JITTI Journal May 2019 Back to All JITTI Journals May 2019 Feature Article The Japan Coast Guard’s New Challenge for Global Cooperation Among Coast Guard Agencies/ Functions by Yasuhiro Okamoto The Japan Coast Guard (herein after called “JCG”) has supported various countries’ coast guard organizations with their capacity enhancement since 1969, aiding over 81 countries and 3 regions. In addition, JCG has also played an important role in the establishment of the international cooperation framework in the region to facilitate further cooperation among coast guard agencies in Asia and the North Pacific. In this article, I would like to introduce JCG’s new challenge in creating an international framework for the Coast Guard Global Summit. The 1st Coast Guard Global Summit (hereinafter called as “CGGS”) was held in September 2017 and was co-hosted by the Nippon Foundation. The aim of this meeting was to enhance dialogue and cooperation beyond the existing regional framework, and to focus the experience and knowledge of the participants to resolve common issues that every country had faced. Although it was the inaugural meeting, representatives from 34 countries, 1 regional, and 3 international organizations visited Japan to attend. In this meeting there was recognition of the rarity for coast guard’s to gather and discuss the creation of global frameworks, the importance of doing so, and of the necessity to consider human resource development systems and the best forms of inter-regional and international cooperation. With continued interest by participants to further facilitate global cooperation among coast guard agencies, the 1st working level meeting of CGGS took place in November 2018 with the participation of 66 countries and international/ regional organizations. In this working level meeting, the following three agenda points were mainly discussed: Meeting guidelines for smooth future meetings Global human resource development Information sharing According to the meeting summary of the CGGS working level meeting, during the discussion on global human resource development, various advanced and unique programs were shared. Furthermore, there was broad support when JCG proposed to form the voluntary core member group for intensive study and discussion of this matter. It has already been decided that the 2nd CGGS will be held in Tokyo in November 2019. JCG’s new challenge has just started, and it’s not difficult to imagine that they will have additional obstacles that will need to be solved. For example, in comparison with their past cooperative activities, the JCG is unexperienced with organizing an international meeting of this size, with an increase in the number of participation confirmed as compared to the last two meetings. To plan and execute such an enormous event on a regular basis also must create budgetary and operational issues. Furthermore, there is the obvious struggle for JCG to convince participating agencies of the necessity of a global framework. As for the meeting agenda, it seems that human resource development will be a key topic. Unlike other regional cooperation frameworks, a global framework would require consideration of each regions unique issues and/or features. The first challenge for agencies from different regions is to try and cooperate for a unified goal, and to clarify ways to develop human resources in each region. I would like to closely observe the activities, discussion, and results of the 2nd CGGS to know the answer to this question, and I really hope this framework will bring great benefits to coast guard activities across the entire world. Image courtesy of the Japan Coast Guard

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JITTI Journal Cultural Article January 2023 Back to All JITTI Journals January 2023 Cultural Article Shirakawa-go: A Real-Life Winter Wonderland By Mamiko Kim Even if you don’t know the artist, you’ve probably seen the work of Thomas Kinkade . Depicting countryside cottages or sunlit towns colored in shades of soft pastels, his paintings evoke a strong sense of sentimentality. Admirers of his work cherish their celebration of tradition and nature, but others have criticized their dream-like qualities as being overly romantic and unrealistic. Yet, there is such a place that seems to defy realism in its beauty, and it is in Japan. Please allow me to introduce Shirakawa-go, a picture-perfect region of mountainside villages made even more enchanting when blanketed in snow. A side-by-side of Thomas Kinkade’s “Olympic Mountain Evening” (left) and Shirakawa-go (right) 1. What makes Shirakawa-go so special? Shirakawa-go, located along a mountain range spanning Gifu and Toyama prefectures, is made up of three villages that were together declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995. 96% of the village areas are forested, and with deep winters providing a scenic depositing of 2-3 meters of snow a year, Shirakawa-go has been said to be reminiscent of being on the Swiss Alps. These villages are most famous for their traditional wooden gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some which are older than 250 years old. Their steeply angled thatch roofs give the buildings their signature triangle shape and are thought to look like the hands of a monk clasped in prayer. With its status as a historic site, all management and repairs of the farmhouses are done in a traditional manner, and the community comes together annually in the spirit of cooperation, known as yui, to thatch new roofs (which wear down every 20-30 years). As a functioning village, with residents still living in these buildings and working the land, it is a rare opportunity for tourists to experience what life may have been like hundreds of years previously. (Left) What the underside of the roof looks like.