What’s the latest and greatest shopping list for travelers visiting Japan? What are the “must-buy” items for 2016? ETtoday Eastday News specially visited the most popular Don Quijote Okayama store among Taiwanese visitors in the Chugoku and Shikoku region of Japan and asked Dong Pengyao, sales manager for the Shikoku area, to recommend 10 must-buy items for your 2016 summer trip to Japan.
Starting in July, the Caihui Buffet on the first floor of Taipei Marriott Hotel introduces a “Summer Morning Feast” breakfast service. The daily Chinese and Western buffet offerings include freshly steamed seasonal vegetables, traditional Chinese congee and rice dishes, Marriott’s premium aged beef noodles, a variety of sweet and savory breads, freshly made fruit and vegetable juices, as well as newly added customizable omelets and various styles of fried eggs. The regular price is NT$860 + 10% service charge, available from July 1 to September 30. Residents of the Dazhi area can enjoy a special neighborly price of NT$500 + 10%.
Starting July 1, Kyushu Pancake Café from Japan’s Kyushu region will introduce two savory dishes exclusive to Taiwan: the Kyushu Big Energy Pancake Brunch and the Kyushu Special Cook Madame Pancake, both priced at NT$290. The Kyushu Big Energy Pancake Brunch captures the essence of a classic British brunch, featuring eight nutritionally balanced ingredients in a generous portion available all day. The Kyushu Special Cook Madame Pancake draws inspiration from 1910s Parisian cafés, topped with a sunny-side-up egg that resembles a cook wearing a lady’s hat.
After a month’s absence, Tokyo’s popular attraction—Kaminarimon, the iconic gate of Senso-ji Temple—has finally had its scaffolding removed and reemerged before visitors, prompting many who thought they’d miss seeing it this time to snap photos eagerly.
BBQ cuisine is a fairly common type of food in Taiwan. Recently, a BBQ shop has broken away from traditional styles and embraced the vibe of a Hong Kong cha chaan teng. It hasn’t been open long but is already attracting a lot of attention. At first glance, you might think it’s run by a seasoned master, but the owner is surprisingly young. The BBQ dishes are made by him, with his exquisite skills inherited from his father. The shop is located on the bustling Siwei 2nd Road, and once the BBQ items are launched, they’re almost sold out at lightning speed.
Recently, Japan’s PABLO launched four summer-limited cheese shaved ice flavors—matcha, raw chocolate, mango, and strawberry—that left Taiwanese fans lamenting that they couldn’t get their hands on them. But now there’s no need to complain, as PABLO Taiwan will also debut these four cheese shaved ice flavors on June 27. How will the combination of iced cheese whipped cream and ultra-smooth Japanese-style snow ice taste? Taiwanese fans will have to head over and try it for themselves.
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria in Australia, is an elegant city exuding culture and art. With over a hundred performance venues, quaint cafes, distinctive trams, and a variety of buildings in Victorian, Gothic, and modern styles, it is undoubtedly the cultural capital of Australia. The nearby urban and rural towns also boast pristine and beautiful natural scenery.
Known as the "Cultural Capital of Australia," Melbourne is not only a paradise for culture and arts in the Southern Hemisphere but also ranks as the world’s most livable city. Visiting Melbourne allows you to savor fine wines, ride vintage steam trains, admire street art, and meet wildlife—greatly enhancing your life appreciation for the arts and broadening your international perspective.
Do you consider yourself a true “artsy soul”? Then a trip to Melbourne is an absolute must for you. With its omnipresent British-influenced cultural charm, specialty cafés on every corner, and graffiti streets brimming with astonishing creativity, it’s no exaggeration to call it Australia’s most artistically inclined city.
Fine-tuning the tripod, the vibrant layers of sky within the aperture, eyes feasting on the indescribably gorgeous crimson clouds. Why not escape the hustle and bustle and indulge a little in this exciting wilderness adventure?
Last year, I went on a self-guided diving trip to Guam and Yap Island. Many people weren’t familiar with Yap, so they asked me why I wanted to dive there. Well, here are five must-go reasons—Up~
Every summer I crave drinks — but lately, the beverage scene keeps innovating, with so many options that it’s hard to decide what to drink. Netizens’ Choice Dailyview has compiled public opinions and selected 10 bubble tea shops that are absolutely worth waiting in line for. Missing out on these this summer would be a real letdown.
The Hualien City Government has created a series of super-cute zodiac-themed landscapes and parks, making them a new landmark in Hualien. These adorable representations of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals appear in various corners of the city, attracting many visitors to take photos and check in. Their charming appearances have added a lot of vibrancy to Hualien’s streets.
China Airlines announced that all 100 round-trip flights on June 26 will resume normal operations as scheduled. Additionally, four extra codeshare flights will be added to assist with passenger transportation. Travelers can proceed to the airport according to their original plans.
No matter your mode of travel, you’ll always need to pass through an “airport” when entering or exiting a country, making them often the first impression travelers get of a nation. Airports in different regions are also designed with local characteristics in mind. DaliyView Network Temperature Meter has compiled a list of the top ten most beautiful airports in the world. See which ones you’ve been to!
The labor union believes that both flight attendants and ground staff work hard, and striving for better working conditions has always been the union’s long-term goal. However, this time the management blatantly favors striking flight attendants, leaving over 8,000 ground staff feeling deeply wronged and sparking strong backlash. It also gives the public the impression that only those who make noise get rewarded, while those who work quietly and diligently are treated as fools.
After the opening of the Xueshan Tunnel, it became easier for tourists from all over to visit Jiaoxi, driving up real estate prices there—so much so that it’s been dubbed the “Xinyi District of Yilan.” Jiaoxi boasts babbling streams and waterfalls, soothing hot springs, scenic mountain views, and a variety of delicious food, but it lacks a night market that stays open late.
China Airlines is fully mobilizing to transport passengers. With cabin crew gradually returning to work, over 80% of flights have resumed after 5 PM today. However, flight times may experience slight delays. Details of the resumed flights are as follows.
Taichung has a new popular attraction again! Located in Civic Park, the light sculpture 《Spring Dawn》 is an international art piece inspired by saffron flowers. From a distance, it resembles a flower bud, but up close, it offers various playful details. Sunlight refracts through the glass of the sculpture, creating vibrant, ever-changing colors and stunning visual light effects. Since its unveiling in early June, it has attracted large crowds, with many going online to check in and take photos.
Just as the China Airlines flight attendants' strike came to an end and tensions eased for less than 24 hours, news has emerged that the China Airlines Corporate Union will issue a statement at 16:00 this afternoon in front of the China Airlines counter at Songshan Airport, demanding equal treatment from the company. Otherwise, they too will take to the streets in a strike to fight for fair treatment.