JITTI Journal September 2024 Back to All JITTI Journals September 2024 Feature Article Itsukushima: Japan’s Cutting-Edge Maritime Training Vessel Shaping Future Coast Guard Officers by Daisuke Komatsu The Japan Coast Guard Academy’s newly commissioned training vessel, Itsukushima, launched this summer of 2024, marks a significant step forward in maritime training and Japan’s territorial security. It replaces the long-serving Kojima, which was well-known and loved during its world training voyages, including frequent visits to the U.S. With Itsukushima expected to follow in its predecessor’s footsteps, visiting the U.S. as part of its future training missions, it is hoped that the ship will continue to symbolize the strong Japan-U.S. maritime partnership. New Training Vessel _Itsukushima_ Image provided by: Japan Coast Guard The ship was built under Japan’s broader strategy to strengthen maritime capabilities, particularly in response to growing demands for security operations around the Senkaku Islands. Japan Coast Guard operations in these waters have increased in recent years, necessitating an expansion of training programs. The Academy has also increased student intake, with new programs aimed at university graduates, further stretching the capacity of the aging Kojima, and creating the need for a more advanced and spacious training vessel. Itsukushima, at 134 meters long and 5500 tons, is almost double the size of its predecessor Kojima, which had a gross tonnage of around 3000 tons. When comparing their gross tonnages, Itsukushima offers significantly more capacity, allowing for the training of more students and advanced equipment. This increase in size and capacity ensures that the new vessel can meet the growing demands of the Japan Coast Guard’s expanding training programs. Interior view of Itsukushima's bridge Image provided by: Japan Coast Guard A distinctive feature of Itsukushima is its dual-layer bridge system. The upper bridge is used for operational navigation, while the lower bridge is dedicated to student training. Both bridges are equipped with the same navigation instruments, allowing students to practice maneuvering a ship in real-time without interrupting the ship’s regular operations. This design significantly enhances practical training modules, enabling students to gain hands-on experience while the ship remains fully functional for official duties. Trainees undertaking their first onboard training aboard Itsukushima Image provided by: Japan Coast Guard Additionally, Itsukushima is equipped with classrooms and multipurpose rooms for student use, which are essential for conducting international exchanges and hosting receptions when the vessel visits various ports. The ship is also designed to serve in emergency response missions during natural disasters, featuring enhanced seaworthiness and long-range operational capabilities. With state-of-the-art navigation and communication systems, the vessel provides realistic and practical training experiences that prepare students for real-world missions. The ship’s name, Itsukushima, derives from the famous island in Hiroshima Prefecture, home to the renowned Itsukushima Shrine, symbolizing Japan’s deep maritime traditions. Beyond its vital training missions, Itsukushima will be showcased at several ports in Japan and foreign countries to further strengthen Japan’s ties with its international allies. As Itsukushima embarks on its voyages, including planned