Welcome to our website! Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI USA), is an independent research institute which studies various kinds of US-Japan and... Research Reports Participation Report for the 2026 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference Videos on Demand VIEW ALL VIDEOS Events JITTI-APTA Rail Symposium 2026 : Enhancing Economic Impact, Innovation and the Customer Experience through Major Projects and Mega Events Thursday, March 26th | Hybrid Event: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and Held Virtually in English and Japanese In both the United States and Japan, railways are a vital foundation supporting economic activity. In the U.S., major projects such as modernization along the Northeast Corridor are underway, and investment in rail-centered public transportation is accelerating ahead of mega events including the FIFA World Cup 2026. Meanwhile in Japan, alongside ongoing advancements in rail development and station-centered urban development in major metropolitan areas such as Tokyo and Osaka, network enhancements and customer-experience initiatives linked to international events have already been implemented. Investment by Japanese rolling stock manufacturers in the U.S. has also contributed to local communities. Against this backdrop, the railway sector has become a key area for sharing expertise and strengthening bilateral relations. This symposium will bring together government officials and railway operators to discuss expanding the economic impact of railway investment and leveraging mega events to enhance the customer experience. VIEW ALL EVENTS Research Reports Participation Report for the 2026 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference Author: Kotaro Yamamoto | Civil Aviation U.S. Trends in AAM Policy and Related Developments ~Advanced Air Mobility Comprehensive Plan 2025 ~ Author: Kotaro Yamamoto | Civil Aviation The Rise, Bankruptcy, and Cessation of Spirit Airlines —Structural Challenges of the ULCC Model and Implications for Airline Management — Author: Kazuya Fukuhara | Civil Aviation VIEW ALL REPORTS JITTI JOURNAL July 2026 Volume 13 Issue 4 | Feature: Haruhiko Koyama | Cultural Article: Kotaro Yamamoto In this journal's Feature Article, discover how Japan leverages its latest sustainable tourism plan to manage record visitor growth and support communities. Furthermore, learn of Japan's special relationship with our closest celestial object in Tsukimi moon viewing traditions. May 2026 Volume 13 Issue 3 | Feature: Hiroyuki Yamagami | Cultural Article: Yosuke Yamashita As ships remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, the Feature Article clarifies the Strait's legal status based on international law. Meanwhile, this month's Cultural Article reflects on Japan’s Children’s Day traditions and the importance of passing cultural traditions on to future generations. March 2026 Volume 13 Issue 2 | Feature: Naoki Sato | Cultural Article: Mamiko Kim Rail in the Greater Tokyo Area will be easier to ride with new Tap-to-Pay turnstiles. Read all about it in this month's Feature Article. Meanwhile, with spring just around the corner, the Cultural Article introduces Japan's sakura treats and how you can enjoy them in the D.C. area, through grocery store finds or making it at home. VIEW ALL OTHER PUBLICATIONS

New technologies have made it possible to design and develop aircraft that can operate at altitudes never seen before. As demand increases, operation in Upper Class E airspace (defined as above 60,000 feet) is an opportunity for alternative traffic management approaches. Read how the FAA and NASA, along with those in the aviation industry, are making efforts to ensure safe and efficient operations at these great heights. < Back Civil Aviation Assessment for Utilizing Upper Class E Airspace in the United States By Yoshihiro Fujimaki New technologies have made it possible to design and develop aircraft that can operate at altitudes never seen before. As demand increases, operation in Upper Class E airspace (defined as above 60,000 feet) is an opportunity for alternative traffic management approaches. Read how the FAA and NASA, along with those in the aviation industry, are making efforts to ensure safe and efficient operations at these great heights. Download the Report

In June 2021, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published regulations for the record database of airline pilots. This report describes the conventional regulations regarding the confirmation of a pilot's record, and the subsequent aviation accidents which set the background for the introduction of new regulations. < Back Civil Aviation Regulations for the Records Database of Airline Pilots By Yoshihiro Fujimaki In June 2021, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published regulations for the record database of airline pilots. This report describes the conventional regulations regarding the confirmation of a pilot's record, and the subsequent aviation accidents which set the background for the introduction of new regulations. Download the Report

