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

JITTI Journal Cultural Article May 2025 Back to All JITTI Journals May 2025 Cultural Article Hotaru Matsuri by Suzannah Nevas Japan has an amazing cultural knack for taking something natural and simple and elevating it to something so beautiful, it’s just shy of pure magic. I find this to be true of many traditional culinary dishes that use hardly any components to highlight the pure flavor of just a few ingredients, but it can also be seen in countless seasonal celebrations of nature, like the subtle illumination of maple leaves at night in the fall, or the moon viewing described in classical Japanese literature. Another example of this is the humble firefly (hotaru). It’s been over a decade since I attended a Hotaru Matsuri, or Japanese Firefly Festival, but even now, the sparkling impression lingers in my memory. Fireflies In Japan The intriguing and magical presence of fireflies can be found throughout history in Japanese art and literature. The Fireflies (Hotaru), Illustration to Chapter 25 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari) ( From Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia ) While there are hundreds of different species of fireflies, there are primarily three types that reside in Japan: the Hime, Genji and Heike. Their lifecycles and mating seasons are slightly staggered, which means that their luminescent glow can typically be seen as early as late May to as late as mid-July– though if you go all the way to the Okinawa or Hokkaido- this range can be stretched even further! What Is A Firefly Festival? What is a Firefly Festival? It’s pretty much exactly as it sounds. From early June through late July, temples, shrines and parks across Japan open their grounds to the public at sunset and invite you to celebrate nature’s splendor: fireflies. Each location will be different, but often present are the typical Japanese festival stalls selling street food, toys and treats. These will be located towards the front, near admission so that the noise and lights don’t detract from the main event- observing and enjoying the bioluminescence of hundreds of fireflies! That’s it- pretty simple, right? While on its face, it is nothing more than a quiet, leisurely walk at dusk, I promise, you will feel magic- like perhaps you’ve been transported into the world of a Miyazaki film. Where Can You Enjoy A Hotaru Matsuri? Hotarui Matsuri- like the hotaru itself- can be found throughout Japan. Because fireflies like trees and water, typical festival locations are parks, temples and shrines that have a large water source. However, this is not an example of the urban/rural divide: Hotaru Matsuri can be found in both the small-town countryside and in large city parks. The festival I attended was pretty small and rural at Uicho Shrine in Tamba (central Hyogo Prefecture), but if your travels are only taking you to big cities, there is the Fussa Firefly Festival right in Tokyo, or a day trip to the Terasaka Rice Terraces in Yokoze, in Saitama. Other recommendations include Okawa Onsen Takegasawa Park in Shizuoka Prefecture and Tetsuno Hotarudoyo Park in Nagano Prefecture. But truly, just about every prefecture in Japan has something, so you have no excuse not to check it out! Resources: https://rove.me/to/japan/firefly-festivals-hotaru-matsuri https://www.hyogobcc.org/post/fireflies-flourishing-in-hyogo https://en.japantravel.com/shizuoka/firefly-viewing-at-okawa-onsen-takegasawa-park/69842 https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/ev036/index.html

JITTI Journal Cultural Article September 2021 Back to All JITTI Journals September 2021 Cultural Article Shogi- Japanese Chess by Yoshihiro Fujimaki 1. Introduction Shogi is a traditional Japanese board game that looks like chess. Because it is a one-on-one, zero-sum, and perfect information game, there is no factor of luck in winning or losing. Both shogi and chess are considered to have originated from a board game called Chaturanga from ancient India. In the beginning of 17th century, the Edo Shogunate, which ruled Japan, officially endorsed shogi, and the current style of shogi remained thereafter. The image above depicts the initial setup of the game.  2. A Unique Feature One unique feature of shogi is that the player can reuse a piece as his own after he captures it from the opponent’s forces. This point is completely different from chess, in which the player cannot reuse a captured piece. This feature of shogi allows for the total number of pieces to remain the same, which keeps the number