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Duffy Bear Bus Tours Japan – Super Cute Sightings in Hokkaido and Tohoku
Duffy Bear, a popular Disney character in Japan, has transformed into an adorable bus and began touring around 20 locations including Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Shizuoka at the end of February this year. The tour has received high praise across Japan, and the regions for this month have now been announced...
Not just cherry blossoms and goldenrain trees catch the eye！ A lazy guide to seven flower fields in Tainan
The warm spring months of March and April are perfect for flower viewing. Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, many travelers have canceled overseas trips and opted to explore outdoor attractions within the country. Flower fields across Tainan are blooming one after another as temperatures rise...
Kaiten Sushi +1 Sushi Maitiri from Kameido, Tokyo, Japan
Taiwan has an exceptionally high acceptance of Japanese cuisine, and another kaiten sushi restaurant is set to make its debut here. The hugely popular Sushi Maitiri from Tokyo is coming to Taiwan to open its first branch. While the location and opening date have not yet been announced, it has been confirmed that the brand will be entering the Taiwanese market.
Buy one get one free at Starbucks ! Super deals from three major brands — treat yourself to a feast
As the Wuhan epidemic intensifies, holidays or leisure time are even more crucial for unwinding. Enjoying a cup of coffee for a little break is a must, and various brands are now offering super generous buy-one-get-one-free promotions. Hurry up and invite a few friends to join in the fun during the event...
Unable to withstand the pandemic, Liu Fu Inn shuts down early—Book one night, get one free, and enjoy all-you-can-eat specials!
With the pandemic continuing to spread, many tourism and sightseeing businesses have seen a sharp drop in visitors and declining revenues. Liu Fu Inn, located in Taipei's Songshan District’s Nanjing shopping area, has shut down earlier than planned at the end of May this year due to both passing the Urban Renewal Project review and the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak...
399 for a day trip in Taipei—gorgeous pink cherry blossoms and tulip gardens you can reach by bus!
Spring is here, and it’s time for a flower-viewing outing. This time, Rita and Sara decided to go on a 399 one-day flower field tour in Taipei, using public buses to take us around and explore the city's floral landscapes—perfect for snapping tons of beautiful photos!
A Real-Life Frozen Scene 1: Asahikawa Snow Museum
Although the animated film *Frozen* has been out for quite some time, its touching storyline, innovative merchandise, and adapted series continue to keep its icy charm alive, immersing fans in the snow-filled world of the animation. If you want to...
Race to Offer the First Incense & Pray at Ten Major Temples for a Fortunate New Year
Racing to offer the first incense is a folk temple fair tradition during the Chinese New Year in Taiwan. Aside from symbolizing good luck, it also serves as a prayer for prosperity in the coming year. Starting from New Year’s Eve, after the reunion dinner, people begin visiting temples to offer incense and pray for blessings. On New Year’s Eve, some temples temporarily close their doors, seal the main incense burner with red paper, and await a divine sign indicating the auspicious hour of midnight before reopening. At that moment, worshippers waiting outside rush in to be the first to insert their incense sticks, hence the term “racing to offer the first incense.” It is believed that those who succeed in offering the first incense receive special blessings from the deities and enjoy good fortune throughout the year. For this reason, many people make a point to visit temples early on the first day of the Lunar New Year to pray, and some even queue overnight to secure the coveted first incense spot. Below is a list of the ten most popular temples during the New Year period when incense burning is at its peak—don’t miss out on your New Year temple visits and first incense race.
Pingxi Police Officers' Sky Lanterns Extra Show: Limited Edition "Light Up Happiness" Ticket Set on Sale
Since its opening on White Day this year, the Pingxi Police Station Officers' Sky Lanterns have received widespread acclaim. To allow more visitors to experience the charm of customized LED wish sky lanterns, extra shows will be held starting April 10th, with the daily schedule moved forward to begin at 4:00 PM...
