從1895年至1945年的五十年間，每年的6月17日在台灣本土境內皆舉行盛大儀式，以紀念這個日本治台開始的日子，此即始政紀念日。由始政紀念日所留下來的歷任台灣總督發表的感言或史料，我們得以知悉當時日本統治台灣的種種情況；而這個日子正是台灣與中國分道揚鑣的開始。 During the 50-year period from 1895 to 1945, grand ceremonies were held in Taiwan every June 17 to commemorate the commencement of Japanese rule over the island. Based on the June 17 "Dominion Day" celebratory addresses delivered by successive Japanese Viceroys to Taiwan together with other historical documents, we may familiarize ourselves with the conditions of Japanese rule prevailing during that colonial era. In addition, this date marks the fork in the road where Taiwan and China began following separate paths.
Relation:
台灣歷史的鏡與窗 = The mirror and the window of Taiwan history, pp.106-115