of available moves for pieces high, and a match may be reversed even in its final stage. The image above depicts what a board may look like mid-game.  3. Professional Players and Tournaments Although shogi has approximately 6 - 10 million amateur players in Japan, there are only about 170 professional players. Those professional players belong to the Japan Shogi Association, which was established in 1924, and participate in several tournaments. Available total time to consider the next move of a piece varies by each tournament; the shortest case is 15 mins (then players must move a piece in 30 seconds) and the longest case is 9 hours (then players must move a piece in 60 seconds). This is another unique point of shogi, in which certain matches end in an hour but other matches are held over two days with appropriate rest times. The Tokyo Headquarters of the Japan Shogi Association 4. Live Broadcast of Professional Shogi Matches Some professional shogi matches are live-broadcasted and can be watched from overseas. These live broadcasts are accompanied by commentary from other professional players, and have some viewers called MIRU-SHO (watching only shogi fans), who rarely play shogi games. They are new kind of shogi fan, and they’re also interested in the meals which professional players eat for lunch or dinner (SHOGI-MESHI). This curry udon is one example of shogi-meshi. The Hosojima-ya noodle restaurant, where this was ordered, is located near the Japan Shogi Association's Tokyo HQ. Professional players often order their meals from this restaurant for delivery to the Tokyo HQ.  5. Shogi Mating Problems Solving or creating shogi mating problems (TUME-SHOGI) is another way to enjoy shogi. Shogi mating problems are just puzzles that are the same as chess problems, so an opponent is not necessary, and anyone can attempt to solve problems at a difficulty level that matches their abilities. I like shogi mating problems and have provided you one example that I created myself. Can you solve this shogi mating problem, which imitates the shape of a star? The puzzle's solution will be listed at the bottom of the article. (Hint: You can mate in 5 moves!) 6. Conclusion There are several ways to enjoy shogi, including playing shogi games, watching professional shogi matches, solving or creating shogi mating problems, and so on. If you have played chess, you can easily understand the rules of shogi and will recognize shogi’s depth. I believe that shogi is a useful tool to communicate with Japanese people because most Japanese men at least know its rules. Puzzle Solution: 1. G*52（５二金） 2. Kx52（同玉） 3. S44-53+（５三銀右成） 4. K-41（４一玉） 5. S*42（４二銀）

JITTI Staff Speaking Engagements Upcoming Events Past Events 2024 JTTRI & JITTI USA: Current Status and Future Prospects of the U.S. Aviation Industry / Private Participation Initiatives at U.S. Airports and Future Prospects The 160th Transport Policy Colloquium　Washington Report XX（Online in Japanese） Featuring JITTI USA Senior Representative Kazuya Fukuhara and Research Fellow Tetsuhiro Hagiwara JTTRI & JITTI USA: The "Fiscal Cliff" Looming for Urban Railroads in the U.S. and Measures Against the Issue The 159th Transport Policy Colloquium　Washington Report XIX（Online in Japanese） Featuring JITTI USA Research Fellow Akito Okabe 2023 JTTRI & JITTI USA: Latest trends of Advanced Air Mobility policy in the United States 2023 - comprehensive approach for operations The 157th Transport Policy Colloquium　Washington Report XVIII（Online in Japanese） Featuring JITTI USA Research Fellow Shinichiro Tsuri JTTRI & JITTI USA: International Cooperation for Enhancing Maritime Law Enforcement Capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region: Capacity Building Efforts Through QUAD Collaboration Considering the Reactions of Southeast Asian Countries The 156th Transport Policy Colloquium -Washington Report XVIII-（Online in Japanese） Featuring JITTI USA Research Fellow Daisuke Komatsu 2022 JTTRI & JITTI USA: The Latest Trends in UAS Policy in the United States, Edition 2022- Initiatives to ensure safety in beyond visual line-of-sight operations and to share airspace with traditional aircrafts The 152nd Transport Policy Colloquium　Washington Report XVI（Online in Japanese） Featuring JITTI USA Senior Research Fellow Yoshihiro Fujimaki JTTRI & JITTI USA: Current Status and Future Prospects of the U.S. Aviation Industry - Advanced Efforts to Improve the Customer Experience at U.S. and European Airports The 151st Transport Policy Colloquium -Washington Report XV-（Online in Japanese） Featuring JITTI USA