Japan has long been a popular tourist destination for people worldwide. Travelers love to experience the country’s unique culture, stunning sites, and delicious cuisine. Springtime is a particularly popular period to visit. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are in full bloom, and tourists and locals alike
A: From Logy and MUME to JL Studio, winners on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list are all high-end fine dining restaurants.B: Really? I wonder how a meal costs there?A: I once dined at RAW, which used to be on the list: the meal cost NT$6,888 each plus 10 percent service charge.B: But fine dini
A: Wow, three Taiwanese restaurants just won the 2024 “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” awards.B: Awesome! Which three restaurants?A: Taipei’s Logy at No. 22 and MUME at No. 34, and Taichung’s JL Studio at No. 33.B: Actually, there are many more great establishments in Taipei. How about other Asian c
A situation puzzle is a game in which one person describes a scenario and asks the players to explain it. The situation is deliberately lacking in details, but the players may acquire more information by asking questions — however, these can only be answered with “yes” or “no.” A player wins by desc
The practice of freezing embryos as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF) was thrown into chaos in Alabama this year, when the state supreme court ruled that such embryos should be considered children, exposing clinics to wrongful death claims in the event they are destroyed in the thawing process.In
對話 Dialogue清清:華華,你在聽音樂啊?今天怎麼這麼輕鬆?Qīngqing: Huáhua, nǐ zài tīng yīnyuè a? Jīntiān zěnme zhème qīngsōng?華華:我在聽周杰倫的歌,「聽媽媽的話,別讓她受傷……」。Huáhua: Wǒ zài tīng Zhōu Jiélún de gē, “tīng māma dehuà, bié ràng tā shòushāng……”.清清:這首很難欸!好聽是好聽,但我都跟不上節奏,只會唱副歌。Qīngqing: Zhè shǒu hěn nán ei! Hǎotīng shì hǎotīng, dàn w
Let’s explore another delicacy primarily known to Tainan locals: floating milkfish in thick soup. Despite its peculiar name, this dish is another Tainan specialty that showcases the popularity of milkfish, which is made into fish paste and served in thick soup. Unlike the version with tutuo fish, wh
On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper’s voice echoed through the streets of New York City. This marked the birth of a new era in communication with the first-ever cellphone call. Cooper held a device the size of a brick. He called his rival, Bell Labs’ Joel Engel, to declare that his Motorola team had bui
Jumping rope has long been considered an excellent form of exercise. It not only burns calories but also improves cardiovascular health and __1__ core muscles. Anyone who has used a traditional jump rope, though, knows that it requires a certain level of skill and coordination. However, with the dev
A: Also, police seized seven pornographic videos featuring minors that entertainer Mickey Huang purchased in his hard disc.B: That’s just outrageous!A: His ex-girlfriend entertainer Little S and some others are calling for a legal amendment to increase the penalty.B: The buyers and sellers shoul
A: Entertainer Mickey Huang’s #MeToo scandal has kept snowballing.B: Didn’t Huang just escape prosecution on several sexual misconduct charges due to a lack of evidence?A: He has now been accused of raping a woman identified as "Miss K."B: It’s like one trouble follows another!A: His decent “pe
In Taiwan, a quick stop at a local convenience store allows you to grab a hot dog whenever you want. But have you ever wondered how this popular snack got its unique name and became a leading light of American cuisine? First, the name “hot dog” is actually a combination of different ideas. Vendors
Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.On April 15, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the world’s fourth mass global bleaching event is underway — with serious consequences for marine life
對話 Dialogue清清:你怎麼了?幹嘛這麼生氣?Qīngqing: Nǐ zěnme le? Gàn má zhème shēngqì?華華:呴!我玩這個遊戲已經玩了快一個小時了,結果一直輸、一直輸,就沒有一次是贏的,真是氣死我了!Huáhua: Hōu! Wǒ wán zhège yóuxì yǐjīng wánle kuài yí ge xiǎoshí le, jiéguǒ yìzhí shū, yìzhí shū, jiù méiyǒu yí cì shì yíng de, zhēnshì qìsǐ wǒ le!清清:不過是玩個遊戲而已,何必這麼認真呢?Qīngqing: Búguò
Taiwanese cuisine boasts a rich culture of thick soups, with various options available at street vendors or high-end restaurants. In English, this style of dish is typically called “thick soup.” Western cuisine typically uses flour, cream, or mashed vegetables to create a creamy consistency, while i
White coats are commonly worn by doctors, but there is another type of clothing typically found in hospitals. This plain-looking clothing is known as scrubs. Scrubs are made up of a loose-fitting top and comfortable pants with an elastic waistband. They were originally designed to protect wearers fr
A symbol of purity and cleanliness, the color white is the standard color for coats worn by doctors. While this has been the case for well over 100 years, it hasn’t always been so. In fact, before the late 19th century, doctors wore formal black attire, which was similar to that worn by clergymen. B
A: So who were Hollywood’s highest-paid stars of 2023?B: No. 5 to No. 2 were: Matt Damon with US$43 million, Ryan Gosling with US$43 million, Tom Cruise with US$45 million, and Margot Robbie with US$59 million.A: Didn’t Tom Cruise top the list?B: Nope, Adam Sandler was No.1, having made US$73 mi
A: “Forbes” magazine just revealed Hollywood’s top 10 highest-paid stars of 2023.B: How much did those superstars make last year?A: Denzel Washington was at No. 10, having made US$24 million, which is about NT$771 million.B: That’s an astronomical figure to me.A: No. 9 to No. 6 were: Ben Afflec
Drive-through (or drive-thru) restaurants provide people with the immense convenience of being able to purchase and pick up meals without needing to leave their vehicles. These restaurants have been around for decades, and their success has spawned a number of equally handy services.The drive-throug