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McDonald's Century Collaboration Dessert: Morinaga Milk Caramel McFlurry Returns
The Morinaga Milk Caramel milkshake introduced by McDonald's Japan in the fall of 2016 became a hot topic and caused a sensation. In the summer of 2017, it has once again teamed up with Morinaga to launch this flavor as an ice McFlurry, which has immediately drawn attention upon its release...
Must-buy Japanese convenience store desserts: Limited-edition GODIVA cake rolls are a huge hit
Fans who love traveling to Japan definitely won’t want to miss the delicious and intriguing trending products available at major convenience stores. LAWSON, the leading Japanese convenience store brand known for its constant innovation and brand collaborations, launched on June 6...
Surreal Big-Headed Dolls and Unique Art – Yoshitomo Nara’s New Solo Exhibition 2017
The dynamic Japanese contemporary artist Yoshitomo Nara has just wrapped up his Thinker solo exhibition in New York, and is now gearing up for his new show titled for better or worse in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Japan also has a lively water festival — Universal Studios Japan’s Minions summer must-do
Universal Studios Japan’s highly anticipated Minion Park has been loved by tourists since its opening in April, and the annual summer festival is about to arrive. Universal Studios Japan has announced that from June 30 (Fri) to September 3...
Stay in a stylish shipping container house – Tainan’s new design hotel rivals Japan
Tainan is a city of food and culture, where you can not only experience the local charm of southern Taiwan but also enjoy the most authentic flavors. In terms of value for money among tourist attractions, it is arguably one of the best in Taiwan. Tainan’s unique...
Minimalist concrete ship-shaped café: A new hipster highlight in the old street
Aside from trying stinky tofu under the big tree and experiencing the historical and cultural charm of Shenkeng Old Street, you can also visit a design-forward hipster café to spend a leisurely afternoon. Opened in 2016, Shenkeng Arc Café...
Country lanes become an art runway — the trendiest countryside is in Tainan
Tainan, a beloved city for both domestic and international foodies, is also home to a group of eccentric farmers. They turn their fields into canvases, farmers into artists, and even aim to transform the entire rural area into an art gallery. Come...
You can also capture magical landscapes here — Taiwan’s Top Five Pumpkin Tunnels
Majestic depth scenes and green tunnels woven through woods are common backdrops for photography enthusiasts, but pumpkin tunnels suspended overhead are seasonal and rare. In addition to those in Tamsui and Miaoli, ...
Summer-exclusive family-friendly cooling paradise – A vast water play area now open
The Dajia Inclusive Playground, which opened in April (2017), has quickly become a popular sand play destination for families thanks to its large sandy area. The Taipei City Government’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems has now announced that, starting today, a children’s water play area will also be opened. In June, every...
The Ideal Stationery Exhibition in Collaboration with Japan’s Beloved Artist CHALKBOY
What is the ideal stationery? A pencil sharpened by a father’s hand, an eraser with the name of a secret crush written on it, or a utility knife carried when first starting work at a bookstore. The most ideal stationery may not be perfect, but it carries irreplaceable stories...
Taipei Park Celebrates Its Centennial: Reviving the Charm of a Japanese-Style Cascading Waterfall
Opened during the Japanese colonial period, Taipei Park is the oldest and largest park in Tainan City, covering an area of over 40,000 pyeong. At that time, it also served as a tropical experimental forest, accompanying the people of Tainan through a century of history. Though many things have changed, the scenery remains, and the city government...
Get an early glimpse of the golden sea of rice in Valley of Serenity — where the patchwork of the countryside unfolds its beauty
The boundless beauty of rice paddies is no longer exclusive to eastern Taiwan. Located in Waipu, Taichung, the Valley of Serenity not only boasts vast expanses of golden rice fields but also features emerald-green farmlands crisscrossed like a mosaic of the earth. Standing on the lightning-like farm paths...
The magnificent view of golden rice waves – Taiwan’s top five “Longer Boulevard” scenic spots
Longer Boulevard in Taitung features an endless winding path through vast fields of rice, creating a serene and healing pastoral landscape. Beyond Taitung, there are many other stunning rice field vistas across Taiwan. Here we introduce five such “Longer Boulevard” locations, including...
Seeing Taiwan Revisited: Celebrating the Beauty and Sorrow of Taiwan’s Landscapes
To commemorate the late director of *Seeing Taiwan*, Chi Po-lin, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on June 10, STAR Chinese Channel specially rebroadcast the documentary *Seeing Taiwan* at 7 PM on June 12, allowing audiences to revisit and truly appreciate...
Beach Concert to Enjoy Sunset and Starry Skies – Four Major Summer Events on the North Coast
The 2017 Happy North Coast series of events kicked off with the “Prosperity Sunset Walk” on June 24. Participants assembled and set off from Baishawan Visitor Center, traveling along a route that passed by Ultimate North Blue Point, Wedding Square, Fugui Fishing Port...
Giant Heart Swing & Ultra-Cool Ball Wall – New IG Hotspot Shalu Dream Street
A new trend in Instagram photography has recently emerged. Shalu Dream Street in Taichung, originally scheduled to officially open during the summer vacation, has started letting visitors in early due to overwhelming demand. In addition to the previously viral...
Taiwan’s First Official Apple Store Draws Tourists for Photos; Striking Red Paper-Cut Art Packaging Captures Attention
The much-anticipated location of Taiwan’s first official Apple Store has been officially announced—it will be situated at Taipei 101, on the right side of the Xinyi Road entrance. Apple CEO Tim Cook also wrote on Twitter...
Weekly Weather Forecast: Typhoon Merbok Forms — Watch Out for Heavy Rain This Week
The 2017 Season’s Second Tropical Storm, Minor Typhoon Merbok (International Name: MERBOK), is centered at 20.1°N, 115.0°E, moving northward at a speed of 18 km/h...
Taiwan director Chi Po-lin passes away; Taipei 101 lights up in tribute
On June 10, 2017, shocking news spread across Taiwan — Chi Po-lin, director of the documentary "Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above," died in a helicopter crash while scouting locations near the Changhong Bridge in Hualien. The pilot and assistant on board also perished...
Asia-Pacific’s Best Tourism City in Taiwan Intensively Expands into the Korean Market
According to Mastercard’s latest report, Taipei ranked 10th among Asia-Pacific’s best tourism cities for the first time in 2016. Taipei has become one of the key drivers of growth in the Asia-Pacific tourism market. From January to April this year, the number of mutual visits between Taiwan and Korea has...