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Three days and nights of non-stop fun — must-visit Fuji Rock Festival
In Japan, aside from cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and historic sites, participating in local cultural festivals is an absolutely essential authentic experience. While music fans in Taiwan can enjoy events like the Hohaiyan Rock Festival and Spring Scream, when in Japan, you absolutely can’t miss...
Kids' Meals for Adults? Hong Kong's J-Point Cafe Launches Adorably Cute Options
Do you always envy the kids' meals at restaurants that look especially delicious, but can't order one due to restaurant restrictions or social pressure? Now, J-Point Café in Hong Kong's Mong Kok has launched...
A Light Bus Trip in Tainan: Grandma’s Mural Village & the Totoro Bus in One Go
Grandma’s Mural Village in Shanhua District, Tainan Has a New Attraction! A cozy-themed mural village at Grandma’s house in Hucuoliao, Shanhua District, Tainan City, has recently unveiled a hidden mammoth...
A sea of blooming flowers at Zhongshe — vibrant purple salvias and lilies in full display
The Zhongshe Sightseeing Flower Market in Houli covers six hectares. Though not very large, it bursts with colorful blooms all year round, captivating visitors. Following the tulip season during the Lunar New Year period, it is now showcasing specially imported lilies from abroad, including...
Big burst of kawaii vibes！The Magical DoReMi-themed restaurant is super photogenic
Magical DoReMi is a childhood memory for many, and the recently opened Magical DoReMi pop-up café in Shinjuku, Japan, received rave reviews. Now, a themed restaurant has launched in Seoul, South Korea, named “...
Step into a dreamy firefly wonderland — Fireflies and calla lilies glow in Bamboo Lake, more magical as night falls
Want to see fireflies in Taipei? Better hurry—Bamboo Lake in Yangmingshan is in the peak of its calla lily season until the end of May, with gorgeous blooms now on full display. As night falls, the area transforms into a sparkling wonderland. Taipei...
4000 Purple Love Flowers in Bloom – Mother’s Day Romance Sweeps Across the Sky Bridge
With the arrival of May, the Monkey Well Sky Bridge in Nantou County has officially entered the season of love flowers in full bloom. The entire park has also launched ticket discounts in conjunction with Mother’s Day, inviting moms to wear purple and join the flower appreciation party at the Sky Bridge on Mother’s Day...
Mango Ice Lands in Tokyo: ICE MONSTER Opens to Massive Queues
Following the openings of Chun Shui Tang and Wei Re Shan Jiao in Japan, ICE MONSTER—a beloved Taiwanese mango ice brand popular among Japanese tourists—grandly debuted on April 29, 2015, in the bustling Omotesando district of Tokyo...
The most intriguing theater in New York: Brooklyn’s historic Kings Theatre makes a comeback
After being dormant for 40 years, the historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, has reopened with a stunning new look following two years of renovation and reconstruction, bringing back the glamorous theatrical nights of its heyday. Kings...
Incredibly Amazing: Sichuan’s 73-Story Highway Leads to the Heavens
Mainland China has a vast and diverse terrain. To overcome geographical challenges, “sky roads” have emerged. When people talk about a “sky road” in China, many may refer to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, but the most truly deserving of the name is...
Seoul’s New Shopping Hotspot: Container Mall Redefines Fashion
Most people’s impression of container houses is either as storage units at ports or makeshift temporary shelters. But who would have thought that in South Korea, a shopping mall built entirely from containers...
The Japanese Yen Continues to Fall – A Great Time to Travel to Japan
The Japanese Yen keeps falling, and there has been another wave of decline recently, with the exchange rate even lower than that seen around December 2014. By the end of April, the rate had dropped to 0.25; as Japan’s consumption tax increases, it is essential to confirm whether the price includes tax or adds it separately...
The Most Beautiful Wisteria in Alishan: Seven Flower-Spotting Locations to Tell You
In early summer at Alishan, besides fireflies, romantic wisteria flowers are also blooming in the mountains. Currently, it’s officially the peak season for wisteria blooms in Alishan National Scenic Area. The many-flowered wisteria displays clusters of purple to blue-purple blossoms hanging down in strands...
2016 Holiday Schedule Announced – Plan Your 9-Day Lunar New Year Vacation Early!
The Ministry of Personnel Administration has released the 2016 (105th year) calendar, which includes seven long holidays (three days or more) next year. These consist of the Founding Day of the Republic of China (3 days), Lunar New Year’s Eve and Spring Festival holiday (9 days)...
Early Summer Firefly Watching Along Sakawa River in Japan – Fireflies Dance Across the Sky on Sakawa River
With early summer arriving, travelers can enjoy not only fireflies in Taiwan but also the breathtaking sight of thousands of them lighting up the night sky in Japan. Since 2009, the city of Yamaguchi in Japan has held a one-week firefly-watching event along the Sakawa River from late May to early June...
Best Travel Companions for Moms on Mother’s Day – Ko Wen-je Beats Takeshi Kaneshiro
With Mother’s Day approaching, online hotel booking platform Hotels.com conducted a survey among Taiwanese moms and their children regarding their views on Mother’s Day gifts. The results showed that over half (51.3%) of the surveyed moms hope to receive a trip as a gift...
Sherlock Holmes' Secret Base: Solve Cases with a Detective Bookstore
“Detective Bookstore” is tucked away in the alleys near Taipei's Roundabout, with a sign featuring Sherlock Holmes' silhouette smoking a pipe hanging right at the entrance, declaring this to be a little secret base for detective fans. The Detective Bookstore is Taiwan's first independent bookstore specializing in...
This summer's hottest creative monster ice treat—League of Legends theme a massive hit with customers!
As summer approaches and it’s time for ice treats again, Taichung’s creative ice shop “LuDi Ice no Monster,” which just opened at the end of April, has launched ice treats in the shape of monsters. During the opening period, capitalizing on the popularity of the Avengers movie, they added big round eyes on the shaved ice...
KIKILALA 40th Anniversary Themed Café！The Gemini Star-Shaped Burger Is Adorably Eye-Catching
To celebrate the 40th birthday of the Sanrio family’s KIKILALA Gemini Stars, a limited-time “KIKILALA Gemini Café...” was launched on May 2nd on the 8th floor of Nagoya PARCO West.
【Visit Accommodation】A New Stay Option in Chiayi: Nordic-Style Design Hostel for Just NT$600
In response to the growing trend of independent travel, the Cheng Yi Cultural Tourism Group has launched its latest brand, “Light Hostel Cheng Yi Light Travel.” In addition to catering to backpackers, it offers a fresh accommodation choice for travelers with their own travel philosophies...