Everyone in Taiwan is talking about the World Games in Kaohsiung. The event kicks off with an extravaganza ceremony at the city's Main Stadium July 16 at 7.30 pm. The arena is the first in the world to use solar energy in keeping with its green-building code. Best of all, the spiral-shaped ceiling and saddle-shaped structure guarantee a fabulous view to all spectators. Visitors can hop on the city's convenient Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (KMRT) to get from event to event.

Brian Asmus introduces three Japanese restaurants in Taipei, while Aparna Shah writes about a good vegetarian choice.

Taipei International Flora Exposition - Nov. 6, 2010 to April 25, 2011 - will feature special halls dedicated to green gardening, technology and environmental protection, among others.

We have made things easy for you. Taiwan This Month is now available in 19 countries with more to come. Look for us at five-star hotels, advertisers, embassies, representative offices, ROC offices abroad (In Europe: Amsterdam, Bern, Dublin, Hamburg, Helsinki, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Stockholm and Vienna; in the Asia-Pacific: Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Singapore, Tokyo and Brisbane; in North America: Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Seattle), chambers of commerce, museums, the Taipei American School, Taipei European School and American Club, as well as China Airlines ticketing offices outside Taiwan and Cathay Pacific Airline business lounge at the Taoyuan International Airport.

Enjoy the summer and the World Games!

Louise Byström
Editor-in-Chief