立法院接待及款宴「日本自民黨青年局」平沼正二郎局長訪團一行 Legislative Yuan receives and hosts luncheon for a delegation led by Hiranuma Shojiro, Director of the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（5月5）日中午，接見「日本自民黨青年局」平沼正二郎局長率領之訪團一行11人。訪團抵達後首先與韓院長合影，隨後雙方寒暄交流。韓院長表示，繼去年與青年局交流後，國際情勢詭譎多變，台日兩國都面臨許多挑戰。今日見到來自日本自民黨青年局的年輕國會議員，深感其肩負重任。韓院長以希臘神話三頭犬（Cerberus）為喻，形容國會議員須同時兼顧議會問政、選區服務與家庭生活，貼切反映民意代表須承載人民多重期待之現況。他期盼在雙方共同努力下，台日持續深化交流共應國際多變情勢。
At noon on May 5, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) received an 11-member delegation led by Hiranuma Shojiro, Director of the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Upon arrival, the delegation first posed for a group photo with President Han before engaging in cordial exchanges. President Han noted that since his previous interaction with the Youth Division last year, the international landscape has become increasingly complex and unpredictable, presenting numerous challenges for both Taiwan and Japan. Meeting the young parliamentarians from the LDP Youth Division, he said, reminded him of the significant responsibilities they carry. Drawing an analogy to Cerberus, the three-headed hound of Greek mythology, President Han remarked that legislators must simultaneously balance parliamentary duties, constituency services, and family life—an apt reflection of the multiple expectations placed upon elected representatives. He expressed his hope that through joint efforts, Taiwan and Japan will continue to deepen exchanges and work together to navigate an ever-changing international environment.
平沼局長表示，在當前多變的國際環境下，台日兩國身為互信互賴的重要夥伴，希望能在既有基礎上進一步提升合作層次。他亦期待於今年8月再度率領青年局成員訪台，與台灣各界展開更深入的對話，以激盪更多具體的合作契機。
Director Hiranuma stated that amid today’s rapidly changing international environment, Taiwan and Japan, as important partners bound by mutual trust and reliance, should seek to elevate cooperation to an even higher level. He also expressed his hope to lead another delegation of Youth Division members to Taiwan this August to engage in more in-depth dialogue with various sectors of Taiwanese society and explore additional opportunities for concrete cooperation.
隨後訪團前往議場參觀，嗣由江啟臣副院長設宴款待，並由立法院「台日交流聯誼會」副會長洪孟楷委員、副會長洪毓祥委員、「亞東國會議員友好協會」會長郭國文委員、日本台灣交流協會台北事務所片山和之代表，以及外交部臺灣日本關係協會洪英傑秘書長等人陪同與宴。
The delegation subsequently toured the Legislative Yuan chamber before attending a luncheon hosted by Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣). Also in attendance were KMT Legislator Hung Mong-Kai and TPP Legislator Dr. Hung Yu-Hsiang, both Vice Chairmen of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association; DPP Legislator Dr. Kuo Kuo-Wen, President of the East Asia Parliamentary Association; Chief Representative Katayama Kazuyuki of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office; and Secretary General Hung Ying-Chieh of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
江副院長致詞時表示，誠摯歡迎平沼局長一行蒞院訪問，繼指出本週已是第三次與平沼局長會面，足跡跨越台中與台北，充分展現台灣對日本友人的高度重視與歡迎。江副院長亦期盼台日之間透過國會議員深度交流，為雙邊關係注入更多動能。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang warmly welcomed Director Hiranuma and the delegation to the Legislative Yuan. He noted that this marked his third meeting with Director Hiranuma within the same week, with exchanges taking place in both Taichung and Taipei, demonstrating Taiwan’s sincere friendship with Japan and the high importance it places on bilateral relations. Vice President Chiang expressed his hope that deeper exchanges among parliamentarians would inject further momentum into Taiwan-Japan relations.
江副院長續指出，台灣與日本擁有由下而上、從民間延伸至政府的全面友好關係。根據台日雙邊最新民意調查顯示，兩國民眾彼此好感度已高達七成五以上；在經貿與人員往來方面，雙邊貿易額規模已突破800億美元，互訪旅客亦創下800萬人次的紀錄，充分展現兩國人民間堅實的情誼與互信基礎。江副院長強調，依據日本觀光廳公布的最新統計，今年第一季日本外籍觀光客消費金額中，台灣旅客高居首位；而在立法院與各國會議員友好協會中，亦以台日友好協會人數為最多。種種數據均凸顯雙方關係之深厚與真誠，期盼未來持續透過國會外交之推動，確保台日夥伴關係在既有基礎上穩健發展。
Vice President Chiang continued by noting that Taiwan and Japan enjoy a comprehensive friendship built from the bottom up, spanning all levels from civil society to government. He said that according to the latest public opinion surveys, favorable views between the peoples of Taiwan and Japan exceed 75 percent. Vice President Chiang also added that in terms of economic and people-to-people exchanges, bilateral trade has surpassed US$80 billion, while two-way travel has reached a record high of 8 million visits, underscoring the strong bonds of friendship and mutual trust between the two societies. Vice President Chiang highlighted recent statistics released by the Japan Tourism Agency showing that Taiwanese visitors ranked first among foreign travelers in terms of spending in Japan during the first quarter of this year. He further noted that among all parliamentary friendship associations within the Legislative Yuan, the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association has the largest membership. These figures, Vice President Chiang said, clearly demonstrate the depth and sincerity of Taiwan-Japan relations. He expressed hope that continued parliamentary diplomacy would help ensure the steady development of the partnership between Taiwan and Japan in the years ahead.
