Ultraman to celebrate Taiwan’s unsung heroes at Kaohsiung WonderlandBy Wang Jung-hsiang and Hollie Younger / Staff reporter, with staff writerUltraman, the Japanese superhero who is celebrating his 60th anniversary this year, is to be the mascot for this year’s Kaohsiung Wonderland winter festival, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) announced today. This year’s theme, “Ultraman descends on the harbor city,” is to pay homage to the unsung heroes across Taiwan who selflessly help others and protect lives, he said. Photo courtesy of the Kaohsiung Tourism BureauNot all superheroes wear capes or fly, he said. Photo courtesy of the Kaohsiung Tourism BureauDuring the event, Love River Bay is to feature themed installations, nighttime light shows and interactive performances, he said. Ultraman, produced by Japan’s Tsuburaya, is one of the most iconic superhero franchises in Japan’s history, Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau Director-General Kao Min-lin (高閔琳) said.

Source: Taipei Times January 16, 2026 09:30 UTC