THE JITTI JOURNAL

Volume 10 Issue 6

November 2023

Welcome

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and audience for a successful

Civil Aviation Symposium 2023!

With climate change continuing to be an ever-pressing issue, we were encouraged by the speaker's thoughtful discussions on achieving aviation sustainability, attaining SAF, and collaborative efforts on a global scale.

Enjoy this video highlight!

Full videos of the event are up on the JITTI USA website.

In This Issue

Feature Article:

Concept of Operations for Advanced Air Mobility

(ConOps for AAM) in Japan

by Shinichiro Tsuri

Advanced Air Mobility is currently a global hot topic, with each country needing to develop it's own infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. Learn how Japan has responded to this emerging field in it's recently published Concept of Operations.

Cultural Article:

The Kumano Kodo:

A Historic Pilgrimage in the Japanese Mountainside

by Suzannah Nevas

Connecting the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara lies a historic pilgrimage route maintained over 1,000 years. Travelers on this mountainous voyage, which now can be done on foot or in part by car, are sure to be rewarded with amazing views and historic gems.

New Published Research

JITTI USA analysts produce reports on timely US-Japan transportation and tourism issues. These reports are now published in English on our website! Why not check them out?

Recent publication topics include:

A Study on International Politics Surrounding the Arctic Sea Routes

The Federal Aviation Administration and Industry's Work on Advanced Air Mobility

Read the Reports

Articles of Note:

Visitors to Japan in October exceed pre-COVID level for first time

Japan, Philippines, U.S. team up in South China Sea, Kishida says

Japan grants eVTOL maker SkyDrive $82M for AAM development

Japan's bullet trains to nix smoking rooms by spring amid health trend

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.