visits to the U.S., it is poised to become a new symbol of Japan-U.S. cooperation. The Japan Coast Guard hopes for continued support and encouragement as it trains the next generation of officers. Along with another training vessel currently under construction, Itsukushima will enable the Japan Coast Guard Academy to offer enhanced training to a larger number of students, preparing them for the increasing challenges of securing Japan’s territorial waters and ensuring maritime security. The former training vessel, Kojima, entrusted its mission to Itsukushima. Image provided by: Japan Coast Guard

JITTI USA interviews photographer Keisuke Hirai, whose recent photo exhibition in Washington D.C. features the residents of Ishinomaki and their continued ability to smile after the Great East Japan Earthquake. カメラマン平井慶祐氏が伝える幸せの形 〜被災者がファインダーに笑顔を向ける日〜 インタビュアー　小松　　大祐 前書き 日本は災害大国としても知られている。 2024年1月1日という新しい一年の始まりは、マグニチュード7.6という大地震が能登半島を襲い、200名を超える死者や多くの負傷者を出したほか、震源の中心である石川県では、全壊、半壊、一部損壊を含め40,000棟を超える家屋が被害を受け、現在も多くの方々が余震の恐怖に怯えながら、不慣れで不自由な避難生活を余儀なくされている。また、本稿を読んでいただいている米国の皆様に多大なご支援をいただいた2011年3月11日の東日本大震災から、今年で13年が経とうとしている。東日本大震災による地震・津波の被災地域においては、現在までに交通インフラである鉄道、港湾、道路については全て復旧しており、今後、日本政府や自治体においては、ハード面の整備から、被災者の心のケアやコミュニティの形成といったソフト面への対策にも重点を置いて復興を進めていくとしている。そんな折、米国笹川平和財団が東日本大震災で大きな被害を受けた宮城県石巻市在住 の「平井慶祐」によ る「Recapturing Happiness」と題した写真展を在アメリカ合衆国日本国大使館文化広報センター（1150 18th Street, N.W., Suite100, Washington, DC, 20036） にて3月13日（東部日時）まで開催中だ。平井氏は、石巻市とは縁のない香川県の出身であるが、震災後、ボランティアとして石巻市に入り、以来12年に亘って同地にて生活を営んでいる写真家である。この写真展は、平井氏が住む石巻の方々が被災後に掴んだ幸せにフォーカスを当てたもので、凄惨な被災写真や美しく生まれ変わった復興後の街並みではなく、石巻市に住む一人一人の笑顔を切り取った写真が並ぶ。今般、インタビュアーを務めた私は、石巻市から100キロほど北に位置する宮城県気仙沼市の出身であり、東日本大震災の一被害家族として、震災後の復旧や復興に海上保安官として携わった立場から、平井氏と対談する機会を得ることができた。本稿では、平井氏のボランティアとしての経験や写真に写る笑顔を通して皆様に伝えたい人と人との繋がりについてご紹介したい。 右から平井さん、小松.研究員 対 話 小松 　早速ですが、アメリカのワシントンD.C.で今回の写真展を開催するに至った想いを教えていただけますか？ 平井さん 　最初のきっかけはというと、 2021年に最初に石巻でこの写真展を開催した際に、藤崎元駐米日本国大使が奥様と一緒に見にきてくださった際に、当時はコロナ禍でしたので、アメリカのどこかで、というよりも、オンラインでも発信してはどうかというお話が出たことかと思います。この話は結局立ち消えになってしまいましたが、石巻にボランティアとして「助ける側」の立場として来たのに、石 巻で多くの人と接しているうちに、石巻の方から、人と人のつながりの大切さというものを学ぶことが多く、いつの間にか「教えられる立場」に変わっていきました。共に悪戦苦闘しながらも「一緒にご近所さんとして生きていく」ことが楽しくて、現在まで12年に亘って石巻に住んでいるわけですが、このような感覚を遠くの人にも知って欲しいと気持ちが写真を撮っているうちに大きくなって、今回の開催に至りました。ただ、どのようにしたら伝わるのか、伝え方という意味で試行錯誤いたしました。 小松 　伝え方ということですが、東日本大震災の写真や映像は、被害の甚大さを伝えるようなものが多いのかなと思います。ところが、今回の写真展のテーマである「Recapturing Happiness」、幸福を取り戻すという視点で撮られた写真は、そういった見る人にとっては怖いと感じるよう な写真ではなくて、どれも素敵な笑顔をした人の写真ばかりで大変驚きました。なぜ、このような写真を撮ろうと思ったのか、また、どのようにしてこのような写真を撮ることができたのか教えてください。 平井さん 　当初、被災地と呼ばれる石巻に行こうと思ったモチベーションは、怖いもの見たさというのもあったし、1000年に一度と呼ばれた災害から、生き残った被災地の人が、どのように生きていくのかというドキュメンタリーを間近で見たい、めっちゃへこんだ後に、人って、街って、どうやって復活していくんだろうっていうことへの関心が根源的にあったんだと思います。そこにきっと学びがあるはずで、そこを写真に収め、見てくれた被災地以外の人たちのパワーをお金やボランティア活動として被災地に集めたいという気持ちがあったのかと思います。当時は、被災者の顔を写してはいけないというような風潮があったのも事実です。ただ、私はボランティア活動を通して、石巻の方と仲良くなって、そしてちゃんと写真を撮ることに納得してもらって写真を撮り続けて来ました。報道機関の方々は震災の被害状況を伝えるという役割を担ってくれていたので、私は人にフォーカスを当てた写真を撮ることができたのかもしれません。結局のところ、その人が置かれた場所や立場で、やれることを一生懸命にやるということが大切だと思います。今回の展示は震災から10年経ったあと、11年目に「いつ？」「どこで？」「誰と撮りたい？」と問いかけながら、特別な記念写真を残そうと1年間かけて撮影させて貰いました。ニュース性の無い、ごく普通の日々の中の方が、幸福ってなんだろう？ということに気付けるような気がしたからです。 出典: 平井慶祐 小松 　そのようにして撮り溜めた写真を、ワシントンD.C.で展示することの狙いを教えてください。 平井さん 　写真の中に、アメリカだったり、ヨーロッパだったり、アジア、中東の人であっても伝わるものがあるんじゃないか、確信はないけれど、写っている人たちの想いに触れて、見た人が感じた印象や感想を受け取ることができたら、私自身も文化や地域、抱えている問題の違いというものが学べるのではないか、それでなるほどね、って共通理解が生まれるのでは無いかと思ったわけです。これは笑い話なのですが、東日本大震災からちょうど１年というタイミングで、ピースボートに乗船させてもらい、寄港した多くの国で震災の写真を展示させてもらいました。