一位殖民地官員的運動與休閒──以「內海忠司日記」為例（1928-1939）

Sports and Leisure Activities of a Colonial Official: A Case Study of the“Utsumi Chuji Diary”(1928–1939)

關於日本治臺期間如何提倡運動休閒以及有何成效，學界已有眾多研究成果，但大多從發展史的角度進行討論，本研究嘗試從不同面向進行考察，即以一位長期在臺灣擔任地方行政首長的殖民地官員──內海忠司為研究對象，由於他本身自年輕時代即熱衷體育活動，從他任官期間的治理經歷和從事的運動休閒，進而與臺灣運動休閒發展作出歷史性聯結，同時也從殖民地治理的角度探討臺灣運動休閒史。本文採用文獻資料分析法，主要運用材料是內海忠司所著長達12年的日記，其中詳細記錄他在臺灣的生活點滴。另外再參照當時報紙報導和相關研究成果，將焦點聚集在運動和休閒兩個方面。從本研究得知，內海忠司在臺任官期間，隨著日本統治逐漸深化，運動與休閒在也有長足的發展。他本身喜愛騎馬，有時是休閒消遣，有時則騎馬外出視察兼運動健身。也時常出席運動會或武德會競技比賽，有時則以官員身份去觀看棒球比賽，也經常主持比賽開球儀式和頒獎典禮。打高爾夫是內海忠司最著迷的運動，任官之地都有其揮捍的足跡，日記詳細記載他在何時與何人打球多久時間、勝負如何，後來更在日記寫下當天打球的桿數，而且是逐洞記錄，以此惕勵自己精進球技。此外，爬山和泡溫泉是他經常與家人從事的休閒活動；而聚會宴飲也是殖民地官員重要的休閒娛樂，兼具公務應酬與人際交往的性質。由於內海忠司的日記內容豐富多元，其中有關運動與休閒的記載，可以藉此考察日治時期臺灣的運動設施、休閒活動和體育發展，正可給這幾項運動休閒提供溯源性的歷史考察。

Numerous scholarly research findings have been published regarding the promotion of sports and leisure during Japan’s rule over Taiwan and their effectiveness. However, studies have approached the topic from a historical development perspective. This study approaches the subject from an innovative perspective, taking Utsumi Chuji—a colonial official who served as a local chief executive in Taiwan for an extended period—as the research subject. Since Utsumi was passionate about sports from an early age, his governance experience and participation in sports and leisure during his tenure established a historical connection with the development of sports and leisure in Taiwan. Thus, this study examines the history of sports and leisure in Taiwan from the perspective of colonial governance. We employ document analysis as the primary method, with Utsumi Chuji’s diary—spanning 12 years and detailing his daily life in Taiwan—as the primary data source. Historical news reports and relevant academic studies are cited, with a focus on the aspects of sports and leisure. The findings indicate that the development of sports and leisure in Taiwan also progressed significantly during Utsumi Chuji’s tenure, as Japanese rule gradually deepened. He displayed a personal passion for horse riding, which served both as a form of leisure and a means of conducting official inspections while maintaining his physical fitness. Utsumi Chuji frequently attended sports events and Butoku Kai competitions. He attended baseball games in an official capacity, often presiding over ceremonial first pitches and award ceremonies. However, golf was the sport with which Utsumi Chuji was most passionate. Each place he held office bore traces of his golf swings. Utsumi Chuji’s diary meticulously records when he played, with whom, for how long, and the outcomes of his games. It even documents his stroke count for each round, recorded hole by hole, as a means of self-improvement. Utsumi Chuji frequently went hiking and visited hot springs with his family. Other activities, such as banquets and social gatherings, were also significant forms of entertainment for colonial officials, serving both as official socializing events and opportunities for interpersonal networking. The rich and diverse content of Utsumi Chuji’s diary, with its records of sports and leisure activities, provides valuable insights into sports facilities, recreational pursuits, and athletic development during the Japanese colonial period. These records offer a comprehensive historical examination of sports and leisure during this era.