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Typhoon Meranti strengthens as land warning issued; Typhoon Malakas forms shortly after
Typhoon Meranti was upgraded and a sea warning was issued at 23:30 on September 12, followed by a land warning at 08:00 on September 13. The Central Weather Bureau has also released a typhoon alert notice. Typhoon Meranti is moving west-northwest at speeds of 23 to 20 km/h...
The streets become a stage: Taichung Tap Dance Festival kicks off with street dancing
The first-ever Tap Dance Festival kicked off in Taichung with great enthusiasm. This event was jointly organized by the Taichung City Government, Nagoya’s Shinchuo Matsuri, and the organizers of Hokkaido’s YOSAKOI Soran Festival. The festival invited top Japanese YOSAKOI teams as well as outstanding students and clubs from Taiwan’s major dance and performing arts departments to join in the fun...
A Short Trip to Tokyo’s Suburbs: Explore Popular Autumn Attractions by Train
The highly anticipated Japanese maple leaf season, which attracts numerous visitors every year, is about to begin. Along the various lines of Tobu Railway, which extend from Tokyo to four suburban prefectures and cities, early to mid-November is the best period to admire the autumn foliage. Tobu Railway has also launched...
Nantou Landmark Attraction: Xitou Sacred Tree Collapses
The Xitou Sacred Tree, a landmark and popular attraction in Nantou with an age of over 2,800 years, suddenly collapsed at noon on September 11, 2016. Due to the rapidness of the incident, three tourists who couldn’t escape in time were injured, one seriously...
Meranti upgraded to severe typhoon; marine warning issued earlier
Typhoon Meranti (No. 14, international name MERANTI) became a moderate typhoon in the afternoon of the 11th, and then intensified again into a severe typhoon in the afternoon of the 12th. The timing of the marine warning, originally set for...
Typhoon Meranti affects flight changes for China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines
Due to Typhoon Meranti, some international flights of China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines on September 14 and 15 will be subject to changes. For safety reasons, adjustments will be made dynamically based on the typhoon's movement. Passengers and those picking up travelers are reminded to check the latest flight information via the China Airlines website before departure...
Train service adjustments on Taiwan Railways due to Typhoon Meranti
Taiwan Railways train operation information in response to Typhoon Meranti – Update 1: All trains at all levels will operate normally before 24:00 on September 13. Train schedules may be adjusted at any time depending on wind and rain conditions to ensure passenger safety. ...
Top Six Moon-Viewing Landscape Hotels – Outdoor Onsens Are the Most Romantic
The four-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday is just around the corner, and Hotels.com has released the most popular domestic and international destinations searched by Taiwanese travelers for this break. It found that domestic travel favorites are the relaxing destinations of Pingtung and Hualien...
Typhoon Meranti Approaches, Taitung Announces Work and School Suspension
As the powerful Typhoon Meranti approaches Taiwan and continues moving closer to the southern part of the island, Taitung has taken the lead in announcing work and school suspensions. Updates are as follows.
Hong Kong Ocean Park’s Frightening Halloween ‘Haunt Up’ All-Day Festival Kicks Off
Hong Kong Ocean Park’s Haunt Up All-Day Festival Makes a Grand Debut! Haunt Up has been beloved by young people since its launch in 2001 and is one of Hong Kong’s most iconic events. This year, the 201...
Typhoon Malakas Approaches Taiwan, Land Warning Issued
Typhoon Malakas (No. 16, international name MALAKAS) has entered the Bashi Channel and is currently a moderate typhoon with a strengthening trend. A land typhoon warning was issued at 8:00 AM on the 16th. Taitung and...
AirAsia takes you beyond Asia to Australia for under NT$3,000 one-way
The leading low-cost airline brand in Asia, AirAsia, has launched a special promotion on short- and long-haul routes, allowing Taiwanese consumers to fly to destinations across Asia and even beyond at unbeatable prices...
Typhoon Meranti brings strong winds and heavy rain; Typhoon Malakas may trigger sea warnings as it intensifies into a medium typhoon.
Typhoon Meranti has weakened to a medium typhoon. According to the Central Weather Bureau's alert issued at 9:15 AM, its current center is over the land northwest of Kinmen and continues moving northward, with ongoing wind and rain in Kinmen. Meranti is gradually moving away from Taiwan and is expected to have its sea and land typhoon warnings lifted today...
Taoyuan Land Art: Xinwu Jiudou Giant Flower Sea & Mulberry Flavor Meal
The Taoyuan Land Art Festival features a special flower sea located in the Xinwu Jiudou community. In addition to artworks standing amid a 7,000-square-meter rainbow flower sea, there are also pathways and a Twelve Zodiac Garden in the garden of Changxiang Temple, a local spiritual hub, along with round Wu paintings in the banyan tree park, bringing local cultural scenery to life.
Typhoons affecting northern Taiwan; Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung announce normal work and school
The Mid-Autumn Festival holiday has been impacted by two typhoons. While many have entered their break, those who need to work or attend school should still pay attention to typhoon updates and announcements from the Central Personnel Administration. Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung are the first to announce normal work and school on September 15. ...
The new landmark in Macau, the Parisian Macao Eiffel Tower, shines brilliantly in gold.
The highly anticipated Parisian Macao Resort officially opens. Infused with French charm, the Parisian Macao is the latest large-scale resort developed by Las Vegas Sands Corporation on the Cotai Strip after the renowned The Venetian Macao...
Typhoons disrupt Mid-Autumn holiday: After Meranti, Malakas looms
The Mid-Autumn holiday was thrown into disarray by typhoons, forcing many to change their travel and homecoming plans. Fortunately, apart from some suspended flights and railway services, most transportation remains operational. Typhoon Meranti intensified on September 14...
High-speed rail operates normally; additional services added for typhoon and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday
Taiwan High-Speed Rail, based on the latest typhoon information, announced that services will remain normal across all lines today (September 14) and on Mid-Autumn Festival Day (September 15). To ensure operational safety, if wind speeds or rainfall in certain sections become too severe and reach operational...
Buffett and Trump are no match for this—His Highness’s Tax Scheme Turns the Economy Around
Acclaimed as the "Heisei-era Shiba Ryotaro," historian Iida Michifumi gained widespread recognition when his bestselling novel *The Samurai Ledger* was adapted into a major film in 2010. This movie is based on his work *Selfless Japanese*, specifically the chapter...
McDonald’s Local Menu Item: Taiwan Launches Boneless Chicken Steak
The global fast-food leader McDonald’s (McDonalds) not only sparks discussions with its store designs, but also with the uniquely distinctive menus in various countries — often becoming a hot topic and a fun...