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Highlights of the Grand Opening of TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Taichung City Hall Branch, the Most Beautiful Bookstore
TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Taichung City Hall Branch, an investment by Eclat Media Group’s Victory Filmworks, officially opened on April 26. In addition to the attendance of high-level executives from both Taiwan and Japan, Taichung Mayor Lin Chia-lung also personally attended the opening press conference...
Mega Light and Music Show & Sydney Light Festival
Aside from the New Year’s Eve fireworks, the annual must-see “Vivid Sydney” in Australia kicks off from May to June. In addition to projecting light displays on Sydney’s most iconic landmark—the...
Korea’s viral café has arrived in Taiwan too – a manga-style black-and-white restaurant
The popular Korean check-in café CAFE Yeonnam-dong 239-20 gained attention with its black-and-white manga-style decor, and now Taipei has its own black-and-white manga restaurant. Located near Taipei Metro’s National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station, Stephens...
A vast colorful sea of flowers park — a new urban hotspot for flower-viewing and photo ops
In addition to the many flower farms in the suburbs where visitors can enjoy blooms, Taoyuan also has a vibrant sea of flowers park located in the city. Fenghe Park on Cimin Road once hosted a Driftwood Art Festival in 2017, featuring a variety of large driftwood...
Learn Travel Frog's Laid-back Lifestyle: 5 Slow Travel Ways
After the Japanese healing mobile game Travel Frog became a huge hit, the term "Buddhist-style" has become a popular buzzword recently, being applied to various aspects of life, including Buddhist-style youths, Buddhist-style frog-raising, and Buddhist-style travel. Buddhist-style has evolved into a...
Zero-fail travel photography: The must-have photo app for non-photographers
Taking photos with your phone is one of the essential things to do when traveling. Knowing how to strike a good pose and capture beautiful shots has become a skill many netizens strive to master. South Korea has launched a photo app with an incredibly thoughtful design that helps even those who can’t take photos well...
A spectacular wisteria waterfall rivaling Ashikaga Park—Famous for Japan’s Great Wisteria Festival
When thinking of places to admire wisteria in Japan, besides the renowned Ashikaga Flower Park, Fukuoka’s Great Kurogi Wisteria Festival is also a must-visit wisteria destination. The Great Kurogi Wisteria tree is over 600 years old and has been designated as a Japanese national natural...
Colorful hydrangeas are in full bloom—come admire the vibrant floral wall at this leisure garden
As early summer gradually arrives, seasonal flower fields also change, and the stunning hydrangeas are now blooming. The period from May to August each year is the perfect time to appreciate these beautiful flowers. At Hualu Farm in Miaoli, various types of flowers are planted, and...
Dining under a sea of snow-white blossoms: Taiwan’s top 5 tung blossom landscape restaurants
When tung blossoms are in full bloom and petals flutter through the air like snowflakes, strolling along a romantic tung blossom-lined path is both enchanting and healing. In the Hakka villages of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli, the months of April and May turn white as snow, creating some of the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan...
Retro and super-cute photo spots – The Summer Ice Cream Roadshow Melts Hearts
As summer approaches, cool ice cream and beaches are what come to mind, and Miami’s “Museum of Ice Cream” (MOIC) has recently tapped into these associations...
International landmark count rises again — Taiwan’s first-ever Club Med seaside resort!
The French hotel brand Club Med, the world’s largest resort chain, has recently announced it will enter Pingtung’s Dapeng Bay Scenic Area. It has signed an agreement with Dapeng Bay BOT operator, Dapeng Bay International Development Corporation...
May Day Labor Day early treat for office workers: Buy One Get One Free at Starbucks
As May 1st, Labor Day, approaches, many people can finally relax and enjoy a brief holiday, but there are still a few who aren’t on the list. To show appreciation, the well-known coffee brand Starbucks is launching a special “Friends Sharing Day” event the day before Labor Day...
New Ghibli Theme Park Attractions – First Look at Five Themed Zones
The Aichi Prefectural Government and Studio Ghibli recently announced a collaboration to build the “Ghibli Theme Park,” with the location set in the Aichiku area of Nagakute City. The plan envisions five themed zones that will gradually begin operations...
Urban-exclusive Purple Flower Sea: Romantic Blooms of Salvia farinacea
With the weather just right, it's a great season for many families to go out and enjoy the flowers. Now, you don’t have to head to the suburbs to admire romantic flower seas—there are vast stretches of enchanting purple blooms right in Taipei City. Located between Taipei City Hall and Civic Square, the stunning Salvia farinacea...
A Collection of Diverse Architectural Styles – A 2-Day Tour of Five Must-Visit Spots in Hualien and Taitung
In addition to its breathtaking natural landscapes, the Hualien and Taitung region is also home to many photogenic, uniquely designed attractions, including container houses, Japanese-style, and European-style buildings. While enjoying the scenery, why not visit these spots set against the backdrop of mountains and sea...
Breathtaking views of endless wheat fields & the "Goblin" scene at the Green Wheat Field Festival
Step into the world of "Goblin" and immerse yourself in the healing beauty of endless wheat fields. Located at Haewon Farm in the vast barley fields of Gochang, this expansive farm spans an impressive 300,000 pyeong, making it a rare large-scale farm in Korea. In spring you can...
From Travel Companions to Lovers: Six Advantages of Joining a Tour Group
It’s not easy to plan a trip during the holidays, and many people struggle with whether to join a tour group or travel independently. Since the term “laid-back” has become a popular buzzword, even travel can be approached in a laid-back way—thus, solo travel or independent trips have become quite common...
New Travel Spot in Japan: World’s Largest Hello Kitty-Themed Restaurant Opens
When traveling to the Kansai region, many people plan a simple two-day, one-night trip to Awaji Island, a small island not far from Osaka and Kobe. On Awaji Island, besides well-known attractions such as the Awaji Yumebutai and the Ocean Dome, recently...
Breathtaking 360-degree views of flower seas Japan’s Romantic Azalea Park
A nature park centered around Komuroyama Mountain, which stands at an elevation of 321 meters, hosts an azalea season every year from late April to early May. Within its vast 35,000-square-meter grounds, approximately 100,000 azalea plants of about 40 varieties create a sea of flowers...
Must-visit spots for capturing the beauty of Kenrokuen Garden – Top four Japanese-style garden attractions in Taiwan
Kenrokuen Garden is one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, renowned for its pond reflections and lush greenery surrounding dreamlike garden landscapes, making it one of the must-see sightseeing spots in Kanazawa. Taiwan also boasts picturesque Japanese-style garden scenery, with serene lake reflections...