E-DA World (義大遊樂世界), a theme park in Dashu District (大樹區), Kaohsiung, said a “Super Water Battle” boat briefly became immobilized in a cave section on Jan. 26 at about 4:55 p.m. Staff entered the water and resolved the issue in roughly five minutes. No injuries were reported.

A junior high school student in Kaohsiung’s Fongshan District stepped into traffic with a bicycle in hand to help a disabled man cross a wide intersection as the pedestrian signal ticked down, a moment captured on a dashcam video that quickly spread online.

Kaohsiung City Government says “2026 Kaohsiung Wonderland” will run from Feb. 7 to March 1 at Love River Bay (愛河灣) and Kaohsiung Port Piers 16 to 18 (高雄港16-18號碼頭). The theme marks Ultraman’s 60th anniversary, anchored by two first-time, large floating inflatable installations and a program designed to draw families and tourists to the harbor.

The “540” hand gesture seen in the video is not an officially recognized emergency signal in Taiwan. However, some individual schools have introduced the gesture during safety or life-skills education, meaning familiarity can vary by age, school, and location.

The club became nationally famous during the early COVID-19 period in 2020, when a dancer reported the movements of an infected businessman who allegedly failed to disclose his travel and activity history, a case that helped authorities respond quickly and led to the nickname “national guardian dancer” (護國舞小姐).

Kaohsiung is turning its winter waterfront into a full-on pop culture night out. From Ultraman (超人力霸王) installations and light shows to FamilyMart collectible drink collabs, the city is building a “go, sip, shoot, post” route that fits how young travelers actually move.

“Yesen Animal School” (野森動物學校) began trial operations on January 17, 2026 in Neimen District (內門區), Kaohsiung. Positioned as an immersive, interactive animal and life-education park rather than a traditional zoo, it uses tiered pricing, full reservations, and cultural tie-ins to strengthen Eastern Kaohsiung’s tourism economy.

By RK Shih/Staff KAOHSIUNG — The Kaohsiung City Government expects to launch the physical relocation of Dalinpu [大林蒲] residents by October, following…

The festival will be centered at Love River Bay [愛河灣] and Kaohsiung Port Piers 16 through 18 [高雄港16-18號碼頭]. This year’s theme, “Ultraman Descends on the Harbor City,” coincides with the 60th anniversary of the iconic franchise.

Since the new rules came into effect on Jan. 1, builders and haulers have warned that real-world capacity is lagging behind the policy’s scope, citing shortages of compliant vehicles and limited legal destinations for soil disposal and reuse.