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Decoding the Hand-Clapping Custom at Torii Gates: Five Practical Fun Facts About Shrines
Japan is home to a wide variety of unique shrines, which have always been one of the important sites visited and worshipped by travelers. Many also collect amulets, ema prayer plaques, and shrine stamps (shuin) as travel souvenirs...
An owl flew down the mountain and played up close, drawing crowds of tourists eager to take photos.
The Qigu Salt Mountain in Tainan has repeatedly made headlines with its large-scale mascot displays, from Cupid the god of love in 2015, to the Maneki-neko (lucky cat) in 2016, and the owl that made its debut at the end of 2016, all becoming must-photo mascots for visitors to Qigu Salt Mountain...
Tainan isn’t just about the all-white stilt houses on Zhengxing Street and the Salt Mountain — must-visit spots!
As the largest city in the Jianan Plain region, Tainan is known as a historic cultural capital and a food paradise, boasting a rich, diverse, and uniquely blessed array of tourist resources. In addition to the recently popular container market on Zhengxing Street, other photogenic hotspots in Tainan are also well worth a visit...
Tainan night market queue-famous shop MiLu’s Stir-Fried Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea is hugely popular
Tainan is known as the food capital of Taiwan. When visiting Tainan, besides exploring cultural heritage sites, you must not miss the local delicacies and street snacks. MiLu Creative Handcrafted Drinks, which enjoys very high popularity in Tainan night markets, specializes in freshly stir-fried brown sugar added to rich...
All of Taiwan’s top 20 summer beach destinations and sand sculptures are here.
As the hot summer arrives, aside from enjoying ice to cool down, one of the favorite activities for many tourists is heading to the beach or amusement parks for water fun. Below is a list of over 20 refreshing summer destinations suitable for water activities, featuring a variety of events from north to south...
Three Must-Dos for a Fashion Pilgrimage at Chanel's Taipei Pop-Up Store
The globally renowned fashion and cosmetics brand COCOCHANEL, following the establishment of COCOCAF in Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and other locations...
Encouraging operators to organize chartered flights to Eastern and Central Taiwan, the Tourism Bureau offers a maximum subsidy of NT$300,000
Encouraging operators to organize chartered flights to Eastern and Central Taiwan, the Tourism Bureau offers a maximum subsidy of NT$300,000
Not Just the Children's Festival: Top 10 Cool Summer Picks in Yilan
Yilan boasts beautiful mountains and waters, encompassing the vast Lanyang Plain, Lanyang River, and the majestic Pacific Ocean. Its unique geographical feature of being surrounded by mountains on three sides also contributes to Yilan’s cool climate, leading many visitors to call it the “Little Europe” of Taiwan...
2017 Summer Exhibition Craze: Taiwan’s Top 10 Must-See Exhibitions
* Snoopy – Happy School Days Touring Exhibition Snoopy – Happy School Days Touring Exhibition kicked off at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on June 24. In addition to the classic and adorable large-scale Snoopy cartoon character plush toys, the exhibition also features campus-themed scenes, ...
Five Must-Visit Luxury Restaurants in Bangkok’s Forest Glass House High Above the City
In recent years, Thailand’s tourism industry has developed rapidly. The country’s rich cultural atmosphere and long history have invigorated its overall tourism environment and fostered a thriving creative industry. Beyond shopping and enjoying spa treatments...
The world’s first tofu character super-cute drink shop
The ultra-popular Japanese cultural and creative product “Tofu Character,” with its cute and innocent expression, is loved by many. Recently, it has transformed into a fusion of Taiwanese and Japanese flavors. Thanks to outstanding creativity in Taiwan, authorization for the Japanese Tofu Character plush toy has been...
Japanese Yen Hits Near Two-Month Low: Good News for Summer Travel to Japan
Every summer during the peak travel season abroad, the number of travelers heading to Japan is notably high. With the Japanese Yen once again approaching the 0.27 mark, many Japan enthusiasts and soon-to-be travelers are eager to exchange their currency during this dip. ...
Not only has MisterDonut’s popular soy milk donuts from Japan arrived in Taiwan
Japan’s super-popular donuts HaraDonuts feature a Japanese-style general store aesthetic, creating a cute and comforting atmosphere. The brand focuses on crafting simple yet delicious donuts using healthy, organic soy milk, winning over the taste buds of many visitors...
Variable weather this week with frequent afternoon thunderstorms; beware of UV damage
On July 10 and 11, most areas of Taiwan, including Matsu, Penghu, and Kinmen, will be mostly cloudy to sunny, with relatively high daytime temperatures. In the afternoon, there will be localized brief thunderstorms in the western half, northeastern regions, and other mountainous areas, along with...
Buses now provide direct access to the popular Gaomei Wetlands attraction with improved transportation convenience
Gaomei Wetlands in Taichung, long favored by Japanese tourists and praised as a breathtaking sight by overseas websites, attracts large crowds of visitors every holiday. To enhance transportation links in the area, the Taichung City Government Transportation Bureau has newly launched 3 sightseeing bus routes...
165th Anniversary Exhibition of Gaudí, the Architect of God
The architectural genius Antoni Gaudí, who was born in the industrial village of Reus in Spain, brings his stunning works to Taiwan for an exhibition!In homage to Gaudí’s creations, the Taiwan edition invites local art teams to create using light, new media interactivity...
Vanilla Air Adjusts Luggage Weight Limit – Essential Info for Travelers to Japan
Travelers who love visiting Japan should be aware of not only the new baggage regulations recently announced by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, but also new adjustments from low-cost carriers. Vanilla Air recently announced on its official website that starting from October 29, 2017...
Tainan Adds Container Market with Taiwan’s First 6-Meter Giant Gashapon Machine
Following the opening of the latest container market on Zhengxing Street in Tainan, another container market has popped up on nearby Weimin Street, and even more astonishingly, it features an over 6-meter-tall super-sized gashapon machine that has caught the eye of many visitors...
Pink shower cubicles spark online buzz – three dreamy beverage shops go viral
Vibrant, healing interior designs paired with gradient, dreamlike drinks are essential elements that many girls flock to for photos and check-ins. In recent years, an increasing number of juice bars, bubble tea shops, and smoothie stores have embraced a whimsical aesthetic. Not only are their interiors...
Super Electric Pot: One Tool for All – Top 10 Must-Buy Japanese Appliances in 2017
Many tourists traveling to Japan consider shopping a must-do activity. Aside from purchasing cosmetics and skincare products, home appliances are also extremely popular items. As soon as you step into Japanese electronics stores and malls, the dazzling array of electrical products can be overwhelming, making it difficult to decide what to buy without knowing their reputations or practicality. Below are the top 10 must-buy Japanese appliances, serving as a shopping guide for your next trip to Japan.