| Mr. Takayuki Nakamura became the Director of the Interchange Association (Japan), in Kaohsiung at the end of March, 2013. Today, he navigates the city like a true local and has found great happiness living here. Director Nakamura describes Kaohsiung as a sunny city full of warmth and culture, with people that are always polite and friendly. He enjoys Kaohsiung's hospitality and great scenic spots. Having become fully immersed in local ways, he can even joke around in Taiwanese. In Japan, the cherry blossoms last for only a short time every year; however, in Kaohsiung he enjoys the flowers that are in bloom all year round. He particularly likes the golden Cassia fistula and flaming red Flamboyant trees. Director Nakamura also enjoys Kaohsiung's natural beauty, such as the ocean, mountains and hot springs. On sunny days, Director Nakamura enjoys going out to Mount Siagang where he has a secret spot that overlooks the majestic Agongdian Dam. Although he has several favorite scenic spots in Kaohsiung, Chengcing Lake has a special place in his heart, as he remembers how much he loved it when he visited Kaohsiung 30 years ago. He also really likes the Love River by night and the sunset over the lighthouse at Sizihwan Bay. Other favorites include the ocean view from the 85 Sky Tower, the badlands at 308 Highland, the unique Mud Volcanoes in Yanchao, and the picturesque mountains of Meinong. Out of all the Taiwanese holidays, Director Nakamura enjoys Chinese New Year the most. He also enjoys the Lantern Festival with its festive atmosphere and beautiful fireworks at Love River. This year, he also attended his first Song-Jiang Jhen Battle Array in Neimen. He particularly enjoyed its unique, choreographed Kung Fu performances. He encourages overseas visitors to come and experience Kaohsiung's unique culture and scenic spots. |
| 日本交流協會高雄事務所所長中村隆幸於2013年3月底上任迄今，已經在高雄住了26個月，他是道地的高雄通，經常在高雄各地深度旅遊，他以「陽光、充滿人情味和富含文化的海港都市」來形容高雄這個城市，稱讚高雄人親切又溫暖，他對高雄的熱情與濃厚的人情味最對味！ 生活在高雄，中村所長細細體會日常週遭的景色，他談起，日本櫻花季節非常短暫，但高雄一年四季街頭卻常見盛開著不同的花，又說，這個時節盛開的紅色鳳凰花和黃色的阿勃勒垂掛枝頭，非常漂亮。他還學會以台語與人打招呼和開玩笑，融入高雄生活的程度可見一般。 當被問起最喜愛的高雄景點，他反覆思索許久，在他心中有許多個第一，他說，30多年前造訪高雄就非常喜愛澄清湖，對澄清湖的喜愛仍延續至今，也大力推薦愛河的夜景、西子灣燈塔看夕陽、85大樓壯闊的海景，308高地險峻的惡地形、燕巢區奇特的泥火山以及美濃區雲霧飄散於山巒間的美麗景緻；天氣晴朗時，從小崗山眺望阿公店水庫是中村所長的私房景點。 眾多節慶中，他最鍾情饒富年節氣氛的台灣農曆新年，過年期間的元宵燈會，愛河畔施放眩麗的煙火秀，整個城市充滿年節熱鬧氛圍，令他印象深刻。特別是今年他第一次參加「內門宋江陣」，感受到宋江陣是內門獨有的傲人文化，結合眾多表演者呈現整齊劃一的功夫表演，大讚精彩、有看頭。 中村所長說，高雄擁有豐富的自然景觀，有山、海和溫泉，還可品嚐豐盛鮮美的海鮮和特色料理，他鼓勵造訪高雄的外國朋友多多嘗試，體驗甜美的人文風情。 |
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