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FRIDAYS Launches Burger Day Again – Four New Burgers Buy-One-Get-One-Free Every Wednesday
American dining brand TGI FRIDAYS is promoting American beef burger culture. Following the success of challenging for the largest burger in Taiwan in 2015, the brand has once again launched the “Burger Day” series this July. Under the creative concept “Crazy Summer Burger Happy DAY,” they have introduced four new burger items, including the BBQ Gold Burger, priced between NT$360 and NT$450. Additionally, every Wednesday, customers can enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free deal on the new burger items.
Limited weekly offer: Turkey drumsticks bigger than your face!
The best way to immerse yourself in a foreign place is to visit its markets. Whether it's a morning or night market, they reflect the local lifestyle. The Chamorro Night Market in Guam, which is only open on Wednesdays, gathers a variety of vendors offering everything from authentic Chamorro cuisine and Guam souvenirs to live band performances. Since it’s only open one day a week, both locals and tourists flock here, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Japan’s First “Leopard Cat Café” – 12 Cats Live in a Forest Simulation, Super Healing!
In Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama, Japan, the country’s only “leopard cat café” has been introduced as the latest popular attraction. The entire café is designed to resemble a forest, making visitors feel as if they’ve stepped into a woodland space. All 12 cats in the shop are leopard cats, and watching them play and frolic is absolutely adorable!
Summer Waves: Experience the Charm of ABC Beach Club
Next to Agana Bay in Guam, there's a pink cottage—ABC Beach Club, established in 1987, offers visitors the chance to enjoy water activities in Guam. In its early days, the company had only 4 jet skis and one small van. Now, it boasts the largest fleet of jet skis and parasailing operations in all of Guam. With years of experience and excellent reputation, the ABC Beach Club’s brand shines brighter than ever.
Taichung Late-Night Kitchen Limited-Edition Delicacy: Grilled Angus Beef Curry Rice
Ever since late-night kitchens became popular, I don’t know why, but simply shifting daytime meals to late-night service seems to make a huge difference. Nowadays, there are queue-worthy eateries at all hours, and the later they serve, the more attention they draw. The other day, while chatting at my usual spot, 【Sweet in Xing BBQ & Beer Izakaya】, I found out the owner also makes his own secret curry rice.
The MAGIC TOUCH Sushicar by Sushiro will debut at Nangang Station, with an expected opening on July 1.
At the end of last year (2015), conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro launched a new brand called "MAGIC TOUCH 点争鲜." Its standout features include full iPad ordering and "bullet train" delivery straight to your seat. It has already opened two stores in Taoyuan's TaiMall Shopping Center and Zhubei, and is now officially expanding to Taipei City. Its first branch is located on the first floor of CITYLINK at Nangang Station, which integrates three rail lines. The store is currently in soft opening, with an official launch scheduled for July 1.
Prawns, fish, sea urchins, and scallops — this huge seafood bowl is <on special for under NT$400
Diankuai Yipin Hot Pot’s Xinyi Flagship Store, known for its “Specialty Hokkaido Snow Crab,” has launched its lunchtime “Super Ultimate Sea View Sashimi N <Version 2.1” this year. Originally priced at NT$880, you can enjoy it for just NT$388 by checking in and uploading a post. The offer runs from now until August 31.
Hong Kong Design Hotel Unveils 29th-Floor “Glass-Bottom Pool” – Swimming Feels Like Floating in Midair
On the streets of Wan Chai, Hong Kong, if you’ve ever paid close attention to the view above, you might have spotted something astonishing besides the towering skyscrapers that seem to touch the sky: a swimmer gliding through the waters of a pool nearly 30 stories high, with the transparent bottom letting sunlight stream through, their strokes visible to pedestrians below.
Turtle nesting season is here — witness mother turtles coming ashore to lay eggs in Sandakan
For those planning summer getaways, Malaysia’s Tourism Board recommends several special itineraries in Sandakan, Sabah’s second-largest city. Besides water activities, travelers can also embark on an exciting journey to explore rare wildlife in pristine natural surroundings.
Super bold juice drinks – enjoy an entire honeydew melon, watermelon, or pineapple in one go
Drinking juice can be bold – have you ever tried drinking an entire honeydew? A fruit ice shop in New Taipei City serves watermelon juice, honeydew juice, and pineapple juice measured by the “whole fruit.” You literally hold the whole fruit in your hand and drink from it – super bold. You get to experience three different fruit flavors at once, combining juice, pulp, and ice cream all in one – turns out fruit can be this “wild.”
Hong Kong Charter Flights Launch Direct Summer Routes to Hualien — 2,000 Visitors from Hong Kong and Macau Expected
The Hualien County Government and the Hong Kong Office of the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications have collaborated to boost summer tourism by launching direct charter flights between “Hualien and Hong Kong.” The first flight is scheduled to arrive in Hualien on July 20. During the summer season, these direct flights are expected to bring approximately 2,000 visitors and generate around NT$16.5 million in tourism revenue for Hualien.
