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Mika Ninagawa World Tour Exhibition Makes Its First Stop in Taiwan
Renowned Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa launched a large-scale world tour retrospective exhibition in 2016, with its first overseas stop taking place at Taipei MOCA Contemporary Art Museum from March 19 to May 8,...
MUJI Asia Limited-Time Special Exhibition: 10,000 Stationery Items Create Tokyo Scenery
Every year from March to April is Japan's cherry blossom season, which is also a peak travel period for Taiwanese tourists. To welcome the cherry blossom tourism wave and promote the beauty of Tokyo, the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau has specially collaborated with Taiwan's MUJI to exhibit the "MUJI 10,000 shapes of TOKYO" special exhibition at the Shinjuku Mitsui Building UNIQLO City store from 3/5 to 3/1...
Top 4 Cherry Blossom Spots in Hokkaido | Must-See Star-Shaped Sakura Sea at Goryokaku
Cherry blossoms are one of Japan’s most celebrated flowers, and those in Hokkaido typically bloom from April to May. People love to sit leisurely under the cherry trees or enjoy a picnic with family and friends, appreciating the blossoms in their favorite way. Among them...
Want to try bulb milk tea? It's available at four spots across Taiwan
Taiwan’s first pearl milk tea-themed cultural exhibition hall, “Qili Bay,” launched bulb milk tea, sparking a lot of buzz and prompting many travelers to rush to give it a try. Local eateries have also jumped on the trend, offering...
A Spring Bloom in the Mirror: Japan’s Most Beautiful Café
With spring arriving, cherry blossoms have become the hottest keyword for travel and life in Japan. In addition to visiting parks and riverbanks to admire the blooms, you might also want to check out the “Seika/Mirrors Café” in Gifu Prefecture...
Cherry blossoms blanket the land – Don’t miss the Fuji Shibazakura Season
The annual Japanese cherry blossom event “Fuji Shibazakura Season” is expected to officially kick off on April 16, treating visitors to a breathtaking pink floral carpet woven by 800,000 Shibazakura flowers at the foot of Mount Fuji, where vibrant colors create a stunning contrast...
Golden Bell Trees in Bloom: Top Spots for Flower Viewing in Tainan
The golden bell trees are in bloom, bringing vibrant energy to Tainan’s streetscapes. This year, due to weather conditions, the flowering season of Tainan’s yellow golden bell trees has arrived later than usual. Currently, some yellow golden bell trees can be seen blooming along Lin Sen Road and Nan Ning Street in Tainan. It is expected that...
Colorful flowers bloom across the mountains as Hsinchu's Flower Appreciation Month kicks off
As spring arrives and flowers blossom, Hsinchu’s “Eighteen Peaks Mountain Flower Appreciation Month” officially launches in March. Each year, the event attracts numerous visitors eager to enjoy the floral spectacle. During the festival, the mountain is blanketed in vibrant blooms—
2016 Yilan Green Expo Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale
A spring highlight in Yilan, the 17th Yilan Green Expo is expected to kick off grandly at Wujihkeng Scenic Area on March 26. Themed “Grain Heart” in 2016, the event aims to move away from unscrupulous practices and reclaim a conscientious way of life, starting with our attitude toward food, amid Taiwan’s recent food safety crises...
McDonald's collaborates with Gudetama; three ceramic plate sets spark conversation
Gudetama’s charm remains undiminished, with its high popularity leading to continuous collaborations with businesses. Taiwan McDonald’s has teamed up with Sanrio to launch three Gudetama ceramic plate sets starting March 9. For an additional NT$199 with any meal set purchase, you can get...
A top-tier tropical paradise: Mauritius
Mauritius, an earthly paradise located about 900 kilometers east of Madagascar. In 1896, the great American writer Mark Twain left this admiring remark in his travel literature “Following the Equator”: ...
Highly anticipated！The Hello Kitty Taroko Train of Taiwan Railways is now in service
After much anticipation, the "New Taroko Hello Kitty Painted Train," a collaboration among Taiwan Railways Administration, EVA Air, and Sanrio Taiwan, was officially launched on March 21 of the 105th year (2016), operating trains between Taipei and...
Taiwanese Flavor in London: A Bao Specialty Shop Conquers the British
Whenever people talk about going to the UK, they’re often warned that it’s a food desert, with only cold meals and dishes like fish and chips available — something that seems quite hard for us Taiwanese, surrounded by diverse cuisines, to adapt to...
Plum blossoms bloom like fountains — The Shidare Zakura Festival is a breathtaking sight
With spring arriving, Japan isn't just known for cherry blossoms — it's also the perfect time to admire plum blossoms. The 'Suzuka no Mori Teien' (Suzuka Forest Garden) in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, is home to many weeping plum trees. When they bloom, unlike the typically elegant and refined image of cherry blossoms...
One-Day Cycling Tour in Beitou: Cherry Blossoms & Hot Springs
In early spring Taipei, if you want to go out for a stroll but lack transport, hop on the MRT and get off at Beitou Station. Rent a YouBike, follow the trail of cherry blossoms, relax in the hot springs, and enjoy a carefree light trip around Beitou. ...
It's like traveling around the world—Seoul Metro gets a stunning makeover
Seoul Metro in South Korea has undergone a dramatic transformation, offering passengers a novel and exciting experience of exploring the world just by riding the subway. Since March, the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation has themed Line 7 with “World Travel,” decorating the train cars...
Azalea River Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Nantou’s “Little Switzerland,” Creating a Dreamy Pink Tunnel
Chasing cherry blossoms in spring has become a nationwide trend across Taiwan. In central Taiwan, apart from the well-known blossoms at Wuling Farm and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Lugu Township in Nantou County is a hidden gem for locals. Among its highlights is the pink cherry blossom tunnel at Phoenix Nature...
Great Time to Save on Travel Expenses – Gather Friends for an Asian Adventure
It’s the perfect time to travel in Asia！Online hotel provider Hotels.com has released its latest Hotel Price Index report, which shows that the global average nightly hotel rate in 2015 rose slightly by 1% compared to 2014...
Essential Tips for Visiting Ghibli Museum: New Ticketing System Launched in 2016
Tokyo’s “Ghibli Museum, Mitaka” is a must-visit popular tourist attraction for Studio Ghibli fans both domestically and internationally. However, due to its immense popularity, it has also led to various issues with scalped tickets. To prevent such situations...
The popular rooftop night view restaurant "The Top" on Yangmingshan caught in illegal construction investigation
A well-known night view restaurant on Yangmingshan was recently reported by the Construction Management Office for illegal structures. Four scenic restaurants were found to have extensive unauthorized constructions, including the consistently high-rated "The Top" and "Grass Mountain Nights," which are both on the list. ...