立法院韓國瑜院長於本（10月11）日午間，在「台日交流聯誼會」洪孟楷副會長、國民黨林德福委員、賴士葆委員、許宇甄委員、王育敏委員、鄭正鈐委員、民進黨鍾佳濱委員、李坤城委員、民眾黨許忠信委員、臺灣日本關係協會洪英傑秘書長，以及日本台灣交流協會台北事務所溝渕將史副代表等人陪同下，款宴「日本台灣友好議員聯盟」（簡稱「日台議聯」）會長古屋圭司眾議員率領的「中華民國國慶日本國會議員祝賀團」一行。
At noon on October 11, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) hosted a luncheon for a Japanese parliamentary delegation commemorating the ROC National Day. The delegation was led by Furuya Keiji, Member of Japan’s House of Representatives and Chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Diet Members’ Consultative Council. President Han was accompanied by KMT Legislator Hung Mong-Kai, Vice President of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association; KMT Legislators Lin Te-Fu, Dr. Lai Shyh-Bao, Hsu Yu-Chen, Wang Yu-Min, and Dr. Cheng Cheng-Chien; DPP Legislators Chung Chia-Pin and Lee Kuen-Cheng; TPP Legislator Dr. Hsu Chung-Hsin; Secretary General Hung Ying-Chieh of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association; and Deputy Representative Mizobuchi Masashi of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office.
韓院長首先熱烈歡迎「日台議聯」古屋圭司會長率領跨黨派議員來台參加中華民國115年國慶典禮，今日特別安排貴賓來到道地的台菜餐廳，盼藉由台灣美食表達誠摯歡迎之意。韓院長回顧，去年9月率本院跨黨派委員訪日，承蒙古屋會長熱情接待，不僅邀請多位日本國會議員共襄盛舉，更精心準備具有日本各地風味的佳釀，令訪團印象深刻，也感受到台日議員之間深厚的情誼。
President Han began by warmly welcoming the cross-party parliamentary delegation led by Chairman Furuya of the Japan-Taiwan Diet Members’ Consultative Council to Taiwan for the National Day ceremony marking the 115th anniversary of the Republic of China. President Han said that he had specially arranged for the guests to dine at a restaurant serving authentic Taiwanese cuisine as a gesture of sincere welcome. President Han recalled that he had led a cross-party delegation from the Legislative Yuan to Japan in September last year and had been warmly received by Chairman Furuya. He said that Chairman Furuya had not only invited several members of Japan’s National Diet to attend the gathering, but had also thoughtfully selected fine wines showcasing the distinctive flavors of different regions of Japan. His hospitality, President Han mentioned, left a lasting impression on the delegation and underscored the deep friendship between Taiwanese and Japanese parliamentarians.
韓院長續指出，日本是台灣在科技、經貿、文教及觀光等領域的重要夥伴，雙方人民往來密切，去年台灣民眾赴日旅遊已逾600萬人次，今年人次也持續提高，盼日本議員朋友持續給予台灣旅客關懷與協助。韓院長並提及，今年6月赴美國亞利桑那州瞭解台積電設廠情形，而台積電亦在日本熊本設廠，期盼日本國會議員持續發揮橋梁作用，協助台灣企業有更友善的投資環境，促進台日產業進一步合作。最後，韓院長再次感謝日本國會議員於國會開議期間仍撥冗來台參與國慶活動，展現對台灣的深厚情誼，並祝福古屋會長與訪團成員身體健康、平安順遂。
President Han further noted that Japan is a crucial partner of Taiwan in technology, trade and economic affairs, culture, education, and tourism, among other fields, and that the two peoples maintain close ties. He said that Taiwanese travelers made more than six million trips to Japan last year, and that the number continued to increase this year. He expressed hope that Taiwan’s friends in Japan’s parliament would continue providing care and assistance to Taiwanese visitors. President Han also mentioned that he had visited Arizona in the United States in June this year to learn about TSMC’s progress in establishing fabrication facilities there, noting that TSMC had also established fabrication facilities in Kumamoto, Japan. He expressed hope that Japanese parliamentarians would continue to serve as a bridge between Taiwan and Japan, helping to create a more favorable investment environment for Taiwanese businesses and promoting closer bilateral industrial cooperation. In closing, President Han once again thanked Japanese parliamentarians for making time in their busy schedules to visit Taiwan and participate in its National Day celebrations while Japan’s National Diet was in session, demonstrating their deep friendship with Taiwan. He then wished Chairman Furuya and the members of the delegation good health, peace, and every success.
