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Coffee’s Apple！Blue Bottle Coffee Expands to Tokyo
Founded in 2002 and hailed as the “Apple of the coffee world,” Blue Bottle Coffee opened 14 stores across its flagship location in San Francisco, followed by New York and Los Angeles, before deeply...
Tottori Airport Renamed "Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport" and Officially Launched!
On March 1, the airport in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, was officially renamed Tottori Sand Dunes "Conan" Airport (鳥取砂丘コナン空港) after the manga character Detective Conan (名侦探柯南)! In addition to the name change, elements of Detective Conan can be seen everywhere—from signage to attraction introductions...
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel radiates the charm of an Indian palace, joyfully presented.
In 2012, the surprise hit comedy *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel* took audiences on an adventure with seven “outward-bound” British retirees to a newly opened Indian...
The Exuberant and Joyful Songkran Festival: Thailand’s Lively New Year Celebration
The Thai Songkran Festival (also known as the Songkran Festival) is the most joyful traditional New Year festival for Thai people. During this long holiday, many city residents return to their hometowns to reunite with family and celebrate. In the hottest month of April in Thailand, preparations begin...
Celebrating its 40th anniversary！Hello Kitty Cafe debuts in Nagoya
To celebrate Hello Kitty's 40th birthday, various Hello Kitty-themed merchandise has been launched across Japan. Now, Nagoya is introducing a limited-time Hello Kitty C...
2015 Taipei Lantern Festival: Golden Lucky Sheep and a Lively Festival Celebrating the Lantern Rite
The 2015 Taipei Lantern Festival officially kicked off on February 14, starting with the “Love & Embrace the Sea of Lights” display along Sections 2-3 of Zhongshan North Road. The main exhibition area ran from February 27 to March 8 at the Taipei Expo Park’s Yuanshan site, hosting a 10-day...
The Romance of Wisteria: A Colorful Spring Trip to Ashikaga Flower Park
With the arrival of spring, the annual wisteria feast also kicks off in April. At that time, Ashikaga Wisteria Park, known as the “village of floral art,” features three wisteria trellises covering an area of 300 tsubo each and one...
Angel’s Tears Lake (Cimin Lake) Reopens with Daily Application Limits!
The Cimin Lake National Trail, known as the "Angel’s Tears," has reopened in April after more than three months of closure and renovation. The Taitung Forest District Office stated that upon reopening, daily visitor limits and a new fee system will also be implemented...
【Shop for Goodies】A Must-Buy in Japan: Super Cute My Melody Face Masks
Following the colorful face mask craze sparked by Ichinen-do Honpo’s panda and tiger design masks launched in Japan in 2014, this year Japanese retailers have introduced Sanrio character-themed face masks featuring My Melody, Kuro...
Snow in February at Er Yue Tai and on Snow Mountain too! A cold air mass is moving south, bringing wet and cold conditions across Taiwan. Snow has fallen on Hehuanshan and Snow Mountain.
Typhoon Wutip (international name), the second typhoon of the season, has intensified into a severe typhoon. It is moving northwestward at a speed of 9 km/h and poses no threat to Taiwan. Travelers planning to visit Japan soon should stay alert...
【Eat】Huashan’s Déjà Vu Castle Restaurant: A Magical Culinary Journey by an Italian Chef
The most eye-catching castle restaurant in Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Déjà Vu, is romantically designed with a lavish Baroque-style manor ambiance. Following last year’s Christmas featuring an exclusive chef-designed international Christmas feast, along with an exhibition of works by top French artist Stéphane Gautier...
Embrace the white sea of flowers！ The 2015 Zhuzihu Calla Lily Festival is here
The annual Zhuzihu Calla Lily Festival officially kicks off on March 20. The 2015 festival is themed around the story of “Alice in Wonderland.” Visitors will see floral landscapes created by various farms, inspired by the fairy tale and its characters...
Minion Plaza at Universal Studios Japan has made its adorable debut!
The adorable minions from the animated movie "Despicable Me" have quickly gained immense global popularity with their funny and charming antics. Universal Pictures even released a standalone Minions movie, which is scheduled to hit Taiwanese theaters during the summer vacation...
HARAJUKU KAWAii Cute Style: Japanese Food Culture Experience
From March 13 to 15, the HARAJUKU KAWAii (cute Harajuku style) Japanese food culture experience event will be held in Taiwan. Japanese ingredients will be transformed into adorable desserts infused with HARAJUKU K...
The Carnival at The Venetian Macao: 4 Million Volt Live Current Show Makes a Dazzling Debut
The Venetian Macao brings back its iconic event this year – the Carnival at The Venetian Macao. The free-to-enter spring festival, the Carnival at The Venetian Macao 2015, is now in its fifth consecutive year and will be held from today until March 29 at...
【Visit Accommodation】Godzilla Appears in Tokyo！Experience the Mighty Presence in Hotel Gracery’s Themed Room
Japan’s classic monster movie “Godzilla” has accompanied many through their childhoods and continues to enjoy immense global popularity to this day. Now, fans visiting Japan will have the chance to personally experience the awe-inspiring presence of Godzilla himself...
Attention on Whether Disney Parade Is Canceled as Light Rain Continues
One of the most anticipated events of 2019 was the street carnival on the final day of the event. This parade marked the first time Tokyo Disneyland brought its parade overseas, featuring highlights from its 35th anniversary celebration, which made many...
Yayoi Kusama’s Dots Party – Kaohsiung & Taichung Celebrate Her Birthday in Artistic Style!
The birthday of Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama falls on March 22. To promote the “Dreams I Dreamed: Yayoi Kusama Asia Tour Exhibition Taiwan Stop” in both Kaohsiung and Taichung, a special interconnected celebration event titled “Dreaming with Yayoi – The Playful Dots Party” has been planned.
Southern Ylang Blossoms Bloom Along Tainan’s Champs-Élysées, Drawing Crowds of Enthusiastic Visitors!
The Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area in Tainan has planted thousands of flowers, including eight-petaled cherry blossoms, southern ylang blossoms, and Kawazu-zakura. Since early March, these blooms have gradually come into full flower, painting the reservoir’s landscape with clusters of delicate pink hues. The event will continue until March 29th...
Cherry blossoms in full bloom – head to Japan for night-time sakura viewing
With spring’s arrival, cherry blossoms across Japan bloom from south to north, and local hanami festivals kick off one after another. Admiring the delicate pink hues of sakura under a bright blue sky is a must-do for visitors to Japan, but when night falls...