MEOVV Makeup Artist Sungeun Jin on Aegyo-sal, Blush and Choosing the Right Tools
In a public interview, Jin explains two visual focuses of K-pop makeup. Her approach starts with the effect you want and the tools you already use.
YSL Beauty takes BLOCK PARTY into a Shibuya karaoke venue
The completed one-night Tokyo event connected LIBRE fragrance with karaoke culture. The venue choice shows how the traveling format responds to each city.
UNIQLO Setagaya Chitosedai reopens October 23 with coffee and repairs
Setagaya’s first UNIQLO COFFEE joins flowers, repair services and local UTme! collaborations. Two local drip-bag coffees are retail products, separate from the drinks menu.
Tamagawa Takashimaya renovates its food floor for June 2027
The Futakotamagawa complex is updating food, leisure and places to spend time. Work proceeds in phases while parts of the food floor remain open.
Disney Imagination plans a spring 2029 debut from Tokyo’s Odaiba
Japan’s first Disney cruise ship has a name and planned home port. A theater, three main dining rooms and character experiences are among the announced features.
IKEA updates FRAKTA for its 30th anniversary, with more recycled material
The familiar blue bag keeps its recognizable design while changing its material mix and handle construction. The 36- and 71-liter versions start at ¥99 in Japan.
Fairmont Tokyo: five restaurants, two bars and skyline-view pools in Minato
Fairmont Tokyo opened in July 2025 in Minato, with views towards Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. Its five restaurants, two bars, indoor infinity pool and outdoor relaxation pool form an urban hotel experience above the city.
Tasa Meng’s Taoyuan Airport duty-free spaces combine an LED display and AI visitor guides
In the boarding promenade mall on the north side of Terminal 3 of Taoyuan International Airport, Tasa Meng Duty Free Shop has introduced a large-scale glasses-free 3D LED vision wall and AI interactive services, combined with energy-saving monitoring and multi-lingual tour guides, to create a technologically immersive shopping and waiting experience (this article is sponsored content).
ICONSIAM named among MAPIC’s three most influential retail projects of the past 30 years
ICONSIAM, a subsidiary of Siam Piwat Group, was selected into the Top 3 of "The World's Most Influential Retail Real Estate Projects in the Past 30 Years" and was the only Asian case selected. CEO Chadatip Chutrakul also received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Umana Bali in Uluwatu: 72 villas and a clifftop resort overlooking the ocean
Umana Bali, part of Hilton's LXR series, opened in Uluwatu, Bali after the epidemic. With 72 fully villa configurations, cliff-view restaurants and local cultural experiences, it has become the latest representative of low-density luxury accommodation. The reference price of a two-bedroom sea view pool villa is NT$41,000 per night.
Anantara Ubud: a valley funicular, 85 rooms and villas, and 35 private pools in Bali
Anantara Ubud is located in Payangan, outside Ubud. With its terraced rooms and cable car lines built against the mountain, travelers can live in the rainforest and experience the rhythm of a Bali mountain forest vacation.
FDC International Hotels and VIVIR JiaoXi: design, dining and a new operating partnership in Yilan
FDC International Hotels signed an operating agreement with VIVIR JiaoXi in Yilan. The plan preserves the hotel’s Zen-inspired architecture and pairs a stay with two drinks and three meals. The announcement originally targeted a May 2026 reopening.
HOSHINOYA Nara Prison: Hoshino Resorts’ June 2026 hotel opening in a historic Japanese prison
Hoshino Resorts's ninth HOSHINOYA facility "HOSHINOYA Nara Prison" was officially opened in Nara City, Nara Prefecture on June 25, 2026. It was renovated from the old Nara Prison using a national important cultural property. It has 48 suites in total and is open for reservation on January 20 of the same year.
Hong Kong’s 2026 tourism recap: Lunar New Year, Art Basel, food and nostalgic exhibitions
The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced a full-year tourism promotion plan at the beginning of this year, focusing on food, festivals and art exhibitions. As of October 20, the Lunar New Year Parade, Bounce Carnival, Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition, Molly's 20th Anniversary Tour Exhibition and Art Basel have all ended, but the "Hong Kong Taste" food guide, the East Coast Boardwalk and the MTR Nostalgic Exhibition are still of reference value.
Bishoftu International Airport begins construction: ZHA design targets capacity for 110 million passengers a year
The construction plan of Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia has been made public and has started construction. It is designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and is inspired by the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. It is expected to become the largest airport in African history after completion in phases.
Private Travel founders Irwin Chen and David Yang on building a luxury travel business together
Irwin Chen and David Yang met during a trip to Hong Kong in 2008. From traveling companions to business partners, they jointly founded Private Travel. It has been about seven years since the company was established. In 2024, its revenue exceeded NT$100 million. They were invited to join the Virtuoso International Luxury Travel Alliance and the Intercontinental Group Global Council, becoming representatives of Taiwan's high-end customized tourism.
Kimpton Da An’s 2026 updates: mahjong, city-inspired fragrance and specialty coffee
After receiving One MICHELIN Key, Kimpton Da An in Taipei introduced its 2026 programme of room fragrances, mahjong gatherings and coffee experiences. The specialty-coffee room offer ended on March 31, 2026.
Eight Taitung local favourites: cafés, brunch and neighbourhood shops from a 2024 guide
A 2024 guide to eight Taitung businesses, covering a Korean-style hair salon, cafés, a guesthouse and brunch spots. Check current opening hours and closure days before travelling.
Aesop’s early-2026 Taichung fragrance trail: VWI Coffee, Deco Orange and local design
From January 26 to February 28, 2026, Aesop launched a month-long urban fragrance search project in Taichung, connecting cafes, old antique shops and restaurants, using Virēre perfume and Chi perfume as clues, leaving a walking map of Taichung worth reviewing.
Amanda’s Hong Kong route: Luk Yu Tea House, Happy Valley racing, food and art
The Hong Kong Tourism Board invited musician Amanda to share Hong Kong’s in-depth gameplay from the three aspects of dining, travel and art, from the nearly century-old Luk Yu Tea House to the Happy Wednesday night event in Happy Valley, to the experience of handmade porcelain and cheongsam, and compiled a Hong Kong route that combines food and cultural heritage.
Hong Kong beyond shopping: 16 cultural landmarks, neighbourhood spaces and exhibition records
From the cultural center converted from a century-old arsenal to the handwritten minibus sign maker who has been holding on for half a century, another side of Hong Kong is hidden in these corners that are rarely discovered by tourists.
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei’s summer stay package revisited: dining, spa treatments and a city escape
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei released a summer light travel proposal (a commercial cooperation content) on April 29, 2026, which combines guest room aesthetics, star-rated dining and aromatherapy treatments. The following is a review of the highlights announced at that time.
Home pour-over coffee: nest founder Lin Yong-shun on brewing, design and everyday life
He is also the founder of TOAST LIVING, SENSITUDE and nest. In an interview, Lin Yong-shun, the manager of Home Selection Shop, shared his daily ritual of three cups of coffee a day, as well as his observations on utensil design and the home brewing trend.
Porsche Reportedly Shifts to Annual Production of 200,000 Vehicles, Eight-Cylinder Flagship S1 Project Emerges
Porsche's Sportwagenschmiede 2035 transformation news points to lower production and high-end models; the internal code-named S1 eight-cylinder flagship and estimated price of about 500,000 euros remain in the planning and reporting estimation stage, not yet official mass-production specifications.