Taiwan Mayor to Officiate Wedding on Flight to Okinawa; Japan Visit Plans Unconfirmed

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen is set to officiate a unique mass wedding ceremony for 66 couples aboard a flight bound for Okinawa, Japan, on October 20. The event, arranged by the Civil Affairs Bureau, adds a distinctive touch to the couples' special day.

However, the mayor's subsequent plans after the flight land in Okinawa have sparked curiosity. While the ceremony takes place in the air, her activities upon arrival are still in the planning stages. The Civil Affairs Bureau indicated that Lu might engage in city diplomacy in Okinawa or potentially travel to mainland Japan for further engagements.

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Whether she will directly rest in Okinawa or conduct city diplomacy, or fly to mainland Japan for visits, are all just plans. Everything is still under consideration as it involves flight arrangements.

Officials from the Mayor's Secretariat stated that the decision hinges on flight schedules and Lu's demanding schedule. "Whether she will directly rest in Okinawa or conduct city diplomacy, or fly to mainland Japan for visits, are all just plans," a spokesperson said. "Everything is still under consideration as it involves flight arrangements."

If a visit to mainland Japan materializes, it would mark Lu's second trip to the country during her eight-year tenure as mayor. The final itinerary will be confirmed after assessing the feasibility of incorporating a visit given her packed schedule on October 20.

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On October 20, Mayor Lu Shiow-yen will be very busy. If she is to take several days for a visit to Japan, it still needs to be evaluated.