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Tokyo’s New Capsule Hotels Blend Fashion and Business Style – Female-Only Options Are Especially Thoughtful
The new style of capsule hotels has shed their former shabby and basic image, combining fashion with powerful functionality to attract both foreign and local business travelers. CNN Travel introduces three capsule hotels in Tokyo – definitely worth a try on your next trip there!
Late-night special picks: 6 24-hour eateries in Taipei — you can always grab a bite no matter how late you work
Not sure where to go after chatting with friends late at night? Just got off work or out of a nightclub and have nowhere to go because it’s too late? Don’t worry — "ETtoday" has compiled a list of 6 different 24-hour restaurants in Taipei with a variety of cuisines. You can fill up your stomach anytime, anywhere.
Fortune-certified coin-operated “Cupid’s Milk Tea” – Drink up and get your love fortune told
When it comes to Taipei’s Dadaocheng district, the most famous spot is the Xia Hai City God Temple, known for granting love wishes with remarkable efficacy. Two millennials have blended Dadaocheng’s traditional culture with their own creativity to launch a limited-edition “Cupid’s Milk Tea,” available only 100 bottles per day – and this Cupid’s Milk Tea is even certified by the temple’s love deity. After drinking, you can uncover a hidden romantic quote inside the bottle for a fun love fortune-telling experience. It’s a delightful way to enjoy milk tea while seeking love!
A super-long, high-clearance swing under a bridge? A neighborhood park in Taipei transforms scrap materials into new play equipment
How can there be a high-clearance, super-long swing under a bridge? The “Citizen Swing Experimental Base” under the Civic Boulevard Bridge features many large hanging swings that not only beautify the urban landscape but have also recently become a resting and recreational spot for families. These super-long swings are actually an experimental case of the Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau’s “Taipei Neighborhood Parks Transformation Project,” and have attracted many visitors since opening to the public on August 10.
Old-Town Juice Shop in Tainan – Juicy Mango & Sago Treat That Fills You Up
I happened to pass by Feng Bing Fruit Shop during their trial run. The unique exterior compared to regular fruit stores caught my curiosity, so I went in for a drink. I just forgot to write about it back then, but recently I brought my wife and kids here again and took some updated photos of the current menu. I hurried home to write this article before it got buried in my endless archives again.
Fly kites and enjoy the sea view – take a light trip to the North Coast to catch the tail end of summer
Haven’t been to the beach this summer yet? Quickly embrace the sand and sea at the end of the season. New Taipei City’s North Coast includes the eastern part of the city as well as the Guanyinshan National Scenic Area, featuring azure seascapes, majestic mountain views, and a wealth of rocky landscapes. Famous attractions such as Laomei Rock Formations, Fugui Cape, and Yehliu Geopark are all must-sees. With such a beautiful coastline, how can you not go for some photos and Instagram-worthy moments?
The Super Grandma of Matsu: An 84-Year-Old in Beigan Makes 30 Pounds of Fish Noodles Daily Using 12 Traditional Steps
In Beigan, Matsu, there’s an 84-year-old super grandma who has been making fish noodles for over 30 years. Every day, you can see her drying fish noodles in front of her shop. Her handmade fish noodles are famous far and wide, making them a popular local dish and souvenir for both residents and tourists. She makes over 30 pounds of fish noodles a day, single-handedly handling 12 intricate steps including fish processing, mixing flour, kneading, rolling, baking, cutting, shaping, and drying — an incredibly labor-intensive process.
A minimalist café in Taoyuan with an ultra-healing "Totoro latte art" latte
Life is so interesting. When I first moved to Zhongli, I thought there were no interesting shops nearby. But unexpectedly, after moving, I stumbled upon a café that was just my style—Rayson Café (sweet cafe).
Pets in the cabin!? ANA unveils new pet-friendly policy
According to Lonely Planet, All Nippon Airways (ANA) may soon introduce a pet-friendly policy allowing pets to travel in the cabin instead of the cargo hold.
You can enjoy authentic Japanese home-style cooking in Taichung!! A richly savory and sweet pork BBQ set meal
I’d heard that Akio’s Kitchen was a highly recommended set-meal spot, so I came here for lunch on a weekend. The nearby popular French bistro Xiangyan had just been visited not long ago, so I’ll share that another time~ The Japanese head chef and owner is named Akio. Flipping through the menu, there’s quite a variety of dishes, all home-style meals with pretty reasonable prices. For an average eater, spending around 300–400 NT should be more than enough~
Classical Clock Tower and Fairytale Town: Korean Couples’ Favorite Spot for Selfies at Little Switzerland Village
Thanks to *Goblin* (*Guardian: The Lonely and Great God*), many people know that South Korea has a “Little France Village.” But in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province, there’s also a Switzerland-themed “Little Switzerland Village” filled with pastoral alpine-style architecture and a romantic, adorable atmosphere — making it a filming location for *We Got Married*.