古屋會長致詞時表示，很高興此次以「日台議聯」會長身分率團來台。他並指出，成立逾50年的「日華議員懇談會」於今年6月更名為「日本台灣友好議員聯盟」，將「台灣」納入正式名稱，展現對台灣的重視。古屋會長表示很高興能在韓院長推薦的餐廳與大家共聚，感謝院長熱情款待。
In his remarks, Chairman Furuya said that he was delighted to lead the delegation to Taiwan in his capacity as Chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Diet Members’ Consultative Council. He pointed out that the Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council, which was established more than 50 years ago, was renamed the Japan-Taiwan Diet Members’ Consultative Council in June this year. The inclusion of “Taiwan” in its official name, he said, demonstrated the importance the council attached to Taiwan. Chairman Furuya said that he was delighted to dine with everyone at a restaurant recommended by President Han and thanked him for his warm hospitality.
古屋會長續提及，此次共有27位日本國會議員參與昨日雙十國慶遊行，儘管目前正值日本國會開議期間，議員出訪行程安排不易，團員仍克服困難組團來台，以實際行動表達對台灣的重視，也充分展現日本跨黨派議員對台灣的支持。
He further noted that a total of 27 members of Japan’s National Diet had participated in the Double Tenth National Day parade the day before. He said that although Japan’s National Diet was in session, making it difficult for parliamentarians to arrange overseas visits, the delegation members had nevertheless overcome these challenges to organize a visit to Taiwan. Their visit, he said, was a tangible demonstration of the importance they attached to Taiwan and underscored the support for Taiwan among Japanese parliamentarians across party lines.
古屋會長進一步指出，台日同為民主國家，選舉是民主政治的重要環節，自己從事國會議員工作已36年，歷經4次政黨輪替，對民主選舉的運作深有體會。他並提及台灣將於11月舉行地方選舉。昨日下午他前往高雄，了解台灣高鐵向日本採購新車廂的整備情形，沿途看見許多大樓懸掛競選海報，對台灣熱絡的選舉氛圍留下深刻印象。古屋會長最後強調，「日台議聯」肩負深化台日友好情誼與經濟關係的重要責任，未來將持續推動雙邊交流與合作，鞏固台日之間的深厚連結。
Chairman Furuya further noted that Taiwan and Japan are both democratic countries and that elections are an essential component of democratic governance. He said that having served as a parliamentarian for 36 years, he had experienced four transfers of power between political parties and gained a deep understanding of how democratic elections work. He also noted that Taiwan would hold its local elections in November. He said that he had traveled to Kaohsiung the previous afternoon to learn about preparations for the new train cars that Taiwan High Speed Rail had purchased from Japan. Along the way, he had seen election campaign posters displayed on many buildings and was deeply impressed by Taiwan’s vibrant election atmosphere. In closing, Chairman Furuya emphasized that the Japan-Taiwan Diet Members’ Consultative Council bears an important responsibility to deepen the friendship and economic ties between Taiwan and Japan. He said that the council would continue to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation to further strengthen the close ties between the two nations.
席間雙方亦就台日各領域未來合作交流、立法院議事運作、台灣選舉等相關議題廣泛交換意見。午宴歷約2小時，最終在互贈紀念品及合影後圓滿結束，現場氣氛熱絡融洽。（2026/10/11）
During the luncheon, both sides also exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including future cooperation and exchanges between Taiwan and Japan across various fields, parliamentary procedures in the Legislative Yuan, and elections in Taiwan. The luncheon lasted approximately two hours and concluded in a lively and cordial atmosphere following an exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo. (2026/10/11)
