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Korea’s popular sandwich Isaac Toast & Coffee to pop up in Taiwan on July 18
Following cronuts, another Korean favorite food is coming to Taiwan. Isaac Toast & Coffee, a popular Korean sandwich specialty shop with thousands of franchise stores in Korea and known as the "Korean version of 7-Eleven," will hold a 10-day pop-up event in Taiwan starting July 18 at SOGO Zhongxiao. Fans who have fallen in love with their sandwiches won’t need to travel abroad to enjoy them anymore.
Japan’s super-popular attraction "Fruit Bus Stop" — feels like stepping into a dreamy fairy tale world
There are actually giant cantaloupes and watermelons on the highway!? On a coastal road in Nagasaki, Kyushu, Japan, there are 16 adorable fruit-themed bus stops. Paired with the azure seascape, it feels like a fairytale world — an incredibly dreamy sight that has also become a popular local attraction.
Celebrating the Launch of the Light Rail – Explore Kaohsiung Harbor for Just NT$100 on Holidays
To celebrate the official opening of Taiwan’s first light rail line in Kaohsiung, from stations C1 to C8, the Kaohsiung City Ferry Company has launched a special promotion starting September 9th. On weekends and public holidays at 3:30 PM, harbor cruise boats will depart from Shin Kong Pier (Light Rail C8 Kaohsiung Exhibition Center Station). Originally priced at NT$300, tickets are now available for just NT$100 as part of the light rail celebration.
Kyoto's Shimogamo Shrine "Festival of Light" transforms the entire space into a magical purple hue
Attention travelers visiting Kyoto during the summer holidays! Kyoto’s World Heritage Site, Shimogamo Shrine, has partnered with Japanese creative collective teamLab to launch an interactive light installation at Shimogamo Shrine. Parts of the shrine area are illuminated with projection lights and floating glowing orbs—when visitors approach, the lights change or emit sounds, creating an otherworldly purple-blue ambiance throughout the shrine grounds.
The Atour Hotel launches a Qixi Valentine’s Day package – 2,299 RMB per person
Romantic Qixi Festival is just around the corner！ The La Farfalla Italian Restaurant at The Atour Hotel is launching the 【Love 0? To ? Ke You Yin Kui Si Xuan Qing Yuan】 on the evening of August 9. The package is priced at 2,299 RMB + 10% service charge. Head Chef Cai Shishang draws inspiration from “Love Spreading in the Air,” combining molecular gastronomy techniques that emphasize sensory experiences with the deconstruction and pairing of seasonal ingredients. Guests can choose one of two main courses: “Boston Lobster, King Crab Scallop Truffle Dumplings, Grape Soda” or “36-Hour Smoked Pine Needle American Beef Short Rib, Duck Liver Hazelnut Ball.” The set also includes unlimited access to a variety of Italian appetizers, premium king crab and other seasonal seafood, seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as exquisite desserts.
Updated at any time / Flight cancellations due to Typhoon Nepartak
Attention, travelers！ Due to the impact of Typhoon Nepartak, flight schedules have been altered or flights have been adjusted. 《ETtoday Eastday News Cloud》 has compiled the latest updates from various airlines. Travelers planning to go abroad should pay special attention.
How can you visit Japan without trying yakiniku? Top 5 all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo
When traveling to Japan, besides ramen and sushi, one must-try dish is yakiniku. The sizzling beef marbled with fat on the grill is irresistible for yakiniku lovers. The HowToJapan website has handpicked 5 all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo where you can eat as much as you want!
Tokyo’s top café Omotesando Koffee now lands in Hong Kong
In recent years, Hong Kong’s coffee culture has been on the rise. Among them, Omotesando Koffee, a must-visit for foreigners traveling to Tokyo, has officially opened in Hong Kong even though it has closed its doors in Tokyo. Although it is no longer housed in a century-old building, it still features a similar island-style counter, offering coffee enthusiasts a place to pay homage and relive the experience.
Promoting Taiwan Tourism: Colorful Buses Cruise the Streets of New York
Nowadays, you can also catch glimpses of Taiwan’s scenery while walking around New York City. The Tourism Bureau’s New York office has shown creativity by printing colorful designs of local temple fairs and Sun Moon Lake on three double-decker sightseeing buses and one bus that shuttles between Manhattan and JFK Airport, promoting Taiwan as a travel destination to the international community.
Booking cheap flights at home on a typhoon day — Vanilla Air flights to Tokyo and Okinawa from NT$1,198
Starting from 17:00 on July 8, Vanilla Air will launch promotional fares for flights from Taipei to Tokyo and Okinawa, with one-way tickets starting at NT$1,198.
