole in It: A Breathtaking Aerial Wonder
The world is full of hidden beauty waiting to be discovered. Three young people from Portugal formed a photography team and used a drone to capture aerial footage of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park in Portugal. They unexpectedly caught a stunning...
The world tour exhibition of Mika Ninagawa's works makes its first stop in Taiwan
The renowned Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa launched a large-scale world tour retrospective exhibition in 2016. The overseas premiere was held from March 19 to May 8 at MOCA Taipei Contemporary Art Museum,...
The World’s Happiest Flight: Mickey & Minnie Painted Plane Takes You to the Skies
Disney fans can now do more than just visit theme parks and shop for merchandise—they can also fly on the Mickey & Minnie painted plane. Walt Disney Company has partnered with Brazil’s TAM Airlines to launch the happiest flight on Earth, transforming a Boeing...
Pink Sakura Avenue: Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Revives the Charm of the Edo Period
The cherry blossom season in Japan has arrived, gradually painting the country in romantic hues of pink. According to Weathermap, the blooming date of cherry blossoms in Tokyo is expected to be March 24, with full bloom on April 1. Everyone, please get ready quickly...
Race with Evangelion: An Inside Look at the 500 Type EVA Project
“Like a cruel angel’s thesis, become a legend, boy...” When this music plays, you might think the iconic mecha Unit-01 from the famous anime Neon Genesis Evangelion is about to go on a rampage...
The Taoyuan Airport MRT delays again, prioritizing improvements in train speed
The Taoyuan Airport MRT, originally scheduled to open in March 2016, has once again been postponed, marking its sixth delay. The opening date continues to be pushed back as train testing has failed to meet engineering contract standards. The earliest possible opening has now been delayed to the end of the year.
MisterDonut’s limited-edition Children’s Day items: five flavors to satisfy all at once
The most joyful Children’s Day is coming. From March 1 to April 5, MisterDonut is launching the “Kids 5Q” gift box (priced at NT$60), featuring the chewiest doughnut bodies, four types of dips...
Spring in Pink: Cherry Blossoms and Wind Chime Trees Bloom Together in Chiayi
With cherry blossom season upon us, the Alishan area has been dyed in soft pink hues, attracting many visitors. And in Chiayi City and County, beyond the cherry blossoms, magenta trumpet trees are also in full, passionate bloom, sparking a flower-viewing craze in Chiayi. According to...
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[Traveler’s Journal]Childlike Wonder Unleashed: 5 Must-Ride Cartoon-Themed Trains in Japan
Riding the wind and listening to the rhythmic clatter of train tracks, hop aboard Japan’s joyful themed trains. Mischievous and adorable characters spread rainbow-colored cheer—here in Japan, embracing our inner child is not only allowed but celebrated. Ahead lies what feels like an unknown land of Oz, with expressions of sheer excitement and smiles all around. The long-awaited Hokkaido Shinkansen has finally opened, reigniting the craze for rail travel. In recent years, towns across Japan have been competing to roll out creative sightseeing trains with various fun themes. Railways are no longer just about the scenery outside the windows—they’ve developed their own unique personalities. Each train becomes a journey’s theme, carrying the gentle beauty of Japan’s landscapes and offering a heartwarming, healing experience.
Mie Prefecture Tourism and Products Exhibition Debuts at Mitsui Outlet Park in Taiwan
The “Mie Prefecture Tourism and Products Exhibition” was held on March 4–5 at the ever-popular Mitsui Outlet Park Linkou, giving away round-trip Taipei–Japan Tigerair tickets for two on the opening day, along with...
Traveling around the world just got easier thanks to a new budget round-the-world ticket scheme launched by an airline alliance.
Traveling around the world just got easier thanks to a new budget round-the-world ticket scheme launched by an airline alliance.
The Mikado Pheasant Becomes a Mascot as "Jia Yilang" Debuts to Welcome Taiwan Lantern Festival
The Mikado Pheasant Becomes a Mascot as "Jia Yilang" Debuts to Welcome Taiwan Lantern Festival