サウジアラビアでは入港はできなかったのですが、船の方にサウジアラビアの方々が料理を持って来てくれて、パーティを開いてくれました。その時に開催した写真展で、女川のおばあちゃんがほっかむりをして瓦礫を片付けている写真を見たサウジアラビアの方が、日本にもムスリムの方がいるんだね、ムスリムの同胞が心配だわ、という話がありました。そのおばあちゃんはムスリムではないのですが、こんな受け止め方が面白いな、こんなに違うんだ、あるいは写真から共通項を見つけたり、寄り添いたくなるような気持ち、こんな小さな勘違いすら会話のキッカケになって、サウジアラビアの人と仲良くなれるきっかけになるじゃないかなと感じました。 小松 　今回のワシントンD.C.での写真展でも、写真を通してアメリカの人たちと仲良くなる、写真から石巻や日本の人との共通項を見つけてもらうという狙いがあるということでしょうか。 平井さん 　それはすごくあると思います。それは石巻の人からすると、別の世界だと思っていたワシントンD.C.の人が、写真や写真のバックストーリーから、同じような経験や気持ちを抱いてくれるとしたら、石巻の人にとっても、ワシントンD.C.の人にとっても、人と人とが繋がり合うきっかけを与えてくれるんじゃないかなって思います。そして、この写真展を開催していただいた感想や私が見聞きしたことを石巻で一緒に写真集を作ってくれた仲間や写真に写っている方に伝えたら、会っていなくても、ワシントンD.C.の人を身近に感じてくれんじゃないか、私の写真がワシントンD.C.で飾られたのよ！っていう話を聞いた人が、それなんのこと？って聞けば、さらに人と人とのつながりが生まれるんじゃないかなって。 出典: 平井慶祐 小松　 今回のワシントンD.C.での開催を一つのマイルストーンとして捉えた時、今後、アメリカの別の地域や他の国で同様の写真展を開催したいというモチベーションは得られましたか。 平井さん 　今回の展示に当たり、写真のバックグラウンドの英訳や、どう見せたらいいかということを一緒に考えてくれた方がいて、実際に見てくれた方の感想を聞いても、この形であれば、他の言語や他の地域でも展示として成立するのではないかと今回の展示で改めて思いました。 小松 　今回展示されている写真からも、平井さんが石巻の方から学んだという「人と人との繋がり」というもの感じました。日本では新年早々、能登半島地震が発生しましたが、この人と人の繋がりが災害時において、どのように活かされるのか教えてください。 平井さん　 災害支援の際によく言われることですが、支援のミスマッチをある程度解消できるのではないかと思います。もちろん、行政の方も過去の災害事例の検証から、本当に被災者が必要とする支援物資について整理されていると思いますが、地方に行けば行くほど、行政に対する遠慮から、自分が必要としているものを伝えないという傾向があって、これが支援のミスマッチの原因の一つになっているのかなと思います。ですが、現地に入ったボランティアであれば、現地の方のお手伝いをしているうちに、必要としているものに気づいたり、もっと気軽に聞き出すことができるのではないでしょうか。また、被災した人同士でも、人と人とのつながりがあれば、お互いに足りていない物資を融通し合って、発災直後の急場を凌ぐことができるかもしれません。例えばですが、「私は米は持っているけどお米を炊く水がない。」という方が、「私は水は持っているけど、食べるお米がない。」という方と繋がれば、その日、温かいご飯が食べられるわけです。私は、人と人との繋がりが希薄だと言われている首都圏で、災害が起きた時、このような助け合いができるだろうか、また、隣にどんな人が住んでいるのか分からないような団地で、隣の部屋に住んでいる老人が箪笥の下敷きになっていても、誰も気づいてあげられないという状況が生まれてしまうのではないか、ということを懸念しています。 小松 　なるほど。行政が拾い上げ辛い情報の収集や、目が届きにくいような場所への支援などに活かされるということですね。確かに東日本大震災の時は、被災地の人から本当に必要な支援物資の情報を得ることに苦労したのを覚えています。地方の方は本当に困っていても、なかなか行政に対して必要とするものを遠慮して伝えられなかったり、耐えようとする方が多いように感じました。その点、ボランティアとして日々、被災地の方と顔の見える関係を構築されていれば、そういった情報が得やすくなるというのは非常に納得できます。情報という観点では、伝え方も大切かと思います。能登半島沖地震では、NHKのアナウンサーによる鬼気迫る非難の呼びかけがありましたが、行政側としても、命を守る情報をしっかりと届けられるように、より簡単な言葉で危険が迫っていることをお伝えしたり、視覚的にも工夫するようになりました。例えばですが、気象庁では数字や、紫や赤など色を使って、危険を大きさを伝えるようになりました。また、津波警報に関しては、これまでのテレビやラジオ、携帯電話、サイレンといった方法に加えて、「津波フラッグ」という赤と白の市松模様の旗を海岸にいるライフセーバーの方が降ったり、遠くからも目立つ背の高い建物に掲げることで、聴覚に障害をお持ちの方や、波音や風で音が聞き取りにくい遊泳中の方、電源が喪失してテレビ等で情報が伝えられない場合のアナログな伝達手段として用いるようになりました。 平井さん 　災害警報が分かりやすい言葉や視覚的な情報と組み合わさることで、より効果的な非難が促されると思います。「津波フラッグ」については知りませんでしたが、コミュニティの中で影響力の強い方が、人と人との繋がりを通して周知していくことで、行政の取り組みが現地の人にも広がりやすくなると思います。 出典: 国士交通省 気象庁 小松 　人と人との繋がりの大切さですね。ボランティア活動等を通して得られたご経験や知見から、災害への備えとして、一人一人ができることは何でしょうか？ 平井さん 　実際に災害が起きたことを想定することが大切なのではないでしょうか。災害への備えから防災セットを購入している方は増えて来ていると思いますが、その防災セットを買っても実際に使ってみたという人は少ないように感じます。これと同じように、災害時の避難ルートは知っていても、実際に歩いてみたという人も少ないのではないでしょうか。防災セットを開けて、それを使ってみれば、万一の時に使い方が分からずに困るということもなくなりますし、避難ルートを歩いてみれば、息が上がってしまったり、避難時に詰まってしまう坂道ということに気づくかもしれません。小学校等での避難訓練も校庭に出て点呼をして終わりではなく、避難ルートを通って高台まで避難するところまでやらないと、いざという時に、先生も子供も戸惑ってしまうと思います。 小松 　「経験は最良の教師である」という諺そのものですね。能登半島地震から1月が経ちました。現地では現在も不自由な生活をされている方が多くいらっしゃいますが、現在、平井さんが懸念していることは何でしょうか。 平井さん 　今一番懸念していることは、災害関連死ですね。対応が追いつかない側面はもちろんありますが、冷えたお弁当ばかり食べていては栄養面の偏りから、体調を崩したり、既往症が悪化するなど、避難生活が長期化することによって生じる健康被害を懸念しています。これを防ぐためには、炊き出しなどによる具沢山のお汁など、温かい食べ物が継続的に提供される環境が大切だと思います。 小松 　石川県は、災害関連死を防ぎ、当面の落ち着いた生活環境を確保するために、被災地以外の避難所へ移るよう二次避難を進めていますが、なかなか進んでいないとの報道もあります。 平井さん 　東日本大震災の時もそうでしたが、行政が場所だけ提供しても人は動かないんですよね。一旦、気持的に冷静になる時間も必要でしょうし、住み慣れた土地を離れて隣近所の知り合いもいない場所にいくのは不安だという気持ちも理解できます。またもう一度、元の場所に帰れるという前提がなければなかなか二次避難しようという気持ちにはなりにくいと思います。日本人の国民性もあると思いますが、まだ周りにも二次避難している人が少ないのも影響していると思います。ここでも、コミュニティ単位で避難するであるとか、影響力のある人が移動したり、ご近所さん同士で地道に声をかけることによって、事態が変わることもあるかもしれません。 