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Top-rated downtown-style heaven N< autumn light, a must-try Japanese brand debuts in Taiwan
Another Japanese culinary brand has arrived in Taiwan — the renowned Asakusa heaven N< store “Downtown Heaven N< Akimitsu” opened on July 1 in Taipei’s East District, inheriting a century-old tradition of Meiji-era flavors and even earning the prestigious Gold Award from Japan’s “National N< Alliance”...
Hong Kong Airport charges passengers a construction fee of at least HK$70 per person
Hong Kong International Airport will collect an “Airport Construction Fee” ranging from HK$70 to HK$180 from departing, transit, and transfer passengers on tickets issued on or after August 1. The fee will vary based on flight distance and ticket class...
Osaka to impose accommodation tax of up to 300 yen per night
Travelers planning to visit Osaka should take note: Osaka plans to officially introduce an accommodation tax starting January 2017. For accommodations costing over 10,000 yen per night, a tax of 100 to 300 yen per night will be levied, with projected annual...
12 Breathtaking Tulip Gardens Surrounded by Sea of Flowers Around the World
Tulips are the national flowers of the Netherlands and Turkey, known as the “queen of flowers.” Through breeding, various vibrant blooms have been created—red, yellow, purple—the colorful tulips burst into bloom, painting the entire landscape...
Heat up your romance: Top 10 couple must-visit attractions around the world
Traveling abroad with your boyfriend or girlfriend and enjoying romantic moments in an exotic city will surely become one of your most cherished memories. An international booking website has released a survey selecting the world’s top...
The world’s second-best pineapple bread can now be enjoyed in Taiwan too.
A must-try dessert in Kanazawa, the “world’s second-best freshly baked ice cream pineapple bread,” always draws long queues no matter when you visit. The shop insists on baking to order, slathering a freshly baked pineapple bread with a generous scoop of ice cream...
Global Regional Airports Ranking: Chubu Centrair Airport in Japan Wins Top Spot
Renowned aviation service research organization SKYTRAX has released its 2016 list of the world's best regional airports, with Japan's Chubu Centrair Airport taking first place — marking its second consecutive year at the top. The second and third places went to...
Taiwanese Chef André Chiang’s Restaurant Makes It to the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List
The results of the 2016 World’s 50 Best Restaurants have been announced, with the top spot claimed by the Italian restaurant “Osteria Francescana.” Taiwanese celebrity chef André Chiang’s Singapore-based restaurant “Re...
Mickey and Minnie as Cowherd and Weaver Girl – Tokyo Disneyland’s Tanabata Limited Event
To celebrate the romantic Qixi (Tanabata) Festival, Tokyo Disneyland is hosting a special Tanabata event from June 16 to July 7. Mickey and Minnie will dress up as the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, embarking on a romantic journey...
Samurai lightsaber battle between good and evil – the ultimate Star Wars experience at Hong Kong Disneyland is super thrilling
*Star Wars*? (Hong Kong title: *Star Wars*) The galaxy’s forces have fully invaded Hong Kong Disneyland!* The brand-new attraction *“Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance”* is a series of Asia-exclusive themed experiences, including *“Star Wars: Hyperspace Mountain…*
Taipei’s Eye-Catching Mobile Highlight: Open-Top Double-Decker Bus to Hit the Roads by Year-End
The long-awaited double-decker sightseeing bus is finally here! Taipei will soon introduce an open-top double-decker bus equipped with multilingual audio guides in Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean, offering both daytime and nighttime tour routes. Travelers will experience...
Major Survey on Overseas Travel: Popular Scenes from Descendants of the Sun
In recent years, Taiwanese people have placed greater emphasis on leisure travel, with the number of outbound tourists rising year after year. In February 2016, travel agencies conducted a major survey on travel intentions on their official websites, targeting both loyal customers and new friends who love to travel, in order to understand current...
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Café’s Moon Stick Sundae – Limited Time Only
Q-pot CAFE, a popular café in Tokyo’s Omotesando district, has teamed up with the ongoing “Sailor Moon Exhibition” to launch a limited-time Sailor Moon-themed café, featuring a special themed menu available only from June...
Cool and Delicious: Japan Starbucks Launches Three New Summer Drinks
This summer, in addition to introducing new Frappuccino flavors, Japan Starbucks has also rolled out three exclusive refreshing beverages for the season: Valencia Iced Coffee, Passion Strawberry Iced Tea, and Green Lemon Coffee Special. These drinks highlight fresh and zesty...
The top five of the world’s 25 biggest theme parks are all located in Asia
Theme parks are often the top choice for fun, offering a wide range of unique themes and thrilling rides where both kids and adults can enjoy special moments of joy. According to foreign media reports analyzing attendance figures from major theme parks around the world in 2015...
Top 5 Must-Try Limited-Edition Peach Desserts in Japan
Summer is the peak season for peaches in Japan, and many brands have launched limited-time peach-themed treats. Here's a list of the top five seasonal peach desserts in Japan, featuring unexpected creative combinations that are must-tries this summer...
Seven Irresistible Summer Wagashi Selections You’ll Hate to Eat
Hot summer days are perfect for enjoying cool little sweets, and wagashi—delicately beautiful in appearance and elegant in flavor—is undoubtedly an excellent choice. Major Japanese confectionery shops have also launched wagashi that are exceptional both visually and in taste...
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading in Brazil feels like stepping into a magical world.
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is located in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Brazil. Originally a royal library of the Portuguese monarchy, it is the largest library in Latin America in terms of collection size. The building itself is also highly distinctive, featuring a Neo-Manueline...
Taichung Ocean Tourism Season Kicks Off with Grand International Sand Sculpture Exhibition in Da’an
The 2016 Taichung Blue Ocean Tourism Season, hosted by Taichung City, takes place from June 15 to August 13 at Da’an Coastal Park. The series of events kicks off with the “Da’an Coastal International Sand Sculpture Exhibition,” featuring 20 sand sculptures themed around the ocean world...
Five Highlights of Shanghai Disneyland’s Grand Opening
The highly anticipated Shanghai Disneyland officially opened on June 16, becoming the sixth Disney park in the world. It features six major themed lands and two themed hotels, with design elements infused with Chinese aesthetics throughout the park—even the musical “The Lion King” includes a cameo by the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. Additionally, 80% of the rides are globally unique, sparking widespread excitement. Here are five standout highlights of Shanghai Disneyland that you shouldn’t miss.