Events from the year 1942 in Taiwan, Empire of Japan.
Incumbents Monarchy Emperor: Hirohito
Central government of Japan Prime Minister: Hideki Tōjō
Taiwan Governor-General – Kiyoshi Hasegawa
Events April 1 April – The establishment of Yilan Middle School in Taihoku Prefecture.
October 26 October – The beam raising ceremony for the construction of First Guesthouse in Hōko Prefecture.
Births 26 June – Lin Tsung-nan, Magistrate of Nantou County (2001–2005). 1 July – Timothy Yang, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009–2012). 21 July – Chang Fu-hsing, Magistrate of Hualien County (2001–2003). 20 November – Fan Chen-tsung, Magistrate of Hsinchu County (1989–1997).
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