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Fukui in Hokuriku: Experience the Boundless Elegance of Japanese Traditional Beauty
Whenever people hear about Fukui Prefecture, they’re quick to clarify that it’s not Fukuoka with its many street stalls in Kyushu, nor is it Fukushima in the northeast with its nuclear power plants. Mr. Matsushima from the Fukui Prefecture Tourism Federation introduces it with a touch of humor...
Bitan Suspension Bridge Gets Christmas Makeover for a Romantic New Year's Eve Wish Party
The nationwide first-of-its-kind sound-responsive Bitan Suspension Bridge light sculpture was officially unveiled in late July this year to the lively third movement of Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons, dazzling all who saw it. As the season transitions into December and temperatures gradually...
【Wednesday Special】Macau Sands X Cotai Strip Exclusive Limited-Time Accommodation Offer
The Cotai Strip Resort area, which includes The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Conrad Macao, Cotai Central, Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, and Holiday Inn Macao, Cotai Central, as well as Sands Macao, will...
Mid-Autumn BBQ Craze: 15 More Riverside BBQ Spots Added in the City
From September 6th to September 8th, the three-day Mid-Autumn holiday is about to begin. This year, Taipei City is encouraging residents to celebrate in a traditional, healthy, low-carbon way by enjoying the moon and sipping tea. However, considering that many people have already prepared for barbecues...
3 more domestic confirmed cases reported as travel alerts for multiple European countries, Dubai and 3 US states are upgraded
On March 13, China recorded one new case of Wuhan pneumonia, bringing the total to 50, and on March 14, three more cases were added, making the total 53. The WHO has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, with rapidly worsening outbreaks in Europe and the Americas...
Frozen Wonderland: Alaska's Stunning Ice Caves
The Mendenhall Glacier Cave in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, located in the U.S. state of Alaska, has a glacier approximately 19 kilometers long, 2.4 kilometers wide, and up to 30 meters thick at its deepest point. Named after American scientist T...
Café Waiting for Love X HowToTrip Taichung Birdy Days – A Scene-Recreated Themed Hotel Experience!
In an unprecedented creative crossover, the highly anticipated summer blockbuster Chinese film Café Waiting for Love has teamed up with HowToTrip, Taiwan’s leading cultural and creative design hotel brand, to bring iconic movie scenes into...
【Weekend Fun in Taiwan】Christmas Concerts & Tea Tasting in Historic Alleys – New Taipei City Comes Alive This Weekend
The weekend is almost here, and netizens can finally unwind after a busy week. For concert lovers, the Christmas concerts at New Taipei City’s Happy Christmas Town will kick off tomorrow, featuring a grand finale performance by the “Diva” Jolin Tsai...
【Monday Gourmet】Taipei Fullon Autumntime Flavors – Let’s Party at the Italian Food Festival!
As autumn, the season of appetite, arrives, satisfy your taste buds with refreshing and delicious Italian cuisine. From now until November 30th, Taipei Fullon Hotel’s Tasha Restaurant proudly presents the “Italian Food Festival,” featuring classic...
The moon rabbit installation caught fire after dismantling — Hofman checks if anyone was injured
The 2014 Taoyuan Land Art Festival concluded on September 14, attracting 2.46 million visitors over 11 days. Among the highlights was the 25-meter-tall moon rabbit created by Dutch artist Hofman, whose adorable design and flowing fur...
【Wednesday Special】Luxurious Feast！Da Da Restaurant's Value-Packed Generous Set
It is a great joy to have friends visit from afar. Want to treat your visiting friends to the best cuisine but not sure how to prepare it? Now you can easily enjoy an authentic and classic Hong Kong-style banquet at home！‘Da Da Restaurant Online Store’ has launched...
Rock on, Kaohsiung!! 2014 Da Caihong Music Festival — Group Ticket Giveaway!
Didn’t we agree to head south together? Kaohsiung’s annual music extravaganza, the Da Caihong Music Festival, is coming to Pier-2 Art Center on October 4th and 5th. The Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau is giving back to fans by ...
【Wednesday Shopping】HOLA’s New Autumn/Winter Collection – Navy Blue and Maple Orange Bring More Love to Your Home!
HOLA, the lifestyle trend leader that advocates ‘Effortless Living Aesthetics,’ has launched stylish new products for the 2014 autumn/winter season. With the theme “Fall in Love,” it connects every space in your home with love...
【Art & Culture on Thursday】The Tainan Confucius Temple Cultural Festival’s Eight-Tone Music Tribute to the Sage Kicks Off This Weekend!
To commemorate the 2564th anniversary of Confucius’ birth, the 2014 Confucius Temple Cultural Festival is themed “Eight-Tone Music Tribute to the Sage,” using traditional eight-tone musical instruments to pay homage to Confucius and honor the Great Sage and Foremost Teacher. Mayor William Lai, who also serves as chairman of the Tainan City Confucius Temple Cultural Foundation...
Winter’s Delicate Beauty: Hokkaido’s Seasonal Frost Flowers
When winter arrives, with its biting winds and swirling snow, the northern lands transform overnight into a romantic, snow-blanketed wonderland that captures the imagination. Especially in Hokkaido’s Lake Akan area, delicate white flowers bloom magically on the icy lake surface, floating like something out of a fairy tale...
【Monday Foodie Guide】Beitou Nikko Kagaya: The Heavenly Sky Restaurant Undergoes a Major Upgrade
The Heavenly Sky Restaurant on the third floor of Beitou Nikko Kagaya has been renovated and will reopen on October 1st to serve Taiwanese guests in a new format. This renovation not only expands the kitchen’s hardware facilities but also sources top-tier and unique...
Weekend mission: pandas on duty! Take the train to Linbian and enjoy an adorable trip to Guangcai Wetland
Following the sensational launch of Pingtung’s Bicycle Highway Flower Season “Autumn Tour as Guests” series on September 27 and 28 at the County Stadium Park, in order to draw public attention to environmental protection, carbon reduction, land and ecological restoration, the county government has arranged for...
The sea of flowers at Fushoushan is in full bloom, with cosmos flowers radiating romantic charm
With the northeast monsoon finally bringing the breath of autumn to Taiwan, the cosmos flower sea at Fushoushan, which sits at an altitude of over 2,100 meters, is in full bloom under the still pleasant and cool temperatures. Covering an area of more than 800 hectares, Fushoushan features ever-changing clouds and mists...
Hidden Maple Viewing Spots in Arashiyama Alleys – Enkaku-an Opens Seasonally in Autumn
There are many maple-viewing spots in Arashiyama, such as Nison-in and Jōjō-ji Temple, which are quite popular. But if you want to avoid the crowds, Enkaku-an nestled in a small path might be your best choice.
Six Wonders of Japan’s Winter Scenery – Pure White Beauty, Pure Romance
Every winter, Japan is blanketed in pristine white snow, layering across the land with accumulations sometimes reaching several meters deep. Majestic mountaintops, rolling mountain ranges, and rooftops are all covered in thick snow, creating a pure, mysterious world...