(Right) Applying a new roof. No nails are used during the process! (Image Source: https://visitgifu.com/specials-of-gifu/shirakawa-go/ ) 2. Can you stay in a gassho-zukuri farmhouse? Absolutely! Some of these farmhouses have opened as minshuku, or family-operated B&Bs. Stays typically consist of a private tatami room with seating and futon bedding. Meals may be prepared in a traditional manner, over an open fire and in an irori iron pot, and are a delight to the senses, particularly as locally sourced ingredients are featured. Buckwheat soba, award-winning hida beef, and salted and grilled river sweetfish are popular favorites, and homemade miso and farm vegetables add to the country charm. Minshuku welcome guests, and often provide meals made traditionally over an open fire. (Image Sources: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5952.html, https://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/ryokan-search-results/Shirakawa-go/ ) 3. What should you do in Shirakawa-go? Enjoy Meandering Down Shirakawa-go Kaido Shirakawa-go Kaido is the Main Street of Ogimachi, the largest of the three villages. Stores and restaurants line the street and entice visitors to try their delicacies or shop their wares. In particular, silk goods are well-known due to the tradition of caring for silk worms in the area, and snacks are plentiful along your route, including hida beef skewers and gohei dango, grilled mochi coated in a miso, soy, and crushed walnut sauce. The road ends at Shirakawa-no-Yu hot spring, where visitors can warm up from their walk. Visit Important Cultural Sites Myozen-ji temple is the largest building constructed using gassho-zukuri techniques, particularly its main hall, kitchen and clock tower, and its monk’s residence serves as a museum on the history of the temple’s worship. Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine, founded around 708, houses the local deity that serves great importance to the agricultural community that surrounds it. It is also the site of the annual fall Doburoku Festival, which allows locals to ask for a plentiful harvest. Finally, the Wada House, a gassho-zukuri farmhouse, is larger than most as it was the home of Wada family, whose head served as village leader during the Edo Period, and gained wealth by trading silk and gun powder. While still a family home, the second and third floors are open to the public. Each of these locations warrant a visit! Clockwise from top left- Shirakawa-go Kaido, Gohei Dango with silk doll, Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine, Myozen-ji temple. (Image Source: https://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/smr/takayama-city/things-to-do-in-shirakawa-go-where-to-stay/ ) Shirakawa-go Visitor’s Map (Image Source: https://www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp/en/ ) 4. Any travel tips? Takayama and Kanazawa are the two largest cities near Shirakawa-go, so tourists who are coming from Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto may find it simplest to ride a train to these cities and then transfer to a bus from there. From Tokyo, the total trip time is roughly 3.5 hours. For those who’d like to drive there themselves, be aware that vehicles are restricted due to the village's status as a World Heritage Site. However, there is parking at Seseragi Park. More details on how to get to Shirakawa-go can be found on the official tourism website . 5. When should you visit? Shirakawa-go is beautiful in every season, but winter is a particularly magical time. Something about the snow covering every surface, the traditional architecture, and the serenity of the surrounding forest and mountains make these villages especially picturesque, and the warmth of each hearth welcoming guests becomes even more comforting. Shirakawa-go also holds annual winter illuminations, lighting up the village at night, which may be best viewed from the nearby observation point. It truly is a stunning sight! Illumination dates for 2023: January 15, 2023 (Sunday) January 22, 2023 (Sunday) January 29, 2023 (Sunday) February 5, 2023 (Sunday) February 12, 2023 (Sunday) February 19, 2023 (Sunday) If you make a trip to Japan, I recommend you take your camera (or paint set!) and head to Shirakawa-go to enjoy a retreat filled with natural beauty and tradition. With Japan now open to international travelers, there isn’t any reason to hesitate. I’ll end with this video for all those of you who are still on the fence. Resources: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5952.html https://centrip-japan.com/article/1301.html https://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/ryokan-search-results/Shirakawa-go/ https://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/smr/takayama-city/things-to-do-in-shirakawa-go-where-to-stay/ https://www.klook.com/blog/shirakawago-travel-guide/