With the update of "Runway to Recovery" by the U.S. DOT, DHS, HHS late last year, government agencies hope to provide airports, airlines, and passengers with the most current guidelines for safe air travel, and give each party an understanding of the need for cooperation and individual accountability. < Back Civil Aviation The United States Framework for Airlines and Airports to Mitigate the Public Health Risks of Coronavirus By Daisuke Takagi With the update of "Runway to Recovery" by the U.S. DOT, DHS, HHS late last year, government agencies hope to provide airports, airlines, and passengers with the most current guidelines for safe air travel, and give each party an understanding of the need for cooperation and individual accountability. Download the Report

This report, which includes content presented at the 157th Transport Policy Colloquium hosted by the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) in December 2023, provides an overview of recent U.S. government initiatives related to advanced air mobility (AAM). < Back Civil Aviation June 2025 U.S. Policy Trends on Advanced Air Mobility: Part 3 By Shinichiro Tsuri This report, which includes content presented at the 157th Transport Policy Colloquium hosted by the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) in December 2023, provides an overview of recent U.S. government initiatives related to advanced air mobility (AAM). Download the Report

For three days, from June 16 to 18, 2026, in Chantilly, Virginia, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) held the FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference. This conference, hosted annually by the FAA and EASA to discuss international aviation safety, is held alternately in the United States and Europe. As in previous years, aviation authorities from around the world—including the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as well as private-sector organizations such as manufacturers and airlines participated; approximately 400 experts attended this year’s event. The theme of this year’s conference was “Safety Together: Innovation, Integration, and Trust,” with a particular focus on the handling of new technologies such as AI. As I attended the conference, I will outline its main points below. < Back Civil Aviation July 2026 Participation Report for the 2026 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference By Kotaro Yamamoto For three days, from June 16 to 18, 2026, in Chantilly, Virginia, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) held the FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference. This conference, hosted annually by the FAA and EASA to discuss international aviation safety, is held alternately in the United States and Europe. As in previous years, aviation authorities from around the world—including the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as well as private-sector organizations such as manufacturers and airlines participated; approximately 400 experts attended this year’s event. The theme of this year’s conference was “Safety Together: Innovation, Integration, and Trust,” with a particular focus on the handling of new technologies such as AI. As I attended the conference, I will outline its main points below. Download the Report

In October 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a final rule on pilot certification and flight standards for powered-lift aircraft, following the issuance of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in June 2023. The FAA then released an updated version of its guidance on vertiports (airfields for vertical takeoff and landing) in December 2024. In April 2025, the FAA announced the selection of the operating entity for the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, which was mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and enacted in May 2024. Furthermore, an executive order issued in June 2025 directed the establishment of an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. This report provides an overview of these recent U.S. government policy developments related to Advanced Air Mobility. < Back Civil Aviation August 2025 U.S. Policy Trends on Advanced Air Mobility: Part 4 ~ Final Rule of the Powered-Lift SFAR, Revision of the Vertiport EB, Selection of the CAAT Operating Entity, and Direction to Establish the eIPP ~ By Shinichiro Tsuri In October 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a final rule on pilot certification and flight standards for powered-lift aircraft, following the issuance of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in June 2023. The FAA then released an updated version of its guidance on vertiports (airfields for vertical takeoff and landing) in December 2024. In April 2025, the FAA announced the selection of the operating entity for the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, which was mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and enacted in May 2024. Furthermore, an executive order issued in June 2025 directed the establishment of an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. This report provides an overview of these recent U.S. government policy developments related to Advanced Air Mobility. Download the Report

