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.

The platform allows users to submit inquiries, complaints, and service requests through computers or mobile devices. Residents can also upload photos and videos, making it easier to report problems accurately and speeding up case handling.

The city says it plans to expand pet-friendly public spaces, strengthen enforcement against abuse and neglect, promote responsible pet ownership through registration and sterilization programs, and embed animal-friendly principles into transportation, tourism, housing, and community education.

Taiwan’s military and coast guard widened a sea and air search off Hualien after an F-16V lost contact on Jan. 6. Rough seas and the fast-moving Kuroshio current are complicating efforts, even as crews add drift buoys, modeling and a newly disclosed tactical drone.

By Eryk Michael Smith – NOTE: I am using the city’s official pinyin — under protest 🙂 KAOHSIUNG — A major resurfacing…