The first ever Hello Kitty Convention in the world
On November 2nd, Sanrio celebrated their famous character’s 40th anniversary by hosting the very first Hello Kitty convention in Los Angeles, California. This sold out event featured themed art exhibits, food, workshops, and exclusive...
A Mini-Travel Guide to Bali, The Island of the Gods
Bali, an island province of Indonesia, is the essence of a tropical paradise, renowned for its traditional dance, music, artwork, and enviable beaches for surfing. From its volcanic mountains to rice paddies, Bali is a...
A Holiday Guide to a Winter Vacation in Hong Kong
After three short weeks in Hong Kong, it was easy to see why it has become one of the top destinations for tourists from around the globe. It also made it easy to see why the winter...
Unforgettable journey, bucket list checked
This is the start of the Dragon Boat Race in Taiwan. Do you know Dragon Boat Festival is one of the three major holidays in Taiwan? Tampa Bay, Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans participated in the Dragon Boat...
Christmas in Japan
Do you wonder what Christmas is like in Japan?
December 25th is not a national holiday in Japan. Unless it is on the weekend, people work and go to school on that day. Christmas is...
Teri’s trip to Japan 2010~Series: Gourmet in Japan: 4
I didn’t have much time for my friends on this trip, but spent short, quality time with them. We went to a very popular dining spot “Monsoon Café” just to have a sip (at...
Teri’s trip to Japan 2010~Series: Gourmet in Japan: 3
Another FUN food in Japan is Obento お弁当(Bento 弁当), which is also getting popular here in the U.S. This looks very tasty, but is not
edible. These are plastic, not real
food. Food replicas appear prevalently
in...
3rd Ambassador’s/Consuls General Tour to the Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea. Vietnam is to the east, Borneo is southwest and Taiwan is directly north. It is...
White Christmas in Japan
Sapporo is a fascinating city where various cultures exist together. Even on the buildings, you will see Western, old-fashioned Japanese, and modern styles all over the town. People who visit the city say, “The...