The redevelopment project for Hudson Yard is the largest in New York City history, and consequently comes with unique financial challenges and ingenuity. In the final installment of this joint report from Rail Analyst, Daisuke Miyamoto, and JITTI USA Former President, Tomomi Tsuchiya, read their concluding analysis of Hudson Yards Projects financial development. < Back Surface Transportation Financing Development of Public Transport-oriented Urban Growth and Subway Infrastructure at New York City’s Hudson Yard through Profit Gained from the Development Itself (Part 5) By Tomomi Tsuchiya & Daisuke Miyamoto The redevelopment project for Hudson Yard is the largest in New York City history, and consequently comes with unique financial challenges and ingenuity. In the final installment of this joint report from Rail Analyst, Daisuke Miyamoto, and JITTI USA Former President, Tomomi Tsuchiya, read their concluding analysis of Hudson Yards Projects financial development. Download the Report

Research Reports Topic Area Reset Civil Aviation July 2026 Participation Report for the 2026 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference By Kotaro Yamamoto Civil Aviation June 2026 U.S. Trends in AAM Policy and Related Developments ~Advanced Air Mobility Comprehensive Plan 2025 ~ By Kotaro Yamamoto Civil Aviation June 2026 The Rise, Bankruptcy, and Cessation of Spirit Airlines -Structural Challenges of the ULCC Model and Implications for Airline Management - By Kazuya Fukuhara Civil Aviation May 2026 U.S. Trends in AAM Policy and Related Developments ~Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy 2025 ~ By Kotaro Yamamoto Maritime Transportation April 2026 America’s Maritime Action Plan: Policy Overview and Key Measures By Hiroyuki Yamagami & Yosuke Yamashita Tourism & More February 2026 Basic Policy Directions of Transportation and Tourism under the Second Trump Administration: Key Characteristics of Policy Management in the First Year after Inauguration By Kazuya Fukuhara Civil Aviation February 2026 Trends in Decarbonization Policies for the Aviation and Airport Sectors in the United States By Yukiko Nakamura 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ... 14

The home of JITTI U.S.A, Washington D.C. has had some encouraging progression in the efforts for Mobility on Demand, with mobile app developers, rail operators, car/bikesharing companies, etc. playing their part. Click to read more about the capital city’s unique circumstances and partnerships to achieve more accessible and convenient travel. < Back Surface Transportation Mobility on Demand Trends in the United States ~A Case Study of Washington, D.C., Part 1~ By Daisuke Miyamoto The home of JITTI U.S.A, Washington D.C. has had some encouraging progression in the efforts for Mobility on Demand, with mobile app developers, rail operators, car/bikesharing companies, etc. playing their part. Click to read more about the capital city’s unique circumstances and partnerships to achieve more accessible and convenient travel. Download the Report

The redevelopment project for Hudson Yard is the largest in New York City history, and consequently comes with unique financial challenges and ingenuity. In Part 2 of their research report, Rail Analyst Daisuke Miyamoto and former JITTI USA President Tomomi Tsuchiya go into detail of the rezoning allocations and financing of the project. < Back Surface Transportation Financing Development of Public Transport-oriented Urban Growth and Subway Infrastructure at New York City’s Hudson Yard through Profit Gained from the Development Itself (Part 2) By Tomomi Tsuchiya & Daisuke Miyamoto The redevelopment project for Hudson Yard is the largest in New York City history, and consequently comes with unique financial challenges and ingenuity. In Part 2 of their research report, Rail Analyst Daisuke Miyamoto and former JITTI USA President Tomomi Tsuchiya go into detail of the rezoning allocations and financing of the project. Download the Report

This report is the first in a series on emerging Smart City trends in the West, outlining the history and relationship between Transit-oriented Development (TOD) and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and other emerging mobility services that are being applied in order to create sustainable cities based on public transportation. < Back Surface Transportation Survey of Smart City Trends in the West: Transit-oriented Development and Mobility-as-a-Service Part 1: Background and Purpose of this Survey By Akito Okabe This report is the first in a series on emerging Smart City trends in the West, outlining the history and relationship between Transit-oriented Development (TOD) and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and other emerging mobility services that are being applied in order to create sustainable cities based on public transportation. Download the Report