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【West Coast of the USA】Mountains and Seas Spark Endless Creativity
【West Coast of the USA】Mountains and Seas Spark Endless Creativity
Feel the super-cute power as 1,000 Pikachu take over Japan in a flash mob event
In 2014, Japan saw the “Pikachu Boom” event, where thousands of Pikachu took over the streets of Yokohama, their adorable appearances sparking huge buzz. In August 2015, thousands of Pikachu are making a comeback once again in a flash mob...
Taiwan's world-class natural attraction – Experience the breathtaking beauty of Shifen Waterfall
Not far from Shifen, a district in Pingxi, New Taipei City known for its lantern festival, lies the picturesque Shifen Waterfall Park along the upper reaches of the Keelung River. With a height of twenty meters and a width of forty meters, Shifen Waterfall is not only the widest waterfall in Taiwan...
Sea Festival Lineup Announced – Take a One-Day Mountain and Sea Mini-Trip to Gongliao
The “2015 New Taipei City Gongliao International Marine Music Festival” kicks off in grand style from July 24 to 26, with the lineup officially revealed on the 24th. Artists such as HUSH, MISS KO Ko Chao-shen, and Crowd Lu...
Feel the Heat of Japan: Summer Festivals Galore
Japan hosts countless festivals, from north to south, spring to winter, with a diverse array of celebrations taking place all year round. During festival seasons, cities like Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe are packed with crowds. Though Japan is often perceived as elegant and graceful,...
Summer Firefly Viewing & Camping: 7 Routes to Explore Pingtung
With summer here, Pingtung County Government has launched the “Love Pingtung Farm Tour” event, featuring seven unique routes to help everyone enjoy 11 farms in Pingtung with ease. Options include staying overnight on farms to watch “fireflies” (known locally as “fire gold aunties”) light up the night, playing freely on lush green fields...
Visual Explosion: German Water Park Unveils Black Hole Waterslide
On a scorching summer day, sliding down a waterslide for a thrilling and refreshing ride sounds absolutely exhilarating. In Bremerhaven, Germany, an aquatic theme park called BAD1 has created the world’s most unique...
【Get Discounts】Summer Travel Overseas Battle – Plan Smart with Direct & Budget Flights to Avoid Crowds
Summer vacation is approaching. Want to plan a trip but avoid the crowds? The booking website Hotels.com has specially searched for newly added direct flights and affordable new routes from budget airlines. It also observed from the platform that...
The world’s first karst peak – the breathtaking Tianzi Mountain
Located in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan Province, China, it is a nature reserve covering 130 square kilometers. In addition to its waterfalls, rivers, and caves, the park is most famous for its countless karst peaks that rise from the ground into the clouds...
【Enjoy Discounts】Summer Theme Park Madness – 22 Amusement Parks Offer Discounts!
Summer break is here, Up！Where can you have fun safely and beat the heat? The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has partnered with 22 theme parks across Taiwan to launch a variety of cool activities during the summer vacation. Whether it’s enjoying the forest’s phytoncides in the sweltering heat,...
Hot Air Balloon Festival Kicks Off – Five Transportation Options Without a Car
The 2015 Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival officially runs from June 27 to August 9. To make it more convenient for visitors from all over to attend the event, we’ve specially compiled five transportation options to the venue...
Beat the heat with ice — Taiwan’s top 10 must-try frozen treats!
Summer is all about enjoying ice treats, and recently trending across Taiwan are some of the most popular icy delights, including adorably shaped monster ice and surprisingly delicious oyster snowflake ice. Ice lovers, make sure to try them all this summer!
Ride into the Clouds with Unlimited Drinks – Tokyo’s Sea of Clouds Train is Here
On August 25 and 27, Japan’s Seibu Railway launched a limited-edition dreamy Sea of Clouds train that departs from Ikebukuro at midnight, taking passengers to Mitsumineguchi Station at an altitude of 1,100 meters. There, you can enjoy the sea of clouds and even visit a shrine at night.
Cool off this summer as Hong Kong’s Harbour City rooftop plaza transforms into an “outdoor pool”!
To welcome the arrival of summer, Harbour City has specially invited internationally acclaimed American hyperrealism sculpture master Carole A. Feu...
Airline 3C device ban lifted: Six airlines now allow phone use during boarding
With the increasing prevalence of personal mobile devices and the growing demand for real-time use of electronic gadgets, the Civil Aeronautics Administration has announced relaxed regulations on the use of personal electronic devices by passengers on domestic flights. Airlines including China Airlines, EVA Air, and domestic carriers...
The Palace Museum goes creative: Sword-themed ice cube molds spark online buzz!
Following the huge success of its "I Know" adhesive tape that sparked a buying frenzy among netizens, the National Palace Museum has launched another bold and eye-catching creation just in time for summer — sword-shaped ice cube molds. These creatively designed and highly attractive items were just released on the official...
Pudding Dog Café opens its 2nd branch — limited-edition cute character desserts!
Following the huge success of the first Pudding Dog-themed café, the 1st branch, which opened in Harajuku, Tokyo, at the end of 2014, the highly anticipated 2nd branch has now opened in Osaka Umeda this June!
Hotels and hospitals respond in unison: Free accommodation for families of Eight Colors victims
On June 27, the Eight Colors Water Park rented its venue to Reber International Integrated Marketing for a color party. An explosion suspected to have been caused by colored powder on the stage left hundreds of people with severe burns. Multiple hotels in Taipei have also offered free lodging for the victims' families, joining efforts to support those affected by the incident. Below is a list of hotels providing free accommodation for the victims' families.
【Eat】Eight Must-Try Mango Ices This Summer — One Even Has an Edible Bowl!
As the sweltering summer arrives, besides enjoying regular ice treats, you simply must have a bowl of mango ice to truly beat the heat. Take a big bite of the cool, juicy mango — its sweet and tangy flavor is the epitome of summer delight. Below, we’ve specially compiled a list of...
Japan's Island-Hopping Slow Travel: Setouchi Triennale Art Festival
Since 2010, a triennial event co-created by local governments in the Setouchi region—including Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, and Tonoshō Town—as well as private entities such as the Naoshima Fukutake Art Museum Foundation and the Fukutake Foundation for Education and Culture...