Taiwan and Japan Join Hands to Promote Tourism: Taiwan Railways & Keikyū Electric Railway Sign Friendship Agreement
Taiwan Railways and Keikyū Electric Railway signed a friendship railway agreement on February 26. The agreement was jointly signed by Taiwan Railways Director-General Zhou Yonghui and Keikyū
Traces of Yayoi Kusama’s Life Appear in Taipei
Yayoi Kusama’s first-ever Taiwan tour exhibition, *Dreams I Dreamed: Yayoi Kusama Asia Tour Exhibition – Taiwan*, has drawn significant attention. At the age of 86, Yayoi Kusama, renowned in the contemporary art world for her distinctive polka-dot patterns, is also beloved by fans around the globe...
A True Spring Shout-Out: A Blaze of Flowers at the Yangmingshan Flower Trial Center
After enduring the cold winter, April in Yangmingshan sees a burst of floral life, as spring rain and sunshine coax blooms like Clivia and Amaryllis — with their naturally trumpet-shaped flowers — to herald the arrival of spring. ...
【Saturday Cinema】"The Samurai's Menu," a Berlin Film Festival showcase of culinary delights
Achihana (played by Ayase Haruka) is a "goddess of cuisine" with an extraordinary palate and exceptional cooking skills. Though she should have been a devoted wife, her love life was far from smooth. Due to her uncompromising personality, her marriage ended in divorce after just one year...
Thousands of lanterns shine alongside mountain cherry blossoms for Lantern Festival—golden ore flavors to enjoy the blooms
With the upcoming Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month and the "Awakening of Insects" marking the start of spring plowing, the mountain and Yoshino cherry blossoms in the Gold Ecological Park have already begun to bloom. Adorned with thousands of small red lanterns gently hung on branches, they welcome the arrival of the spring goddess together...
【Visit an Exhibition】Chen Weiting’s Solo Exhibition of Dreamlike Creations
Chen Weiting’s solo exhibition of dreamlike creations kicks off at Huashan 1914 Creative Park on March 14. Using plush teddy bears as his creative motif, he engages in an inner dialogue with the characters he has created—wandering through the scenes and playing within the images, unveiling one after another chaotic phenomenon of modern society or recounting spontaneous stories from everyday life...
A Hokkaido landscape shaped by trams and bicycles
After the long, harsh winter of snow and cold, Hokkaido’s spring and summer feel all the more precious and radiant. What welcomes Hokkaido’s spring and summer are seas of competing floral colors and vast natural scenery. As if aware of how brief the northern summer is, this...
Tokyo-flavored Setagaya Ramen Setagaya-ya Debuts in Taiwan!
Ramen has always been a staple of daily life and casual conversation in Japan. It's common to overhear people on the streets discussing topics like 'a new ramen shop just opened' or 'the taste and quality of that ramen place changed.' The importance of ramen in the everyday diet and culture of the Japanese is evident. In recent years, Taiwan has also seen a surge in ramen fever, with many local ramen shops featuring regional specialties opening one after another. Now, the Tokyo-style "Setagaya Ramen Setagaya-ya" has joined the fray, officially beginning soft operations on March 9, ready to conquer the Taiwanese ramen market.
Don’t be too honest when traveling abroad: Five lies you should consider telling
Being an honest person is something we’ve been taught since childhood, but while traveling, allow yourself to lower your moral standards a bit. When facing persistent sales pitches, harassment, or unexpected situations, a little dishonesty at the right time can save you a lot...
The 2015 Yilan Green Expo is here！Join the colorful fun at Wubiao Pit
The 2015 Yilan Green Expo will be grandly held from March 28 to May 17 at the Wubiao Pit Scenic Area. This year’s event is themed “Green Miracle – The New Generation of Agriculture.” In addition to showcasing aquatic ecological landscapes and nostalgic rural themes...
The Airport MRT set to open by year-end; one-stop ride from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport in 35 minutes
The Taoyuan Airport MRT is expected to begin operations by the end of 2015. With approximately 95% of the construction already completed, the project is nearly finished. The highly anticipated fare is estimated to be around NT$200. Once operational, the direct ride from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport...