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Head to Alishan, the holy land of Taiwanese coffee that has garnered worldwide attention. Walk through the special area of the Aoba Coffee Farm, which is normally off-limits to the public, and experience the breath of the coffee beans growing there. Enjoy a luxurious cupping experience under the guidance of a professional, where you can discover your own perfect cup of coffee.
On the second day, enjoy a special lunch at the Yongguang Story House, which retains traces of the Japanese colonial era. In this historical and atmospheric space, you will savor the local story along with a fragrant cup of coffee. Furthermore, a special lecture by the chairman of the Taiwan Coffee Development Association awaits, offering an intellectual adventure that touches on the depths of roasting.
The experience of walking on your own two feet and learning with your own tongue will surely transform your coffee life into a lifelong experience.
★Date: Departing on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (2 days, 1 night) Limited to the first 20 people! Please make your reservation early.
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<On January 1, 2026, New York welcomed the New Year, 14 hours later than Japan!>
With the temperature at minus 2 degrees and snow falling,
In the heart of New York City, Times Square
This year, over one million people from all over the world gathered.
Countdown from "60"
With the famous ball drop
A ton of confetti with wishes from people all over the world written on it was thrown into the air.
Some early birds lined up for about 14 hours from the morning.
It's true that everyone wears diapers on the way because they can't go to the toilet.
but,
In the end, self-control worked in my head.
He couldn't relieve himself in his diaper,
It seems that many people just put up with it and go home.
It might be worth experiencing once in your life.
Thank you for your continued support this year!
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<Your New Year's wishes will dance in New York!>
The world's largest countdown event is held at New York Times Square
The world's largest amount of confetti will fly at the moment the New Year begins.
Among them:
Your wishes, goals, dreams, hopes, challenges...
Why not write it and send it away?
~Wishing Wall~ Wishing Wall In fact, the thoughts of people from all over the world are written on that confetti.
If you're in New York, you can write directly on the colorful paper provided in Times Square,
Anyone from anywhere in the world can participate online.
Of course it's free!
You can make your wish in Japanese!
Wishes collected by 11am local time on Monday, December 29th will be shredded and sent flying into the New York sky along with confetti.
●Installation location
Times Square Plazas
TSQ Plaza 45-46
12/1–12/29,
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
If you would like to send it online, click here↓
https://www.timessquare…
(Any items received online after Friday, December 26th local time will be used for the following year's countdown.)
The countdown in New York's Times Square is a particularly spectacular sight in New Year's footage from around the world.
It's wonderful to see your wishes dancing among them⭐︎
Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year!!
Once you've decided to go to New York
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<Chanel fashion show on the New York subway>
New York's Subway is used by 6 million people a day.
Last night, a Chanel fashion show was held at the subway station.
(Please see the three photos below)
New Chanel brand ambassadors include hip-hop stars A$AP (Rihanna's husband) and Bon Jovi.
Many fashionable celebrities came to see it.
The show, with its unique ideas that are so typical of New York, became a hot topic.
At NY Subway, you're never surprised no matter what happens right in front of you.
Not to mention the wide variety of subway performers,
He dramatically proposed to a packed crowd of passengers.
They even held wedding ceremonies in the vehicles.
They start cooking on the train while it's moving and serve it to passengers.
Keanu Reeves was sitting next to me...
One of the charms of New York is that such unreality occurs in the subway, where it is most real.
Please come visit New York and experience some happy happenings⭐︎
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<NYイルミネーション点灯式特集>
The season when New York shines at its brightest has arrived!
From the world's largest tree to the world's most luxurious illuminations
We will provide you with information that is unique to New York.
✨The world's most anticipated Rockefeller Center giant tree lighting ceremony, December 3rd (Wednesday), 7pm-10pm
Fifth Avenue 47th-48th Street Featuring Marc Anthony, New Edition, Halle Bailey, Gwen Stefani and many more
*The tree will remain lit until mid-January
✨A spectacular light show taking over the entire Saks Fifth Avenue luxury department store
November 24th to January 4th
Every day from 5pm to 11pm, repeats every 10 minutes. Directly opposite the Rockefeller Center.
It was suspended last year, but this year it's back in style! (See photos)
Check out the full video of the 2023 show here ↓
https://youtu.be/ULRb2h…
✨Bryant Park Lighting Ceremony 12/2 (Tue) 5:30pm-
The Winter Village (see previous post) is a vibrant holiday market surrounding an outdoor skating rink.
Lights up with ice skating show and songs by world-famous stars
✨Madison Square Park Tree Lighting Ceremony December 9th (Tue) 4:30-
✨Washington Square Park Tree Lighting Ceremony 12/11 (Thurs) 6pm-
*The above three will be lit until early January
✨✨And my favorite 5th Avenue snowflake is a star made of 16,000 Baccarat crystals⭐︎
The lights will be on in the air on 57th Street from November 21st.
You can watch them all for free anytime
Come enjoy the most dazzling holiday season in the world!
Please come visit me in NY⭐︎
Once you've decided to go to New York
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<4 Exciting New York Holiday Markets>
The season when New York shines at its best has arrived!
For those who dream of spending Christmas in New York at least once
Introducing seasonal markets that will give you the perfect holiday mood
Columbus Circle, Central Park Southwest
Chocolates, jewelry, clothes, accessories by up-and-coming designers, and more make a great gift. Gingerbread, cakes, bratwurst, and more are also available, just like in a European market.
December 2nd (Tue) - December 31st (Wed)
Monday to Friday 11:00-20:00
Saturday and Sunday 10:00-20:00
*8th Ave. & 59th Streets
●A wide selection of products at approximately 185 stores in Union Square
In cold New York, there's a wide selection of hot soup and hot chocolate, including scarves, hats, gloves, soap, and candles. If you're lucky, you might even encounter Christmas carolers.
November 13th (Thu) - December 24th (Wed)
Monday to Friday 11:00-21:00
Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 11:00-
*14th Street
Bryant Park
"Winter Village" with over 200 boutique-style shops
There is also a wide selection of jewelry, ornaments, local foods such as pretzels, crepes, and churros, as well as hot drinks. The adjacent ice skating area is open until 10:00 PM (late night on weekends).
October 25th (Sat) - January 4th (Sun)
Daily 11am-8pm
*40th & 42nd Streets, 5th & 6th Aves.
The indoor market at Grand Central Terminal attracts up to 1,000,000 visitors daily.
11/10 (Monday) ~ 12/24 (Wednesday)
Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:00
Sunday 11am-6pm
*In Grand Central Terminal
Once you've decided to go to New York
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<Hip Hop Museum finally opening next fall>
The birthplace of hip hop: South Bronx, New York
The opening was not scheduled to coincide with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in 2023.
Since then, construction has not progressed much.
"Hip Hop Museum"
Fundraising Gala
October 2025: "On Wall Street, where the world's money gathers"
It was held on a grand scale
(Video on Instagram @KimikoHarlem)
East Coast Hip Hop leaders and wealthy business leaders gather together
Queen Latifah, Nas, Fat Joe, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Grandmaster Cazz, DJ Red Alert, etc.
Queens-born rapper NAS is as expected!
Donated 1 million (approximately 150 million yen)
Will this finally lead to the museum opening?
In the current announcement
Opening in fall 2026!
It seems that
I will also take you to the local area on my tour!
Stay tuned for further updates!
⚫️For more details, please see our blog
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I❤️HIP HOP
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＜Starbucks x Hello Kitty collaboration begins＞
♥Not available in Japan, only available overseas♥
This winter
One more thing to enjoy in New York!
Starting November 6th at Starbucks in the US and Canada
"Starbucks x Hello Kitty" collaboration has begun!
The theme is "Together in Fun Forever"
Hello Kitty wearing a green Starbucks apron
The design is surrounded by coffee cups and beans.
It's packed with cuteness and playfulness.
Moreover, at this point in time, "no announcement has been made about the campaign being held in Japan."
A rare opportunity that can only be experienced locally!
The playful mugs, tumblers, bottles, stuffed toys, etc. are all likely to become collector's items.
The lineup you're interested in
●16 oz ceramic mug, about $33 ●Stainless steel cold cup, about $33 ●Acrylic cup, about $25 And many more
The highlight is the "Boxed Plush" Hello Kitty plush toy in a green apron, priced at about $35.
All of them are limited in quantity and are sure to sell out.
Because the items handled vary depending on the store
It would be fun to go around Starbucks in New York.
Starbucks, born in 1971
Hello Kitty was born in 1974
Brands loved by people of all ages and countries come together this holiday season ♥
This dream collaboration is a "fusion of cultures."
Hello Kitty is very popular in New York ♡
Check out the video of last year's hugely successful pop-up store at a luxury department store to see just how amazing it was!
https://youtube.com/sho…
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The season for beautiful sunrises over Hanauma Bay is fast approaching.
Share your happy morning before snorkeling with a Hawaiian Dream Club tour!
Hanauma Bay video https://youtu.be/FN39NP…
<You recreate Taylor Swift's proposal scene in New York!>
August 26, 2025: A happy shock to the world.
Taylor Swift engagement news♡
Surrounded by beautiful flowers,
Among the arches of flowers and greenery
Travis Kelce proposed to her
Taylor Swift is the happiest right now
A professional photographer will recreate that scene and take your photo!
and,
Another one-day pop-up, typical of New York
Thursday, September 4th, 3pm - 9pm
Appeared in Madison Square Park near 23rd Street in Manhattan!
This is a project unique to New York, where people can quickly turn a topic into a promotion and take action.
It's free so anyone can come.
In a call to
A woman who appeared alone,
With friends,
With pets,
As a couple,
A lot of New Yorkers came.
Proposing in America.
According to the survey,
73% outdoors;
Even now, 85% of people "get down on one knee" in front of her.
He takes out a ring and proposes marriage.
New York is a city that is fun to walk around in.
Plan your trip to New York and come experience all the excitement!
Now, if you decide to go to New York
Please join me on my Harlem tour, packed with information about New York.
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<The world's largest event is coming to Brooklyn this weekend!>
Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade is a major event that marks the end of summer vacation in New York!
Actually, this
It all started in Harlem in the 1920s, about 100 years ago.
The biggest attraction of the parade
A flashy feather costume climbs the grand staircase at Takarazuka
Upbeat Caribbean music such as reggae, soca, and calypso
And street food
Especially when served by the locals who are the original owners.
Jamaican jerk chicken
Trinidad and Tobago's roti and doubles are delicious!
<West Indian American Day Parade>
2025: Monday, September 1st, 10am-6pm
Eastern Parkway
*Pre-parade Party 6am-
For more details click here↓
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Once you've decided to go to New York
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<New York, the city where you can meet celebrities>
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz among New Yorkers on social media.
I came across the filming location of "The Devil Wears Prada 2"!
This is the post.
It has been popular for about 20 years since its release in 2006.
The film "The Devil Wears Prada" is set in New York and stars Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep.
The sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2," will finally be released in the US in May of next year.
There are film crews all over New York right now.
Filming is currently underway, watched and praised by a large audience.
Just the other day, I came across a photo shoot on New York's 5th Avenue, where brands from around the world gather.
The crowd, watching quietly with their smartphones in hand, also shouted "Cut!"
With this signal, the crowd erupted in cheers.
I saw the celebrities who were back to their normal selves, smiling, waving, and doing things.
People are increasingly looking forward to the film's release next year, and it is becoming a hot topic of conversation.
This time, it seems to have appeared in Brooklyn as well.
The places and shops used in the film are likely to become tourist attractions again.
Film production is a major source of revenue for New York City.
There are many different types of filming happening in various locations, both big and small.
You'll encounter this quite often when you come to New York.
If you see a bunch of big white trucks parked there, that's the landmark⭐︎
Why not plan a trip to New York to follow the filming?
You can also enjoy visiting the filming locations of popular movies.
*The release of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in Japan has not yet been officially announced.
About six months after its release in the US,
It is said that it will be around autumn 2026.
So, if you've decided to go to NY, be sure to check out Kimiko's Harlem tour, which is packed with information about NY.
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