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MUJI Café&Meal has officially launched at its Taipei flagship store, featuring exclusive products available only in Taiwan to attract customers.
The MUJI Taiwan flagship store grandly opened on December 20, 2014, officially settling into B2F of Taipei’s Uni-President Hankyu Department Store. The entire store is designed within a brand-new 338-ping space, centered around the concept of “offering a likable lifestyle in all aspects...”
Must-see Christmas and New Year light shows in Osaka – the city is brimming with festive cheer
As the year draws to a close, Japan is filled with a strong Christmas atmosphere, especially with vibrant light festivals that decorate streets and scenic spots with illuminations. The long-running Osaka Light Renaissance (OSAKA光のルネ...)
Can you enjoy autumn leaves in Hong Kong!? Embark on a romantic red leaf journey at two top foliage spots
December is drawing to a close, and in various mountainous areas across Taiwan, some maple and ash trees are displaying vibrant hues, while others have quietly shed their leaves after a lively show. When it comes to leaf-peeping, people often instinctively think of places like Japan, South Korea, or Canada, but actually...
50th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: Convenient Travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen Through Japan
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen and help foreign visitors better understand the convenience of the Tokaido & Sanyo Shinkansen and the charm of the scenic spots along the route,
You Who Came from the Stars: Heart-wrenching Moments Unfold Here
When “time-travel” meets “reincarnation,” and is paired with the seemingly absurd concept of an “alien,” the result is the Korean drama You Who Came from the Stars that swept across Asia. The settings where each thrilling scene unfolds...
【Get Discounts】The later you book, the better the deal – Save with just 3 steps on the HotelQuickly app
Who says travel must be planned in advance? The mobile app HotelQuickly, capitalizing on the booming tourism trend in the Asia-Pacific region, held its launch press conference in Taiwan on the 17th, promoting its Last mi...
【Visit Accommodation】Sweden’s Winter-Only Icehotel Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with Ice Fantasies by 42 Artists
If you have the chance to visit Sweden in winter, you absolutely can’t miss the annual Icehotel in Lapland. Since 1990, the Icehotel has been built from scratch every year...
As the sea of clouds recedes, a fleeting snowscape appears on Mount Yoshino in Nara
As the sea of clouds recedes, a fleeting snowscape appears on Mount Yoshino in Nara
Hometown of Tulips in Taiwan: Ten Thousand Tulips Bloom in Taoyuan Fairy Valley!
Winter has arrived, and it's not just the season for cherry and plum blossoms—it's also tulip season. Starting every January, vast fields of tulips burst into bloom across the Taoyuan Fairy Valley, showcasing a dazzling array of colors including pink, purple, red, and yellow...
The maple leaves are turning red!\nMaple trees over a century old in Yangmingshan are now ablaze with color—perfect for an autumn outing.\n
With temperatures plummeting and waves of cold fronts sweeping in, the decades-old sweet gum trees in Yangmingshan Park have turned crimson across the hills, standing out brilliantly against the silvery white of the mountain’s miscanthus flowers. If you don’t want to spend too much time on long-distance travel but still crave nature...\n
Stroll through the unique shops in Lane 117 of Qianmei Fantasia
Every holiday, the Qianmei Eslite Greenway in Taichung is always packed with people coming out for a stroll. Kids chase each other freely on the grass, fly kites, or simply lie down—pure bliss. In recent years, the area around the Greenway...
American-style Korean BBQ restaurant Honey Pig makes its debut in Taiwan ! Open 24 hours a day
"Pork" is representative of Korean cuisine and the starting point of home-cooked Korean meals. Korean BBQ based on pork has become the essence of popular dining. Honey P..., founded by Korean mama Micky...
The Green Hidden Gem You Can Only Visit by Mail: Kyoto’s Saihō-ji Temple!
In Japanese gardens, moss plays a very important role. Known as the "Moss Temple," Saihō-ji is famous for its hundreds of varieties of moss and is the best place to enjoy moss gardens in Kyoto. The beautiful moss covers the entire pond...
The hidden Haritts doughnuts in Tokyo’s alleys have sweetly opened in Taipei—bringing happiness!
The renowned doughnut brand haritts from Tokyo’s Shibuya district has sparked quite a buzz since opening its first overseas branch in Taichung at the end of 2013, attracting many visitors who came specifically for them. Now, you don’t have to travel all the way to Taichung to enjoy haritts’ delicious treats…
Big news from Eurail in 2015: Travel Europe by train with super discounts and even earn an iPad Air!
Traveling across Europe is a highly popular itinerary for many, especially when taking the European railways to collect the autumn and winter scenery of various countries on the continent, which greatly satisfies one's romantic imagination of travel. However, European railway ticket prices increase every year, so...
Winter Travel in Japan: Festivals, Food, and Shopping Galore!
In the late winter season, snow blankets various parts of Japan, always attracting a large number of tourists. When traveling to Japan in winter, the Sapporo Snow Festival is definitely not to be missed — the snowy landscapes of the northern country in winter are a dream destination for many. In fact, during winter, there are limited-time events all over Japan, such as the lantern-lit shrine visit at Kyoto's Kifune Shrine only on snowy days, the Snow Carnival in Unazuki Onsen, Toyama Prefecture, the Miyajima Oyster Festival, and more. There’s also the winter discount season. Winter in Japan remains endlessly exciting.
Mister Donut’s exciting new collaboration brings fresh flavors: Hello Kitty doughnuts and Sichuan braised noodles
To celebrate the arrival of 2015, Mister Donut has once again teamed up with the Sanrio family to launch a limited-time “Hello Kitty Doughnuts” series, featuring four flavors: Apple Brioche, Apple Franche, Banana Opera, and Banana Chocolate Donut. Priced between NT$40 and NT$42, this exclusive Taiwan-only collection is a result of the collaboration between Taiwan’s Mister Donut and Sanrio. The doughnuts are adorned with Hello Kitty’s iconic bow, decorated in sweet macaron-inspired shades of strawberry and banana chocolate sauces, and centered around Hello Kitty’s favorite fruit—apples. For the first time, an apple-flavored filling with actual apple pieces has been developed, nestled inside brioche and franche doughs to offer a delightful mix of sweet and tangy flavors. With their adorable designs and delicious taste, these treats provide both visual and gastronomic enjoyment.
【Get Discounts】Early Bird Sales for 2015 Diamond Princess Cruise Begin: A Triple Adventure of Sea, Land, and Air from Kaohsiung to Japan
Traveling abroad by cruise ship is becoming increasingly popular. In 2015, thanks to the efforts of the Kaohsiung City Government’s Ocean Affairs Bureau and the Kaohsiung International Cruise Association, a new round-trip cruise journey between Kaohsiung and Japan will be launched. Early bird ticket discounts have officially begun—those who want to...
Convenience store pizza shops are going wild—get freshly made hand-tossed pizza in just three minutes!
Taiwanese convenience stores are truly amazing. Following the launch of hybrid stores like gyms and beauty salons, 7-ELEVEN has debuted the world’s first “7-ELEVEN X Domino’s” co-branded pizza shop, offering freshly...
The Pingtung Lantern Festival has received international acclaim and has been invited to exhibit at the Copenhagen Light Festival in Denmark!
Since its opening, the Pingtung Lantern Festival has been widely praised. Before the event concludes, the Taiwanese Representative Office in Denmark announced on Facebook that the Culture Bureau of Copenhagen’s Inner City (Indre By) has invited Pingtung County to participate in the Copenhagen Light Festival next February...