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One Piece 15th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Classic Scenes Reimagined at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
The "One Piece Carnival – ONE PIECE Animation 15th Anniversary Special Exhibition" has attracted over 100,000 visitors since its opening in late 2015, making it one of the newest hot spots in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park.
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Launches Taiwan Lantern Festival Package Tours with “Buy 4 Get 1 Free” Promotion
The “2016 Taiwan Lantern Festival” will be held in Taoyuan from February 22 to March 6. In addition to viewing the lantern displays, visitors can also explore nearby attractions. To provide travelers with a convenient way to enjoy the festival, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has specially recommended two “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle” one-day tour packages and two “Taiwan Good to Go” scenic bus routes. Spend the day sightseeing around Taoyuan and enjoy the festive lanterns in the evening, plus take advantage of the “Buy 4 Get 1 Free” deal.
A homely Japanese dish — fluffy, moist mentaiko cheese tamagoyaki
It probably started back in February last year when a fan began occasionally emailing me to ask for sushi recommendations. Then one day she suddenly mentioned that her boyfriend had opened a canteen — not purely Japanese, but more home-style. Concerned about initial instability, she waited quite a while before finally daring to extend an invitation to me, which I found truly an honor.
Suspected of Commercializing the 228 Incident? Leofoo Village Issues Apology and Adjusts Promotion
With the 228 long weekend approaching, various businesses have rolled out promotional offers to boost sales. Among them, Leofoo Village’s 228 holiday promotion has been widely criticized by the public for allegedly exploiting the pain of victims and disregarding historical trauma, prompting demands for an apology from the theme park.
Soak in the tub with hippos！ A semi-self-service artistic bathhouse in Jiaoxi
The moment I laid eyes on this 'Cong Zao. Jiaoxi Bathhouse', I knew I had to visit it on my next trip to Yilan！ To satisfy my inner collection of beautiful things～ Maybe it's because I love taking photos that I've fallen for these 'visually captivating things'！ Or perhaps it's the act of collecting that has shaped my own unique 'aesthetic'.
Act fast if you want to see them—the Wuling Cherry Blossom Season has been extended, and there are still seats on the cherry blossom shuttle buses during the 228 Holiday.
The 228 Holiday begins on the 27th, coinciding with the peak blooming of cherry blossoms at Wuling Farm. To ensure overall recreational quality and smooth traffic on Provincial Highway 7A during the 228 Holiday, the Directorate General of Highways and Wuling Farm announced on the 19th that the traffic management measures for the Wuling Cherry Blossom Season will be extended until February 29 (Monday). The relevant transport arrangements will largely continue with the existing model. The Directorate General of Highways stated that there are still available seats on public transport during the 228 Holiday period.
Singapore's Five-Star "Pawfect Luxury Suites" for Pets with Classical Music to Help Them Relax on Vacation
The five-star hotel Wagington, located in the heart of Singapore, has recently launched luxury suites designed primarily for pets, featuring classical music to help them unwind. While most furry guests rest indoors, there is also a bone-shaped pool for dogs to play in. Since its opening in 2014, the hotel has received rave reviews, prompting the expansion of the pet suite program.
Authentic little bites from Hong Kong—crispy and fragrant shrimp rolls wrapped in bean curd skin!
Roast meats are another big reason I love this place. Though the restaurant is called "Little Kitchen," each item—from small bites, roast meats to stir-fried dishes—is handled by expert chefs. The roast goose is plump, rich in fat aroma with crispy skin, probably the champion of any beauty pageant. Air-dried and then roasted over an open flame, the skin is like thin, crispy caramel, bursting with juices with every bite. The roast duck's skin is just as good, though the meat is firmer and denser than the goose. The char siu is sweet as honey, paired with tangy pickled radish and cucumber to cut through the richness.
A fusion of Japanese and Italian styles — the vegetarian restaurant VegeTable emphasizes low salt, low oil, and no MSG.
Recently, more and more people are paying attention to healthy eating, and vegetarian restaurants have been opening one after another. Quietly tucked away in an alley near Cathay General Hospital in Taipei, there’s a new vegetarian eatery called VegeTable (蔬桌). The owner, Chris, mentioned that due to the significant food safety issues in Taiwan in recent years, he went to study at vegetarian restaurants in Kyoto and emphasized that all dishes at VegeTable are prepared without any additives such as MSG or chemical seasonings.
"Sea Overlord Hotpot" with directly delivered harbor seafood — an ultra-luxurious pot featuring two big crabs!
