THE JITTI JOURNAL

Volume 12 Issue 5

September 2025

Welcome

From late September, we welcome the official beginning of Autumn, bringing a promise of cozy traditions and rich harvest flavors. However, with this summer marking some of the hottest extended highs on record, businesses in Japan are beginning to recognize another season, dubbed Extreme Heat (Mōsho 猛暑), and are providing clever offerings for those searching for ways to keep cool.

We're looking forward to embracing the gold and crimson beauty that is surely on its way. Till then, we hope the touch of flannel blankets, sips of apple cider, and the first sight of pumpkins on a porch are enough to get us in the mood, even if the weather isn't yet cooperating.

Upcoming Event

U.S.-Japan International Exchange Symposium 2025

Building a Trusted and Collaborative Partnership through

Multi-layered Engagement

Since the pandemic, Japan and the United States have resumed and strengthened people-to-people exchanges through initiatives such as recent summit meetings and the “U.S.-Japan Tourism Year.” Global events, including the recently held Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, are further boosting these ties. In addition, multi-layered personnel exchange and dispatch programs across the public and private sectors also contribute to mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. Amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing nationalism, multi-layered exchanges are vital for fostering trust and a collaborative U.S.–Japan partnership that supports global stability. This symposium will bring together government officials and experts from both nations to discuss ways to deepen people-to-people exchanges and advance international exchange.

Thursday, November 20th

3:00- 6:00 PM

(Followed by a Reception)

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center

Event Website

Registration Deadline: November 17th

In This Issue

Feature Article:

Regional Revitalization Centered on Airports: Initiatives at Japanese Airports

Cultural Article:

110, 119 and Ten Other Speed Dials

by Yukiko Nakamura

Airports are not only hubs for the movement of people and goods but can also serve as “cores” for showcasing the appeal of their surrounding regions. By working closely with local governments and businesses to highlight tourism resources and encourage greater circulation of visitors, airports and their surrounding areas have the potential to thrive together. Here, we introduce examples of Japanese airports that are leveraging such potential to revitalize both the airports themselves and their local communities.

by Yuta Arai

Emergency numbers allow us to quickly reach police, fire, and rescue services in dire situations in the U.S., and many other countries use the same system using their own unique numbers. However, did you know that in Japan there are 12 different numbers you can call, each with its own particular service? Learn which numbers you may wish to use on your next trip to Japan!

Boom in business class travel from Japan fuels airlines profits

Resource-scarce Japan gets more trains running on renewables

Japan Tourism Analysis: Accommodation Patterns Reveal Leisure and Wellness Travel Growth

Read full article overviews on the JITTI LinkedIn Page, and follow along each week to our Articles of Note on X

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?

Our most recent report:

U.S. Policy Trends on Advanced Air Mobility: Part 4
Inspection Report on the London Underground Elizabeth Line

Read the Reports

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.

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