“2026 Japan-Taiwan International Forum on Moral Education and Happy Families” Held in Taichung, Taiwan
On May 30, the Moralogy Foundation, in collaboration with the Education Bureau, Taichung City Government and SI/Taichung Love Education, held the “2026 Japan-Taiwan International Forum on Moral Education and Happy Families” at Taichung Municipal Taichung Girls’ Senior High School in Taichung, Taiwan. Approximately 250 people, including local educators and parents, attended the event.
The forum was held to share insights and best practices from both Japan and Taiwan regarding moral education and the creation of happy families through collaboration among families, schools, and communities, and to explore approaches to nurturing the next generation of talent required in the AI era.
At the opening, opening remarks were delivered by Deputy Director Lai Yuan-ru of the Education Bureau, Taichung City Government, Chairperson Chen Chao-Shu of SI/Taichung Love Education, and Standing Director Kazuyuki Inoue of the Moralogy Foundation. This was followed by a commemorative ceremony to share the aspirations of both Japan and Taiwan regarding educational exchange and the development of the next generation.
During the keynote session, Standing Director Kazuyuki Inoue spoke first on the theme “Moral Education Begins at Home,” addressing the significance and practical application of moral education within the family. Next, Kazunobu Horiuchi, Director of the International Affairs Department, presented on the theme “Moral Education in Schools,” introducing initiatives and outcomes of moral education in Japanese schools.
From Taiwan, Chen Yung-Yen, former principal of the Affiliated Senior High School of National Chung Hsing University, delivered a lecture titled “Practices in Moral Education on Taiwanese Campuses,” introducing initiatives for character development through school education. Additionally, Peng Shu-yen, former chairperson of the National Alliance of Parents Organization, spoke on the theme “Parents Hold the Key to Family Education,” discussing the role of parents in family education and the importance of collaboration with schools.
Following the presentations, a roundtable discussion and Q&A session took place, featuring a lively exchange of views on topics such as collaboration between home and school education, practical methods for moral education, and the future of character education in the age of AI.
At the conclusion of the forum, representatives from both Japan and Taiwan issued a joint declaration emphasizing the importance of family education, moral education, and international cooperation. Amid rapidly changing social conditions, they reaffirmed their commitment to further promoting international educational exchange through collaboration between Japan and Taiwan to ensure the healthy development of the children who will lead the next generation.
