Taiwan-Japan Cultural and Economic Association, TJCEA !

by Kazu

The delegation of Hokkaido Sorachi Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association visited the office of
Taiwan-Japan Cultural and Economic Association in Taipei on March 20(Thu.).

 The delegation members of Hokkaido Sorachi side wee not so nervous but this was the first official meeting with the entity to enhance Taiwan-Japan relationship.

Even for the Chief Secretary of Hokkaido Sorachi Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association Mr. Kitazawa who had lived in Taipei as the board members of Taiwan Mitsubishi Corporation Ltd. from 1985 to 1990, this may be the first contact with the association.

The chair of Taiwan-Japan Cultural and Economic Association Mr. Tien-Lin Huang, 黃天麟 先生 delivered the speech to welcome.

The chair of Hokkaido Sorachi Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association Mr. Yoji Tajima responded with the speech of appreciation.

 Director General for Sorachi Sub-prefectural area of Hokkaido Mr. Yamane explained on the process to establish the association and his hope to revitalize the economy of both regions with the economic exchange.

The Vice Chair of Hokkaido Sorachi Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association as well as Takikawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Yamamoto referred to the draft of the scheme to stimulate the economy of both regions.

 The Vice Chair of Hokkaido Sorachi Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association and the Chair of Iwamizawa Tourism Association  Mr. Nara showed his plan to increase number of tourists to visit each region.

Mr. Takebe who is the CEO of his construction company said he would like to contribute to remodeling the old buildings in Taipei without losing the old and nice taste of them.

 The Counselor of  Hokkaido Sorachi Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association and the Chair of Iwamizawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Igarashi illustrated the future to be realized.

The Chief Secretary of Hokkaido Sorachi Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association Mr. Kitazawa who knew Taiwan the most in the members of the delegation arranged the logistics for this visit. He delivered the speech of appreciation as the Chief Secretary of the association.

Mr. Tagariko wrapped up the speeches of Japanese side and introduced his business.

The honorable chair of Mr.
鄭祺耀 先生
talked about his interesting experience to have belonged to the armies of two nations in fluent Japanese.

The both associations exchanged the souvenirs at the end of the meeting.

 This is the scenery from the balcony of the office.

 We headed to the venue of the welcome lunch where happened to be located at the center of demonstration by the students in Taiwan.

To be continued.