Love being among the first to try new things? A complete guide to 7 newly opened restaurants in Taipei this August
Taiwan not only boasts a rich culinary scene, but also sees new restaurants opening one after another. For example, in August alone, there are local brands such as Xiang Ji Cheng (Fragrant Chicken City), Dao Dao Song Gang Dian’s Dim Sum Dao (Dim Sum Way), and the nation’s highest buffet restaurant, 50th Floor Café. There are also internationally introduced concepts like Japan’s soup curry GARAKU and Korea’s beloved toast and coffee chain, Isaac Toast & Coffee. In total, there are 7 new dining spots to explore. Want to be among the first to taste them?
Fireflies return to downtown Taipei! Da’an Forest Park to release bred fireflies on September 4
Taipei residents’ dream of seeing fireflies in the city has finally come true. The Friends of Da’an Forest Park Foundation launched a firefly breeding project late last year and secured the hosting rights for the “2017 International Firefly Symposium.” This spring, adult yellow-margin fireflies reappeared in Da’an Forest Park in Taipei after a 26-year absence, signaling the success of the breeding efforts. The foundation will build on this momentum by releasing fireflies again on September 4 and inviting citizens to join in.
Midnight rice vermicelli soup available here in Taipei Muzha — no more worrying about late-night hunger!
Taipei Muzha is a well-known educational district densely populated with schools, which means nightlife isn’t particularly bustling, and most shops close early — not very convenient for night owls or office workers heading home after late shifts. After 8 or 9 PM, options for dinner or a late-night snack are limited. But this “Muzha Rice Vermicelli Soup” shop goes against the norm, staying open from 5 PM to 2:30 AM, offering locals in the Muzha area a choice for dinner or a late-night bite.
It's most beautiful in autumn—the broom grass fields of Ibaraki, Japan, where round blooms turn from green to red.
Ibaraki Prefecture’s “Hitachi Seaside Park” is a highly popular tourist destination among both domestic and international visitors. In summer, the “Miharashi Hill,” covered with individual broom grass plants, is a refreshing sea of lush green. As autumn begins, the broom grass gradually turns red as if painted with crimson hues, transforming the hill under the crystal-clear blue sky into a blissful ocean of red.
Eat Koshihikari rice with seafood & Far Eastern Air launches Taipei–Niigata flights in November
Far Eastern Air will launch its Taipei–Niigata route on November 4, operating two weekly early-departure, late-return flights, becoming the only airline in the market offering direct flights to Niigata.
A white rhino is poached every eight hours Shifu Group recruits volunteers to go to South Africa
Due to the common superstition in Eastern cultures that rhino horns have medicinal properties, on average, a white rhino is mercilessly poached by poachers every eight hours. To date, there are only around 20,000 white rhinos left in the world, which have long been under the threat of poaching, and as a result, they are listed as one of the internationally protected animals. The Chuang-Fu Cultural and Educational Foundation under Shifu Group is calling for volunteers to travel to South Africa, go deep into local wildlife national parks, experience the rescue and care of wild animals firsthand, understand the natural ecological culture of animals and humans coexisting, and bring back the seeds of wildlife conservation to Taiwan.
Celebrate the September 3rd Armed Forces Day！ Janfusun Offers Special Discount Tickets at NT$399 – Only for Military Personnel
As the September 3rd Armed Forces Day approaches, Janfusun World is launching a special ticket price for military personnel. Any member of the armed forces with a valid military ID can enjoy a discounted ticket price of NT$399, with a maximum of four tickets purchasable per ID. This special rate is available from September 1st to October 31st upon presentation of military identification.
The fragrance of lotus flowers fills the air—Tainan’s stunning cycling scenic area
When visiting Tainan, if you want to experience an atmosphere different from the city, the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau recommends that summer is the perfect lotus-viewing season. You can slowly cycle through Little South Sea on a sightseeing T-Bike. As you ride, a gentle breeze blows, and you can even catch the faint scent of lotus flowers from the fields.
10 Seafood Varieties in One Go: Taichung’s Newly Opened Ultra-Luxurious Sea-and-Land Hot Pot
Remember the seafood expert-owned hot pot spot 【Xiao Pang Xian Guo】 we discovered last winter in Wufeng? It got rave reviews after we shared it—and now there’s another gem in Dali: 【He Wei Shuan Shuan Guo】, also packed with fresh, high-quality ingredients. It seems to be a newly opened hot pot restaurant. Just seeing that they offer a 10% discount on purchases and a free shrimp with a check-in has us super interested.