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The Mysterious Forest That Moved Hayao Miyazaki:: Kyushu:: Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture
Kyushu:: Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture is located in Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu Island. Although the island is not large and can be explored on foot in less than five hours, it was Japan’s first site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list due to its...
Spend with Visa and win a trip to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
The quadrennial football spectacle, the "2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa," will grandly kick off its finals on June 11, 2010. It is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of football fans from around the world flocking to South Africa to experience this...
Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand (Part 1):: A Beautiful Festival of Wishes with 700 Years of History :: Chiang Mai
Loy Krathong is the most beautiful festival in Thailand. This wasn’t the first time I was moved to tears during a trip. As night fell, while releasing krathongs and lanterns with locals in Chiang Mai, I turned around and saw...
Hear the Footsteps of the Seasons:: Takamatsu City, Shikoku:: Ritsurin Garden
Takamatsu City, Shikoku:: Ritsurin Garden...
Get married in a bridal gown while traveling – the sweet start of a honeymoon year on Little Liuqiu
Located in the offshore paradise southwest of Donggang in Pingtung, Little Liuqiu faces Dapeng Bay from afar. With its rich coral reef ecosystem and unique limestone cave landscapes, this island resembles a marine ecological park, boasting breathtaking seascapes...
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From the snowy north of Hokkaido to the tropical vibes of Okinawa in the south, every part of Japan is beloved by Taiwanese travelers. Starting now, those planning a trip to Japan should head online for great deals. JA...
Do Your New Year’s Shopping in Japan: Treasure Hunt at the Edo Shunen-Ichi Market
As the countdown to New Year's Eve approaches, lively New Year events will be held around the world. In addition to celebrations, preparing abundant New Year goods is also an essential and important tradition. The charmingly Edo-style Asakusa-bashi area is a very...
Recruiting cycling bloggers for a free bike tour of Kinmen
Cycling tours in outlying islands have become incredibly popular lately, especially in Kinmen, known for its strong military heritage charm, which is highly favored. From bird-watching paradises that avid enthusiasts could roam endlessly without tiring, to foodies’ heavens of Fujian cuisine and quirky seafood,...
Daren Travel Agency:: In winter, it's perfectly reasonable to fly to Okinawa’s seaside to escape the cold!
Even during a warm winter, the occasional damp and chilly weather can still be a bit of a downer. That’s when you start missing the sound of summer waves lapping against the shore, or the cicada chirps unique to the season — sounds that suddenly feel especially delightful at this time of year.
Tokyo Tower: Making Nights More Alluring :: Kanto
Tokyo Tower. Tokyo is both refined and alluring, both humorous and poetic, both modern and traditional. With new urban development projects making headlines every year, each visit offers a fresh experience. No wonder a large number of...
Snow in Kenting Caesar Hotel! Santa Claus on a Harley brings Christmas cheer
This year’s Christmas in Kenting was magical, as a snowfall adorned the southernmost part of the country in dazzling brilliance. Thirty Santa Clauses rode Harley motorcycles, accompanied by Christmas ladies, to spread holiday greetings in the city, shouting “Harley” Yuletide cheers!
I have a date with Macau’s New Year festivities—Michelin-starred delicacies await!
Macau, though compact in size, is packed with charm and brimming with a unique blend of Eastern and Western influences. Since the Michelin Guide first included Macau in its evaluations at the end of 2008, many visitors have made it a goal to sample its starred cuisine...
The wonderful experience of riding a hot air balloon in the snow at minus 20 degrees Celsius!! Abashiri::Abashiri Warmth Festival
The Abashiri Warmth Festival “Discover the New Continent of the North!! Warm and Cozy Abashiri” Every year from late January to early March, the Abashiri Warmth Festival is held in Abashiri. Although it is also a spectacular event meticulously planned against the backdrop of the frozen northern wilderness...
Cycling fun in Nantou – enjoy scenic tree-lined bridges
Cycling tourism is becoming increasingly popular. Beyond hotspots like Hualien, Taitung, and Kenting, central Taiwan’s Nantou is also a great place to ride, offering beautiful mountain and water scenery. The key town of Zhongxing New Village was specially planned and built in the style of England’s London “new towns” when the former Taiwan Provincial Government was relocated to Nantou...
Explore the hidden wonder of Shiretoko Five Lakes—beware of bears!
Where is the most attractive place in Japan during winter? Hokkaido, with its icy and snowy northern landscapes, is naturally the top choice. And the Shiretoko Peninsula, known as "Japan’s last unexplored frontier," is perfect for travelers who love pristine nature!
Celebrate Christmas in Colorful Hong Kong with Romantic Stays at Design Hotels
Traveling to Hong Kong at the end of the year is the most cost-effective choice—not only is it the season of the joyful “Hong Kong WinterFest” celebration, but the city is also transformed into a winter wonderland with dazzling festive lights, and the exciting winter shopping sales have begun...
Head to Japan’s wine country and savor the charm of Katsunuma Wineries in Yamanashi
You can find European-style wineries in Japan too — Yamanashi Prefecture is the country’s largest wine-producing region. As early as the Meiji period, the Katsunuma area in Yamanashi began producing wine, and today’s winemaking...
Famous Travel Agency:: Abashiri Ice Breaker Bikers, COOL～Hokkaido Winter Festival
Summer in Hokkaido is purple, with the charm of lavender captivating every glance; but it is the snowy romantic white of winter Hokkaido that is the real reason why it has become the top-ranked tourist destination. Hokkaido is the closest...
Head to Nagano Prefecture in the mountainous country and feast on Shinshu soba noodles.
Traveling from Tokyo to Nagano Prefecture takes just under two hours by Shinkansen, where you can experience a completely different landscape. With its undulating mountains, Nagano is home to the renowned local specialty “Shinshu soba,” a beloved dish since ancient times...
Illuminate the light of Taipei — continuing the romantic glow of Lyon’s Festival of Lights
Romantic Christmas lights are sweeping across the streets of Taipei one by one, with the vibrant illuminations in major department stores and malls heralding the arrival of the deep winter in December. In the lanes and alleys of the East District, a light feast officially joins the year-end carnival...