小松 　改めて人と人との繋がりの大切さというものがわかりました。最後に、写真展に来られた方にお伝えしたいことを教えてください。 平井さん 　写真だけでは、こうした災害は、どこか遠くの知らない人の話と受け止められるかもしれないというのは、ある程度仕方ないかなとは思っているんですが、じっくりエピソードも読んでもらって、自分と置き換えてみて欲しいな。これらのエピソードは、全くニュース性のあるものではないのですが、何か自分にも当てはまるな、一緒だなって感覚を持っていただければ、それが一番だなと思います。だって被災者も普通の人間ですから。そして、その中から自分にとっての「幸福のかけら」として受け取って、小さなアクションを起こしてもらえたら嬉しいと思います。例えば疎遠になっている両親に電話をしてみるとか、普段言えないような感謝の気持ちとかを伝えるとか、結構身近で簡単にすぐできることってあると思うんですよね。そこからまた幸福を感じていただけたら嬉しいです。 あ とがき 東日本大震災から13年が経とうとしている。毎年3月11日が来るたびに、東日本大震災で家族や大切な人を失った人、仕事を失った人、故郷から離れた土地で寂しく暮らす人、こうした人たちが悲しい顔で悲しい災害のことについて話している様子がテレビに映る。被災した人たちは、いつまで悲しい人たちでいなければいけないのだろうか。被災した人たちも、友人と楽しい時間を過ごしたり、新しい家族を作ったり、日々の何気ない幸せをテレビで話しても良いはずである。私自身、日本で働いているときもDCに来てからも、会話の最中に故郷の話に及んだ際には、必ずと言っていいほど「震災は大変でしたね。」と声をかけられる。その度に震災直後の悲惨な状況を鎮痛な面持ちで説明してきた。今回の平井氏の写真展に足を運び、そうした顔をする必要がないということに気づき、救われた思いがした。 そして、平井氏の写真や言葉から感じた、「人と人との繋がり」は、災害への備えとして強靭な交通インフラを整備する上での重要な意味を持っていることにも気づいた。私は、国土交通大臣室勤務時に出席した地方道路の開通式典で、工事を担当した者が、道路は「ヒト、モノ、そして命を繋ぐ道」であると話していたことを覚えている。大きな幹線道路が少ない石川県で発生した能登半島地震では、まさに救助活動や支援物資の輸送、救急搬送が妨げられ、地方の交通インフラの脆弱性が浮き彫りになった。そして、東日本大震災の教訓は活かされているものの、被災地のニーズとのミスマッチも生じている。このミスマッチを解消する鍵は人と人との繋がり、交流である。交 流は交通インフラが整って、人と人が会うことによって生まれる。交通インフラの強靭化は、スムーズな救援・復旧・支援活動が可能にするだけでなく、そこに住む人がいち早く幸せを掴み直すためにも重要な政策であると思いを強くした。 BIO: Keisuke Hirai ひらい けいすけ 平井慶祐 写真家/映像制作 1979年 香川県まんのう町生まれ 宮城県石巻市渡波在住 「人生とまるごと関わる」スタイルで人間の写真を撮らせてもらい続けるフリーの写真家。カナダ遊学中に好きな子の一言で写真教室に通い始め現在 に至る。負けず嫌いで無類のジジババッ子。心と心の距離が限りなくゼロに近い 「人間の写真」 を人間として撮らせてもらい続けたい。カンボジア、ネ パール、内モンゴル、南アフリカ、どこに行っても人間と人間の関係が撮影よりも優先してしまう持ち前のおせっかいな性格で、地雷撤 去、植林活動、 地域活性化、国際支援や国際交流といった活動に首を突っ込む。「コミュニケーションツールとしての写真」を掲げ、撮影、展示、イベント企画、写真ワー クショップ等を全国で開催。3.11に東日本大震災が起こり、4月から災害ボランティアNPOの記録広報係として被災地で活動。その後石巻に移住し、 避難所で出会った海苔漁師との出会いがキッカケで現在は船酔いしない船上カメラマンとして水産業の撮影、動画制作などを行っている。 書　籍 2007年 1st写真集『太陽みたいな笑顔の写真をいっぱい撮って太陽みたいな笑顔をもっともっと』出版 (日本自費出版文化賞グラフィックス部門入選) 2010年 2nd写真集「YELL TO YOU エール TO キミ~エールを贈る写真集~』出版 写真展 2009年 『-Captur ed Spirits of Cambodia-』開催。(@カンボジア王立プノンペン大学内) 2011年 被災地の写真展『LIFE is still wonderful WORLD is still beautiful.』ニューヨーク) 2017年 『つづく展』石巻に根っこの生えた写真家たちの写真展を石ノ森萬画館にて開催 『つづく展2』石巻に根っこの生えた写真家たちの写真展 Reborn-Art Festival　Collaboration Project を石巻市市内3カ所で開催。 (荻浜小学校展示、仙石線トレインミュージアム、絆の駅NEWSEE) また、石巻日日新聞にて号外写真集を製作 2021年 写真展『10年の幸福写真』を石巻市指定文化財旧観慶丸商店にて開催

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）

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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

In the previous report, I provided an overview and history of TOD in Paris, France, and also highlighted the redevelopment of the Rive Gauche area as a good example of it. In this issue, I would like to introduce the specific contents (transportation planning, housing/office development, future prospects) of this TOD. Additionally, in the second half, I will discuss the implications obtained from this series: Survey of Smart City Trends in the West - TOD and MaaS. < Back Surface Transportation March 2024 Survey of Smart City Trends in the West: Transit-oriented Development and Mobility-as-a-Service Part 7: Case Study – Paris, France(2) Final Report By Akito Okabe In the previous report, I provided an overview and history of TOD in Paris, France, and also highlighted the redevelopment of the Rive Gauche area as a good example of it. In this issue, I would like to introduce the specific contents (transportation planning, housing/office development, future prospects) of this TOD. Additionally, in the second half, I will discuss the implications obtained from this series: Survey of Smart City Trends in the West - TOD and MaaS. Download the Report

