For many anime fans, the concept of "isekai" (another world) represents a fantastical escape. For Fariqqin Anuar, this fantasy became reality each time he set foot in Japan.

Taipei breathes in contradictions. The city unfolds like a living collage—incense curls from centuries-old temples while neon pulses from gaming arcades. Mornings begin with the sizzle of scallion pancakes and the comforting warmth of fresh soy milk; nights dissolve into craft cocktails hidden behind unassuming doors. Here, tradition doesn't just survive—it thrives alongside bubble tea shops and anime billboards. Turn any corner, and you might find a stone-carved shrine guarded by sleeping cats or a storefront steaming with broth that'll rewrite your definition of delicious.

Japan remains Singaporeans' favorite travel hotspot — with 2024 already seeing record-breaking visitor numbers from the Lion City. Now, travelers have another compelling reason to visit as Okinawa prepares to unveil its spectacular new jungle-themed adventure park, Junglia, on July 25.