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... Events JITTI Civil Aviation Symposium 2025 The Future of Aviation Connectivity Powered by Japan-US-ASEAN Collaboration Videos on Demand VIEW ALL VIDEOS Events Civil Aviation Symposium 2025: The Future of Aviation Connectivity Powered by Japan-US-ASEAN Collaboration Wednesday, March 26th | Hybrid Event: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and Held Virtually in English and Japanese Air travel demand has already surpassed pre-pandemic levels in many regions, with the Asia-Pacific expected to fully return to pre-pandemic levels soon. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, strengthening aviation connectivity is crucial not only for regional prosperity but also for global sustainable growth and stability from an economic security standpoint. Following the pandemic, with ongoing constraints on flights between the two biggest nations across the Pacific, Japan has reinforced its role as a key hub connecting ASEAN and the U.S. Given rising air travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region, there is an urgent need to improve airport infrastructure and air traffic management, address aviation-related human resource shortages, and develop sustainability measures. This symposium will bring together government officials from Japan and the U.S., airline and airport representatives, as well as a representative from an ASEAN country to discuss ways to enhance aviation connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region. VIEW ALL EVENTS Research Reports The Direction of Transportation and Tourism Policies under the Incoming Trump Administration (Trump 2.0) Author: Kazuya Fukuhara | Transportation & Tourism A Study on the Impact of the Panama Canal’s Vulnerabilities on U.S. Economic Security Author: Daisuke Komatsu | Maritime Transportation Field Survey Results of the Texas High-Speed Rail Project Author: Kazuya Fukuhara | Surface Transportation VIEW ALL REPORTS JITTI JOURNAL March 2025 Volume 12 Issue 2 | Feature: Haruhiko Koyama | Cultural Article: Yukiko Nakamura Our Feature Article overviews the incoming and outgoing tourism statistics in Japan from 2024, while the Cultural Article introduces the springtime school ceremonies celebrated in Japan. January 2025 Volume 12 Issue 1 | Feature: Shinichiro Tsuri | Cultural Article: Tomomi Dodd In this journal's featured article, get a quick overview of the demonstration flights of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) which are planned for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. In the cultural article, staff member Tomomi Dodd introduces a hidden gem of a tourist spot near her home town. November 2024 Volume 11 Issue 6 | Feature: Naoki Sato | Cultural Article: Suzannah Nevas Tokyo Metro is now listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Read how history has built up to this moment and what it means for the railway in our Feature Article. In the Cultural Article, discover how Japan celebrates the Christmas season. VIEW ALL OTHER PUBLICATIONS

JITTI USA Civil Aviation Symposium 2025 Civil Aviation Symposium 2025 The Future of Aviation Connectivity Powered by Japan-US-ASEAN Collaboration Wednesday, March 26th 3:00- 6:00 PM (Followed by a Reception) A Free Hybrid Event: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 / Virtually hosted in English and Japanese An Official Participating Event of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival Timetable Directions to Venue Survey Overview The 2019 Civil Aviation Symposium (held in Washington, DC, and Tokyo) discussed the future outlook of international aviation in the Asia-Pacific region against the backdrop of an expanding aviation market supporting economic growth, including enhancements to airport functions in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the expansion of long-haul direct flights from the United States to Asia, and the rise of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in Southeast Asia. However, the COVID-19 pandemic subsequently brought severe restrictions globally on people-to-people exchanges. Additionally, international dynamics have shifted with events such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the expanding military and economic influence of China. These developments have further increased the uncertainty surrounding the aviation industry. Against this backdrop, the 2023 Civil Aviation Symposium (held in Washington, DC) focused on addressing the urgent and critical issue of climate change, with discussions centered on achieving aviation sustainability. The current situation is as follows: Aviation demand is not only recovering but has already surpassed pre-pandemic levels in many regions, with the Asia-Pacific expected to fully return to pre-pandemic levels soon. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, strengthening aviation connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region is not only essential for supporting regional stability and economic prosperity but is also a critically important issue for economic security, ensuring sustainable growth and stability in the international community. Following the pandemic, with ongoing constraints on flights between the two biggest nations across the Pacific, Japan has reinforced its role as a key hub connecting ASEAN and the U.S. In the Asia-Pacific region, addressing the growing aviation demand necessitates urgent improvements to airport infrastructure and enhancements in air traffic control capacity. Additionally, both Japan and the United States face challenges in avoiding constraints on air traffic control capacity caused by increasing air traffic volume and addressing aviation-related human resource shortages. Furthermore, efforts to ensure sustainability, such as reducing environmental impact, have become crucial. In light of these considerations, the upcoming 2025 Civil Aviation Symposium will focus on strengthening aviation networks in the Asia-Pacific region as its central theme. The event will bring together government officials from Japan and the United States, representatives from airlines and airport operators, as well as a representative from an ASEAN country to discuss specific measures for cooperative efforts between Japan, the United States, and ASEAN nations to address these critical challenges. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that this symposium covers: Opening Remarks Masafumi Shukuri Chairman, Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI) Chairman, Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) Bio Greetings by Guest of Honor Shigeo Yamada Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America Bio Keynote Speeches Heidi Gómez Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs, U.S. Department of State Bio Rieko Nakayama Assistant Vice-Minister for International Aviation, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) Bio Presentation Cindy Baraban Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation Bio Panel Discussion # 1 Enhancing Aviation Networks in the Asia-Pacific Region Panelists Cindy Baraban Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation Bio Akihiko Tamura President & CEO, Narita International Airport Corporation Bio Presentation Stephen Morrissey Vice President of International Regulatory Affairs and Policy, United Airlines Bio Yuji Koyama Executive Officer & Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Planning, Japan Airlines Bio Presentation Moderator Naveen C. Rao Principal, H4 Advisors LLC Bio Panel Discussion #2 Addressing the Challenges of Aviation Network Expansion in the Asia-Pacific Region Panelists Yap Ong Heng Senior Advisor, Republic of Singapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) Bio Rieko Nakayama Assistant Vice-Minister for International Aviation, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) Bio Ronce Almond Managing Director of International Government Affairs, American Airlines Bio Presentation Tadashi Matsushita Executive Vice President, Industrial & Governmental Relations, GX, All Nippon Airways Bio Presentation Bob Letteney Vice President of International Government Affairs & Policy, Delta Air Lines Bio Moderator Naveen C. Rao Principal, H4 Advisors LLC Bio

