Taiwan street scenes featured in Japanese magazine again: alleyway temple landscapes grace the cover

By MOOK Scenic Spots House, compiled and reported
 
Taiwan street scenes have once again made it onto a Japanese magazine cover, with alleyway temple landscapes gracing the front page—super Taiwan vibes indeed.

This issue of the Japanese magazine PEN features the Sanxiejing All-Taiwan Founding Yaowang Temple at the end of Shenong Street in West District, Tainan City, Taiwan, on its cover, showcasing hyper-local Taiwan flavors through its alleyway street scenes and introducing local Taiwanese culture.

The magazine interviews artisans and experts from various industries across Taiwan, using local cultural scenes and conversations with cultural professionals to offer readers a deeper understanding of Taiwan.

The magazine interviews a highly popular antique shop owner, an art director representing Taiwanese culture, and a culinary researcher knowledgeable about local cuisine, to introduce unique seasonal attractions.

Through architecture, food, crafts, design, and nature—and guided by skilled artisans—readers can savor the essence of culture preserved through the currents of history.