Xinpu’s sun dried persimmons have long been a major tourist attraction and travel hotspot in Hsinchu. Every autumn, the arrival of the “Winds of September” in Hsinchu signals the start of persimmon season. Hsinchu County hosts the Persimmon Cultural Festival in the second week of October each year, drawing visitors to Xinpu to admire and […]
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[Taipei] Laomei Green Reef | Shimen’s Seasonal Hidden Gem
The Laomei Green Reef is a seasonal spectacle along the North Coast, visible from March to May each year. Located on Laomei Beach next to the Laomei Community in Shimen District, New Taipei City, this 2-kilometer stretch of green reef is a rare natural wonder in Taiwan. If you wish to witness the beauty of […]
【Kobe】Accommodation in Kobe – Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel (Tokyu Bizfort Hotel)
The Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel (formerly known as Tokyu Bizfort Hotel) is located next to Kobe’s Nankinmachi. Although it may not be as convenient as Sannomiya Station in terms of transportation, there are plenty of shopping streets nearby to explore. You can even stroll all the way to Sannomiya along these streets. So, if […]
【Aomori Prefecture】Experience the Jifubuki (ground blizzard)
Jifubuki (ground blizzard), refers to the snowflakes being blown up from the ground. As Aomori belongs to a heavy snowfall area, there is snow everywhere in winter. In some places, due to the open space and strong winds, the snow can be blown up from the ground by the wind… Originally, this deliberately arranged experiential […]
【Aomori Prefecture】Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land, where you can soak in apple bath.
The feeling of soaking in hot springs with Aomori apples is so luxurious…. Every day, the apples are changed so that guests can immerse themselves in apple-infused baths and enjoy the aroma of apples while soaking. This is the signature of Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land.
【Aomori Prefecture】Accommodation in Hachinohe – Hachinohe Grand Hotel
Since Hachinohe is not a very bustling city and not a well-known tourist area in Aomori Prefecture, there is no need to have high expectations for accommodation in Hachinohe. Just focus on convenience and cleanliness~
【Aomori Prefecture】Triangle Building – Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM
The famous triangle building in Aomori Prefecture houses a product hall, a tourist service center, a gift shop, a restaurant, and an observation deck. If you want to buy Aomori’s local specialties and souvenirs, besides A-Factory next to Aomori Station, this is the place to go.
【Aomori Prefecture】Hachinohe Winter Festival – Niwa Enburi
The evening scene of Enburi is different from what I saw during the day. Not only are the performers different, but there are also some differences in the content…
【Aomori Prefecture】Aomori Winter Festival – Hachinohe Enburi
Enburi is a winter festival in the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is a harvest festival that prays for the arrival of spring. Unlike other typical festivals that are held in one location, Enburi involves different groups of people and horses, and takes place in various places. This year’s Enburi festival will be […]
【Aomori Prefecture】Mutsu Hassen Sake – Visit Hachinohe Shuzo Brewery
Visiting distilleries, I don’t have much experience, currently only been to Hokkaido’s Otokoyama Brewery and Kyoto’s Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (although this is a museum, not a brewery). The sake produced by this Hachinohe Shuzo Brewery mainly includes Mutsu Otokoyama and Mutsu Hassen. They used to not allow visits, but now they have started opening […]