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Eat all the fried chicken you want within 60 minutes！Japan’s only “KFC all-you-can-eat” is in Osaka
At fast food chains like McDonald’s and KFC, you usually have the option of à la carte or set meals, but now there’s Japan’s one and only “KFC all-you-can-eat” restaurant in Osaka, where you can enjoy unlimited fried chicken, pasta, and fries for an hour！
Kaohsiung specialty snack: A luxurious seafood congee with abalone, squid, and oysters
People in Kaohsiung love seafood congee, perhaps due to the city’s abundant marine resources. From night markets to restaurants, seafood congee has become a signature snack of Kaohsiung. This time, we’re introducing Gǔzào Shrimp Rolls, a shop that opened less than a year ago. The owner previously ran a store in Tainan before moving to Kaohsiung, where they combined Tainan’s signature shrimp rolls with Kaohsiung’s seafood congee.
Centuries-old tree roots entwine around a red-brick house – the “Red Brick Tree House” at Taipei’s Hoxing Coal Mine is a stunning sight
Want to experience old-time mining in northern Taiwan without traveling all the way to Jinguashi? The “Hoxing Coal Mine” in Taipei’s Xinyi District not only preserves the original mine tunnels but now also features a “Red Brick Tree House” tightly embraced by lush, thriving banyan tree roots nearby, adding a new highlight to the site.
A giant "hanging teapot" at the Luodong Cultural Factory—yes, you can actually go inside and enjoy tea!
The Luodong Cultural Factory is a unique complex that combines architecture, art and culture, and sports facilities, and has become a popular attraction in Yilan in recent years. But many visitors don’t know that hanging behind the factory is a suspended "giant teapot." And this teapot is no ordinary one—it’s not only a public installation artwork but can also accommodate ten adults "brewing tea inside the teapot."
A Must-Try in Yamagata: Indulge in Richly Marbled Ozaki Beef at an Onsen Ryokan
Staying at an onsen ryokan in Ozaki? There’s one local specialty you absolutely can’t miss—Ozaki beef steak dinner. That evening, I was about to enjoy Ozaki beef steak for the first time. In ancient times, due to strong support from the shogunate for Buddhism, people were strictly restricted from eating meat. It wasn’t until after the Meiji Restoration, when foreigners came to Japan to preach, that the Japanese learned how to cook meat. Missionaries who tasted Ozaki beef were highly impressed, and from then on, it became a famous local delicacy.
Wandering overseas since age 19, she packed her bags to return to Hualien and open a capsule hotel to reconnect with her roots
Located just a 2-3 minute walk from Hualien Railway Station, Hive Capsule Inn is jointly operated by a couple. The inn’s design was conceived by the owner, while the owner’s wife, Chen Yixuan, drew on her extensive experience working abroad since age 19 to manage the hotel. Chen Yixuan said, “With a human-centered, roots-returning philosophy, I decided to return to Taiwan to live and run this homestay.”
Must-Eat Spots on Canada’s East Coast: A Guide to Montreal’s Top Three Budget Eats (Part 2)
Although Fairmont Bagel is open 24/7 all year round, the lack of seating is a slight downside. If you want to sit down and enjoy Montreal’s signature bagels at your leisure, you’ll have to head to St-Viateur Bagel, another institution as renowned as Fairmont Bagel.
Quick, take notes now！Singapore’s “Top 10 Shopping Districts” — beware of shopping to your heart’s (and wallet’s) content
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. With the passage of time, Singapore has become a hub in Asia, and its soft power in tourism, travel, and shopping is nothing to be underestimated. The city boasts 10 major shopping districts and 50 unique retail outlets — from Changi Airport throughout the entire city, shoppers can easily get carried away.
No worries if the Paris Love Lock Bridge is gone — Taipei’s Love Lock Restaurant lets you lock in your wishes
Everyone has heard of Italian cuisine, French cuisine, and Japanese cuisine, but have you ever heard of “disruptive innovation cuisine”? Zeng Xinhhan, manager of Lock Bistro, explains that disruptive innovation cuisine involves breaking down various delicious dishes, recombining elements of Eastern and Western cooking, and tailoring them to suit Taiwanese palates — all to overturn people’s conventional impressions of ingredients. Take one of their signature dishes, Truffle Sesame Oil Chicken Risotto, which blends the essence of French, Chinese, and Italian cuisines into a newly created, mouthwatering dish.
Limited Time Offer！A Pilgrimage to the Hugely Popular Detective Conan Café
Haha, sorry everyone, I only thought of sharing about the Conan Café after the limited period had already ended. I really did want to write this post earlier, but I was just too busy, and the limited period was so short. Now that I’m sharing, I can only ask you all to take a quick look at the photos. But if you’re a Conan fan, you’ll probably still be happy—just make some time soon to check out the Conan Museum in Tottori as well. I’ve been there for years and still haven’t written about it… XD.
