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Fried shrimp rolls wrapped in pig’s mesentery, a Tainan specialty, can also be found in Kaohsiung!
On the bustling Zili 1st Road, where various shops line the street, what caught our eye was a shop with a blue sign that read “Tainan Amu Shrimp Rolls.” The store has some history and stands in contrast to the newer shops around it, clearly retaining the layout of an old-fashioned eatery. As we searched our memories of snacks we’ve tried before, we realized there aren’t many shrimp roll vendors in Kaohsiung, which made it even more intriguing. We decided to stop and give it a try.
How to Choose a White Day Bouquet? Tips to Win Over All 12 Zodiac Signs
In the eyes of the Japanese, the romantic atmosphere of Valentine’s Day on February 14 must be carried on to White Day on March 14, and the best way to express feelings is through a loving response. Taipei Flower Market says that flowers are the best medium for conveying emotions, especially “eustoma” or “roses,” which are the most representative. Since the eustoma symbolizes “unchanging love,” it is currently the most favored by Japanese couples.
KANO Meets Sakura Fever: Revival of Flights between Taoyuan and Osaka Launches Koshien Stadium Tour
Starting today, Dragonair Travel Service, a subsidiary of TransAsia Airways Group, is launching the "Chien-Kuo Baseball – Osaka Koshien" themed tour, taking baseball fans and movie enthusiasts inside the historic Koshien Stadium to relive the experience of the 1931 Chien-Kuo baseball team's first appearance in Japan’s Koshien.
Guam Promotes Localization with the Launch of "Chamorro Cultural Month"
Recognizing the decline of traditional culture, the Guam government has been committed in recent years to revitalizing local culture and the traditional Chamorro language. In addition to actively organizing related seminars, it has also designated March as Chamorro Month each year, hoping that the month-long cultural activities will help local youth gain a deeper understanding of Guam’s history and culture.
AIT diplomat cycles around Taiwan taking photos — Gary Oba: The most beautiful thing in Taiwan is its warmth
Gary G. Oba, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Office, has spent the past three years cycling across Taiwan and capturing its beauty through his camera lens. Currently, 80 selected photos taken during his island-wide journey are on display at the Chiayi City Historical Relics Exhibition Hall. Oba said that these stunning photos are not due to his photography skills, but because Taiwan is truly beautiful.
A must-try in Kenting: 4 university graduates inherit family business — a 35-year-old Taiwanese beef noodle shop
Located on Provincial Highway North, a route you must take when traveling from Kaohsiung to Kenting, Taiwan Beef Noodle (Taiwan Niu) has been operating since 1982 (the 71st year of the Republic of China). The shop mainly serves beef noodles and braised dishes made with Taiwanese beef, and even offers papaya milk and mango juice. With tasteful decor and a large parking lot, it doesn’t look like your typical noodle shop at all. As part of a special promotion, from now until February 15, customers who show the ETtoday News Cloud app when making a purchase can choose one free side dish.
Dog lovers, rejoice！A super-cute “Shiba Inu”-themed food roundup—can you bear to eat them?
Can you bear to eat these adorable Shiba Inus? With their goofy bodies and silly expressions, these cute and quirky Shiba Inus are hugely popular in Taiwan. No matter where you go, you’re bound to have a few friends who are Shiba Inu fans. This year, Shiba Inu-themed snacks are on the rise. 《ETtoday News Cloud》 has specially selected four popular restaurants across northern, central, and southern Taiwan, offering delightful treats like floating Shiba Inu milk tea, Shiba Inu dango, and Shiba Inu rice balls. If you love Shiba Inus, it’s time for a pilgrimage！
White Day is approaching China Airlines offers 50% off for couples booking flights together
To coincide with the upcoming White Day on March 14, a national airline has launched an online ticket booking promotion titled “White Day – Invite Your Loved One for Sweet Moments.” From March 11 to March 24, the public will have the chance to purchase round-trip flights to Asia at a minimum discount of 50%, allowing them to enjoy affordable travel with family or loved ones.
A New Cape No. 7 Story — Masahiro Mitsui Finds His Mother’s Home in Penghu Using an 80-Year-Old Black-and-White Photo
A black-and-white photo of an old house in Penghu has emotionally connected a middle-aged Japanese man with his 86-year-old mother for decades. Recently, this man embarked on a 2,000-kilometer journey across the sea to trace his roots. Guided solely by the unique architectural features in the photo and his mother’s recollections, he finally found the long-lost land buried in memory. This is a true story — a Penghu version of “Cape No. 7”!
