Travel
BAKE cheese tarts regain popularity with new southern flagship store
Taiwan’s dessert market is worth as much as NT$5 billion. BAKE cheese tarts, hugely popular in Japan and also achieving outstanding sales performance in Taiwan—with reportedly one sold every two seconds—opened their first store in Taiwan in mid-June 2016 at Taipei’s Shin Kong Mitsukoshi...
Enjoy Kyoto’s popular gourmet fair in Taipei this autumn
The “Autumn & Winter Japanese Food Fair – Kyoto Cuisine” kicks off at Taipei’s Zhongxiao SOGO on October 4th. This annual Kyoto food fair, which always generates buzz and draws large crowds, allows lovers of Japanese and Kyoto cuisine to experience a wide variety of treats all in one place—without leaving Taiwan...
The Huadu Art Season Opens with Opera Diva Hayley Westenra Descending on the Mountain City
The Taichung Huadu Art Season is about to commence. In conjunction with the 2018 World Flora Exposition in Taichung, this edition of the Huadu Art Season has been expanded. A total of over 200 events across eight major categories will be held at 53 venues in the mountainous, coastal, Tuntien, and urban areas...
No more koalas at the zoo as Patrick, 19, passes away
Patrick, the “koala grandpa” at Taipei Zoo, passed away at 17:59 on October 10 at the ripe old age of 19 due to multiple organ failure caused by aging. Koala “Patrick” arrived at Taipei Zoo in July 1999...
The Qishan Mountain Road Run offers a nostalgic view of old streets and scenic spots.
The most anticipated road run—the Qishan Marathon Banana Run—kicked off on January 8, 2017, incorporating the local specialty “banana” and featuring Japan’s Mr. Banana, BANAO, as the spokesperson. Together with runners, he dashed through the beautiful corners of Qishan...
Popular animated movie "Your Name" scene pilgrimage spots in Tokyo
The Japanese animated film "Your Name" (Your Name) has been hugely popular, with box office earnings surpassing 15 billion yen, prompting fans to identify key scenes from the movie. In addition to Tokyo, locations such as Hida-Furukawa Station, Nagoya, ...
Mount Aso erupts with alert level 3 after 36 years
Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, is one of the famous attractions on Kyushu. At 1:46 a.m. on October 8, the first crater of Mount Aso's central cone erupted, with the Japan Meteorological Agency observing volcanic smoke reaching as high as 11,000 meters...
Charlie Brown Café’s Halloween Highlight: Ghost Tears Sparkling Drink
The glorious month of October is now infused with the cartoonish charm of “Western Halloween.” In October, Charlie Brown Café not only decorates its venue with a festive Halloween vibe, but also...
Popular Bangkok BKK bag brand opens Taiwan branch; themed hotel a must-visit for fans
The well-known Thai Bangkok bag brand—BKK ORIGINAL—is a must-buy item for Taiwanese tourists visiting Thailand. Affordable and approachable yet featuring stylish and attractive designs, it has attracted many BKK enthusiasts. In October this year...
Double-decker sightseeing buses offer an eye-catching way to explore Taipei – route details revealed
According to Mastercard’s “2016 Global Destination Cities Index Top 20,” Taipei jumped to 15th place, firmly establishing itself as a major tourist city. Comparing it with top-ranked destinations like London, Paris, and New York, one can...
Typhoon Aere (light typhoon) may bring heavy rain this weekend
Typhoon Aere (international name: AERE), currently a light typhoon, has not made landfall in Taiwan. At 14:30 on the 6th, the maritime warning was lifted. However, its outer circulation has brought rainfall across various parts of Taiwan, with heavy rain warnings for Hualien-Taitung...
Taiwan’s largest convenience-style Fangshan Post Office becomes a popular photo spot
Fangshan Township in Pingtung County is famous for its shrikes, and Chunghwa Post has for the first time incorporated local characteristics into the design of a post office building. By combining green energy, cultural creativity, and localization, the post office's convenience box has been transformed into the building's exterior design. Paired with the adorable shrike mail carrier at the entrance...
Taiwan High-Speed Rail Ticket Booking Methods for the Chiang Kai-shek Birthday Holiday
October 31st, the Chiang Kai-shek Birthday Memorial Day, is a public holiday!To serve travelers' needs for returning home and traveling, Taiwan High-Speed Rail will add multiple additional services during the three-day holiday period, allowing every vacationing friend to enjoy their trip happily!...
Sarika upgraded to Typhoon No. 22 Haima
Typhoon Sarika (international name: SARIKA), No. 21, has been upgraded to a medium typhoon, and Typhoon Haima, No. 22, has also formed. There is a high likelihood that both will affect Taiwan, with October 19 and 20 being critical days. The center of Sarika is located...
The Star Wish Purple Windmill: A Popular Photo Spot and Scenic Attraction
The Xinshe Flower Sea every winter has long been a popular attraction and event. Beyond the floral displays, there is a unique landscape feature that has become a favorite spot for visitors to take photos and share on social media — the purple windmill, located at the entrance of the Xinshe commercial area...
A mild typhoon Sarika has formed, bringing potential heavy rain due to the combined effects.
Mild Typhoon Sarika (No. 21, international name SARIKA), with its center located at 13.8°N, 128.7°E, is moving westward at a speed of 16 to 13 km per hour...
With an extra two days off in October, travel plans should be made early.
As the Executive Yuan announced on June 21, 2016, that the "repeal of seven statutory holidays for laborers" proposal was invalid, laborers gained an additional five days off in the second half of 2016: Confucius' Birthday on September 28, Retrocession Day on October 25...
Rare Concept Art from Pixar’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition Goes on Public Display
Founded in 1986, Pixar Animation Studios has continually amazed audiences since the release of the world’s first 3D animated film, Toy Story. To commemorate the studio’s 30th anniversary, the “Pixar 30th Anniversary Exhibition” arrives in November to celebrate its birthday, showcasing the history of Pixar and giving fans a glimpse into the secrets behind its success.
Various exciting tour packages and discounts at the Taipei International Travel Fair
Taiwan's largest Taipei International Travel Fair kicks off grandly from November 4 to November 7. Various travel agencies are offering unbeatable deals on flights, accommodations, and carefully curated travel packages... Pre-order your fair tickets through the four major convenience store chains before November 3 to enjoy...