THE JITTI JOURNAL Volume 7 Issue 2 March 2020

Welcome

Colorful blooms, new leaves, spring rain, and the return of birdsong are beloved signs that the cold of winter has at long last come to an end. At JITTI USA, we are particularly fond of the cherry blossoms, which have shared significance in Japan and in Washington, DC. Whether you are on a train to Miura City in Kanagawa to enjoy the cherry blossoms (video above), or seeing the emergence of flowers from your own windows, we hope you have an enjoyable spring. Visit our website Join our mailing list  Upcoming Events: Postponed: 2020 International Rail Safety Symposium

In This Issue

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POSTPONED

JITTI USA Events: Upcoming and Recent JITTI USA's upcoming event in conjunction with the Cherry Blossom Festival, has been postponed.

Feature Article: Foreign Cruise Passengers in Japan by Daisuke Takagi The demographic of individuals taking cruises in Japan has diversified, according to JITTI USA staff member, Daisuke Takagi. Read about regional and national trends of cruises in Japan.

Cultural Article: Hanami: Cherry Blossom Viewing by Tomomi Dodd What's a better way to enjoy the cherry blossoms than to spend an afternoon lounging under them? JITTI USA staff member, Tomomi Dodd, explains the Japanese past-time of Hanami, or cherry blossom viewing with a picnic.

Articles of Note: Tokyo's Yamanote Line welcomes 1st new station in half-century Ahead by a nose: Faster bullet trains coming to Yamagata in ’24

Final Thoughts

Thank you for reading the JITTI Journal. Until the next issue, whatever your mode, travel safely!    The JITTI USA Team

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The JITTI Journal is a bimonthly publication of the Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI USA), in which JITTI USA shares information on transport and tourism developments in Japan and elsewhere, as well as recent JITTI USA programs. As a supplement to our regular events, we hope that the Journal likewise serves as a resource for the transport and tourism communities.