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Typhoon Haima, a powerful storm, veered southward on its northbound route around Taiwan, delaying the issuance of a sea warning.
No. 22 Typhoon Haima (international name: HAIMA) is a strong typhoon, with its center located at 16.6°N, 124.7°E, moving west-northwest at a speed of 27 kilometers per hour...
Eastern Taiwan’s Largest Art Exhibition: Hualien-Taitung Original Lifestyle Festival Showcases Local Creativity and Beauty
The second edition of the ‘Hualien-Taitung Original Lifestyle Festival,’ organized by the National Taitung Living Arts Museum, kicked off on the 15th (Saturday) at the museum’s Life Workshop. The “Cultural Corridor” inside the workshop features nearly forty groups of Hualien-Taitung artists...
Fengcang captures the old charm of Tainan, a nostalgic tribute to heartfelt memories.
Old houses transformed into hotels, eateries, and coffee shops have brought a fresh vibe to Tainan while breathing the essence of their heritage into the ever-flowing visitors, merging the pulse of past lives into every journey and every leisurely stroll along the streets.
The Da’anxi Iron Bridge is full of charm — a historic steel truss bridge that’s a popular IG photo spot.
Once hailed as “Taiwan’s most beautiful railway branch line,” the Da’anxi Iron Bridge was built by the Japanese government to transport goods and connect the north and south. Its overall structural design combines strength and beauty, with a lower structure made of concrete block stone caissons and bridge piers constructed from brick corner stones — a rare piece of transportation craftsmanship. From a distance, it has a majestic presence, while below the bridge, stones and green grass create a scenic setting that takes on a somewhat desolate feel in autumn, making it a popular photo hotspot.
Illumination of the Christmas Tree in Hogsmeade Village at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Winter Magic at Universal Studios Japan
The most special 'Winter in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' debuts at Universal Studios Japan for the first time ever from November 18 (Fri), 2016 to January 9 (Mon), 2017 for 54 days — the first-ever Christmas celebration in the wizarding world...
Mount Fuji sees its first snow cap—latest since 1894
The various beautiful sights of Mount Fuji have always been a focus of pursuit and discussion among Fuji enthusiasts. On October 26, 2016, snow fell on Mount Fuji—white snow marks appeared at the summit, with a white ring-like appearance on the top, known as the...
New Central Taiwan Landmark: The Lihpao Outlet Ferris Wheel Catches the Eye
The Lihpao Group has built the largest leisure resort in Taiwan, the “Lihpao Resort,” spanning 200 hectares in Taichung. Among its attractions, the “Lihpao Outlet Mall,” which is expected to draw in shopping crowds, has been confirmed to begin trial operations on December...
Ultra-Luxury ! The Ultimate Champion Breakfasts from 48 Hotels Nationwide in Japan
The "Rakuten Travel Breakfast Festival," organized by the Rakuten Travel booking website, has entered its seventh edition. Based on votes from Japanese netizens and guest reviews, the first phase selected 48 top breakfasts from hotels across Japan’s various prefectures out of 1,500 entries...
The charm of a century-old heritage site: The former Tainan District Court from the Japanese colonial period is now open to the public.
The former Tainan District Court, a national second-class historic site and one of the three classic architectural structures from the Japanese colonial era, had not been open to visitors in recent years due to renovation. After three years of restoration, it reopened on November 8, 2016, and hosted the “Charm of the Historic Courthouse Exhibition,” with visitor numbers limited daily.
Kato Shoji’s heartwarming illustrations make the Little Red Riding Hood special exhibition a perfect spot for photos.
A Taiwan-Japan collaboration, the “Little Red Riding Hood – Train & Candy House Journey” special exhibition, invested with tens of millions of dollars, grandly opened at Huashan 1914 Creative Park on December 23. In addition to admiring the manuscripts and works of Japanese illustration master Kato Shoji, the exhibition...
When memories are peeked at, everyone has hidden "secrets"
The movie *Secret*, adapted from the bestselling manga *Kokuhaku* (*Confessions*), hits theaters on 11/4. Director Toshiaki Toyoda spent five years preparing to bring what were deemed "unfilmable" scenes from the original—such as visualized brain memories and MRI scans—onto the big screen...
“Your Name” Scene Craze Hits Big Time: Top 5 Anime Pilgrimage Routes in Japan
The new anime film “Your Name” by Japanese director Makoto Shinkai has sparked a pilgrimage fever across the globe, thanks to its incredibly realistic and detailed animation style, as well as many scenes that overlap with real-life locations. The movie takes viewers across Tokyo, Qingdao, ...
Experience Macau’s Endless Fun & Photo Ops – Win a Free Trip at Taipei Main Station
The Macao Special Administrative Region Government Tourism Office is hosting the “Experience Macau’s Infinite Style” roadshow from October 21 to October 27, with exciting activities kicking off at Taipei Main Station. The site will feature an atmosphere full of Macanese flair, allowing...
Foreigners love autumn trips to Japan, with Fukuoka being a top choice
Foreign travelers love Fukuoka a lot. In autumn, Fukuoka is highly favored by tourists, with statistics showing a year-on-year growth rate of 219.7%, ranking first. Okinawa Prefecture in the south and Gifu Prefecture in central Japan follow closely behind. The growth in Fukuoka Prefecture...
Special Exclusive Offers for Taiwan Financial IC Cardholders at Hokkaido Winter Shopping Festival
Winter marks another peak travel season in Hokkaido. Not only do the natural scenery and snowscapes year-round attract tourists, but the convenient shopping environment, along with refined and diverse goods and local products, also bring visitors back again and again. Recognizing the strong purchasing power of travelers in Hokkaido, Japan, banks have launched exclusive offers for Taiwanese financial IC cards that are perfect for shopping in Hokkaido. Taking advantage of these deals is a must for smart and enjoyable travel.
Hilariously funny chicken cutlet in the alley
A newly opened chicken cutlet shop in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, features a large red congratulatory banner in front of its otherwise ordinary storefront. The content of the banner is so amusing that many customers find it funny, smile knowingly, and even take photos to share.
A grand performance brings joy to thousands at the lively Guandu Festival street parade
The 2016 "Guandu Festival," the largest and most beloved local festival in Taipei, kicked off with a bang on Saturday, October 29th. In addition to showcasing folk art and creativity with local characteristics, this...
The 180-Degree Arc Theater DreamWorks Animation Special Exhibition Grandly Opens
The globally beloved “DreamWorks Animation Special Exhibition,” in its fifth stop of the world tour, has arrived in Taipei. This special exhibition will be grandly held at the National Taiwan Science Education Center, and it is the only DreamWorks Animation-themed event in all of Taiwan. It will bring...
Halloween Haunt Turns Zhongzheng Business District into Taiwan’s Version of The Walking Dead
New Taipei City Government launched a Halloween event on October 29 (Saturday) in the Zhongzheng Business District, inviting hundreds of ghost-themed parade groups, street performances, and costume contests. There will also be game zones such as a haunted maze, ghost tag, and pumpkin obstacle course. The streets will be closed over the weekend for everyone to come see “what’s haunting Zhongzheng.”
The new-generation healing mascot Gudetama is on display at the "Gudetama Lazy Exhibition" in Taichung.
The ultra-popular "Gudetama," hailed as the new-generation healing "mascot king" in Taiwan, attracted nearly 400,000 fans during its "Gudetama Lazy Exhibition" from 2015 to 2016 in Taipei and Kaohsiung. The exhibition incorporates local Taiwanese elements...