NEWS April 16th, 2025 In Memoriam of Ambassador Richard L. Armitage, Former Deputy Secretary of State Ambassador Richard L. Armitage, former deputy secretary of state, passed away on April 13th, 2025. Ambassador Armitage supported and greatly contributed to our activities in the United States. With great sadness, JITTI USA and JTTRI sent the following letter to Armitage International expressing our deepest condolences. Grow Your Vision Read More Latest News September 6, 2023 Press Release: Top Aviation Leaders to Join JITTI USA Civil Aviation Symposium JITTI USA to host Civil Aviation Symposium, "Achieving Aviation Sustainability: Challenges and Necessary Cooperation." Top officials and experts from the federal government, aviation industry, and manufacturing have confirmed their participation. Event Date: Thursday, October 5th, 3:00-6:15 PM Location: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center & Held Virtually Read More September 6, 2023 JITTI USA Senior Representative, Kazuya Fukuhara, Interviewed by Sakura Radio Sakura Radio, a Japanese internet radio station, interviewed Senior Representative Fukuhara on his role at JITTI USA and how life has been here in the States. The interview was conducted in Japanese, and will air at www.SakuraRadio.com on 9/11 at 8:15 am EST. Listen to the Interview June 28, 2022 JITTI USA Senior Representative, Tetsuhiro Nakagawa, Interviewed by Sakura Radio Sakura Radio, a Japanese internet radio station, interviewed Senior Representative Nakagawa on his role at JITTI USA and how life has been here in the States. The interview was conducted in Japanese, and will air at www.SakuraRadio.com on 7/25 at 8:15 am EST. Listen to the Interview April 9th, 2020 In Memoriam of US-Japan Council President Irene Hirano Inouye The U.S.-Japan Council President, Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye, passed away on April 7th, 2020. President Hirano Inouye continually supported and greatly contributed to our activities in the United States. With great sadness, JITTI USA and JTTRI sent the following letter to the U.S.-Japan Council expressing our deepest condolences. Read More March 24th, 2020 POSTPONED: 2020 International Rail Safety Symposium The 2020 International Rail Safety Symposium, subtitled "Promoting Safe Transportation: A Focus on Enhanced Rail Safety," has been postponed until further notice. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, and thank you for your understanding. We will inform you when this event has been rescheduled. Read More

JITTI Journal September 2023 Back to All JITTI Journals September 2023 Feature Article The Current Use of Metropolitan Airports during the First Summer Vacation after the Covid Pandemic and the Latest Initiatives at These Airports By Tetsuhiro Hagiwara Introduction The rush of people spending their summer vacation abroad peaked at Narita Airport on August 10. The departure lobby was crowded from the early morning with families carrying suitcases in anticipation of the first Bon period since the Coronavirus pandemic was designated as a "Class 5" disease under the Infectious Disease Control Law. On May 8, 2023, the Japanese government shifted the infectious disease status of the Coronavirus from "new-type influenza and other infectious diseases (equivalent to category 2)" to "category 5 infectious diseases" under the Infectious Diseases Control