Lights, Trees, and Treats: Experiencing Christmas in Japan
Japan welcomes foreign tourists with dazzling light displays which decorate streets, such as in Shibuya station, where the Hachiko statue is illuminated at night, and on the Odaiba bridge in Tokyo, where the scenic...
Savoring the Season: Why Sanma is the Star of Autumn in Japanese Cuisine
As we are settling quite well into the fall season with the last few days of September, it is the perfect time to introduce Sanma, or pacific saury, the migratory fish which matures starting...
The National Cherry Blossom Parade and Sakura Matsuri Bring a Vibrant Celebration of Spring...
Washington, D.C. - The capital city of the United States is renowned for its iconic cherry blossoms, which bloom each spring, transforming the landscape into a delicate pink wonderland. The city came alive with...
Belize food truck set to tour Taiwan to promote its culture, food
Taipei, April 2 (CNA) A food truck featuring free delicacies from Belize began a nationwide tour in Taipei on Tuesday to promote its culture and strengthen bonds with people in Taiwan. Speaking at the launch...
Lantern Festival celebrations light the night across Taiwan
Taipei, Feb. 25 (CNA) The annual Lantern Festival, which fell on Feb. 24 according to the 2024 Lunar Calendar, lit up the skies across Taiwan Saturday night through unique celebrations across the island's myriad...
First Pokémon Go routes available in Tainan from Jan. 20
Taiwan's first official Pokémon Go routes will go online in Tainan on Saturday, January 20 the city's mayor Huang Wei-che (黃偉哲) announced January 19. At a news conference, Huang said the routes have been officially...
Taiwan, Vietnam eyeing 2 million mutual visits
Taiwan and Vietnam reached consensus on several issues at a conference on tourism cooperation held in Vietnam on Monday and are hoping for total visitor arrivals from each other's market to reach 2 million...
Japan Popular Fast Food Restaurant Chains
There were three Japanese chains I wanted to try on this visit. All three of these chains now have a presence in the United States. CoCo Ichibanya 株式会社壱番屋 Specializes in curry rice dishes CoCo Ichibanya is a...
Installation art and sand sculpture showcased at Miaoli festival
Thirty installation art works by different artists are being displayed at the ongoing Miaoli Coastal Land Art Festival with an on-site sand sculpture creation also featured, the Culture and Tourism Bureau of Miaoli County...
Gion Festival in Kyoto
In summer, a variety of festivals are held across Japan, but the month-long festival of "Gion Matsuri" in July, Kyoto, is one of the oldest and most renowned. The “Gion Matsuri” is counted amongst...
