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A great spot to view fireflies and sea of clouds – New attraction on the bamboo forest hiking trail
New leisure trails added along Highway 18 to Alishan. Following the completion and opening of barrier-free facilities at Yuantan Nature Ecology Park, the Alishan Forest Recreation Area Administration completed in 2018 another recreational facility located in Gongxing Village, Fanlu Township, at the 49.5 km mark on Highway 18 connecting...
Cherry Blossom Season at Fushoushan Farm – Don’t Miss Out Now as Japan’s Pink and White Blossoms Burst into Full Bloom
Fushoushan Farm is a renowned flower-viewing destination, offering different seas of blossoms across the seasons. In addition to visiting famous cherry blossom spots in February, the cherry blossoms at Fushoushan have also recently begun to bloom in full force, with vast swaths of pink and white Yoshino and Oshima cherry blossoms...
Tokyo’s popular queue-worthy spot too? New York’s lobster roll chain LUKE‘S LOBSTER comes to Taiwan
The popular lobster roll brand LUKE‘S LOBSTER from Manhattan, New York, has become one of the must-visit restaurants for Taiwanese travelers in Japan since opening its first branch there in 2015. Now, you don’t have to fly all the way to the U.S. or Japan...
Follow Travel Frog to Explore Five Hot Spring Towns and Savor Local Delicacies
The popular app Travel Frog has been downloaded and loved by many netizens, also inspiring fans to visit the scenic spots featured in the game when traveling in Japan. This article compiles five nearby delicious restaurants and must-visit attractions—why not follow in the footsteps of Travel Frog?
Eye-catching white art hill landscape & Taiwan’s first sloped-shape art museum
Since being upgraded to a direct-controlled municipality, Taoyuan has actively developed tourism and landmark structures in recent years, including Taiwan’s largest open-air American-style shopping mall, Huatai Premium Outlets, the Taoyuan Airport MRT, and the groundbreaking of Terminal 3 at Taoyuan Airport. Now, it is set to...
Enjoy Glamping Wagons That Rival Star-Rated Hotels: Top 10 Dreamy Wagons Across Taiwan
When traveling, many people opt to stay in hotels or homestays, but if you're looking to experience a more immersive outdoor adventure, consider a glamping wagon for a unique travel experience. In Taiwan, many operators not only offer tent campsites but also...
Japan’s Krispy Kreme limited-time themed store: Super-cute Mr. Bubble donuts
Following its chocolate-themed promotion, Japanese Krispy Kreme (クリスピ0?eクリ0?喋) has launched the increasingly popular Mr. Bubble-shaped donuts and opened two themed stores to attract attention and spark discussion...
Film locations from "Soul Mate" – Scenes of wandering and settled life
The movie "Soul Mate," which won the Best Actress award for both leading actresses at the 2016 Golden Horse Awards, garnered much attention. In the film, besides the protagonists' hometown being in Zhenjiang, their adult lives in Beijing also serve as key settings. Cities such as Nanjing, Shanghai, Suichang in Zhejiang, Changchun, and...
World Heritage Site Transformed into a Light Sculpture Spectacle: Nijo Castle’s Cherry Blossom Festival, the Most Stunning in the World
As Japan’s cherry blossom season kicks off, Kyoto’s blossom-viewing spots are not only romantic but also exude a unique charm under the influence of the ancient city. Kyoto’s most talked-about highlight event, the “Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Festival,” allows visitors to admire over 50 varieties and more than 300 prized cherry blossom trees—including Somei Yoshino and Yae-zakura—within the World Heritage-listed Nijo Castle...
Vast golden rapeseed flower fields so dreamy you won’t believe it – Japan’s Top 8 Rapeseed Flower Spots
Every spring when flowers bloom, traveling to Japan isn’t just about cherry blossoms. The rapeseed flower fields are also a must-see beauty in March and April. The vast seas of golden blooms are incredibly soothing, and when paired with the expansive blue skies and white clouds, the view is simply intoxicating...
Super-cute Doraemon-style 3D Marshmallow Drink - A Whimsical Grocery-Themed Cafe
New-style hybrid cafes are becoming increasingly diverse, blending groceries and curated shops. Mine Mine, with its playful aesthetic, has launched the Doraemon-style 3D Marshmallow Drink. Its adorable look has many people eager to take photos...
Ichiran Ramen Opens New Overseas Branch, Now Available in Manhattan, NYC
Ichiran Ramen, which has branches across Japan, caused a frenzy of long queues when it opened its first store in Taiwan in 2017. Recently, the brand is set to open its second U.S. location, “ICHIRAN NY Midtown...
Breathtaking ocean views at a glance A new highlight for container café photos
Located in Kinmen, Black House Café Sea View DIY Kitchen is the area’s first seaside café, built from an all-black shipping container right next to the popular IG spot, Xinhul Fishing Port. With its unique exterior, cozy interior design, and expansive...
Dubai adds another new landmark: the world’s largest floral Mickey Mouse
Dubai has been dazzling the world with one engineering marvel after another, among which the Dubai Miracle Garden is the world’s largest natural garden. Recently, to commemorate Disney Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday, the garden obtained authorization from The Walt Disney Company and specially created...
A vibrant floral tapestry on the land A red iron bridge becomes a new spring flower-viewing hotspot
The Xiluo Township Office in Yunlin County has created a spectacular 10-hectare sea of flowers on the east side of the Xiluo Bridge. Originally expected to bloom during the Lunar New Year, the flowers only recently burst into full bloom due to weather conditions. The colorful cosmos flowers and the red Xiluo...
Samurai-Era Starbucks: A New Photo Spot to Sip Coffee in a Traditional Japanese Building
Starbucks specialty stores can be found all over the world. Following the opening of the world’s first branch where you can enjoy coffee on tatami mats in Kyoto, a new location has recently been chosen in Kawagoe, a tourist destination known as “Little Edo.” The store is designed in the traditional kurazukuri architectural style...
Breathtaking night views unfold before your eyes – a must-visit hidden gem of a café for the perfect photo op
Located in Hsinchu, the Summer Triangle Landscape Café has recently become a popular check-in spot in the city. Covering an area of about 3,000 pyeong (approximately 10,000 square meters), this spacious café features lush green lawns, romantic landscaping, and a water feature. Its biggest highlight is the spectacular night view,...
Cafés in the alleys around Xingtian Temple Station & Three Must-Visit Dessert Cafés in Historic Homes
In Taiwan, many buildings boast a long history, exuding a rich cultural atmosphere. With the development of culture, an increasing number of old houses have been transformed into unique dessert cafés, allowing visitors to enjoy delicious sweets and rich coffee...
The cherry blossom sea on the Left Bank is so romantic — a new hotspot for night cherry blossom viewing via metro
The 2018 New Taipei City Cherry Blossom Season "Hope River Left Bank Cherry Blossom Viewing Event" was held in March at Hope River Square. In addition to exciting performances such as band concerts and diabolo juggling, the event also featured highly popular cherry blossom...
Reading in a Dreamy Glass House – Taiwan’s First Starry Sky Library
No need to go outdoors to enjoy the starry sky. New Taipei City’s Linkou has created a starry sky reading room, located on the second floor of Linkou Dongshi Market. With its spherical glass house and a galaxy-shaped starry sky band, along with planet-shaped bookshelves...