Travel
Transparent Bubble Domes: Wilderness Camping Up Close with Nature
Want to stay in a dreamy transparent bubble tent and experience nature up close? Now you don’t have to go all the way to France. The Bali Cultural Park Camping Area in New Taipei City has created brand-new “Bubble Domes” that let travelers enjoy the freedom of being immersed in nature...
Want to eat without leaving the country? Kyoto’s “Itoh Kyuemon” opens in Taipei
The popular Kyoto matcha shop “Itoh Kyuemon,” which boasts a history of over 180 years, will open its first overseas directly operated store in Taipei in June. The official announcement revealed that this summer, Itoh Kyuemon from Uji, Kyoto, Japan, will operate its own tea house in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan.
Cassia Trees in Full Bloom: Top 5 Flower-Spotting Spots Across Taiwan
As summer arrives, the months of May and June mark the season of the cassia tree. Its branches hang heavy with golden-yellow flower clusters, and as the petals drift in the breeze, the view from afar resembles a painting—earning the cassia tree the beautiful nickname “golden rain.” Cassia trees can be found almost everywhere across Taiwan...
Tigerair Taiwan offers discounts, with one-way fares starting from NT$666
Tigerair Taiwan’s promotion is here again！ It kicks off promptly at 9 a.m. on May 18, with deals available on all routes departing from Taipei and Kaohsiung. The lowest untaxed one-way fare to Macau is NT$666, while other routes including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, ...
Coin-operated Hand-Shaken Drinks Launch in Taichung: Rich Milk Tea Available Daily in Limited Quantities
The popular coin-operated milk tea from southern Taiwan has now made its way to Taichung’s Zhongzheng District shopping area, offering 200 bottles of hand-brewed milk tea per day. Current flavors include “Love of the Foreigner” (Earl Grey Milk Tea), “Baby’s Favorite” (Brown Sugar Fresh Milk Tea), and “Myst...
Okinawa Road Trip – Breathtaking Ocean Views, Delicious Food & Freedom on the Road
Okinawa is just a one-hour flight from Taiwan, making it the fastest Japanese destination to reach. It boasts natural island scenery and historical cultural heritage. It's not only a great summer destination but enjoys pleasant weather all year round...
Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival: The world’s tallest sand sculpture steals the spotlight
The most anticipated “2016 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival” of summer will be held from May 7 to July 10 at Fulong Beach. This year’s exhibition features the world’s tallest giant sand sculpture, along with Taiwan’s night markets, Pingxi sky lanterns...
Self-drive tours in Japan Tabirai Japan offers rich car rental information for great convenience
Japan has convenient transportation, and many Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan independently are already familiar with getting around by subway, train, and Shinkansen. However, not every scenic tourist destination is suitable for such modes of transport. Therefore, renting a car locally in Japan...
Jetstar one-way promotion starts from 900 — grab summer travel deals to Japan now
Jetstar Japan’s summer flight promotion offers international routes from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya to Taipei at a minimum price of just 2,990 Japanese Yen, equivalent to around 900 Taiwanese Dollars. The promotion runs from 5:00 PM Taiwan Time on May 16th...
Travel to and from Ibaraki Airport: A New Budget-Friendly Option for Visiting Japan
Traditionally, when people think of visiting Tokyo, Narita Airport or Haneda Airport are usually the go-to choices. In March 2016, Vietjet Air launched flights to Ibaraki Airport, becoming the first international airline to operate regular scheduled flights there, offering a new gateway to the Kanto region. Ibaraki...
Peach Aviation sale starts at just ¥880 – grab summer deals now
Peach Aviation’s Peach Trip is back with a SALE！ Flights from Taipei to Okinawa start from ¥880, to Osaka from as low as ¥980, and there are also promotions on other routes such as Taipei-Tokyo and Kaohsiung-Osaka. Sales start from 00:00 on May 19...
LCC Knowledge Supplement: Get to Know What Low-Cost Carriers Are
Low-cost carriers are a new type of travel option that has emerged in recent years. Their official full name is Low Cost Carrier, also known as LCC for short. They primarily cut out non-essential costs during flights...
“Ball Steak” Restaurant Launches in Taiwan — Delicious, Novel, and Fun
The “Ball Steak,” which became a huge hit in Japan and South Korea, can now be enjoyed in Taipei without flying abroad!“Oh! My Stone” opened on May 21st, and its signature “Ball Steak” uses U.S. Choice grade...
The Charm of Street Food Stalls: Discovering Tokyo’s Late-Night Eateries
In Japanese, “yatai” refers to food stalls, most commonly serving ramen, one of the most authentic and beloved street foods. To truly experience local Japanese culture, keep an eye out for yatai when walking the streets of Tokyo at night. If you spot one, stop by...
Hong Kong Comics Bay Area Park – Play Selfies with Old Master Q
Hong Kong has a new fun attraction: the Comics Bay Area Park has opened on the waterfront promenade of Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. It’s the city’s first comics-themed park centered around “selfies,” featuring beloved characters familiar to Taiwanese audiences such as Old Master Q...
Taipei MRT Launches Discounted Travel Passes; Get Free Pineapple Cakes with Tickets
Taipei Metro has introduced the “Travel Discount Pass,” available from April 30 to December 31. By purchasing any of the one-day, 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour metro passes, you can receive discount coupons for Taipei 101 Observatory...
American McDonald's "Garlic Fries" Sell Out Immediately After Launch
The leading American fast-food chain McDonald's trialed "Garlic Fries" at four locations in California in May. Unexpectedly, the new product was hugely popular and sold out within a week of launch, with restocking taking several weeks...
The Rhododendron Blooming Season on Hehuan Mountain — A Sea of Flowers Across the Mountains Captivates the Eye
Every May marks the blooming season of Taiwan’s rhododendrons and Formosan azaleas. The red and white blossoms spread across the mountains, forming a vast sea of rhododendrons on Hehuan East Peak. Paired with Taiwan fir and Yushan bamboo grass, the blue sky, white clouds, and green landscape create a...
Save your own life — Tom Hanks’ “A Hologram for the King” portrays midlife crisis salesman
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team The movie “A Hologram for the King” is adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Dave Eggers. It is also the latest collaboration between Academy Award-winning actor...
Japan Meteorological Agency issues urgent warning: Tokyo must prepare for a major earthquake
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan on May 16. The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that this quake was not an aftershock of the Great East Japan Earthquake and could be a precursor to another seismic event. It does not rule out the possibility of a direct-hit magnitude 7 earthquake in the Tokyo metropolitan area...