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Japan's Mos Burger has launched a limited-time new product in collaboration with DASSAI, the brand under renowned sake brewer Asahi Shuzo: a limited-quantity, zero-alcohol Dassai milkshake that has driven many food lovers who still can't travel to Japan into a frenzy.
In 2020, travel bans caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led many people to engage in revenge travel, revenge queuing, and revenge spending. Not to be outdone, Mizuc bought the Japanese-made instant noodle "Myojo Fried Tofu Udon" to satisfy the craving.
From October 26 to November 02, 2020, the weekly floating oil price updates and latest retail price announcements for gasoline and diesel by CPC Corporation, Taiwan (Chinese Petroleum Corporation, also known as CPC or Taiwan CPC) and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation (FPCC). 🛢️⛽️🚗 🚚
Before the hot summer arrived, I took a trip to Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Republic of China — the four townships and five islands of the Matsu archipelago that everyone knows. Partly to enjoy the blue skies and seas I hadn't seen all winter, and of course partly to chase the blue tears that have been so popular in recent years.
When staying at the same hotel or hot spring inn for several consecutive nights on an independent trip, how should housekeeping be handled? How do you protect valuables and an open suitcase? This article collects the 5 essential practical tips every multi-night guest needs, including the "Do Not Disturb" sign strategy, the timing of futon-making by ryokan staff, and tips for communicating with housekeeping.
Wakayama's population has been shrinking fast as people move to Osaka for work, yet its natural environment and tourism resources keep improving. Close to Osaka and central to ancient Japan, it is home to religious sites of great historical value. These three World Heritage attractions are must-visits for first-time travelers.
When traveling independently in Japan, besides the familiar railways and taxis, buses may be the mode of transport you're least familiar with. Japanese buses have two systems — "pay on boarding" and "pay on alighting" — and with so many coin denominations, travelers are often left dizzy. Mizuc walks you through the rules, payment methods, and riding etiquette of Japanese buses so you won't be an oblivious traveler.
From August 17 to August 24, 2020, the weekly gasoline and diesel floating oil price information update and latest retail price announcement of Chinese Petroleum Corporation (CPC, also known as Taiwan CPC) and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation (FPCC). 🛢️⛽️🚗 🚚
Why are some called daqu (大麯) and others labeled 59.5-degree daqu (大曲)? How does aged kaoliang differ from ordinary kaoliang? Visiting Dongyin Island in Lienchiang County, listen to local veteran drinkers and distillery veterans reveal the secrets of baijiu distillation, the 60-degree hazardous-goods regulatory safe harbor, and tunnel maturation!
The globally renowned TripAdvisor travel website announced the Travelers' Choice Awards for best airlines on the 27th. The Republic of China national carrier "EVA Air" has once again won recognition from travelers worldwide! It was named among the "World's Top 10 Best Airlines" and won five major awards including "World's Best Business Class," "Best Airline in Asia," "Best Business Class in Asia," and "Best Premium Economy Class in Asia," an outstanding result.
As the yen weakens, more and more travelers skip travel agencies, buy a cheap airfare online themselves, and skip the checked-baggage add-on for the outbound leg. Then they book a hotel online, pack a small bag, and head to Japan freely. This article explains how to ask Japanese hotels to receive department store and online purchases, plus key notes on tax-free shopping.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens in mid-April each year, and the spectacular snow corridor (Yuki no Otani) draws countless travelers. How should you plan the Alpine Route that crosses Toyama and Nagano? This article details the transfer times for six modes of transport, six classic itineraries for one-way crossings and round trips, and practical advice on staying in the high mountains.
Should you buy a hatchet or a machete for splitting firewood while camping? This article deeply reviews the Morakniv boron steel camping hatchet, the century-old Swedish Hultafors forged axe, and the Japanese nata, analyzing the shock-absorbing philosophy of axe handles, the division-of-labor rules for sawing, splitting, and chopping wood of different diameters, and a practical buying guide.
Prague has lived in the pages of Kafka and Kundera, in Mucha's canvases, and in Smetana's notes; on the silver screen, she is the most captivating femme fatale in the eyes of Hollywood and European master directors. Here are 10 classic films shot in Prague, guiding you step by step through the beauty of Bohemia's light and shadow.
From March 30 to April 6, 2020, the weekly gasoline and diesel floating oil price information update and latest retail price announcement of Chinese Petroleum Corporation (CPC, also known as Taiwan CPC) and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation (FPCC). 🛢️⛽️🚗 🚚
Affected by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19, commonly known as the Wuhan virus) pneumonia outbreak, Japanese low-cost carrier Peach Aviation, considering the recent drop in demand for international routes, has issued its latest notice on suspending some international routes and reducing flights during the peak of the outbreak before the end of March.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic (commonly called the Wuhan virus), China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines launched a flexible ticket change fee waiver promotion, "Buy China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines Tickets with Confidence, Change Them as You Wish," offering free and unlimited ticket changes during the period!
For friends who love nature and wildlife, which region of Honshu, Japan is most worth visiting? The answer lies in the large triangular zone surrounded by the Tateyama Kurobe snow corridor, Shirakawa-go's gassho village, and the hot spring homeland of Nagano Prefecture — the Hida region, where the Hida Mountains are the wild homeland of many Japanese animals.
In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (commonly called the Wuhan virus pneumonia), Avianca introduced its Worry-Free ticket change fee waiver policy. Anyone who issued an Avianca ticket between March 4 and March 15, 2020, and planned to complete travel before December 31, 2020, could enjoy one completely free ticket change.
As the COVID-19 outbreak spreads in Japan, Japanese low-cost carrier Peach Aviation, considering the recent drop in demand for international routes, has decided to suspend some international routes during the February and March peak of the outbreak and to suspend operations on some flights of several routes.