After a year, Boost Juice Bars has finally opened its second store in the Eastern District.
After Boost Juice Bars entered Taiwan and opened its first store at Taipei Main Station in May (2015), one year later, the second store has finally been launched. The Zhongxiao branch in Taipei is scheduled to open on July 2. Starting at 2:30 p.m. on the opening day, the "Blue Vortex – 100 Free Tastings in the Eastern District" event will be held. The first 100 queuing customers wearing blue clothing or accessories can enjoy a free Kid-sized Blueberry High drink in advance.
Minions have a new parade again！Universal Studios Japan’s “15th Anniversary Fun Guide”
Universal Studios Japan is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, with the theme “Re-boooooooorn!” Throughout the entire year, the park will bring various new surprises to visitors！These include a 15th-anniversary special parade, party performances, the Re-boooooooorn market, special meals, and brand-new rides. Below is a compiled “Universal Studios Japan 15th Anniversary Activities Guide” of what’s already launched, telling you what food, fun, and must-buy merchandise you can’t miss.
Shitamachi Tempura Akikage: Prices about 30% cheaper than in Japan — Fifth-generation Tempura Akikage 550 TWD
The first Taiwan branch of Shitamachi Tempura Akikage, a famous Asakusa tempura shop certified with the Japan National Tempura Association’s Gold Award, will open on July 1 in Taipei’s Eastern District. However, Bardo, CEO of Akikage Taiwan, noted that considering Taiwanese consumers’ price sensitivity toward tempura, items such as the Fifth-generation Tempura Akikage, which sells for 2,500 yen (over 750 TWD) in Japan, will be priced at just 550 TWD in Taiwan — overall, prices are around 30% lower.
The Tamsui Heritage Museum resumes ticketing on July 1st — NT$80 for access to 3 major historic sites
Starting July 1st, the New Taipei City Tamsui Heritage Museum will resume charging admission fees at NT$80 per person. Each ticket not only grants one-time access to three of Tamsui’s most popular historic attractions — Fort San Domingo, the Former British Consular Residence (also known as the "Little White House"), and the Hobe Fort — but also entitles the holder to discounts at over 40 affiliated shops around these heritage sites. These include creative boutiques, bookstores, restaurants, souvenir shops, cafes, hotels, and more, ensuring visitors get the best possible value for their Tamsui trip.
The entire interior and exterior are covered in Japanese Okayama’s “Tape Train” – just 3 days left before its final run
Can you imagine a train decorated both inside and out with tape? In late February 2016, Okayama, Japan, launched its very first-ever “Tape Train,” in collaboration with mt tape company, decorating the entire exterior of the train with paper tape. With only three days left on its schedule, the train will be retired after June 30.
2016 Summer’s Hottest Picks: Japan’s 10 Best-Selling Pharmacy & Cosmetics Must-Haves
When traveling to Japan, pharmacy and cosmetics stores are definitely among the top must-visits. But with rows upon rows of densely packed shelves, it’s hard to know which items make the best souvenirs or health supplements for your family elders. ETtoday ETToday Dongsen News Cloud has compiled a list of the 10 best-selling pharmacy and cosmetics products at Japan’s major supermarket chain “Don Quijote” in 2016, to serve as a reference for travelers.
You can taste the perfect sweet flavor of beef here—famous beef hot pot and beef stir-fry rice from Tainan’s renowned eateries.
It’s been a while since I last came to Yongkang after trying Hongpin two years ago. Liujia Village is a well-known spot, and even at around 2 PM on a holiday, it was nearly full. We were lucky enough to snag the last small table.
No need to fly—get a taste of Hong Kong’s Michelin-level burger in Taiwan for just 3 days
Hong Kong’s currently hottest “Michelin burger,” The Butchers Club Burger, will make a pop-up appearance at Taipei’s Sheraton Taipei Hotel’s B-one Buffet from July 8 to 10. Since opening in 2014, The Butchers Club Burger quickly rose to fame, earning a recommendation from the Michelin Guide. So popular that you can’t get in without queuing, its biggest highlight is the use of dry-aged beef in the burger patties.
How many have you tried? A lazy guide to new restaurants that opened in Greater Taipei in the first half of 2016
Compared to 2015, the F&B market in the first half of 2016 remained bustling. In addition to new restaurants from local brands, there were also highly popular BBQ restaurants from New York and the arrival of New York’s “Breakfast Queen,” as well as Menya Itto, which ranked third in Japan’s “Tabelog” list of the 50 most delicious ramen shops, opening a branch in Taipei. Out of the 20 new restaurants that opened in the first half of the year, how many have you tried?