Text by the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported
The annual Japan Tourism & Products Exhibition took place from June 27 to 29 at Taipei Railway Station, with local tourism representative bodies from all over Japan offering abundant prizes and events to give more Taiwanese tourists the chance to learn about and develop a fondness for Japan. Those who love traveling to Japan can take this opportunity to gather travel information and browse through authentic regional specialties.
Okinawa Prefecture's Ryukyu drum performance interacted with the public alongside mascots and the Miss Okinawa beauty. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
This event was jointly organized by the Taiwan Visitors Association and the Japan Travel Bureau, with guidance from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and the Taiwan Railways Administration. The opening ceremony was held at 12:00 on the first day, featuring performances and a press conference.
Taiwan and Japanese organizers jointly cut the ribbon, officially kicking off the event. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
After the opening ceremony by the organizers, a full day of exciting exhibition activities commenced, including Ryukyu drum performances, Okinawan Yaeyama songs, and Aichi Prefecture’sGREATTokugawa "Aoi" Samurai Troupe, along with regional quiz contests and other performances that drew crowds to the main stage to watch and participate.Aichi Prefecture’sGREATTokugawa "Aoi" Samurai Troupe members also shared that it was their second visit to Taiwan, and they found Taiwanese people very warm and friendly, with delicious food as well. They cheered “I love Taiwan!” and received enthusiastic applause from the audience.
The Ryukyu drum performance created a lively atmosphere. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
The exhibition area was packed with information on Japanese travel, transportation, accommodation, and local products. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
Traditional craft works from Japan’s Mino City included adorablewashi paper lamps that could be extinguished with a light blow.(Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
Japan’s largest Maneki-neko (lucky cat) museum was also among the exhibitors, where visitors could win Maneki-neko souvenirs by playing rock-paper-scissors.(Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
A honeydew melon tasting event was held on-site, featuring premium honeydew melons from Shizuoka that were sweet and delicious, drawing eager lines of tasters..(Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
Honeydew melons priced at over NT$2,600 each came from Kakegawa City in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture.(Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
Aichi Prefecture’s GREAT Tokugawa "Aoi" Samurai Troupe performed and interacted with the crowd through clapping and shouting, energizing the entire venue. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