Senior Representative Tetsuhiro Nakagawa and Aviation Analyst Tetsuhiro Hagiwara JTTRI & JITTI USA: Environmental Changes Surrounding Urban Railroads in the U.S. and Strategies for Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic The 150th Transport Policy Colloquium -Washington Report XIV-（Online） Featuring JITTI USA Research Fellow Akito Okabe JTTRI: Present and Future of International Cooperation for the Realization of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) The 148th Transport Policy Colloquium -Washington Report XIII-（Online） Featuring JITTI USA Maritime Analyst Yasuhiro Okamoto 2021 JTTRI and APTA: Commuter Rail Round Table Promoting Safe Transportation: A Focus on Rail Safety Organized with JITTI USA Featuring JITTI USA President Tetsuya Okuda JTTRI: The Latest Trends in Vaccine Passports and Travel Passes The 72nd Transport Policy Seminar (Online) Featuring JITTI USA Senior Representative Tetsuhiro Nakagawa JTTRI: Financial Support for the Transportation Sector by the US Federal Government during the Novel Coronavirus Pandemi The 142nd Transport Policy Colloquium -Washington Report X Featuring JITTI USA Deputy Representative Shuntaro Okimoto JTTRI: The Latest Trends in Vaccine Passports and Travel Passes The 141th Transport Policy Colloquium -Washington Report IX Featuring JITTI USA Senior Representative Tetsuhiro Nakagawa and Aviation Analyst Daisuke Takagi JTTRI: Action for the Implementation of Urban Air Mobility in the United States The 140th Transport Policy Colloquium -Washington Report VIII Featuring JITTI USA Senior Research Fellow Yoshihiro Fujimaki

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Regional Revitalization Centered on Airports: Initiatives at Japanese Airports . Regional Revitalization Centered on Airports: Initiatives at Japanese Airports By Yukiko Nakamura 1. Background Airports are not only hubs for the movement of people and goods but can also serve as “cores” for showcasing the appeal of the regions where they are located. While airports are gateways that welcome many passengers, they also function as icons that convey the unique attractions of their surrounding areas. Moreover, the areas around airports tend to host industries related to airport operations and transportation, serve as valuable tourism resources, and provide residential zones for many of the people working at the airport. By collaborating with their surrounding communities, airports can not only promote greater use of their facilities but also help enrich local communities. In Japan, initiatives are increasing where airport operators closely collaborate with local governments and businesses in the airport's region to leverage this potential and revitalize the area. The following introduces some of these initiatives. 2. Initiatives of Airports in Japan Case 1 - Narita International Airport Narita Airport is Japan's busiest airport for international passengers, connected to 123 cities worldwide (As of April 2025). While the airport is accessible from central Tokyo in about one hour, it is located in Chiba Prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo. Narita City, where the airport is situated, and its surrounding areas boast many tourist attractions and local specialties, including historical buildings like temples, traditional streetscapes, and abundant natural scenery. Narita Airport Location and Surrounding Area (Image Source: Visit Chiba ) Narita Airport has been working on expansion projects to prepare for future growth in air traffic demand in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Its plan is to increase the annual slot capacity from 300,000 to 500,000 by March 2029 through the extension of existing runway and the construction of a new one. In addition to expanding runway capacity, the airport envisions consolidating passenger terminals and developing a new cargo area to enhance both passenger and cargo handling capacity. Importantly, the plan also emphasizes collaboration and co-development with surrounding regions, not just expansion of the airport itself. Narita "Airport City" Concept In June 2025, Narita Airport, together with Chiba Prefecture and surrounding municipalities, announced the "Airport City Concept," aiming for integrated growth of the airport and its surrounding areas. Its concepts and vision are as follows. ■Concepts Ÿ A key national project to strengthen Narita Airport's international competitiveness and drive Japan's growth strategy Ÿ Harnessing global dynamism to maximize the inherent potential of Japan, Narita Airport, and the surrounding region