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Don't Mess with the Mountains: Travel Literature Transforms into an Action-Packed Film
[Don't Mess with the Mountains] is adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name published in 1998. The book was not only written by “the funniest travel writer,” Bill Bryson, but also draws from his...
Popular Gudetama Lazy Exhibition Early Bird Tickets on Limited Sale
Gudetama, always seen in his lazy pose, has captured the hearts of many with his adorable and comforting image. Now, fans of Gudetama, take note: he will be holding an exhibition at the National Taiwan Science Education Center later this year, giving everyone a chance to...
Ring in 2016: Taipei 101 & Yida Create the Longest Fireworks Show Ever
As 2015 quietly draws to a close, Taipei 101 has announced its New Year’s Eve fireworks display early. To welcome 2016, Taipei 101 will present a show themed “Nature is Future”...
2016 Seven Long Holidays – Plan Your Trips Early
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team Compilation & Report
Popeye Lived Here – A Southern European Village Brings Back Your Childhood Dreams
Remember the once hugely popular cartoon "Popeye the Sailor"? Popeye’s adventures accompanied many people through their childhoods. Every time he fought his rival Bluto, all it took was a big bite of spinach for him to turn the tables and...
Miniature Landmark Theme Park Unveils 1:25 Scale Taipei 101 in Japan
Taipei 101 spotted in Japan too！The Japanese theme park "Tobu World Square" has invested nearly 100 million yen to create a 1:25 scale model of Taipei 101 within the park. It was officially completed and...
Hidden gems known only to locals: Top 3 scenic spots in Japan
By the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team Japan’s Top 3 Scenic Spots – Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture, Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture, and Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture The breathtaking view of Matsushima floating on the sea (Miyagi...
A golden castle limited to autumn: Kumamoto Castle adorned with ginkgo leaves
Kumamoto Castle is also known as the Ginkgo Castle and is ranked among Japan’s Three Great Castles alongside Nagoya Castle and Himeji Castle. Originally built by the highly acclaimed Kato Kiyomasa...
The world’s first fully transparent high-altitude swimming pool – an extraordinary experience of swimming in the sky
Skywalks may not be rare, but the UK is about to unveil the world’s first high-altitude swimming pool, offering an ultra-thrilling experience of “swimming” in the sky. This global-first high-altitude pool is located in the upscale residential area of Nine Elms in the south bank of the Thames, London...
2015 Xinshe Flower Sea: The Kaleidoscope of Art Makes a Colorful Debut
Taiwan’s most popular autumn flower sea event, the “2015 Xinshe Flower Sea & Taichung International Floral Carpet Festival,” is expected to run from November 7 to December 6, spanning a full month that combines flowers and visual arts to present an un...
Sleep in a bookstore: Drift off to sleep surrounded by books at this Tokyo capsule inn
Have you ever been reading your favorite book, your eyelids growing heavier as you read, only to realize when you come to that it’s already morning? A capsule hotel called “Book and...,” a dream come true for book lovers, has opened in Ikebukuro, Japan.
Panoramic Views of Sacred Mountains – Kawaguchi Lake Maple Leaf Festival
In the minds of many foreigners, no Japanese landscape is more iconic than Mount Fuji cloaked in snow. To get up close to Mount Fuji and witness this sacred mountain of the Japanese spirit with your own eyes, a trip to Yamanashi Prefecture is a must. And...
Eight world-class skyscrapers – Taipei 101 is both beautiful and safe, making the list!
Taipei 101 has once again earned international media recognition. In a report published by BBC on October 9, Taipei 101 was listed as one of the world’s eight most beautiful supertall buildings. Taipei 101 was once the tallest building in the world...
Autumn in Kamakura: 8 Best Temples for Autumn Leaves
Kamakura is a place where you can slow down your travel pace and enjoy the journey at a more leisurely rhythm. The streets exude a relaxed and carefree vibe, and there are many shrines dedicated to samurai clans, filled with historical charm. Come late November...
Win plane tickets by visiting the lantern festival – HowToTrip’s digital stamp-collecting guide to the Taipei Lantern Festival
The 2019 Taipei Lantern Festival kicked off in the vibrant Old City of West Taipei and now there are just six days left. In addition to amazing lantern displays, participants in the Taipei City Government’s digital stamp-collecting event can win great prizes worth over a million NT dollars in total...
Seeing the Color of the Wind – Dreamy Light Decorations at Tokyo Station
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Enjoy delicious food and stunning views on Japan’s latest sightseeing train, Belles montagnes et mer
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department, compiled and reported Japan’s newly launched sightseeing trains always leave a deep impression. Starting October 10, Toyama Prefecture’s Himi Line has unveiled a brand-new luxury sightseeing train, the Belles montagnes et mer (べるもんた), featuring exquisite craftsmanship, along with breathtaking scenery, gourmet cuisine, and fine wines—all designed to offer passengers a feast for all five senses.
Overlooking Osaka’s myriad lights — a must-visit: Umeda Sky Building Garden Observatory
The Umeda Sky Building Garden Observatory, once selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Sunset Spots, is the perfect place to enjoy Osaka’s dusk and night views. Located on the 40th floor of the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka’s Umeda district...
Mika Ninagawa Takes the Helm: Japan’s New Train Is a Moving Art Gallery
Japan’s Joetsu Shinkansen will launch a brand-new train called the “Genbi Shinkansen” in spring 2016, inspired by the concept of “modern art.” The project invited renowned Japanese designer and photographer...
The Most Poetic Season of Autumn: A Must-Visit Maple Spot at Fushoushan
The magnificent sea of cosmos flowers at Fushoushan kicks off the autumn season, followed closely by the much-anticipated maple foliage. Almost every year, Fushoushan is one of the first spots in Taiwan to report the arrival of fall colors. In the past, the most popular maple viewing spot, "Songlu Cottage," would typically be ablaze with red leaves from early to mid-November. The vibrant hues of Acer palmatum leaves transform in dazzling variety, enchanting all who see them. Fushoushan welcomes autumn with some of the most beautiful maple scenery.