THE JITTI JOURNAL

Volume 12 Issue 3

May 2025

Welcome

Discussion at the Civil Aviation Symposium 2025 strengthened the sentiment that Japan is a key hub among travel between ASEAN nations and the U.S., and that collaboration and cooperation between countries grows ever important in our interconnected world.

Please enjoy this video highlight and check out full videos of the event on our Youtube Channel!

In This Issue

Feature Article:

Status of Automated Driving on Subways

by Naoki Sato

Automation continues to become more integrated into our lives, and their use on trains is no exception. Learn how Japan and the U.S. are using advanced technology to further automate train operations.

Cultural Article:

Hotaru Matsuri

by Suzannah Nevas

As spring turns into summer, this is the perfect time to visit Japan and experience the magic of Hotaru-Matsuri, Firefly Festivals! There’s nothing quite like the majestic and timeless sight of a lush Japanese landscape illuminated by hundreds of flickering hotaru at night.

Articles of Note:

Japan, South Korea To Test Reciprocal ‘Exclusive’ Airport Immigration Lanes

Japan sets goal of having doors on 4,000 train station platforms by fiscal 2030

Japan Surpasses All Tourism Expectations In April With Record Visitor Volume And Sets Aggressive Target Of Sixty Million Annual Tourists By 2030

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.