Ÿ Transforming into a metropolitan area that leads the world ■Vision Ÿ Becoming a flagship airport city that continues to make Japan shine on the global stage Ÿ Generating vitality through fostering next-generation industries and leveraging digital transformation. Ÿ Forming an international industrial hub, Japan's most global city = a future-oriented airport city Ÿ Forming the airport region's unique identity and landscape ■Zoning Ÿ Creation of a broad economic sphere centered on the airport Ÿ Dividing the Narita Airport area into five interconnected zones to form a globally leading airport city region; utilizing the high accessibility and prime locations of the four zones near the airport to establish international industrial and logistics hubs Ÿ Simultaneously forming integrated industrial, residential, and tourism hubs where the airport and surrounding areas organically collaborate Conceptual Zoning of the Airport Periphery Area (Image Source: Narita Airport City Concept ) 1. Industrial Gateway (Red): A mixed-use zone where logistics and industrial functions coexist with high-value-added agriculture and export hubs 2. Sky Frontier Cross (Blue): A cluster zone for advanced industries and training facilities, centered on the aerospace industry 3. Life Science Park (Yellow): A cluster zone for life science businesses centered around medical and R&D hubs 4. Access Business Hub (Green): A hub zone featuring business and lodging functions Development and Sales of Products Using Local Specialties Narita Airport also collaborates with local producers and businesses to develop products using specialty items from the surrounding area, selling them both inside and outside the airport. 　Examples include sweets made from local agricultural products such as sweet potatoes and peanuts, craft beer brewed with Chiba-grown olives and Japanese pepper, and original gin flavored with timber felled during airport expansion work. These uniquely developed products not only appeal to airport users through on-site sales but are also sold in local stores and online, promoting the airport and its surrounding region to wider audiences. This enhances recognition, supports future tourism growth, and increases sales of local products. Original confections and alcoholic beverages using local specialty ingredients (Image Source: +NRT Factory , NARITA AIRPORT to TABLE ) Creation of the promotional brand "NARITA BEYOND" Narita Airport has also launched “NARITA BEYOND,” a destination promotion brand that highlights the attractions of the surrounding area. Through an information space within the airport, as well as a website that allows users to book local experiences, dining, and accommodation, the initiative aims to deliver regional information to a wider audience, stimulating tourism and local consumption. Although Narita is close to Tokyo, travelers often bypass Chiba Prefecture altogether. This initiative addresses that challenge by positioning the airport’s surrounding area as a destination in its own right, generating benefits for both the airport and the region. The "NARITA BEYOND" website introduces the attractions and experiences around Narita Airport (Image Source: NARITA BEYOND ) The information hub for "NARITA BEYOND," which opened in August, 2025 at Narita Airport's Terminal 1 (Image Source: https://pnl.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20250725_naritabeyond.pdf ) Case 2 - Nanki-Shirahama Airport (Kumano Shirahama Resort Airport) Nanki-Shirahama Airport is located in Wakayama Prefecture, in Japan's Kansai region, with approximately 235,000 passengers recorded in fiscal year 2024. The airport is relatively close to Kyoto and Osaka. Wakayama Prefecture is also blessed with rich tourism resources, including the World Heritage sites of Kumano Kodo and Koyasan, as well as beaches, hot springs, and recreation parks. Although Nanki-Shirahama Airport is a relatively small airport in terms of passenger volume, it actively engages with the local community, promoting tourism resources and encouraging travel within the region. This approach aims to revitalize the surrounding area and boost airport usage. Location of Wakayama Prefecture and Kumano-Shirahama Resort Airport (Nanki-Shirahama Airport) (Image Source: Wakayama Travel Guide ) Enhancing Regional Circulation and Convenience with Facial Recognition Nanki Shirahama Airport collaborated with NEC, a company with advanced facial recognition technology, to conduct pilot projects from 2019 to February 2025. The service allowed registered users (by uploading facial images and credit