JITI 2017 Aviation Workshop Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation January 27, 2017 The Hay Adams 800 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. In December of 2015, the Paris Agreement, a new framework to address the issue of climate change was adopted, and expected to further the efforts of States addressing the climate change issue. Measures to address greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted from the international aviation sector have been discussed separately in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), due to their peculiarity in being emitted across borders and on the high seas. This past October, after many years of discussion, the ICAO assembly decided to introduce the Global Market-Based Measure (GMBM) to address international aviation emissions, with voluntary pilot and first phases starting from 2021, followed by the second phase from 2027 through 2035, as one strategy to reduce global GHGs. Both Japan and the U.S. announced that they will be participating in the GMBM from the pilot phase, which is for States that are participating voluntarily. Japan and the U.S. are both interested in how airlines will respond to the GMBM, as well as what influence the strategy will have on aviation users. For this reason, prior to the introduction of the GMBM, JITI invited an ICAO professional, who has been involved in the design of the GMBM, as well as Japanese and U.S. airline representatives, to discuss the content, as well as the discussion leading up to it, the direction of the design for the detailed system in the future, the airline response, the impact on users, and how to obtain the participation of many States during the voluntary phase. Opening Remarks Makoto Washizu President , JITI, USA Bio Keynote Speeches Tetsuya Tanaka Chief, Climate Change Section, Environment, Air Transport Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Bio Presentation Nancy N. Young Vice President, Environmental Affairs, Airlines for America Bio Presentation Masao Hisano Senior Manager, Corporate Planning, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Bio Presentation

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Civil Aviation Symposium 2023 Achieving Aviation Sustainability: Challenges and Necessary Cooperation Thursday, October 5th 3:00- 6:15 PM (Reception to Follow) A Free Hybrid Event: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 / Virtually hosted in English and Japanese Time Table Directions to Venue Survey Overview Due to the pandemic, multi-layered and extensive people-to-people exchanges between Japan and the United States have been severely restricted. During this time, international circumstances changed rapidly, including the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the expansion of China's hegemonic movements. In light of this, our research institute h eld the 1st JTTRI-JITTI USA Global Seminar “A Rapidly Changing Post Pandemic World Order and the New Japan-U.S. Relationship Hereafter” last December, virtually connecting Japan and the U.S., and invited leading figures in Japan-U.S. diplomacy and security to discuss the need for further evolution and development of Japan-U.S. relations in the future. Furthermore, as a continuation of the Global Seminar, JITTI USA presented the “U.S.-Japan International Exchange and Tourism Symposium 2023” face-to-face in Washington, D.C. in March, and hosted a discussion reconsidering the significance of, and how to rebuild and strengthen, U.S.-Japan people-to-people exchanges. On the other hand, circumstances have changed drastically from before and after the coronavirus pandemic for air transportation, which can be said to be the bedrock of international exchange. Furthermore, current circumstances of air transportation between Japan and the United States do not allow for discussions purely on the premise of growth, as was done in the past, but rather the greatest matter is how to realize sustainable aviation even in the midst of increasing situational uncertainty in aviation. Considering the importance of air transport between Japan and the United States, particularly as there is great economic security in the North America and Asia connections via Japan, this symposium will focus on these two nations’ responses to climate change, which is the most urgent and important issue to aviation professionals around the globe today. There will also be discussion on the strategies and measures needed to realize aviation sustainability, as well as what kind of role public and private stakeholders in both Japan and the United States will play to accurately communicate the significance and challenges of responding to climate change issues to the world. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that this symposium covers: Video Highlight Opening Remarks Masafumi Shukuri Chairman, Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI) Chairman, Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) English 日本語 Bio Remarks Greetings by Guest of Honor Koji Tomita Ambassador of Japan to the United States English 日本語 Bio Keynote Speeches English 日本語 Carol A. (Annie) Petsonk Assistant Secretary, Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation Bio Toshiyuki Onuma Senior Deputy Director General, JCAB, Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan English 日本語 Bio Presentation Heidi Gomez Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State English 日本語 Bio Jeff Marootian Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy English 日本語 Bio Presentation Panel Discussion #1 Airline Initiatives to Reach Carbon Neutral