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Summer Cooling with Geisha Elegance at Kagaya – A Refreshing Feast
"The dense green shades deepen as summer days grow long; towers cast reflections in the ponds." How to spend the hot summer days? Nikken Sekkei Kagaya has prepared a series of quintessentially Japanese summer cooling secrets. Come and experience them for yourself, and create truly precious...
One-week weather forecast: Beware of afternoon thunderstorms as temperatures rise this week
On Monday the 19th, influenced by a stationary front and southwesterly winds; on Tuesday the 20th, as the front moves north to northern Taiwan waters and under the influence of southwesterly winds, there will still be brief showers or thunderstorms in western Taiwan, along with localized brief showers in eastern Taiwan and a chance of localized...
The "Golden Joy of Rice" event in Tainan’s rural areas lets you experience rice culture while having fun
The Tainan City No-Rice-Leisure Rice Promotion Association held the "2017 No-Rice-Leisure Golden Joy of Rice" creative rice cuisine competition and harvesting experience event on June 24, themed around healthy, nutritious, and delicious creative rice dishes, and allowing...
Japan’s New Hot Topic: Limited-Edition Slime Eye Drops with Adorable Overload
When traveling in Japan, shopping for snacks, cosmetics, and electronics is a must-do for many tourists. Limited-edition merchandise tied to special events often sparks even more frantic buying sprees. Recently in Japan, the hottest...
Book your spot at this summer’s must-see event: 2017 Red Duck Water Dance & Mountain-Water Spectacle
The annual summer highlight in Hualien that once took Taiwan by storm—the fun-filled Red Duck Fun Summer—is back again. The most heartwarming Red Duck family will greet everyone at Liyu Lake from July 1 to August 13. During the day, enjoy rhythmic fountains,...
Only 3 days of summer special: GODIVA ice cream at up to 33% off
As the hot summer arrives, ice cream becomes an essential treat to beat the heat. From June 23 to 25, Belgium’s royal chocolate brand GODIVA is launching a limited-time promotion on ice cream cones and cups...
Taiwan's only 360-degree 3D immersive painted cultural and creative museum, like an underwater kingdom
Over here, over here—Meizi is here to share an ultra-popular and super special 3D painting. I heard it's also Taiwan's only 360-degree fully immersive 3D painted artwork. Today, we're heading to Nanfang'ao to take a good look at the Painted Tunnel Up...
Essential Travel Guide to Three Must-Visit Stations for a Nostalgic Railway Tour: Food, Fun & Leisure
Taiwan’s railway nostalgia exudes a retro charm, and with its geographical setting of being surrounded by the sea and mountainous terrain, train journeys offer picturesque and beautiful scenery. The Neiwan Line in Hsinchu, stretching approximately 28 kilometers, is a highly favored...
Catch the Last of the Hydrangea Bloom: Six Scenic Spots for Flower Viewing and Culinary Delights
Farmers in the Zhuzihu area have diversified into the floral industry. In addition to calla lilies, the cool, damp climate and slightly acidic soil of Zhuzihu are particularly well-suited for growing hydrangeas. The government also provides subsidies to farmers for planting hydrangea seedlings. The number of local farmers cultivating hydrangeas has been steadily increasing...
Large birdcage installation art – IG-worthy design on campus
Design-forward installations are among the most popular subjects for netizens to shoot lately. The artistic compositions in the background can attract plenty of attention when posted on IG. Located in Guandu, Beitou, Taipei National University of the Arts...
The Beauty of Hydrangeas on Yangmingshan Goes Viral on Official IG with Over a Million Likes
In recent years, hydrangea spots in Taiwan have garnered significant attention from travelers, with many new farms cultivating these flowers, allowing Taiwanese visitors to enjoy and photograph stunning hydrangea landscapes nearby—without having to travel to Japan as they traditionally did to see hydrangeas (ajisai).
You don’t have to go to Taitung to see the Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree and an urban sea of rice fields
The Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree on Beilang Boulevard in Chishang — a tall Formosan alder tree standing amid vast, majestic rice paddies — became famous thanks to an EVA Air commercial, but such scenery can also be seen in Taichung. Located beside the Zhongchang Highway in Nantun District, Taichung, besides the spectacular rice fields, there is also a century-old banyan tree. Known as the Taichung version of the Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree, it has also been dubbed by netizens as Taichung’s Little Beilang Boulevard. Recently, the lush green rice paddies here have begun to turn golden, resembling a beautiful hidden gem in the city, and this field and sea of rice have been designated within the urban planning zone to preserve this rural landscape.
The Bamboo-Woven Restaurant That Steals the Spotlight – A Hidden Local Delicacy in Nantou
The revitalization of old buildings has recently become a trend, with many cultural and creative parks and cafés transforming Taiwan’s historic homes into new spaces. Among them, the Zhuying Court Humanities Space in Zhushan, Nantou, revives the charm of an old railway station through bamboo weaving art. ...
Super-cute IG hotspot: The magical carousel that's sparking buzz
Located in Taichung, the emerging cultural and creative hub Audit Village has transformed an early provincial government dormitory complex into a creative hub, offering a space and platform for many young people to brainstorm ideas. Recently, Audit Village has gained a new IG photo spot...
Tsukiji Market's relocation confirmed to create new food hub
The world’s largest and over 80-year-old Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, Japan’s biggest fish market, was originally scheduled to move to the new Toyosu Market in November 2016 due to its aging facilities. However, the move was delayed by nearly a year due to environmental assessment and other issues...
Sushiro opens another new store!The world's largest flagship store with the most seats
In recent years, Japanese dining brands have successively crossed the ocean to Taiwan. The well-known Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro has sparked a wave of long queues since entering Taiwan in 2014. To date, it has opened seven branches, even including traditional Japanese-style earthen-storefront outlets...
A world-class anime event: Take photos at Nagoya’s top five attractions
The entire city of Nagoya turns into a cosplay playground from July 29 to August 6 for the 15th World Cosplay Summit 2017, a week-long...
Lotus Flowers and a Beautiful Bridge in the Same Frame: Summer Flower Viewing Fun at Riverside Park
The lotus season at Riverside Park in New Taipei City has begun. The lotuses at the Xin Hai III Artificial Wetland near Xinyue Bridge in Banqiao District and the Sanchong Lotus Park are eagerly displaying their blooming beauty, with graceful and picturesque blossoms...
Surreal architecture lands in Kaohsiung: Massive luxury opera house grabs attention
Located in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) not only provides a venue for professional performing arts from both domestic and international sources, but also serves as a key driver in cultivating national aesthetic appreciation. The latest updates on the opening of the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts...
Thinking you’ve arrived at a super healing seaside café in Hawaii
Lounging on the sunny beach, gazing at the boundless ocean, feeling the pleasant sea breeze, sipping on a refreshing ice drink, and experiencing a tropical vibe is a dream relaxation trip for many travelers. Now you can enjoy such an experience without even going abroad...