Law, finally eliminating the restrictions that had been in place until then, such as the constraints of going outside and wearing a mask indoors for those infected or in close contact. While Japan is flooded with foreign tourists who have returned to the country as a result of the elimination of border control measures, momentum for Japanese people to take their long-awaited overseas trips during this summer vacation is also gaining. In this article, I would like to take a look at the usage of airports in the Tokyo metropolitan area during the summer vacation (Bon period) after the Coronavirus pandemic and the efforts of non-aeronautical revenue businesses at Haneda and Narita airports to improve earnings post-COVID. 1. International Flight Usage during the Dummer Vacation Period at Airports in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area (Haneda and Narita) On August 25, the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau announced preliminary figures for this year's Bon period (August 10-20) showing that Haneda Airport had 575,940 inbound and outbound passengers and Narita Airport had 802,740 inbound and outbound passengers during the same period. Compared to 2019, before the Coronavirus pandemic, the number of daily passengers at Haneda and Narita airports recovered to 99% and 69% of their pre-COVID levels, particularly at Haneda Airport, which has finally returned to its pre-pandemic level after a long passage of time. A breakdown of passengers at Narita Airport shows that while the number of daily inbound and outbound passengers recovered to the same level compared to 2019 for foreigners, the number of Japanese was at about 50% of the level of 2019. It appears that overseas travel is still a challenge for Japanese after the Coronavirus pandemic. One reason for this may be the recent relatively high airfares and the declining purchasing power due to a weakened JPY. According to airline companies, many overseas airfares are up 20-40% on many routes compared to pre-pandemic. This is due to soaring energy prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as the yen's depreciation from around 106 yen to the dollar before the pandemic (August of the 2019) to around 145 yen at present. Crowded departure lobby at Haneda Airport with people heading overseas. (Image Source: Mainichi News) 2. Efforts in Non-aeronautical Revenue Businesses at Haneda and Narita Airports to Improve Profitability As mentioned above, the number of foreign visitors to Japan is finally returning, but airport revenues were damaged to an unprecedented degree by the Coronavirus pandemic. During the three years of COVID, what measures have struggling airport companies taken to survive in the midst of deteriorating profitability and record deficits? The airport itself is a place for extraordinary experiences Narita Airport: Bus tour in restricted area Green Port Agency, a group company of Narita International Airport Corporation, is offering a "Narita Airport Special Bus Tour" at Narita Airport. The tour includes a close-up look at aircraft in a restricted area where a variety of aircraft from around the world reside, as well as a 360° panoramic view of the cargo area, maintenance area, and 60-meter-high Ramp Central Tower. The event also provides a unique opportunity to see the behind-the-scenes of Narita Airport, including a photo tour with a famous photographer and a tour of the JAL maintenance hangar. Narita Airport Special Bus Tour (Image Source: Green Port Travel ) Haneda Airport: Aircraft Cruise Tour from Tokyo Bay At Haneda Airport, Haneda Passenger Service Co., Ltd. operates the "Under Jet Cruise", a group company of Japan Airport Building Co. The service offers an extraordinary cruise experience on a boat in Tokyo Bay, where passengers can enjoy close-up views of aircraft takeoffs and landings. The Haneda Airport Under Jet Cruise (Image Source: Japan Airport Building Co., Haneda Passenger Service Co., KM Corporation ) Other non-aeronautical revenue business Narita Airport: "+NRT factory," a brand of local products linked to the area surrounding the airport In March 2023, Narita International Airport Corporation announced the launch of "+NRT factory," a brand of local products in cooperation with the surrounding area, to develop and sell new products such as local confectionery and gourmet foods, with the aim of communicating the charm of the region to the world. We can look forward to the development of new products based on the theme of "excitement" that is unique to Narita Airport. (Image Source: Narita International Airport Corporation) Haneda Airport: Large-scale complex facility "HANEDA INNOVATION CITY Haneda Mirai Kaihatsu Corporation (an operating company in which nine companies have invested) announced the completion on June 30, 2023 of "HANEDA INNOVATION CITY" (abbreviated name: HICity), a large-scale complex facility being developed in a public-private partnership with Ota Ward in the Zone 1 development project on the former Haneda Airport site adjacent to the airport. The grand opening of the entire facility is scheduled for November of this year. HICity is Japan's first smart airport city, which will generate exchanges that transcend the boundaries between "cutting-edge" and "culture" and create new value. The building will house a variety of facilities, including research and development facilities, offices, an advanced medical center, an event hall, accommodations, Japanese cultural experience facilities, and dining facilities. It is expected to become a center for the creation of new business and innovation through the gathering and exchanges of people, goods, and information from Japan and abroad. (Image Source: Haneda Mirai Kaihatsu Corporation) 3. Efforts at Haneda and Narita Airports to Achieve Carbon Neutrality While the movement to promote carbon neutrality is accelerating in various countries and sectors around the world, in Japan, the revision of the Civil Aeronautics Law and Airport Law, which went into effect in December 2022, includes the promotion of decarbonization in the purpose provisions of both laws. In this context, I would like to introduce new initiatives at airports in the Tokyo metropolitan area (Haneda and Narita). Narita Airport: Establishment of Green Energy Frontier Co. Challenge to decarbonize energy supplied to the airport by 2050 Narita International Airport Corporation and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. have established Green Energy Frontier Corporation to supply energy to Narita Airport and began operations on April 1, 2023. The company plans to invest 100 billion yen by 2050 through the construction of a new energy plant and the installation of a solar power generation facility, the largest of its kind in the world at an airport. The company intends to be the first in the world to build a "decarbonization model for airports" at Narita International Airport that combines