Japanese Voice Actors Greet Fans at Taipei 2014 Comic Exhibition
Japanese voice actor Yuki Kaji met fans at the Taipei 2014 Comic Exhibition, for an autograph session for the popular anime series “Attack on Titan.” Kaji, who was the voice for the series’ protagonist, drew screams from over 500 fans at the Taipei World Trade Center. The anime series “Attack on Titan” was adapted from...Continue reading
2014 Comic Exhibition in Taipei Draws Record Crowd on Opening Day
The 2014 Comic Exhibition in Taipei drew over 100,000 visitors on its first day yesterday, the event’s largest ever opening-day crowd in its 15-year history. According to the Chinese Animation and Comic Publishers Association, some 101,000 people visited the exhibition at Taipei World Trade Center. Some 70 publishers are displaying products at 530 booths at...Continue reading
Typhoon Morakot Documentary and Exhibition Opens Today
A documentary showing Taiwan’s reconstruction in the wake of 2009’s Typhoon Morakot will premiere on the National Geographic channel today in Taiwan. “Rebuilding Taiwan: Beyond the Storm” will air at 9 p.m. on the fifth anniversary of the date Morakot ripped through Taiwan, causing destruction that killed 681 and left 18 missing. An international film crew...Continue reading
Venue for Mariah Carey’s Taipei Concert in October Yet to be Confirmed
#84380966 / gettyimages.com The venue for Mariah Carey’s much touted October Taipei concert remains in doubt following reports that the Taipei Arena has yet to confirm its availability. At issue is a request by the concert organizer for Canadian singer Celine Dion, who is vying for the same dates between October 27th and 30th....Continue reading
Seoul is Third Favorite Destination for Taiwan Travelers
A survey published by Hotels.com says the South Korean capital of Seoul has earned a place as the third favorite travel destination for Taiwanese for the first time. The city, home to such landmarks as the Banpo Bridge (pictured above), came in at sixth last year and fifth in 2012. This year, from January to...Continue reading
South Korean Show “Running Man” May Film in Taiwan
The popular South Korean variety and game show “Running Man,” which pits celebrities against each other in a series of challenges, could shoot in Taiwan for the first time later this month. An official at Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau said Tuesday that there may be a last minute decision, but they are 90 percent certain that...Continue reading
Animal Rescue Team Taiwan Starts Online Platform to Rescue Animals Affected by Kaohsiung Gas Explosions
The Animal Rescue Team Taiwan, a non-profit group for the protection of animals, established an online platform Monday to help rescue animals affected by the deadly gas explosions in Kaohsiung. The series of blasts that began just before midnight on July 31 and killed or injured more than 300 people also affected stray dogs and...Continue reading
Indonesian Workers Celebrate End of Ramadan in Taipei
Several thousand Indonesian workers attended events in Taipei yesterday as they celebrated the end of Ramadan. Organized by the Taipei City Foreign and Disabled Labor Office, one event was held at Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall and a similar celebration was held at the 228 Peace Memorial Park. Popular Indonesian singer Inul Daratista (pictured above) performed...Continue reading
New Taipei Plans 300 YouBike Rental Kiosks by 2016
The New Taipei government says it plans to have 300 YouBike stations and 8,000 public bikes available around the city by 2016. According to New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu, 60 YouBike rental stations with 1,600 bikes will be in operation by the end of this year. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Chu said by introducing a...Continue reading
Tofu Made of Green Soybeans to Hit Shelves
The Kaohsiung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station says its researchers have developed a new kind of tofu made from green soybeans, which could boost green soybean exports. According to the center, the new tofu has a slight green hue, but maintains the unique flavor of green soybeans not found in traditional tofu, which is...Continue reading
2014 Taipei Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival to Set Chinese Valentine’s Day Aflame
Update — Aug. 1, 10:33 a.m.: The Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival has been canceled in the wake of a series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung. What better way to celebrate love in all its electric forms than a pyrotechnic show? Those looking for a romantic or fun-filled way to spend Chinese Valentine’s Day on August...Continue reading
Survey Finds Lack of Honesty With Partners on Previous Sex Lives
A survey says thirty percent of adults in Taiwan do not reveal anything about their previous sex lives to their partners, or they tend to lie about the facts. The Formosa Cancer Foundation’s survey of over 600 men and women aged 20 to 35, showed that 30 percent of respondents have not told their partners...Continue reading
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