Pingtung's Colored Rice Harvest: The "3D Brown Bear Colored Rice Field" Resembles a Relief Painting on the Land
The once sensational Pingtung "3D Brown Bear Colored Rice Field," which caused a stir earlier this year, concluded in May. However, after more than two months of growth, the originally green colored rice has matured. Following the farmers' harvest, the 3D Brown Bear Colored Rice Field now presents a breathtaking relief-like landscape on the land—vivid and even more moving.
A lifestyle café nestled in Hong Kong's industrial area – enjoy signature Italian cuisine!
As a hardworking office worker, I often work overtime at the office until the end of time from Monday to Friday. Weekends are rare, and I just want to laze around at home. But being a foodie, I don’t feel like cooking on my precious days off, nor do I want to settle for fast food or cha chaan teng. So today, I’m channeling my inner factory girl and taking you all to HOWE Furniture & Cafe located in the Kwun Tong industrial area. HOWE is a unique shop that combines home furnishings and a café in one.
Phoenixes and Sika Deer Appear in Tainan — Taiwan’s First 3D Mural Underground Passage
Taiwan’s first 3D mural underground passage made its debut in Tainan in February 2015. The main mural artist was Chang Hsin-Pi from the New Taiwan Murals Team, who collaborated with artist Lin Chun-Yung and members of Taiwan Field Youth to create the artwork. With phoenixes and sika deer as the theme, the project revitalized the “Weimin Street Underpass,” which connects the front and rear sections of Tainan Railway Station, banishing the old impression of dark and dirty underpasses.
This European-style shop specializes in Japanese breads—volcanoes hiding custard, pudding, and fruits inside!
Many friends who know I love Chifeng Street keep recommending delicious spots nearby to me. This hidden bakery tucked away in a hard-to-find alley is one such find—or rather, I should say I’d missed several chances to spot and learn about it. But as I often say, connections between people and food are also about fate, and now that fate has arrived. This 1+2 visit is dedicated to fellow fans of Chifeng Street.
Tigerair Taiwan launches "Kaohsiung–Osaka" route; first sales start unexpectedly on the 15th from NT$999
Following its recent announcement to launch the Taoyuan–Osaka route, Tigerair Taiwan has now revealed it will also open the "Kaohsiung–Osaka" route. Both north and south routes will commence operations on July 3, marking Tigerair Taiwan’s third Japanese destination after Tokyo and Okinawa.
Handsome chef turns desserts into "abstract art" — Hong Kong's viral spot with two-week waitlists
Here’s Hong Kong’s hottest dessert shop — tucked inside a high-rise on the 16th floor, where a dashing chef transforms small dessert pieces into artistic elements, carefully arranging them atop a pure white base. These are Hong Kong’s recently much-talked-about "dessert paintings," presented as abstract artworks on the counter. Each piece resembles brushstrokes of color and embellishments that are not only visually stunning but also delicious treats to savor.
A List of Hidden Gem Restaurants in Tokyo！Authentic Japanese Tonkatsu from an 87-Year-Old Establishment
In this era of advanced internet, are there still any hidden gem restaurants or off-the-beaten-path attractions?? It seems not!! Secrets are getting harder to keep, and if you’re also fluent in multiple languages, it’s even more difficult to stay under the radar!! Two springs ago was when I, Yun, first set foot in Tokyo properly; though many friends found it unbelievable, I was thrilled that the cherry blossoms had bloomed a week earlier than usual, allowing me to witness a breathtaking Tokyo — a pink, spring-filled Tokyo.
Tokyo DisneySea Turns 15: 3 Must-Visit Reasons in 2016
Tokyo DisneySea will celebrate its 15th anniversary next year (2016), and starting from mid-April 2016, it will host a grand year-long celebration event titled "Tokyo DisneySea 15th Anniversary: The Year of Wishes," offering visitors a brand-new and unique park experience.
Unique hair dance and string music exchange of the Tao people – a moving grassland concert for travelers in Orchid Island
The "Grassland Concert" promoted by the Ministry of Culture was held today at Yeyou Elementary School in Orchid Island, Taitung. With the sea breeze from the Pacific Ocean gently blowing, travelers and local residents sat together on the grass, enjoying performances by the "Le Xing Zhi Shi Orchestra" and soprano Xu Yihui. Meanwhile, the indigenous children's group "Little Flying Fish Cultural Performance Team" from Yeyou Elementary School presented traditional hair dances and warrior dances of the Atayal people, embellishing Orchid Island’s afternoon with wonderful music and dance.
Travelers and tour guides suddenly broke into dance — Yilan Children's Folk Games held a flash mob at Taoyuan Airport to promote the event
The 20th Yilan Children's Folk Games is set to kick off on July 4 (Saturday) at the Dongshan River Water Park in Yilan. Today (15th), 40 dancers from the Lanyang Dance Troupe and Lanyang Theater Troupe, disguised as air travelers and travel agency guides, appeared among the crowds at Taoyuan Airport and performed a surprise group dance flash mob to announce to both domestic and international visitors: "The Children's Folk Games are here!"