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Pineapple cake, bubble tea, and Taiwanese-style chocolates are now available in Taiwan after becoming big hits in Japan
Japanese TIROL-CHOCO’s Taiwanese-style chocolates combine the flavors of two iconic Taiwanese treats—“pineapple cake” and “bubble tea”—along with packaging full of local flair. They became a huge hit in Japanese convenience stores, even...
A Solo Travel Photography Guide: 8 Pro Tips You Don’t Need to Ask Others For
I love traveling solo and taking travel photos with my tripod. I’m not a professional photographer—all my shots are “feeling-first.” My travel photography goal is simple: no generic touristy “I was here” shots. Many friends...
Announcing the planning and venue of the Yann Lay-Chain Exhibition
Following the sudden passing of Taiwanese director Yann Lay-Chain, there has been no conclusion on whether “Beyond Beauty: Taiwan From Above II” will be continued. Producer Tseng Chiong-yao announced plans to organize the “Seeing Yann Lay-Chain” special exhibition, with the venue confirmed to be Warehouse No. 4 at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. The date and detailed exhibition content are still under discussion.
Seoul Offers More Than Just Dongdaemun: Top Six High-Value Underground Malls
Amid the global trend of Korean fashion, South Korea has become one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations, with the number of Taiwanese visitors to Korea increasing year by year. In addition to experiencing Korean culture, shopping is also an indispensable part of the trip...
Summer is here—discover Asia’s top 5 beachfront hotels
As summer approaches, heading to the beach for a cool escape is a popular choice for travelers looking to beat the heat. To help, the renowned online hotel booking platform Booking.com has handpicked 5 of the best beachfront hotels in Asia...
Stay at The Peninsula Tokyo on a luxurious Asia cruise with Silversea
Silversea Cruises proudly announces its collaboration with The Peninsula Hotels, elevating the 73-day Asia-Pacific voyage of its newest flagship, Silver Muse...
The Powerpuff Girls pop-up café targets the family market this summer
Themed restaurants based on cartoon characters are becoming increasingly popular in Taiwan. With the ever-changing lineup of animated stars, we must not forget the beloved Cartoon Network series "The Powerpuff Girls." The exterior wall of the Xinyi Stubborn Stone Space...
Thought it was in Japan — Southern Taiwan’s Japanese-style Uji matcha desserts are popular
Matcha desserts have always been loved by consumers. In Tainan, there is a matcha dessert shop that boasts a Japanese flavor and style, which continues to be adored by customers, to the point where people often ask if it plans to open a branch further north. Its popularity speaks for itself...
The most beautiful scenery in Taiwan is the "waves" — world-class coastal landscapes that are simply stunning.
Taitung, known as the “back garden” of Taiwan, boasts the country’s longest continuous coastline stretching 176 kilometers, as well as two offshore islands—Green Island and Orchid Island. It holds great potential for developing marine-related recreation and extreme sports. This time, the Adventure King...
The mysterious ticket gate at Hankyu Railway, rumored to be the entrance to Hogwarts, sparks online buzz
Hankyu Railway is one of the key public transportation options for Osaka residents, and recently, an online topic has gone viral—the mysterious ticket gate. This automated gate is located in the underground passage connecting the up and down platforms at Hankyu Nishinomiya Station in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture...
The First Huashan Cultural and Creative Parent-Child Summer Festival: Stories from the Heart, Music, and Movement
Huashan 1914 Cultural and Creative Park is launching its first parent-child performing arts event, centered around originality and featuring programs suitable for children of all ages. Parents are invited to bring their kids to the theater to enjoy great stories...
Starbucks’ mango pudding: A must-try summer dessert alongside matcha chocolate
Japan’s summer dessert battle is on, with various brands rolling out sweet treats and drinks to attract consumers. Following its cherry blossom and matcha puddings, Japanese Starbucks has launched a summer-limited mango pudding priced at 320 yen per serving, and...
Iconic East Coast installation art: Jimmy Liao meets painted wooden sheep
With casual luggage and a cheerful mood, I set off along the eastern coastline in search of the legendary drifting wooden sheep perched on wave-dissipating blocks. Now, let’s hit the road with my photography eyes—Let’s go~...
Frequent reports of price gouging in China's Northeast Snow Town — no price discounts even at -30°C, and no snowsuits for rent
Frequent reports of price gouging in China's Northeast Snow Town — no price discounts even at -30°C, and no snowsuits for rent
Classic Totoro Scenes Reimagined: Studio Ghibli to Build a Dreamy Theme Park
Attention all Studio Ghibli fans — not only is Hayao Miyazaki preparing to return to producing new animation, but the renowned animation studio behind his films has recently announced that it will collaborate with Aichi Prefecture to develop a Studio Ghibli-themed...
Song of Salt and Fire: Sky Mirror Filming Location – The World’s Most Breathtaking Landscape
Renowned German director Werner Herzog, known for his cinematic prophecy that offers audiences moral warnings beyond the story, follows his signature style in his new film *Song of Salt and Fire*. Through a mysterious kidnapping case, the film reveals human folly...
Limited daily supply of fresh-made Italian gelato draws endless crowds for photo ops.
Gelato’s popularity knows no season—Taipei’s Ximending-based Italian gelato shop GelatoKisses has remained a hit since opening in the cold season, with even longer queues as the weather warms...
A time-travel mystery romance movie — a love story of intertwined fates
Another romantic time-travel masterpiece following "About Time" — 2:22. When director Paul Currie heard this captivating and suspenseful story, he actively pursued it and brought the script to the big screen. Paul said, "I saw many...
Occasionally Play Hooky to Liberate Yourself: A Selection of Six Small Trips in Northern Taiwan
Urban dwellers are under constant work pressure every day, and the accumulated fatigue can only be properly relieved on weekends or during holidays. If you can take a day off or play hooky from work, set aside your mountain of tasks, and indulge yourself just once...