The desserts at this coffee shop are all handmade, with the only artificial additive being "conscience."
The exterior of Gifts Coffee is really quite unassuming, with no prominent sign—just white lettering on a large pink awning at the entrance. Moreover, the café has quite a few rules, such as not admitting children under 12 and not providing power outlets. But it’s a great coffee shop, and if you have time to visit Yilan, it’s definitely worth stopping by.
TIME Magazine Presents Breathtaking View from the Spire of New York's New World Trade Center
The World Trade Center in New York, USA, collapsed during the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. After 12 years of anticipation, the building is nearly complete. TIME Magazine climbed to the very top of the new World Trade Center and captured high-resolution 360-degree photos, offering a stunning visual experience.
Penghu selected as one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Bays” — ranked alongside San Francisco Bay and Ha Long Bay
Want to admire one of the world’s most beautiful bays? No need to go abroad — you can now see it in Penghu, Taiwan. The “World’s Most Beautiful Bays Association,” dedicated to preserving the natural resources of global bays, recently announced that Penghu, Taiwan has officially become a member. In the future, Penghu’s bays will be celebrated alongside iconic bays such as those in San Francisco, USA and Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
Big news from Eurail: France is back in the "Select Pass"
Since January 1, 2013, when France announced its withdrawal from the "Eurail Select Pass," travelers who were determined to visit France but also wanted to explore other European countries have been greatly inconvenienced. But here's the good news: starting April 1 this year, France will rejoin the Eurail Select Pass.
Just over a hundred yuan! Japanese-style handmade bento with sweet slices of meat and a variety of side dishes
I often walk past and keep seeing some house getting renovated, though I forget about it the next day XD. Then one day, within a ten-minute walk from my home on Jingcheng Fifth Street, I spotted the opening of [Nishioka-ya Handmade Bento]. At first, I thought it was just a takeout bento shop, but later found out it actually serves Japanese-style set meal bentos as homestyle cooking. So I made plans with Tutu to come try it right when it opened in the evening.
So heartwarming – DIY cherry brownies and chocolate mousse desserts!
Brownies were originally a British dessert that became even more popular after being introduced to the United States. It’s said that they’re called brownies because of their deep brown color; another theory is that the name borrows from a legendary Scottish fairy. With their rich, sweet, and creamy chocolate flavor, adding various nuts and dried fruits makes them even tastier.
Kyoto Pine Forest Spring Stroll: Delicate Pink Cherry Blossoms Bloom Beside Temples, a Picture-Perfect Scene
Before coming to Kyoto, I had no impression of this place at all—it didn’t even appear on my city map. But it’s actually quite hard to forget. This was my first visit here, and everything I saw was through the camera lens. We spotted many hydrangeas and also some purple wisteria.
Last chance to see cherry blossoms this year！ The Alishan Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off on the 10th
Don’t miss your final opportunity to admire cherry blossoms this year (2014)! The “Alishan Cherry Blossom Festival,” one of Taiwan’s premier cherry blossom events, will run from the 10th to April 10th, offering a full month of floral beauty. The festival features various cherry blossom varieties including mountain cherries, Yoshino cherries, and double-flowered cherries. Additionally, traffic and visitor controls will be implemented when the festival begins.
Yilan American-style Burger Joint with Huge Flower Wall & Kids Play Area!
.J Burgers, an American-style burger spot in Zhuyi Road, Luodong, features a massive floral wall perfect for photos. For parents with kids, there's even a playroom—pure heaven!
Soak your feet before boarding the train! The only thatched-roof train station in all of Japan also has foot baths!
Riding the Aizu Romantic View Limited Express, we arrive at Yunogawa Onsen, where we’ll transfer to head to Ouchijuku today. This station is one of the Tohoku Hundred Selection Stations and also the only train station in all of Japan built in the style of a thatched cottage—mirroring the scenery of Ouchijuku, one of Japan’s Three Great Thatched-Village Towns.
Taiwanese chef Chuang Yu-hsien wins Asian Master Chef title
The “Lee Kum Kee Young Chefs Chinese Culinary Arts International Competition Grand Finals” held its award ceremony and closing banquet in Hong Kong on the 6th. Chef Chuang Yu-hsien from Taiwan won the highest honor of Grand Gold Award with the highest overall score. His award-winning dishes “Huilan Spring Beef Winter Melon Banquet” and “Phoenix-Tail Heavenly Hook Seafood Delights” successfully stood out among 47 other competing young chefs.