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2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar The Future of the US-Japan Friendship: How International Exchange and Tourism are Changing Perspectives Thursday, March 21st, 2019 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (Atrium Ballroom) 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20004 In the modern world, people-to-people exchanges play a great role in international relations. Such exchanges are often called the people’s diplomacy, and given equal weight as government diplomacy. Similarly, the United Nations World Tourism Organization asserts that tourism also can play a key role as a catalyst for peace and development. In this sense, international exchange and tourism serve the same function. Viewed from the lens of psychology, the two are close: both start from a human interest in other countries and people. Tourism may be said to be the beginning and perhaps less intensive part of international exchange. The US-Japan relationship is one of the most intimate relationships in the world and has deepened over time thanks to numerous initiatives. These initiatives include the 1912 gift of cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo to Washington D.C., and the more recent TOMODACHI Initiative which originated in response to the need for assistance after the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. Comings and goings of people between the US and Japan, which measures the magnitude of exchange, has steadily grown. Visitors from the US to Japan have been breaking records annually since 2014, and numbered 1.53 million in 2018. For Japanese travelers, the US is the most visited country, and Japanese visitors to the US reached 3.60 million in 2017. Travel in itself is changing, with repeat visitors and solo travelers increasing and people’s travel expectations evolving as well. Visitors are not just sightseeing, but are now also visiting schools to interact with students, engaging in traditional cultural opportunities, and participating in volunteer activities, to name a few of the many and varied visitor activities. With the spread of internet reservations, personally customized travel has become popular. For this seminar, JTTRI・JITI and JNTO is pleased to have well-known individuals and experts in international exchange and tourism between the US and Japan who will speak on the current situation and issues in their field, the many aspects of their efforts, and the measures which need to be taken to deepen international exchange, including tourism, between the US and Japan. Video, Audio, and Written Records 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar- Opening Remarks (English) Play Video 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar- Honorable Guest Remarks (English) Play Video 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar- Keynote Speeches (English) Play Video 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar- Panel Discussion (English) Play Video 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar Video Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Close 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar- Opening Remarks (日本語) Play Video 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar- Honorable Guest Remarks (日本語) Play Video 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar- Keynote Speeches (日本語) Play Video 2019 International Exchange and Tourism Seminar- Panel Discussion （日本語) Play Video 2019 国際交流と観光セミナー ビデオ Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Close First Session Transcript: Opening & Guest Remarks, Keynote Speeches Second Session Transcript: Panel Discussion, Audience Q&A 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 Keynote Speeches Norman Mineta Former Secretary of Transportation; President & CEO, Mineta & Associates; Honorary Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) Bio Satoshi Seino President, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Bio Presentation パワーポイント Panel Discussion and Q&A Moderator Abigail Friedman Founder and CEO, The Wisteria Group; Officer of the Board of Trustees, JASWDC; Haiku Poet Bio Panelists Takehiro Shimada Minister, Communications and Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Japa n Bio Presentation Laura Abbot Executive Vice President and COO, US-Japan Council Bio Presentation Shin Koyamada Actor & Producer; CEO of Shinca Group; Chairman of Koyamada International Foundation(KIF); National Board of Directors of Sister Cities International(SCI) Bio Presentation Aaron Wodin-Schwartz Vice President of Public Policy and Public Affairs, Brand USA Bio Presentation The reception featured an 8K projector from Japan, which is the most advanced technologically of its kind. It showed various scenes of day to day life in Japan. -courtesy of the Embassy of Japan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan

