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Japan’s Highest Gold Award “Zenko Fried Chicken” Arrives in Taiwan & the Island’s Longest Fries
The long-established store “Taikaku,” which has won the championship (highest gold award) twice at the fried chicken competition hosted by the Japan Fried Chicken Association, has officially opened its first branch brand “Zenko” store in Taiwan on July 16. The biggest feature of Taikaku fried chicken is its unique marinade sauce, and the chicken is prepared by wrapping the meat with the skin to fully seal in the flavors of the sauce and juices.
Traveling in Japan just got more fun！Haneda Airport to feature robot cleaners and luggage movers in September
Following the introduction of robot-staffed hotel counters years ago, a completely new scene is about to unfold at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Japan plans to start using robots for cleaning and luggage transport in September, giving travelers a whole new experience.
Typhoon Nanmadol hits Japan; China Airlines and TransAsia cancel some flights on July 17
Affected by Typhoon Nanmadol, China Airlines announced the cancellation of Flight CI113 from Hiroshima to Taipei on July 17. Flight CI112 from Taipei to Hiroshima has been postponed to depart at 17:55 on the same day. The departure time of Flight CI150 from Taipei to Nagoya has been adjusted to 05:00 on that morning.
Hualien Dawn Black Tea Boasts 30 Years of Warm Hospitality — Even the Shop Cat, Mimi, Helps with Customer Service
I once visited Hualien and was deeply impressed by a temple-front black tea shop that served drinks through “steel tubes.” But many friends told me, “There’s another great black tea shop nearby called Dawn Black Tea — it’s what us locals in Hualien drink!” This made the Nine-Five Nagging Wife very curious about this low-key Dawn Black Tea.
The golden age of air travel is over！7 things flight attendants wish you knew
When it comes to cabin cleanliness and safety, travelers often overlook these details due to their excitement about the trip, but they can actually have a pretty big impact. In addition, some passengers misunderstand flight attendants because they don’t know what their job entails. Don’t be a difficult passenger—check out the “7 things flight attendants wish you knew” on the roadwarriorvoices website.
Apeng has passed away peacefully. Classmates initiate the “Soft Blue Food Guide – Bitter Lotus Graduation Special Exhibition”
The blogger behind the Soft Blue Food Guide – Bitter Lotus (real name: Lin Jingpeng) passed away on the evening of the 16th. His high school and university classmate, Weixin, organized the “Soft Blue Food Guide – Bitter Lotus Graduation Special Exhibition” event on Facebook, inviting everyone to upload messages and photos they’d like to share with Bitter Lotus to the event page by July 23. So far, 108 people have participated.
Day 1 of the Food Exhibition: Aged Steak and Roast Whole Pig Free Sampling Draws Huge Crowds
The 2015 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition kicked off on the 17th. Although visitor numbers were not as high as those at the travel exhibition and hotel meal voucher sales were average, the everyday food and snacks section was extremely popular. In particular, the Frog Hit Milk stall saw long queues, while the 21-day aged steak and open-fire roasted duck offered by Tenren Hotel also attracted large crowds queuing to try them. As for the booth of the Council of Indigenous Peoples, there was roast whole pig available for sampling, which was also hugely popular.
Summer Night Visits to Taipei Children’s Amusement Park: Top 3 Must-Try Rides
Since July 1st, when Taipei Children’s Amusement Park first launched the “Summer Starlight” promotion offering free admission, the initiative has been well received by the public. As of the 15th, over 40,000 visitors have taken advantage of the free entry, with the three most popular rides being the Fruit Ferris Wheel, Galaxy Coaster, and Ocean Adventure.
In conjunction with the Food Exhibition, the Jiangsu Provincial Tourism Association holds a Huaiyang Cuisine Festival at the Grand Hotel Taipei
To coincide with the 2015 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition, the Jiangsu Provincial Tourism Association specially hosted the "Savor Jiangsu – Huaiyang Cuisine Festival" at the Yuan Yuan Restaurant of the Grand Hotel Taipei from July 17 to 20. Chen Fen, Vice President of the Jiangsu Provincial Tourism Association, stated that Jiangsu cuisine is a key attraction for tourism in Jiangsu, holding an important place among China’s eight major culinary styles.
