THE JITTI JOURNAL

Volume 11 Issue 6

November 2024

Welcome

It's the holiday season, and decorations are going up across the globe in preparation for winter celebrations. In Japan, this often means that streets and retail districts are illuminated, attracting locals and tourists alike to spend time outside to shop, pose for pictures, and take leisurely strolls with loved ones.

As the last JITTI Journal of 2024, please allow us to wish all of you a joyful, warm, and bright end of the year. May the magical feelings of the season carry on with you into 2025 and beyond!

Exciting New Announcement

Explore the Timeless Heart of Japan

Travel Sweepstakes & Survey Insights

Organized by JITTI USA with cooperation from the Kyoto City Tourism Association

In celebration of this year being the first "U.S.-Japan Tourism Year," and to further deepen tourism exchange, one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random among participants who have submitted a survey on travel to Japan, to receive a prize to experience the timeless wonders of historic Kyoto, Japan.

The winner will receive*:

Luxury Stay at the Kyoto Hilton
2 Nights for 2 Guests in Either King or Double Room
Complimentary Seasonal Breakfast

Private Guided Tour of Kyoto
1 Day (5 hour) Tour of Recommended Kyoto Sites
Exclusive Interpreter/Guide + Private Car
Deluxe Lunch Included

*Air and ground transportation to and from Kyoto, Japan are not included

Submit the survey by February 28, 2025 to be entered to win!

Sweepstakes Website

In This Issue

Feature Article:

Tokyo Metro's Stock Listing and the History of Tokyo's Subway

by Naoki Sato

In this article, JITTI Rail Analyst Naoki Sato briefly looks back on the history of Tokyo's subway and explains how Tokyo Metro, a Japanese railway operator, went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 23, 2024.

Cultural Article:

Christmas in Japan

by Suzannah Nevas

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and the holiday season is already upon us! While some Christmas traditions like bedazzled trees, and exchanging gifts seem to be ubiquitous across the world, you may be surprised to learn about some of the ways this winter holiday is celebrated in Japan.

Articles of Note:

Singapore And Japan Forge Ahead With Aviation Partnerships To Boost Travel

Tokyo Metro on market fast track with 45% jump in debut

Temperatures cool in Japan, but inbound travel shows little sign of slowing down

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.