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The world’s second-best pineapple bun – now available in Taiwan
The must-try sweet treat in Kanazawa: “The World’s Second-Best Freshly Baked Ice Cream Pineapple Bun.” No matter when you go, there’s always a long line, as the shop insists on baking them fresh to order, slathering just-baked pineapple buns with a generous scoop of ice cream...
Global Regional Airport Rankings: Chubu Centrair Airport in Japan Takes the Top Spot
The well-known aviation services survey organization SKYTRAX has released its 2016 list of the world’s best regional airports, with Chubu Centrair Airport in Japan taking first place—this marks its second consecutive year as the champion. The second and third spots went to...
Japan Shopping List: Top 10 Popular Items to Buy
Japan is the most beloved destination for Taiwanese tourists. Aside from sightseeing, shopping is another key highlight of their trips. Even if you can’t go to Japan yourself, you can still shop through various purchasing channels. According to a website based on online search trends in the first half of 2016...
Lotus in Full Bloom: 7 Hidden Spots for Lotus Viewing in New Taipei
As summer arrives, beautiful lotus flowers gradually begin to bloom. The local government has compiled a list of 7 hidden lotus-viewing spots in New Taipei City, each within an hour’s drive from the urban area. Visitors might want to take some time out to explore the fresh beauty of lotuses in New Taipei...
Disney animation scenes brought to life: The Hawaiian Lantern Floating Festival is spectacular
Apart from its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters, Hawaii also has a unique spectacle that appears only once a year. On Memorial Day each year, Ala Moana Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii, holds a...
Taipei’s eye-catching mobile highlight: Open-top double-decker buses hit the road by year-end
The long-awaited double-decker sightseeing bus has finally made its debut! Taipei will soon introduce open-top double-decker buses equipped with multilingual audio guide systems in Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean, offering both daytime and nighttime tour routes. Travelers will experience...
Global Travel Survey: Popular Scenes from Descendants of the Sun
In recent years, Taiwanese people have placed greater emphasis on leisure travel, with the number of outbound tourists rising year by year. Travel agencies conducted a major survey on travel intentions in February 2016 via their official websites, targeting both loyal customers and new friends who love to travel, in order to understand current...
Sailor Moon Café – Limited-Time Moon Stick Sundae
Q-pot CAFE, a popular café in Tokyo’s Omotesando district, has teamed up with the ongoing “Sailor Moon Exhibition” to launch a limited-time Sailor Moon-themed café, featuring a special themed menu available only from June...
Cool and Delicious: Japan Starbucks Launches Three New Summer Drinks
This summer, in addition to introducing new flavors of Frappuccinos, Japan Starbucks has also launched three exclusive refreshing summer beverages: Valencia Iced Coffee, Passion Fruit Strawberry Iced Tea, and Lime Coffee Special. These drinks focus on a fresh and invigorating taste...
Top 25 Theme Parks in the World — Three of the Top Five Are in Asia
Amusement parks are often the top choice for entertainment, offering a variety of themed experiences and thrilling rides that provide unforgettable fun for visitors of all ages. A foreign media outlet ranked the world’s most popular theme parks based on 2015 attendance figures...
Japan-exclusive peach desserts: 5 must-try popular brands
Summer is the peak season for peaches in Japan, and many brands have launched limited-time peach products. We’ve rounded up five of Japan’s most popular limited-time peach desserts, featuring all sorts of unexpected creative combinations that are definitely must-tries this summer...
Too Beautiful to Eat: 7 Summer Wagashi Selections
Hot summer days are perfect for enjoying cool little sweets. Wagashi, with their delicate and beautiful appearance and elegant flavors, are definitely a great choice. Major Japanese confectionery shops have also launched wagashi that excel in both appearance and taste...
Starry Nights Await: Taiwan’s Top 5 Stargazing Spots
Summer is a great season for stargazing. To enjoy the breathtaking sight of a star-filled sky, it’s essential to choose a location with a wide field of vision and minimal light pollution — which is why most stargazing spots are located far from urban areas. The editors have compiled a list of Taiwan’s top five popular stargazing destinations...
Beat the summer heat: Top 10 free water play areas across Taiwan
On hot summer days, playing in the water is the best way to cool off. If you don’t want to spend a lot, there are free water play parks all over Taiwan, all regularly maintained by local governments. The water quality is tested and safe, making them perfect for family fun...
Go on a spontaneous trip you can't miss — Traveling to Vietnam with Vietjet has never been easier.
Imagine you have a vacation that’s neither too long nor too short, and you want to bring some change to your daily routine. There’s an option that’s not too far, about a 3-hour flight away, to switch from Taiwan to Vietnam and experience the country’s unique blend of Eastern and Western...
Bora Bora Island – The Dream Island Closest to Paradise
Located southwest of Tahiti, Bora Bora is known as the “Pearl of the Pacific” and is widely recognized as the most beautiful island in the world. Its lush green hills complement the deep blue ocean, along with its light blue...
R2-D2 is back！ ANA Star Wars livery aircraft arrives in Taiwan
The ANA Star Wars R2-D2 livery aircraft, which made a brief appearance in Taiwan on April 16 this year, will arrive at Songshan Airport again on June 22. Fans of aviation and Star Wars who missed it last time shouldn’t miss out on this rare...
Tourist Exclusive: Free SIM Card with Check-in at Asakusa JCD
Travelers visiting Japan recently should take note: Asakusa Visitor Information Center Japankuru Concierge Desk is celebrating its opening. Now, simply shop at designated stores, check in on Facebook or Inst...
Five-star facilities: Six hidden services at Taoyuan Airport
When flying abroad from Taoyuan Airport, besides shopping at duty-free stores during the long wait before boarding, Taoyuan Airport actually offers many thoughtful amenities. Next, we’ll introduce six hidden services at Taoyuan Airport — all of them are free to use...
Bad weather? No worries！ 15 great places to go on rainy days
The plum rain season is here. You want to go out, but heavy rain ruins your travel mood. Here are 15 great places to visit and have fun on rainy days — even bad weather won’t spoil your good mood for going out. ...