平沼局長誠摯感謝江副院長及在座委員撥冗設宴款待。他感性表示，對於能在短時間內多次與江副院長晤談深感榮幸，此舉不僅創下雙邊交流的難得紀錄，更充分彰顯台日關係之緊密與友好。他強調，在全球情勢嚴峻複雜之際，國會外交對於增進實質互信更顯關鍵。針對江副院長所提及的雙邊情誼，他高度認同台日國民情感正處於歷史最佳狀態，並代表自民黨表達堅定意願，期盼未來與立法院持續深化交流，並與台灣各界展開更多元且深度的實質合作。
Director Hiranuma expressed his sincere appreciation to Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for hosting the luncheon. He remarked that it was a great honor to have met with Vice President Chiang several times within such a short period. This, he said, not only represents a rare milestone in bilateral exchanges but also reflects the close and friendly nature of Taiwan-Japan relations. Director Hiranuma emphasized that amid an increasingly challenging and complex global environment, parliamentary diplomacy has become even more important in fostering mutual trust. Echoing Vice President Chiang’s remarks on bilateral friendship, he agreed that the relationship between the peoples of Taiwan and Japan is currently at its strongest point in history. On behalf of the Liberal Democratic Party, he expressed a firm commitment to further deepening exchanges with the Legislative Yuan and expanding substantive cooperation with Taiwanese society across a wide range of fields.
午宴席間雙方並就台日青年交流、區域安全保障、選舉通訊投票等議題廣泛交換意見，午宴歷時約100分鐘，江副院長偕同與會委員與訪團合影留念並互贈紀念品，現場氣氛熱絡、賓主盡歡，於輕鬆愉快的氛圍中圓滿落幕。（2026/05/05）
During the luncheon, the two sides exchanged extensive views on topics such as youth exchanges between Taiwan and Japan, regional security, and mail-in voting in elections. The luncheon lasted approximately 100 minutes, after which Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators joined the delegation for commemorative photographs and exchanged commemorative gifts. The event concluded successfully in a warm and pleasant atmosphere, with both hosts and guests enjoying the occasion. (2026/05/05)
At noon on May 5, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) received an 11-member delegation led by Hiranuma Shojiro, Director of the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Upon arrival, the delegation first posed for a group photo with President Han before engaging in cordial exchanges. President Han noted that since his previous interaction with the Youth Division last year, the international landscape has become increasingly complex and unpredictable, presenting numerous challenges for both Taiwan and Japan. Meeting the young parliamentarians from the LDP Youth Division, he said, reminded him of the significant responsibilities they carry. Drawing an analogy to Cerberus, the three-headed hound of Greek mythology, President Han remarked that legislators must simultaneously balance parliamentary duties, constituency services, and family life—an apt reflection of the multiple expectations placed upon elected representatives. He expressed his hope that through joint efforts, Taiwan and Japan will continue to deepen exchanges and work together to navigate an ever-changing international environment.
平沼局長表示，在當前多變的國際環境下，台日兩國身為互信互賴的重要夥伴，希望能在既有基礎上進一步提升合作層次。他亦期待於今年8月再度率領青年局成員訪台，與台灣各界展開更深入的對話，以激盪更多具體的合作契機。
Director Hiranuma stated that amid today’s rapidly changing international environment, Taiwan and Japan, as important partners bound by mutual trust and reliance, should seek to elevate cooperation to an even higher level. He also expressed his hope to lead another delegation of Youth Division members to Taiwan this August to engage in more in-depth dialogue with various sectors of Taiwanese society and explore additional opportunities for concrete cooperation.