card information in advance) to make payments at participating stores through facial recognition, unlock hotel rooms, and gain fast-track entry to recreational facilities. Additionally, electronic coupons were linked to the system, encouraging tourists to visit multiple facilities while collecting valuable data on consumer behavior. This initiative, led by the airport in collaboration with private companies and local governments, represented a novel IT-driven effort to promote regional tourism and attracted significant attention in Japan. Image of the facial recognition service (Image Source: Nanki Shirahama "Only Here" Experience ) Participating facilities of the project (at the time of the pilot project) (Image Source: Nanki Shirahama "Only Here" Experience ) 3. Conclusion In Japan, airports are evolving beyond mere transit points to become hubs that disseminate regional information and appeal, attract visitors, and drive integrated regional development. The Japanese government has positioned "regional revitalization" as a key policy theme and has been pursuing it long-term. At the same time, efforts to attract inbound travelers are being strengthened, with the dual aims of spreading economic benefits to regional areas and addressing over-tourism in major cities . Airports are expected to continue evolving as bridges that connect local communities with travelers, serving as models for promoting regional exchange, tourism, and international outreach. References Visit Chiba https://www.visitchiba.jp/ Narita Airport "Airport City" Concept https://www.narita-airport.jp/files/e8dcfc7ebbb6416e580989eb56a9b92b96307709d7fee29441e84a81127cb6fa https://www.pref.chiba.lg.jp/kuushin/narita/kousoukouhyou.html +NRT Factory https://plusnaritafactory.com/EN NARITA AIRPORT to TABLE https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/company/sustainability/examples/narita-airport-totable/ NARITA BEYOND https://narita-beyond.jp/en/ Nanki Shirahama Airport (Kumano - Shirahama Resort Airport) https://shirahama-airport.jp/# Wakayama Travel Guide https://visitwakayama.jp/en/index.html Facial Recognition Service Trial at Nanki Shirahama Airport (NEC) https://www.nec.com/en/global/delight/tourism/nankishirahama/index.html Back to All JITTI Journals September 2025 Feature Article

A partial shutdown of U.S. government agencies began on October 1, 2025. While the most recent previous shutdown lasted 35 days, spanning December 2018 to January 2019, the duration of the current shutdown remains unclear. This analysis examines the potential effects of the government shutdown on the transportation and tourism sectors, utilizing the operational plans released by federal agencies on October 1st in conjunction with various media coverage. Readers should note that future developments may introduce new issues and responses. < Back Tourism & More October 2025 Impact of the U.S. Government Shutdown on Transportation and Tourism By Kazuya Fukuhara A partial shutdown of U.S. government agencies began on October 1, 2025. While the most recent previous shutdown lasted 35 days, spanning December 2018 to January 2019, the duration of the current shutdown remains unclear. This analysis examines the potential effects of the government shutdown on the transportation and tourism sectors, utilizing the operational plans released by federal agencies on October 1st in conjunction with various media coverage. Readers should note that future developments may introduce new issues and responses. Download the Report

JITI 2015 Railway Seminar The Co-Development of Urban Railroads and Infrastructure March 4, 2015 The Willard InterContinental Washington 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. Urban railroad is an important element of infrastructure that supports both commuting and recreation, providing a vital link both within and among metropolitan areas. For this reason, developing new railroad systems has a great deal of influence on communities’ economic vitality and employment. Efforts to reduce Americans’ reliance on cars in the interest of environmental protection and mitigation of traffic congestion have included projects such as Washington, D.C.’s own newly opened Silver Line metro. Given its high profile and ambitious scale, the Silver Line has drawn public attention to the potential of railroads in urban areas. Urban railroads change their surroundings simply by virtue of existing. Having accessible rail transport drives up population and land value along rail lines, and communities that gain railroads often see commuting and housing patterns