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Four Must-See Cherry Blossom Spots in Hokkaido: The Star-Shaped Sakura Sea of Goryokaku
Cherry blossoms are one of Japan’s most celebrated flowers, and in Hokkaido they typically bloom from April to May. People enjoy sitting leisurely under the cherry trees or having picnics with family and friends, admiring the blossoms in their favorite way. Among these spots...
Pure tender goodness – A new experience with Tainan beef soup
When it comes to the Tainan area, among the foods that have accompanied many lifelong locals throughout their upbringing, beef soup can be said to be the most interesting breakfast option. This nutritious, tender, and locally-flavored dish is not only a source of pride for the locals but also makes many visitors’ mouths water. However, if you take a closer look, you’ll find that besides the restaurants featured on shows and in media, beef-serving eateries are actually everywhere in Tainan — each with its own unique style and flair, often proudly claiming to serve the legendary Shanhua tender beef, which comes from local cattle raised in Tainan’s Shanhua District.
Top 10 Must-Visit Specialty Food Streets in Seoul Known Only to Locals
Korean cuisine is full of unique charm, attracting both domestic and international tourists on a culinary pilgrimage. In various regions, there are specialty food streets—known only to locals—that cluster around a single type of dish. If you’re craving a specific food, these spots are the perfect place to find it.
Essential Items for an Authentic Cherry Blossom Viewing Experience – A Handy Packing Guide
As the warm spring season arrives, many people have already planned to go cherry blossom viewing in Japan with friends or family. Besides strolling along the paths and taking photos, if you want to experience a truly Japanese-style cherry blossom trip, there are some must-have...
The golden sea of rapeseed flowers paints the land in radiant hues
As spring arrives and flowers bloom across Japan, marking the cherry blossom season, the banks of the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture are also home to millions of blooming rapeseed flowers, now transforming the landscape into a vast expanse of golden brilliance, filling the air with...
The Calla Lily Season at Yangmingshan Kicks Off – Blooms Are in Full Splendor at Zhuzihu
As spring arrives and flowers bloom, the romantic Calla Lily Season at Zhuzihu is also expected to launch on March 18th, running for a month until April 17th. The 2016 Calla Lily Season at Zhuzihu is themed around stories from "Aesop's Fables"...
The breathtaking "blue tears" phenomenon in Matsu arrives earlier than expected
From April to August each year, the blue tears of Matsu appear, turning the sea into a romantic shade of pale blue. This stunning sight has even been featured on NASA’s official website, attracting numerous photography enthusiasts...
A Must-Try Matcha Spot: Sansei-en Matcha Specialty Shop
Every weekend and holiday, the area around Taichung’s Qinxin Museum of Fine Arts is packed with visitors out for a stroll, soaking up the sun. Whether you’re looking to shop, visit exhibitions, or simply wander through tree-lined green spaces, it’s a great choice. Recently, next to the Qinxin Museum...
Breathtaking Views of the Vatican: The Summit Experience at St. Peter’s Basilica
Those days of wandering through Europe—I could talk about them a thousand times in this lifetime and never get tired of it. Even if all I had to eat was bread and plain water every day, looking back, those times still felt so fulfilling. So this time, I’m here to continue the story...
Solo Travel in Tainan: A Reading Moment Immersed in Coffee Aroma at RoomA
Whether traveling with family, friends, or on your own, you can always find the perfect spot in Tainan. At the corner where Kang Le Street and Bao’an Road meet in Tainan, follow the stairs upward, and you’ll discover a hidden gem — a time-limited library filled with sunlight, books, and...
20 Must-Knows for Visiting Ghibli Museum & New Ticketing System Introduced in 2016
Tokyo’s “Ghibli Museum, Mitaka” is a must-visit popular tourist attraction for domestic and international Hayao Miyazaki fans. However, due to its overwhelming popularity, it has also led to various issues with scalped tickets. To prevent such situations...
Upside Down World!The Huashan Inversion House Offers Popular Photo Effects
Planned and created by Shi Yi Multimedia with an investment of tens of millions, Taiwan’s first fantastical inverted two-story Western-style house has captured the attention of visitors at Huashan 1914 Creative Park, all eager to take photos with their phones and cameras. The classic American country architectural style...
You can only get lightbulb milk tea at these four spots across Taiwan
Taiwan’s first pearl milk tea-themed cultural exhibition hall, “Qili Bay,” launched lightbulb milk tea, sparking a lot of buzz and prompting many tourists to rush to try it. Local eateries have also jumped on the trend, offering...
The Spring of Blooming Flowers in Mirrors: Japan’s Most Beautiful Café
With spring arriving, cherry blossoms have become one of the hottest keywords for travel and life in Japan. In addition to visiting parks and riversides to admire the blooms, you might want to check out the “Seika / seika-Mirrors...” café in Gifu Prefecture...
A Sea of Cherry Blossoms: Don’t Miss the Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Japan’s annual “cherry blossom” highlight, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, is expected to officially kick off on April 16th, treating visitors to the breathtaking sight of an 800,000-shibazakura pink floral carpet woven at the foot of Mount Fuji — a vibrant tapestry of colors...
Golden Trumpet Trees in Bloom: Top Spots to See Them in Tainan
The golden trumpet trees have bloomed, bringing vibrant energy to Tainan’s streetscapes. Due to weather conditions this year, the flowering period of the yellow golden trumpet trees in Tainan is later than usual. Currently, some of these trees are in bloom along Lin Sen Road and Nan Ning Street in Tainan. It is expected that...
A riot of blooming flowers blankets the mountains as Hsinchu’s Flower Appreciation Month kicks off
As spring arrives and flowers blossom, Hsinchu’s “Eighteen Peaks Mountain Flower Appreciation Month” officially launches in March. This annual event draws numerous visitors to admire the flowers. During the festival, the mountains come alive with vibrant blooms, offering...
Early bird tickets for the 2016 Yilan Green Expo go on sale
A spring highlight in Yilan, the 17th Yilan Green Expo is set to kick off in grand style at Wulaokeng Scenic Area on March 26. With the 2016 theme "Grain Heart," the event hopes to help Taiwan move beyond the recent food safety crisis by fostering a renewed sense of integrity starting with our attitudes toward food...
McDonald’s collaboration with Gudetama on three ceramic plate sets sparks buzz
Gudetama’s charm remains undiminished, with its soaring popularity leading to continuous collaborations with various businesses. McDonald’s Taiwan has partnered with Sanrio to launch three Gudetama ceramic plate sets starting March 9. By upgrading any meal set for an additional NT$199, customers can...
MUJI Asia Limited-Time Special Exhibition: 10,000 Stationery Items Create Tokyo’s Scenery
Every year from March to April marks Japan’s cherry blossom season, which is also a peak travel period for Taiwanese tourists. To welcome the cherry blossom tourism wave and promote the beauty of Tokyo, the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau has specially collaborated with Taiwan’s MUJI to showcase the “MUJI 10,000 shapes of TOKYO” exhibition at the Shinjuku Uniqlo & Muji store from 3/5 to 3/1...