environmental friendliness and resilience, and to apply this technology and know-how to urban development and industrial parks in the airport's vicinity. Rendering of the new plant Image of solar power generation equipment (Image Source: Narita International Airport Corporation, Tokyo Gas Co.) Haneda/Narita Airports: Promoting the Use of GPUs. Contributing to decarbonization by reducing aircraft "idling" on the ground Haneda and Narita airports have announced that, beginning this spring, they will raise restrictions on the use of APUs (Auxiliary Power Units), which are used to provide the electricity and air conditioning needed by aircraft parked at the airports, to the strictest level in Japan, and will further promote the use of GPUs (Ground Power Units), which have higher CO2 reduction effects, to help decarbonize the airports. The use of GPUs will reduce CO2 emissions to 1/15 or less (in the case of a Boeing 777) compared to the use of APUs, thus contributing to the promotion of decarbonization at airports in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Conceptual Diagram of GPU Supply (Image Source: East Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, Narita International Airport Corporation) Conclusion 　 According to the Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook, released August 31 by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air traffic across the industry will recover to about 88% of 2019 levels in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2019, with the short-term outlook for total passenger traffic returning to 2019 levels in early 2024, It is expected to double by 2040. In Japan, the number of daily passengers during the summer Bon period has recovered to about 100% of the 2019 level at Haneda Airport and 70% of the 2019 level at Narita Airport. Furthermore, with there also being reports that the ban has been lifted for group passengers from China, which had a significant impact on the Japanese inbound economy before the pandemic, the long period of receding demand and deteriorating profitability caused by the Coronavirus is finally coming to an end. Airport operators are working to diversify their revenue sources by expanding their non-aeronautical revenue businesses, such as making the airport itself a place for extraordinary experiences and adding commercial facilities, and this trend is expected to continue in the future. This article focuses on the initiatives at Haneda and Narita airports, but we will continue to introduce new initiatives at various airports in the future, including those in other countries. References : ■Mainichi News https://mainichi.jp/articles/20230810/k00/00m/040/223000c ■Haneda Airport Summer Passenger Volume Estimates http://www.tiat.co.jp/news/cf560f0fcc77f831b332cb51259adfcbb157dd5a.pdf ■Narita Airport Summer Passenger Volume Estimates https://www.naa.jp/jp/docs/20230803_ryokyakusuikei.pdf ■Narita Airport Special Bus Tour https://nrttour.gpa-travel.jp/skybus2023-3/ ■Haneda Airport Under Jet Cruise https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/site_resource/whats_new/pdf/000013474.pdf ■+NRT factory https://www.naa.jp/jp/docs/20230317_NRTfactory.pdf ■Haneda INNOVATION CITY https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/site_resource/whats_new/pdf/000013575.pdf ■ Green Energy Frontier https://www.naa.jp/jp/docs/20230220_jigyokaishi.pdf ■Further promotion of GPU use https://www.naa.jp/jp/docs/20230323_GPU.pdf