隨後訪團前往議場參觀，嗣由江啟臣副院長設宴款待，並由立法院「台日交流聯誼會」副會長洪孟楷委員、副會長洪毓祥委員、「亞東國會議員友好協會」會長郭國文委員、日本台灣交流協會台北事務所片山和之代表，以及外交部臺灣日本關係協會洪英傑秘書長等人陪同與宴。
The delegation subsequently toured the Legislative Yuan chamber before attending a luncheon hosted by Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣). Also in attendance were KMT Legislator Hung Mong-Kai and TPP Legislator Dr. Hung Yu-Hsiang, both Vice Chairmen of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association; DPP Legislator Dr. Kuo Kuo-Wen, President of the East Asia Parliamentary Association; Chief Representative Katayama Kazuyuki of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office; and Secretary General Hung Ying-Chieh of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
江副院長致詞時表示，誠摯歡迎平沼局長一行蒞院訪問，繼指出本週已是第三次與平沼局長會面，足跡跨越台中與台北，充分展現台灣對日本友人的高度重視與歡迎。江副院長亦期盼台日之間透過國會議員深度交流，為雙邊關係注入更多動能。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang warmly welcomed Director Hiranuma and the delegation to the Legislative Yuan. He noted that this marked his third meeting with Director Hiranuma within the same week, with exchanges taking place in both Taichung and Taipei, demonstrating Taiwan’s sincere friendship with Japan and the high importance it places on bilateral relations. Vice President Chiang expressed his hope that deeper exchanges among parliamentarians would inject further momentum into Taiwan-Japan relations.
江副院長續指出，台灣與日本擁有由下而上、從民間延伸至政府的全面友好關係。根據台日雙邊最新民意調查顯示，兩國民眾彼此好感度已高達七成五以上；在經貿與人員往來方面，雙邊貿易額規模已突破800億美元，互訪旅客亦創下800萬人次的紀錄，充分展現兩國人民間堅實的情誼與互信基礎。江副院長強調，依據日本觀光廳公布的最新統計，今年第一季日本外籍觀光客消費金額中，台灣旅客高居首位；而在立法院與各國會議員友好協會中，亦以台日友好協會人數為最多。種種數據均凸顯雙方關係之深厚與真誠，期盼未來持續透過國會外交之推動，確保台日夥伴關係在既有基礎上穩健發展。
Vice President Chiang continued by noting that Taiwan and Japan enjoy a comprehensive friendship built from the bottom up, spanning all levels from civil society to government. He said that according to the latest public opinion surveys, favorable views between the peoples of Taiwan and Japan exceed 75 percent. Vice President Chiang also added that in terms of economic and people-to-people exchanges, bilateral trade has surpassed US$80 billion, while two-way travel has reached a record high of 8 million visits, underscoring the strong bonds of friendship and mutual trust between the two societies. Vice President Chiang highlighted recent statistics released by the Japan Tourism Agency showing that Taiwanese visitors ranked first among foreign travelers in terms of spending in Japan during the first quarter of this year. He further noted that among all parliamentary friendship associations within the Legislative Yuan, the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association has the largest membership. These figures, Vice President Chiang said, clearly demonstrate the depth and sincerity of Taiwan-Japan relations. He expressed hope that continued parliamentary diplomacy would help ensure the steady development of the partnership between Taiwan and Japan in the years ahead.
平沼局長誠摯感謝江副院長及在座委員撥冗設宴款待。他感性表示，對於能在短時間內多次與江副院長晤談深感榮幸，此舉不僅創下雙邊交流的難得紀錄，更充分彰顯台日關係之緊密與友好。他強調，在全球情勢嚴峻複雜之際，國會外交對於增進實質互信更顯關鍵。針對江副院長所提及的雙邊情誼，他高度認同台日國民情感正處於歷史最佳狀態，並代表自民黨表達堅定意願，期盼未來與立法院持續深化交流，並與台灣各界展開更多元且深度的實質合作。
Director Hiranuma expressed his sincere appreciation to Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for hosting the luncheon. He remarked that it was a great honor to have met with Vice President Chiang several times within such a short period. This, he said, not only represents a rare milestone in bilateral exchanges but also reflects the close and friendly nature of Taiwan-Japan relations. Director Hiranuma emphasized that amid an increasingly challenging and complex global environment, parliamentary diplomacy has become even more important in fostering mutual trust. Echoing Vice President Chiang’s remarks on bilateral friendship, he agreed that the relationship between the peoples of Taiwan and Japan is currently at its strongest point in history. On behalf of the Liberal Democratic Party, he expressed a firm commitment to further deepening exchanges with the Legislative Yuan and expanding substantive cooperation with Taiwanese society across a wide range of fields.
午宴席間雙方並就台日青年交流、區域安全保障、選舉通訊投票等議題廣泛交換意見，午宴歷時約100分鐘，江副院長偕同與會委員與訪團合影留念並互贈紀念品，現場氣氛熱絡、賓主盡歡，於輕鬆愉快的氛圍中圓滿落幕。（2026/05/05）
During the luncheon, the two sides exchanged extensive views on topics such as youth exchanges between Taiwan and Japan, regional security, and mail-in voting in elections. The luncheon lasted approximately 100 minutes, after which Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators joined the delegation for commemorative photographs and exchanged commemorative gifts. The event concluded successfully in a warm and pleasant atmosphere, with both hosts and guests enjoying the occasion. (2026/05/05)