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New Year's Eve Countdown Landmark in Thailand 2016: Wat Arun Fireworks Take Center Stage
The highlight of this year’s New Year’s Eve countdown celebrations was held for the first time at Bangkok’s iconic landmark, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), to welcome the new year. At midnight, the temple’s most distinctive spire...
Suwa Inari Lantern Festival in Yamanouchi, Nagano – A Nighttime Romance in the Hot Spring Town
The "Yamanouchi Lantern Festival" is held around Yudanaka Onsen in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. In addition to enjoying the hot springs, visitors can admire lantern artworks and experience nighttime romance against the backdrop of historic buildings. It’s a major winter event in Nagano. ...
Winter Exclusive: The Romantic Launch of Snow-White Starbucks
A snowy white winter is always especially romantic. In the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, a globally unique all-white Starbucks—White Winter Starbucks—has made its debut. This one-of-a-kind Starbucks branch not only features…
Relaxing Travel Without Traffic Jams – A Cherry Blossom Tour in Tribal Mountain Forests
As the year comes to a close, don’t forget to give yourself a well-deserved break after working hard all year. Plan your upcoming holidays early to treat yourself. If you’d rather avoid the crowds, heading into the mountains, forests, or indigenous villages is a great choice. ...
3-Day Trip During New Year’s Holiday: A Complete Guide to Conquering Tainan
As the year comes to an end, have you decided where to spend your 3-day New Year’s holiday? To welcome 2016, Tainan has not only launched a “New Year’s Trilogy” event series, but also boasts rich natural ecology, charming rural appeal, and the most...
2016 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival – The 8TN Main Lantern Warms Up
The 2015 New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town event came to a close on January 3, 2016. Carrying on the joyful and heartwarming atmosphere, the most internationally representative event in Taiwan — the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival — will then kick off with great festivity during the Lunar New Year holiday. ...
Popular Attractions in Chiayi – The Blue-Glass High Heel Chapel Draws Crowds
The highly anticipated new attraction in Chiayi, the High Heel Chapel, unveiled its construction exterior at the end of 2015, revealing a striking blue glass translucent façade that has become a focal point at Chiayi’s Budai Seaview Park. ...
The Most Fun Winter Activity in Hong Kong – The Europa Park Carnival Has Arrived
The AIA Europa Park Carnival in Hong Kong has made a grand return and will be held from now until February 21, 2016, at the Central Harbourfront Event Space. Spanning two months, the event features rides imported from countries such as the UK, Italy, and France, along with...
The Fragrance of Plum Blossoms Invites You to Conquer Nantou’s Top Four Plum Viewing Spots
The "Snowy Plum Blossom Hunt" series of events under the Nantou Flower Carnival kicked off on December 20, 2015, marking the official start of the flower season. The plum blossom planting area in Xinyi Township spans over 800 hectares and is widely distributed. With the next cold front bringing moisture, it is estimated that the blossoms will be in full bloom from January 5 to 10. This year, due to the warmer winter, the blooming period is expected to extend all the way to before the Lunar New Year.
Hokkaido’s Most Beautiful Winter Scenery: Ice Flowers Bloom on Lake Akan
Every winter, as the cold winds blow and snowflakes flurry, the northern land transforms overnight into a romantic snowy wonderland that captivates the heart. In the Lake Akan area of Hokkaido, every winter, delicate white flowers float on the lake's surface, adorning the landscape like something out of a fairy tale...
Universal Studios' Minions-themed room revealed — early booking info now available!
In 2015, Universal Studios Osaka launched the Minions-themed area "Minion Plaza," attracting numerous fans to make a pilgrimage. Later, various seasonal events introduced many limited-time Minions-themed...
New Year's Holiday Exhibition Craze: Doraemon and One Piece Draw Crowds
With the New Year’s Day and Lunar New Year holidays approaching, exciting and fun exhibitions are kicking off across Taiwan, featuring popular anime such as One Piece, Doraemon, and SpongeBob. Not sure where to go for a stroll this weekend? Here...
Immersed in the Sea of Clouds at Alishan – Cruise Trains on the Shoushan Line of the Alishan Forest Railway Now on Sale
The Alishan Forest Railway is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Stretching from the Cross Junction to Zhuoshan via Duigaoyue, the route is often enveloped in sea of clouds, offering breathtaking views. It is the first sightseeing mountain railway built entirely by the people of Taiwan. The Alishan Forest Railway...
Taiwan passport is amazing now – visa-free access to 161 countries
The number of visa-free countries for the Republic of China (Taiwan) passport has increased from 15
Wear "Star Wars" Socks and Relive the Classics
After a nine-year wait, the highly anticipated movie *Star Wars* has finally returned. The American brand STANCE has specially launched a series of *Star Wars*-themed socks in a variety of styles, bringing all the highlights of the film onto the socks...
An international exhibition hall – A classic review of Tokyo Designer’s Week
Yes！ The 2015 Tokyo Designer’s Week, which stepped into its impressive 30th year, can be described not only as a grand event in Asia’s design scene but also as an international exhibition hall. Commonly known by its English name, Tokyo Design W...
Japan’s First Five Cherry Blossom Festivals – Take Notes and Set Off
As spring approaches, the most beautiful cherry blossoms will gradually bloom. Japan, the top cherry blossom destination for Taiwanese travelers, typically sees its cherry blossom season begin from late March to early April. However, some places can enjoy cherry blossoms as early as January...
Taiwan Railways launches Taroko Express between Taipei and Kaohsiung, cheaper than high-speed rail
Taiwan High Speed Rail launched three new stations in December, which may divert passengers from Taiwan Railways. In response, Taiwan Railways plans to introduce Taroko Express round-trips between Taipei and Kaohsiung starting February, with a travel time of 3 hours and 50 minutes...
Winter in Aowanda: Sweetgum, Osmanthus, Cherry Blossoms and Azaleas in a Riot of Color
In the winter of 2015, influenced by global warming and the El Niño phenomenon, many parts of the Northern Hemisphere broke long-standing high-temperature records, and Taiwan was no exception, even setting a new record high temperature of 30.5°C on the winter solstice, the highest in 67 years. Located in central ...
New attraction in Tamsui: The "Former Residence of Mayor Dada Eikichi" opens with strong Japanese charm
Check out this new Tamsui attraction first-hand: A hinoki Japanese-style building and tranquil front and back yards are no longer scenes exclusive to Japanese dramas. After more than a year of preservation and restoration work, the "Former Residence of Tamsui Mayor Dada Eikichi" is expected to officially open to the public in mid-2016...