Goals by 2050 Panelists Cherie Wilson Vice President, Government Affairs- Sustainability, Delta Air Lines Bio Tom Michels Direct or, Government Affairs, United Airlin es Bio Tadashi Matsushita Executive Vice President, ANA Group Corporate Strategy – Airline Management, and Okinawa Region, ANA Holdings, Inc Bio Makoto Maezawa Senior Vice President- The Americas, Japan Airlines Bio Moderator Steve Csonka Executive Director, Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative Bio Presentation Presentation Presentation English 日本語 Presentation Panel Discussion # 2 Expanding and Securing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Panelists Jimmy Samartzis Chief Executive Officer and Board Director, LanzaJet Bio Saburo Takeuchi General Manager -Policy Research & Government Relations, Next Generation Energy Business Group, Mitsubishi Corporation Bio Binyam (Ben) Reja, Ph.D. Global Practice Manager, Transport Practice, Infrastructure Vice Presidency, World Bank Bio Carol A. 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JITTI Journal Cultural Article September 2020 Back to All JITTI Journals September 2020 Cultural Article The Hakata Dontaku Festival: An Introduction of One of Japan’s Local Festivals by Yasuhiro Okamoto Have you experienced Japanese traditional festivals?? Even though Japan is a not a big country, each region has unique traditions and cultures, and all those cultural elements are reflected in their local festivals. Today, I would like to introduce my hometown’s festival, which is named “Hakata Dontaku Festival.” In Hakata, the Dontaku Festival has been celebrated for more than 800 years during a period of time called “Golden Week,” where we have consecutive holidays in early summer. Every year, around two million people gather in the city to observe this festival. Exploring the origins of this festival, it is said that “Matsubayashi,” which was started in 1179 (Heian era), was the source of the Hakata Dontaku Festival. During that period, people greeted their local lord when cerebrating the new year with a parade, and this became the present “Hakata Dontaku Festival.” At that time, Japan had a class system, and it was an opportunity for interaction between warriors (Samurai) and merchants. Once, this festival was even banned in the Meiji Era because of its extravagancy, but the people changed its name and tried to continue holding it. The word Dontaku comes from the word Zondag, a Dutch word that means both "Sunday" and "holiday". ( IMG_2734 by koemu is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 ) The use of Shamoji in the festival invokes the image of people eagerly leaving their homes in hurry (and thus still holding their spoons) to participate in the merriment. The festival was cancelled for the first time this year since 1962, except for instances of bad weather, due to the coronavirus pandemic. In general, the festival is held from May 3rd to May 4th, and consists of the aforementioned traditional “Matsubayashi” parade, which has a mix of modern and traditional parade elements. In total, more than 230 groups and 22,000 performers join this festival, and the teams with outstanding performances are praised. One of the unique features of this parade is that people dance while clapping two rice scooping spoons (Shamoji) along to the music of “Shamisen” (Japanese traditional guitar). You can see the parade from the street, and there are more than 30 stages in the city center, so you can also buy a ticket and enjoy performances from a seat. At the climax of this festival, everybody, including observers and tourists, join the dance and play together. “Hakata Dontaku Festival” is one of biggest festivals held in spring in Japan. I’m sure that you can feel the festivity from seeing and joining this event. Additionally, there are the other two biggest and popular festivals in Fukuoka, which are “Hakata Gion Yamakasa” and “Houzyouya.” For your next trip in Japan, please go a little further to the south to explore Fukuoka. You may feel like visiting there repeatedly. ( IMG_2680 by koemu is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 ) People of all ages can take part in the parade, and of course participation is encouraged as everyone dances together at the very end.

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While flying cars may seem like something from Science Fiction, Advanced Aerial Mobililty has emerged as an industry capable of making it a reality. However, furthering advances comes with new challenges of ensuring safety, swaying public opinion, and more. In this report, Mr. Fujimaki reviews Advancing Aerial Mobility: A National Blueprint (2020), a report published by NASEM and called for by NASA to discover the challenges and benefits of this up-and-coming means of travel. < Back Civil Aviation Concerning the NASEM’s Report on Flying Cars, Advancing Aerial Mobility: A National Blueprint (2020) By Yoshihiro Fujimaki While flying cars may seem like something from Science Fiction, Advanced Aerial Mobililty has emerged as an industry capable of making it a reality. However, furthering advances comes with new challenges of ensuring safety, swaying public opinion, and more. In this report, Mr. Fujimaki reviews Advancing Aerial Mobility: A National Blueprint (2020), a report published by NASEM and called for by NASA to discover the challenges and benefits of this up-and-coming means of travel. Download the Report