2026 Japan-Taiwan Tourism Summit in Miaoli to be held from May 28th to 31st
The Japan-Taiwan Tourism Promotion Association and the Taiwan-Japan Tourism Promotion Association will hold the '2026 Japan-Taiwan Tourism Summit in Miaoli' in Miaoli County, Taiwan, from May 28th to 31st.
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The Japan-Taiwan Tourism Promotion Association (Chairman: Masanobu Komoda, Secretariat: Japan Travel and Tourism Association, Japan Association of Travel Agents) and its Taiwanese partner, the Taiwan-Japan Tourism Promotion Association (Chairman: Chien Yu-yen, Secretariat: Taiwan Visitors Association), will hold the '2026 Japan-Taiwan Tourism Summit in Miaoli' in Miaoli County, Taiwan, for four days from May 28th to May 31st.
## 1. Overview
Dates: May 28 (Thu) – May 31 (Sun), 2026
Location: Miaoli County, Taiwan
Organizers: Japan-Taiwan Tourism Promotion Association, Taiwan-Japan Tourism Promotion Association
Participants: Approximately 200 individuals from local governments, transportation companies, travel agencies, and tourism-related organizations in Japan and Taiwan.
## 2. Summit Theme
'Towards Tourism That Is Slow, Deep, and Mutually Enhancing: Aiming for a New Future in Japan-Taiwan Tourism'
## 3. Background
The Japan-Taiwan Tourism Summit was first held in Taipei in 2008 as a forum for tourism stakeholders from both sides to gather and discuss reciprocal tourism exchange. Although canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been held alternately in Japan and Taiwan annually. In 2025, it was held in Tottori Prefecture, coinciding with the launch of Tigerair Taiwan's direct flight between Yonago Airport and Taipei, leading to the signing of the Tottori Declaration to promote balanced exchange.
## 4. Summit Meeting Overview
Date/Time: May 29, 2026 (Fri) 8:30–12:00
Location: Fullon Hotel Lihpao Land, Fuyong Hall
Agenda: Opening remarks, keynote report, discussion, decision of the next venue, and the Miaoli Declaration.
## 1. Overview
Dates: May 28 (Thu) – May 31 (Sun), 2026
Location: Miaoli County, Taiwan
Organizers: Japan-Taiwan Tourism Promotion Association, Taiwan-Japan Tourism Promotion Association
Participants: Approximately 200 individuals from local governments, transportation companies, travel agencies, and tourism-related organizations in Japan and Taiwan.
## 2. Summit Theme
'Towards Tourism That Is Slow, Deep, and Mutually Enhancing: Aiming for a New Future in Japan-Taiwan Tourism'
## 3. Background
The Japan-Taiwan Tourism Summit was first held in Taipei in 2008 as a forum for tourism stakeholders from both sides to gather and discuss reciprocal tourism exchange. Although canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been held alternately in Japan and Taiwan annually. In 2025, it was held in Tottori Prefecture, coinciding with the launch of Tigerair Taiwan's direct flight between Yonago Airport and Taipei, leading to the signing of the Tottori Declaration to promote balanced exchange.
## 4. Summit Meeting Overview
Date/Time: May 29, 2026 (Fri) 8:30–12:00
Location: Fullon Hotel Lihpao Land, Fuyong Hall
Agenda: Opening remarks, keynote report, discussion, decision of the next venue, and the Miaoli Declaration.
FAQ
When will the '2026 Japan-Taiwan Tourism Summit in Miaoli' be held?
It will be held from May 28 (Thursday) to May 31 (Sunday), 2026, for four days.
Where will the summit be held?
It will be held in Miaoli County, Taiwan.
What is the main theme of the summit?
The main theme is 'Towards a More Leisurely, In-depth, and Mutual Enhancement in Tourism - Aiming for a New Future in Japan-Taiwan Tourism'.
When will the summit meeting take place?
The summit meeting will take place on May 29, 2026 (Friday) from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Lalu Fuli Hotel's Lotus Hall.
What is the purpose of this summit?
The purpose is to gather tourism professionals from Japan and Taiwan to discuss bilateral tourism exchanges, sustainable tourism, and regional revitalization, aiming for a new future.