change as well. Japan has substantial experience in this area. Rather than focusing entirely on building rail links between existing communities or waiting for a rail line to be built before embarking on development projects, developers in Japan have treated railway lines and the developments alongside them as a package. This approach addresses the improvement of population and land values together with the development of the line itself. With an eye toward this approach, JITI has invited experts from Japan, the U.S., and Europe. In addition to presenting their methods for development of rail lines (regarding implementation, funding strategies, etc.), they will discuss what is required to make sustainable railroad developments along with developments of urban infrastructure along rail lines in the United States. Opening Remarks Makoto Washizu President , JITI, USA Bio Keynote Speeches Shyam Kannan Managing Director of Planning, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Bio Presentation Tomoo Kimura General Manager of Business Strategy Division, Tokyu Corporation Bio Presentation Per Als Chief Transport Executive, Finance Department, Copenhagen City Bio Presentation Michael Allegra President and CEO, Utah Transit Authority Bio Presentation Kenji Irie Senior Managing Director, Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. Bio Presentation Panel Discussion Arthur L. Guzzetti (moderator) Vice President - Policy, American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Bio

JITI 2018 High Speed Rail Seminar The Future of High Speed Rail ~ U.S. and Japan~ Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 The Willard InterContinental Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 High Speed Rail (HSR) has attracted worldwide attention as an energy efficient and environmentally friendly mass transport system. HSR projects have been planned or carried out in many countries including the United States and Japan. In the United States, several mega HSR projects are being planned or implemented, including the Texas High Speed Rail Project connecting Dallas to Houston, the Northeast Corridor SCMAGLEV Project connecting Washington D.C. to New York, and the California High Speed Rail Project. Japanese high-speed rail systems feature various advantages, especially from the standpoints of safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, Japan’s HSR has supported the economic development of Japan by smoothly dealing with the growth of the intercity transport demand. As Japan’s HSR, or Shinkansen, system has 50 years’ worth of history, Japan is well experienced in HSR projects based on their already learned knowledge and know-how of HSR technologies. The development of HSR projects is progressing in Japan, such as the Hokuriku Shinkansen (between Nagano and Kanazawa) which started operation in 2015, and the Hokkaido Shinkansen (between Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto) which opened in 2016. In addition, the Chuo Shinkansen project (between Tokyo and Nagoya), using the Superconducting Maglev system started construction with plans to open in 2027. For this seminar, JITI USA invited experts on the development of HSR from the U.S. and Japan to discuss the progress so far, especially milestones accomplished, as well as the future path for deploying high speed rail in the United States and Japan. Attendees Included: President and CEO Skoutelas of APTA, Ambassador Zumwalt of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and staff from the United States Congress, the US Department of Transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration, the US Department of State, the World Bank, etc. Opening Remarks Masafumi Shukuri Chairman, Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) Bio Remarks Honorable Guest Remarks Shinsuke Sugiyama Ambassador of Japan to the United States Bio Remarks Keynote Speeches Carlos F. Aguilar Chief Executive Officer, Texas Central Partners (TCP) Bio Presentation David Henley Project Director, The Northeast Maglev (TNEM) Bio Presentation Shohei Ishii Senior Deputy Director-General, Railway Bureau, Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Bio Presentation Keiichi Kagayama President, High-Speed-Railway Technology Consulting Corporation (HTeC) Bio Presentation Yoichi Kanayama Professor, Faculty of Sustainable Design , University of Toyom a Bio Presentation Panel Discussion Cosema Crawford (moderator) Senior Vice President, Louis Berger Bio Tomomi Tsuchiya President, JITI USA Bio Presentation As well as the Keynote Speakers listed above