If you ask me what my first impression of this shop was, I’d answer without hesitation: the boss. The boss has a very straightforward personality, looks like a little boy on the outside but is actually a girl through and through. She looks quite young but has a wealth of experience — before this, she ran a street stall. This shop opened in early October, and during that time, they faced the challenge of not being able to hire servers. On the day we dined, the boss was juggling both server and chef duties, super busy.
The fully bloomed cherry blossoms are so romantic—Nagoya Castle, one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles.
Originally, Nagoya Castle was a fortress called "Yanagi-no-maru" built by Imagawa Ujichika, the lord of Suruga Province. In 1532, it was captured by Oda Nobuhide, the father of Oda Nobunaga, who renamed it "Nagoya Castle." Nobuhide later handed the castle over to Nobunaga, where he spent his formative years.
Breathtakingly beautiful scenery that will move you to tears – A charming lakeside town in the Swiss Alps
Every city and town here has its own unique charm and beauty that never gets old. Even the lakes are all different from one another. It’s an indescribable kind of difference—you have to see it for yourself to understand even a little.
Osaka Castle & Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Romance Tour – Top 8 Cherry Blossom Spots in Osaka
During Japan’s annual cherry blossom season, crowds flock to enjoy the blooms across the country. Beyond the popular Osaka Castle and Mint Bureau, Osaka actually boasts many more stunning cherry blossom viewing spots. Here are 8 top cherry blossom locations in Osaka—perfect for anyone planning a spring trip to the city.
China Airlines’ new-generation fleet design wins praise, bags 5 German iF Design Awards
The design of China Airlines’ new-generation fleet has been earning rave reviews in the international design community. Following accolades such as the German Red Dot Design Award and the Japan Good Design Award, it has now been honored with the German iF Design Award. Today (27th), China Airlines announced that the cabin design of the 777-300ER, software interface, tableware design, Sky Lounge packaging design, and the VIP lounge at Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 under the new-generation plan have collectively won five iF Design Awards.
Sexy twisting tower！Taste duck breast with gnocchi at Prague’s “Dancing House”
Years ago, the first building I wanted to visit when coming to Prague was this “Dancing House” (Czech: Tančící dům). The modern structure by the Vltava River may not quite fit in with the rest of Prague, but looking at this building that looks like two people dancing in an embrace—truly hard to imagine it’s a real, built structure if you haven’t seen it with your own eyes!!
Kaohsiung MRT welcomes a new attraction—Chibi Maruko-chan makes an appearance at the Central Park Station, inviting you to stroll through vast fields of flowers
Chibi Maruko-chan is holding a class reunion at Kaohsiung MRT’s Central Park Station. Following the recreation of the shrine and park scenes from the Chibi Maruko-chan anime at Formosa Boulevard Station on February 4th, she has now made her way to the Central Park Station. Recently, she was spotted enjoying a joyful outing in a sunflower sea along with classmates like Wanko, Tama-chan, and others.
So high up—Dubai's 50-story building to feature a 360-degree transparent swimming pool
According to the Daily Mail, the new St. Regis hotel is planned for the world’s largest man-made island, and its biggest highlight is this breathtaking, high-floor swimming pool offering panoramic views of the Persian Gulf. It is set to open in 2018.
Traditional-style budget snacks: Q-textured pork lard rice vermicelli, intestines, and fish cakes
Old K is a rather peculiar person—not a big fan of rice, but quite partial to rice-based foods like rice noodles, rice vermicelli, and flat rice noodles XD He eats rice noodles and flat rice noodles quite often, though rice vermicelli is a bit rarer in Taipei. The Tianjin Street Rice Vermicelli place he visited today comes highly recommended. It’s called Tianjin Street Rice Vermicelli because it used to be located at the entrance of Tianjin Street, but later moved here to Qitiao Street.
Istanbul to Build New Mega Airport with World’s Largest Duty-Free Shop
With Turkish Airlines routes reopening, you may have noticed on Facebook that more and more people are checking in at tourist spots across Turkey. Another major piece of news is that Turkey is constructing what could be one of the world’s top airports, named Istanbul New Airport, set to be completed around 2028.
It’s also a battleground—5 popular Japanese ramen shops in Taipei’s Tōdō commercial district
Among the top 50 most delicious ramen shops selected by the Japanese food website “Tabelog,” Menya Itto, ranked 3rd, has confirmed its first Taiwan branch will open in Zhongshan District, Taipei. This area, the Tōdō commercial district, is home to many Japanese eateries, including Japanese ramen. For example, the first Ippudo in Taiwan opened here, and Menya Musashi Kumayama and Tonkotsu Ramen, which have experimental kitchens on the second floor, are also located here. As for the highly-rated spicy miso ramen Oni Kinboshi, although it’s behind Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, it’s actually not far from the Tōdō commercial district.