Remember our childhood? The "film killer" electric rice cooker ice cream makes a retro comeback
Using the iconic design of a Tatung electric rice cooker as the base, topped with ice cream, crackers, macarons, marshmallows, and other toppings, this truly "electric cooker ice cream" is so adorable that as soon as it’s placed on the table, everyone rushes to take photos—it's a real "film killer."
Must-Try Hidden Summer Delicacies in Guam: Top 4 Desserts Recommended
When visiting Guam, besides the must-try Chamorro BBQ and various American-style dishes, there are also plenty of hidden local foods waiting to be discovered—especially some of the islanders’ favorite desserts and frozen treats that are definitely worth a taste. In the summer, there are many essential sweet treats to try. Here are 4 must-eat delicious Guam desserts for travelers to reference.
Dive at least once a year！ Hualien’s Sapadang Creek offers natural spas & diving platforms
Feel like you can’t go a summer without getting in the water? Besides pools or the beach, if you want to take on a new challenge and free your mind and body, consider a creek-trekking adventure in Hualien！ The classic Sapadang Creek features natural waterfalls that feel like a spa and diving platforms, making it perfect for first-timers.
Is this a pancake? The Dutch baby at this café is actually bigger than a mixing bowl.
The Dutch baby at DAZE Coffee in Yuanlin City, Changhua County, is quite different from those commonly found in the market. About 8 inches in size and shaped like a large bowl, it is filled with fruit compote, condensed milk, and vanilla ice cream. Currently available flavors of this Dutch baby include banana chocolate, mixed fruits, and matcha red bean, priced between NT$210 and NT$230.
Combining culinary art, creative art, floral art, and humanities — Regent Taipei’s “Secret Garden” opens
Regent Taipei has created a cross-disciplinary lifestyle sharing platform, the “Secret Garden,” located on the B2 level of Regent Galleria. It officially opens today. With food art, creative art, floral art, and humanities as its core themes, the “Secret Garden” introduces an urban garden concept in dining, allowing shoppers to order and enjoy food on-site. From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily, it also features a “Secret Market” takeaway service, offering a variety of freshly made delicacies for customers to take away and enjoy.
Taiwanese Ice Cream Parlors Through the Eyes of French Comic Artists — Sincere Brushstrokes, Truly Beautiful
During the summer vacation, numerous travelers from both domestic and international locations visited Pingtung. Five French comic artists swapped their cameras for sketchbooks to check in, traveling as independent backpackers — taking buses, riding trains, exploring markets, and strolling through parks. The five also used their art to depict the essence of Pingtung. “Papa Paris,” Laurent Lolmède, drew Pingtung’s ice cream parlors with such heartfelt and genuine strokes that it moved many.
A New Face of the Portuguese City: Street Graffiti Art Attracts Global Travelers
In Europe, Portugal has long been a popular travel destination thanks to its relatively low cost of living. From Portuguese egg tarts, historical landmarks, and seafood, it now draws visitors from around the world thanks to a flourishing arts scene. According to the Lonely Planet website, the city of Loures, located north of the capital Lisbon, has seen many of its buildings transformed by artists into intriguing visual spectacles.
Dinosaur fans, take note: Jurassic Park has arrived in Hsinchu with Taiwan’s first 3D T-Rex exhibition
To give visitors an immersive experience akin to stepping into Jurassic Park, the Zhudong Animation Park has specially organized Taiwan’s first-ever 3D T-Rex exhibition this year, inviting everyone to enter the world of the mighty T-Rex.
Neko Stationmaster "Tama Tama" of Okayama, Japan, Was Raised by Her "Stationmaster Mom" to Grow Up
Japan’s Kishigawa Line of Wakayama Electric Railway is home to the famous feline stationmasters "Tama" and her successor "Nitama," but fewer people know that Okayama Electric Railway also has a "Tama Tama Stationmaster." With her lazy yet adorable and playful demeanor, she has also attracted fans from all over Japan who flock to Okayama to pay homage.
CEO Beef Noodles, under China Leasing Corporation, begins trial operations and is expected to open at the end of July
The CEO Beef Noodles, founded by food-loving tycoon CEO Koo Chen-li, has now started trial operations and is expected to officially open at the end of July. The restaurant is helmed by Executive Chef Tang Wenjun, who has served the Koo family for over 30 years, and the dish was developed after hundreds of tasting sessions.