Travel
The Mogi Family Takes You on a Hidden Route Through Central Japan: Hot Spring Inns
Japan has long been a top overseas travel destination for Taiwanese, and in recent years there’s been a growing trend among Taiwanese tourists to explore second- and third-tier Japanese cities. A booking platform invited the ultra-popular Facebook page “Even though Mom says I can’t marry into Japan”...
Hong Kong Disneyland’s Halloween brings classic villains out to play
Hong Kong Disneyland is hosting a grand Halloween party from September 15 to October 31 ! Mickey and many Disney friends will don brand-new Halloween outfits to join the “
NY Singles Diary: Love at First Sight, Baby on Board
Written and directed by acclaimed writer-director Rebecca Miller, the [NY Singles Diary] hits theaters at the end of the month!The film boasts a stellar team, with Rachel Loeblitz from [Moneyball] serving as producer and Michael Rohatyn bringing his musical flair to create a lighthearted and witty tone...
The Chibi Maruko-chan Theme Restaurant has officially launched its trial operation, with online reservations in high demand.
The highly anticipated Chibi Maruko-chan theme restaurant officially began its trial operation on September 10, 2016. From the interior decor to the meals and plating, fans can enjoy Chibi Maruko-chan and other cartoon characters everywhere...
The iPhone 7 goes on sale in 28 countries, with Taiwan included in the initial launch for the first time
News of the iPhone 7 launch has garnered global attention. Whenever a new iPhone is released, crowds of people can be seen lining up overnight, while many others ask friends to purchase it abroad or buy the new model while traveling...
Universal Studios Japan’s Super Surprising Halloween with Amazing JCB Offers
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Universal Studios Japan will hold the autumn event ‘Universal Surprise Halloween’ from September 9 (Fri) to November 6 (Sun). During the day, enjoy costume freedom and wild fun, while at night...
Spend a Night in a Japanese-Style Old House & Enjoy Ice Cream at Hualien Guangfu Sugar Factory
Established in the 10th year of the Republic of China (1921), Hualien Sugar Factory in Guangfu Township is a popular rest stop for travelers visiting eastern Taiwan and boasts a history of over 90 years. Originally focused on sugar production, the factory ceased operations in 1992...
Giant Doraemon Appears at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: Eye-Catching Windmill Art Installation
JCB International has created a large-scale Doraemon windmill art installation spanning over 600 square meters on the Democracy Boulevard of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. On display from now until September 11, fans of Doraemon can visit the memorial hall...
Five Premium Mid-Autumn Gift Sets with Exquisite Tea Flavors and Luxurious Textures
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a rare moment of reunion with family and friends under the full moon, so be sure to bring along a unique mooncake gift set that will wow everyone. With constantly evolving flavors and creative combinations in gift box contents, MO...
Estimated Japanese autumn foliage front helps plan your leaf-peeping trip in advance
The Japan Meteorological Agency usually releases its autumn foliage front forecast around October each year. This year’s forecast is already out, and based on climate conditions, the 2016 foliage front is expected to arrive about 10 days later than last year. ...
Record stores continue to decline as Rose Records' last outlet reportedly closes
With the digitization of music and its sales, physical record stores have been shutting down one after another. Rose Records, once Taiwan’s largest chain of record stores, has also gradually closed its outlets in recent years. Its last remaining store, the Taichung New Era branch...
Typhoon Meranti Becomes a Moderate Typhoon in Central Taiwan, Marine Warning May Disrupt Mid-Autumn Holiday — Be Prepared Early
Typhoon Meranti intensified into a moderate typhoon on the afternoon of September 11, with its center located at 18.0°N, 130.4°E, moving west-northwest at a speed of 24 to 21 kilometers per hour. The Central Weather Bureau...
Taichung Color Ink Art Festival’s “Wind Playing with Fish” Landscape Installation Captivates
Launched as the Color Ink Art Festival moves to the Port of Taichung Arts Center for the first time since its inception in 2002, this year’s edition centers on the theme of “fish.” It integrates an international color ink fish art exhibition, landscape installation art, interactive technology installations...
The movement of Typhoon Meranti (No. 14) is worth keeping an eye on; remember to carry rain gear when going out.
Tropical Storm Meranti (No. 14, international name MERANTI) has formed, with its center located at 14.7°N, 139.2°E, moving steadily in a northwestwesterly direction at...
Admire the September Snow: White Sea of Leeks in Daxi
In the Daxi leek production zone along the lower reaches of the Dahan River near Shimen Reservoir in Taoyuan, a vast white sea of flowers blooms every September. The Daxi Leek Flower Season runs from late August to late September, peaking in mid-September—ideal for witnessing...
Asia Connects to Europe via Railways Through China-Europe Freight Trains to Belgium
A railway connecting Europe and Asia has been launched. On September 8, 2016, China’s first freight train from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to Europe began operations. Although the China-Europe freight trains are cargo services and their actual usage in future operations remains in question, this...
Flight safety alert: Taiwan’s six major airlines ban the use of Note7
Following a series of explosions after the Samsung Note7 was released to the market, not only did the head of Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 division issue an apology, but the company also carried out a product recall. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (Feder...
The once-clear blue pond turned murky and coffee-colored, but the pristine waters of Bird Marsh Park managed to escape the damage.
In the summer of 2016, Japan was hit by frequent typhoons. After Typhoon No. 9, the famous tourist attraction Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido, was damaged, leaving many visitors deeply saddened. Local residents also expressed great regret. Even two to...
Taiwan’s Largest Moai Statue Claims Spotlight at Wisteria Café Garden’s Autumn Special Opening
The wisteria garden, beloved by visitors in spring for allowing them to enjoy coffee and leisure time amid seas of blooming wisteria, has been so cherished for its tranquil environment and cozy atmosphere that, following repeated suggestions and requests from guests, the Tuntan Store of Wisteria Café Garden is opening to the public for the first time in autumn...
Uni Air Launches Cool Penguin Livery Aircraft for Fun Holidays in Penghu
Uni Air has created its first-ever—and the world’s first—Cool Penguin livery aircraft, a vacation-themed plane, featuring Sanrio’s cool, mischievous Cool Penguin character. The aircraft made its public debut and inaugural flight to Penghu on September 13, and starting from September...