Yashuide Nakayama’s Remarks
Member of the National Diet of Japan; Director, LDP Global South
May 1, 2026
It is a great honor for me to join you today at this remarkable conference, America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age.
At this historic moment, we celebrate not only 250 years of America, but also a larger vision for the future of humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
I am especially honored to be here in two roles: as BGF Representative in Japan, and as Director of LDP Global South.
In both roles, I wish to express my deep appreciation for the vision and leadership of the Boston Global Forum.
The ideas advanced here are not ordinary ideas.
They are ideas for a new era.
They are ideas to help guide humanity through one of the greatest transformations in history.
Among them, I believe AIWS Trust Infrastructure is of profound importance.
In the AI Age, trust must not remain an abstract ideal.
It must become a real foundation for governance, cooperation, innovation, and peace.
It must be built into the systems we create, the institutions we lead, and the partnerships we form.
That is why I am very pleased to support the advancement of AIWS Trust Infrastructure in Japan and across the Global South. I believe this effort can help open a new path — a path where AI is guided not only by capability, but by responsibility; not only by speed, but by wisdom; not only by power, but by trust.
I also wish to express my deep respect for AIWS Lumina.
To me, AIWS Lumina is a beautiful and necessary vision.
It reminds us that the future cannot be shaped by technology alone.
The AI Age must also be guided by culture, by beauty, by reflection, and by the noble values that elevate the human spirit.
In this, I feel that Japan is deeply close to the standards of AIWS Lumina.
The spirit of harmony.
The respect for beauty.
The discipline of culture.
The value of reflection.
The connection between tradition and the future.
These are qualities deeply rooted in Japanese civilization.
As early as the 7th century, Prince Shotoku taught us:
“Harmony should be valued above all, and discord should be avoided.”
At the same time, he also reminded us:
“Every person has a heart, and each holds their own views.”
In other words, diversity of thought is natural — and true harmony does not come from uniformity, but from respecting differences and seeking balance.
And harmony, in its true sense, does not mean silence or compromise at any cost.
We must have the courage to recognize what is right, and to call out what is wrong.
This spirit — to harmonize differences, to respect each other, and to uphold fairness and integrity — resonates strongly with the ideals of Love, Creativity, and Nobility.For this reason, I believe Japan can and should become an important home for the annual activities of AIWS Lumina.
I would be very glad to support the organization of AIWS Lumina annual events in Japan, in close connection with Boston, helping to build a living bridge between Japan and the United States — and beyond that, a bridge of trust, culture, and shared human values for the world.
Let us work together to ensure that the AI Age will be not only more advanced, but also more trusted.
Not only more intelligent, but also more humane.
Not only more powerful, but also more noble.
Thank you very much.
Yasuhide Nakayama