Top Italian restaurant in town！ Iberian pork, and 9+ grade Wagyu beef ribs grilled to perfection
A quick online search for TUTTO BELLO will reveal it’s hailed as “the best Italian restaurant in Taiwan.” But with such steep prices, Mengtian Nongfu can probably only afford to dine here once every two or three years — because one meal is enough to keep you dreaming about it for that long.
Low-Cost Carrier Preference Survey: Peach Airline Ranked as Favorite, Japan the Top Travel Destination
V Air commissioned Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute to conduct a market survey on low-cost carrier experiences and travel habits among 550 people aged 18–45 from April 27 to May 4. The results showed that Japan was chosen by 81.5% of respondents as the country they most want to visit within the next 12 months, followed by South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, mainland China, and Thailand.
Grab a flashlight and go tree frog hunting at night!
The Taipei City Bureau of Soil and Water Conservation is hosting the "Summer Night Forest Tales" event from 18:00 to 20:30 on August 15th at the Nei-Shuangxi Nature Center, inviting the public to enjoy an ecological film and participate in nighttime wildlife observation activities to discover the wonders of life during summer nights.
Trained by master chefs from top restaurants – budget-friendly Japanese cuisine at Yonghe with creative “Seafood N<”
A netizen mentioned an affordable Japanese seafood N< in Yonghe called Oedo Sushi. I never got around to trying it, and it lingered on my “to-eat” list for quite a while.
JR East Shinkansen railway bento boxes are extremely popular — selling out in under half an hour
As the Taiwan Railways Administration’s first-ever Railway Bento Festival officially kicked off on the 17th at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, this event invited Japan’s JR East, Seibu Railway, and Keikyu Corporation to participate. Among them, JR East’s beef sukiyaki bento and E7 Series Shinkansen bento, each limited to 50 units, were snapped up in less than half an hour.
Popular food blogger "Gentle Blue Food Menu" dies from illness; netizens: "Eating all the delicacies in heaven"
Lin Jingpeng, the owner of the well-known food blog "Gentle Blue Food Menu," passed away at around 8 p.m. on the 16th after battling an acute blood disorder. Despite more than a month of chemotherapy, he succumbed to the illness at the age of 29.
A giant Japanese "Maneki-neko" appears on a bridge, scaring the little cat in front
Travelers visiting "Takarazuka City," just a 10-minute drive from Chubu Centrair International Airport in central Japan, will find it hard not to be impressed. Takarazuka is not only known as the home of famous Tokoname-yaki pottery, exuding an old-world and tranquil atmosphere, but also features a giant "Maneki-neko" (lucky cat) over a hundred times the size of a normal cat clinging to a city wall. Its incredibly cute appearance is truly memorable.
Made in a vacuum environment — Udon noodles that won’t get mushy no matter how long they soak in the soup
Over the past two years, aside from Japanese ramen, there has also been a trend of Japanese udon. From Mitsuba Seimen, Marugame to Inaho Udon. But before these Japanese brands entered Taiwan, there was already a delicious udon spot in Taipei’s Wanhua District on Kunming Street — Tianshe Handmade Noodles. By lunchtime, the small shop fills up with diners, many of whom are regulars who show up at the same time every day.
Japanese Oden at Qingguang Commercial District – Must-tries: King Crab Stick, Squid Tempura, and Scallop Skewer
We’ve passed by this Bukit food stall next to Qingguang Market quite a few times. Recently, we came across a recommendation that made it seem pretty good, so we decided to give it a try with Meiji. The red lantern hanging at the entrance felt especially welcoming XD. It listed ramen, oden, and skewers – all three of which Old K loves. The interior has a really authentic Japanese vibe.
Taiwan’s First Glow-in-the-Dark Sand Sculpture — The Night Scene at Fulong Beach in New Taipei Is Truly Enchanting!
Recently, a glowing sand sculpture has appeared on Fulong Beach, illuminating under the starry sky and creating a dazzling spectacle. This is the latest work of the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival — “Radiant Rebirth.” The Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration stated that after Typhoon Chan-hom passed through, over ten out of the 66 sand sculptures from the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival were severely damaged or even completely destroyed. In addition to urgently restoring the repairable sculptures, they also created a brand-new sculpture within three days. Named “Radiant Rebirth,” it is Taiwan’s first glow-in-the-dark sand sculpture.
A café run by Japanese people promoting the great taste of Alishan coffee
There’s already a lot of information about Goodman Roaster online. A Google search for “Goodman Roaster Tienmu” will bring up many blog reviews, and it’s one of the cafés I’ve always wanted to visit.