Niigata, Japan 🇯🇵 and Taipei, Taiwan 🇹🇼 #26061*

Experience the rich cultural heritage and modern vitality of two exceptional Asian destinations 🌏✨. This 14-day Journey 🗓️ combines the traditional charm of Niigata 🏯🌸 with the dynamic energy of Taipei 🏙️⚡, offering authentic homestay experiences 🏠💕 and deep cultural immersion 🎎🍜.

🗓️ Dates:

• 🇯🇵 FF Niigata: April 5-12, 2026
• 🇹🇼 FF Taipei: April 12-19, 2026

💺 Spots Available: 

• 🇯🇵 FF Niigata: 4
• 🇹🇼 FF Taipei: 4

💰 Cost:

• FFI fee: USD25 per night per person (total USD350 per person)
  
  
• 🇯🇵 FF Niigata: Approximately USD 350 per person
  
  
• 🇹🇼 FF Taipei: USD 250 per person
  
  Total per person: USD 950
  
  

🛩️ International flight is not included 

🇯🇵 FF Niigata:

• Welcome and Farewell celebration dinners with your host club 🎉🍽️
• Daily meals with your host family, experiencing authentic Japanese home cooking 🍱🏠
• Traditional bamboo art workshop and demonstration 🎋✨
• Historical and cultural site tours showcasing Niigata's heritage 🏯📜
• Guided city tour of Niigata 🗺️🚶
• Official meeting with the Mayor of Niigata City 🤝👔
• Behind-the-scenes factory tour (industry TBD) 🏭🔍
• Seasonal strawberry picking experience 🍓🧺
• Visit to local historical museum 🏛️🎨

🇹🇼 FF Taipei:

• Welcome and Farewell celebration dinners with your host club 🎉🍽️
• Daily meals with your host family, experiencing authentic Taiwanese home cooking 🥟🏠 ● Visit to the world-renowned National Palace Museum 🏛️🖼️
• Behind-the-scenes tour of Taipei City Council 🏢👀
• Historical tour of Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall 🏛️📜
• Traditional temple visits including Baoan Temple and Confucius Temple ⛩️🙏
• Full-day excursion to Danshui Old Street, exploring its colonial architecture and waterfront charm 🌊🏘️
• Hands-on ceramics workshop at the Yingge Ceramics Museum 🏺✋
• Special cultural performance (concert or opera, TBD) 🎭🎶
• Free day with host family to explore local neighborhoods and traditions 🗺️💕

This journey is perfect for culture enthusiasts 🎎, food lovers 🍜, and adventure seekers who want to immerse themselves in East Asia's ancient traditions, vibrant cities, and heartwarming hospitality! Don't miss out—secure your spot today! ✨

To apply and view Journey Coordinator details, please log in to your member account on my.friendshipforce.org.