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2019 International Civil Aviation Symposium in Tokyo “The Future of Civil Aviation in the Asia Pacific Region” Jointly Hosted by JTTRI and the Aviation Policy Research Association O rganized with JITTI USA Monday, November 18th, 2019 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM The University of Tokyo Ito International Research Center, Ito Hall 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyou-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 Cooperation： Graduate School of Public Policy Sponsorship: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,Transport and Tourism (MLIT-Japan) Opening Remarks: 　Masafumi Shukuri　/　Chairman, Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) Honorable Guest Remarks： 　Kozo Fujita　/　Vice-Minister, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan 　Hugo Yon　/　Deputy Assistant Secretary, Transportation Affairs, U.S. Department of State Keynote Speeches： 　Jotaro Horiuchi　/　Assistant Vice-Minister for Int’l Aviation, Minister’s Secretariat, MLIT, Japan 　David Short　/　 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation & Int’l Affairs, U. S. Department of Transportation 　Akihiko Tamura　/　President & CEO, Narita Int’l Airport Corp. Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Moderator： 　Hirotaka Yamauchi　/　President for Research, Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) Panelists： 　Shuichi Fujimura　/　Exe. VP, Int’l Affairs & Alliances, All Nippon Airways 　Tadao Nishio　/　Managing Exe. Officer, Corp. Strategy & Planning, Japan Airlines 　Robert Wirick　/　Managing Director,　Regulatory & Int’l Affiars,　American Airlines 　Heather Wingate　/　Senior VP for Gov’t Affiars, Delta Air Lines 　Stephen Morrissey　/　VP, Regulatory & Policy United Airlines 　Akihiko Tamura　/　President & CEO, Narita Int’l Airport Corp. Event Summary: Air passenger transport in the Asia Pacific region has been steadily growing and reached 1.6 billion passengers in 2018.　 Japan hopes to achieve even greater targets of 40 million foreign visitors in 2020 and 60 million in 2030, and is implementing policies such as reviewing the flight paths of Haneda Airport,developing a third runway in Narita Airport and promoting airport management privatization utilizing the Concessions Method. In addition, the Asia Pacific region has drastically changed owing to the enhancement of long-haul direct flights from the U.S. to Asian destinations, the construction of mega airports in Asian countries, and the rise of Low Cost Carriers. JTTRI is pleased to invite experts in international civil aviation to discuss the future vision and strategies of international civil aviation in the Asia Pacific region. Link to Event Page on JTTRI Website

JITI 2009 Seminar on Sustainable Logistics What are economically feasible solutions for environmentally-friendly logistics? December 3, 2009 Washington Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th Street, N.W. Washington, DC As the new U.S. administration has stated, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is an urgent need of the nation. The transportation sector which produces about 30% of the national total CO2 emissions can respond to this issue by setting up environmentally-friendly business practices. Significant opportunities may exist in logistics and the supply chain such as the improvement of efficiency of transporting goods and more effective logistics management by promoting modal shifts and educating truck drivers on ecological driving. This seminar explores the possibility of managing efficiency and environmentally friendliness in logistics through keynote speeches and a panel discussion involving experts from the U.S. and Japan. Through discussions of best practices in both countries, the seminar will seek economically feasible solutions that can have the greatest environmental benefits. As cooperation among each party related to the supply chain is necessary, viewpoints will be given from various parties including carriers, shippers, manufacturers, and the government. Opening Remarks Makoto Washizu President JITI USA Bio Remarks Keynote Speeches Sarah Dunham Director, Transportation and Regional Programs Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (including SmartWay Program) Bio Randy Mullet Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Con-way Inc. (focus on Carrier/3PL perspective and future trends) Bio Presentation Sean T. Connaughton Corporate VP for Government Affairs, ABS, and former U.S. Maritime Administrator (focus on intermodal aspects of sustainable logistics) Bio Remarks Hiroshi Omino General Manager, Sales Department, Isuzu Motors Limited (focus on Eco-friendly Driving Program) Bio Presentation Akira Motomiya President, Corporate Logistics Unit,Fujitsu Limited (focus on efforts by shippers) Bio Presentation Panel Discussion Ayman Omar (Moderator) Assistant Professor, Kogod School of Business, American University Bio Sarah Dunham Director, Transportation and Regional Programs Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Randy Mullet Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Con-way Inc. Sean T. Connaughton Corporate VP for Government Affairs, ABS, and former U.S. Maritime Administrator Hiroshi Omino General Manager, Sales Department, Isuzu Motors Limited Ed Crawford Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. Bio Akira Motomiya President, Corporate Logistics Unit, Fujitsu Limited

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