History of JTTRI1968: The Japan Transport Economic Research Center

(JTERC) was founded by the initiatives of the Ministry of Transport and the Japanese business community.

1991: The Japan International Transport Institute, USA (JITI) was established within JTERC to strengthen U.S. and global information gathering.

2018: Upon the occasion of the 50-year anniversary of the Institute, a new logo was established. Also, theInstitute was renamed the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI).

ContactJapan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI)3-18-19, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, JapanPhone: +81-3-5470-8420, Fax: +81-3-5470-8419URL: http://www.jterc.or.jp/english/Henglish.htm

The Japan International Transport Institute, USA (JITI)1819 L Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, USAPhone: +1-202-833-9763, Fax: +1-202-833-9769URL: https://www.japantransport.com/

Research on autonomous vehicles technology

Conversion Plan to Tram

Proposal to develop the 3rd Runway of Narita Airport(photo provided by NAA)

Developing Database of Logistics in Asian Region

Japan Transport and TourismResearch Institute

Board of Trustees Board of Directors

ChairmanManaging Director

President for ResearchExecutive Director

The Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) is an independent, non-profit organization which was founded through initiatives of the Japanese Ministry of Transport, academic institutions, and business organizations in 1968. While keeping close relations with the Japanese government, academic community, and transport industry, the Institute has been conducting research and surveys on contemporary issues of the time, thus supporting the government and transport/tourism industries throughout its 50 years of operation.

Our Missions1) Contribute towards the development of transport/tourism policy in order to promote economic

prosperity, public welfare, and the quality of life.2) Evaluate and advise governments on transport/tourism policy issues.3) Advance greater harmony in international relations.

Our Activities1) New technology and its future potential: ① Survey on applying technical innovation to the mobility

revolution ② Research on cyber security for public transport systems2) Surveys and research on transportation:

① Surveys on outlooks regarding the future of urban railways inmega cities of Japan

② Research on the current situation of aviation industry and itsfuture prospects

3) Regional and international cooperative exchange programs:① Study on the creation of a hub of knowledge relating to

transportation improvement in Asian countries② International exchanges with transport-related institutes

4) Tourism issues: ① Study on tourism and regional transportation ② International symposiums on tourism and national branding5) Consulting on matters related to transport/tourism:

・ Conduct traffic surveys, demand forecasting, etc. upon consignment from the Japanese Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, local governments, and private companies.

6) Hosting seminars, lecture sessions, and study groups: ・High Speed Rail Seminar in Tokyo and Washington D.C. etc. ・Aviation Workshop, Urban Transportation Seminar etc.

Chairman of JTTRI: Mr.Masafumi ShukuriVisiting Professor of Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of TokyoChairman of the International High-speed Rail Association (IHRA)

　Former Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan

Japan International Transport Institute, USA (JITI) in Washington D.C. JITI is the base for activities in U.S. of JTTRI which studies various US-Japan and international

transport/tourism issues and disseminates the latest knowledge to the public.JITI's mission: to conduct comprehensive research of contemporary transport/tourism issues and make recommendations regarding U.S. and international transportation policies for the public welfare.

International exchanges with Korea TransportInstitute, and Institute of ComprehensiveTransportation of National Development andReform Commission of PRC

Research on utilization of mobile big data for Transport

Survey on Impact of Hokuriku Shinkansen, FY2013-2016

Study on Coast Guard matters (Photo: Japan Coast Guard)

High Speed Rail seminar in Washington D.C.

President: Mr.Tomomi Tsuchiya

Japan International Transport Institute, USA (JITI)

Research Department Consulting Department Administration○Research fellows○Research fellows

Human Resource Developmentpreparing against CyberAttacks on Transport

Organizational Structure

The Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) is an independent, non-profitorganization which was founded through initiatives of the Japanese Ministry of Transport, academic institutions, and business organizations in 1968. While keeping close relations with the Japanese government, academic community, and transport industry, the Institute has been conducting research and surveys on contemporary issues of the time, thus supporting the government and transport/tourism industries throughout its 50 years of operation.

Our Missions1) Contribute towards the development of transport/tourism policy in order to promote economic

prosperity, public welfare, and the quality of life.2) Evaluate and advise governments on transport/tourism policy issues.3) Advance greater harmony in international relations.

Our Activities1) New technology and its future potential: ① Survey on applying technical innovation to the mobility

revolution ② Research on cyber security for public transport systems2) Surveys and research on transportation:

① Surveys on outlooks regarding the future of urban railways in mega cities of Japan

② Research on the current situation of aviation industry and its future prospects

3) Regional and international cooperative exchange programs: ① Study on the creation of a hub of knowledge relating to

transportation improvement in Asian countries ② International exchanges with transport-related institutes

4) Tourism issues: ① Study on tourism and regional transportation ② International symposiums on tourism and national branding5) Consulting on matters related to transport/tourism:

・ Conduct traffic surveys, demand forecasting, etc. upon consignment from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, local governments, and private companies.

6) Hosting seminars, lecture sessions, and study groups: ・ High Speed Rail Seminar in Tokyo and Washington D.C. etc. ・ Aviation Workshop, Urban Transportation Seminar etc.

Chairman of JTTRI: Mr.Masafumi ShukuriVisiting Professor of Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of TokyoChairman of the International High-speed Rail Association (IHRA)

　Former Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan

Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI USA) in Washington D.C. JITTI USA was established by JTTRI in 1991 and was incorporated as an independent, nonprofit research organization

in 2008.

JITTI USA's mission is to conduct comprehensive research of contemporary transport and tourism issues and make recommendations regarding the United States and international transport and tourism policies.

International exchanges with Korea TransportInstitute, and Institute of ComprehensiveTransportation of National Development andReform Commission of PRC

Survey on Impact of Hokuriku Shinkansen, FY2013-2016

High Speed Rail seminar in Washington D.C.

Organizational Structure

History of JTTRI1968: The Japan Transport Economic Research Center (JTERC) was founded by the initiatives of the Ministry of Transport and the Japanese business community. 1991: The Japan International Transport Institute, USA (current JITTI USA) was established within JTERC to strengthen U.S. and global information gathering.2018: Upon the occasion of the 50-year anniversary of the Institute, a new logo was established. Also, the Institute was renamed the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI).

ContactJapan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) 3-18-19, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan Phone: +81-3-5470-8420, Fax: +81-3-5470-8419URL: http://www.jterc.or.jp/english/Henglish.htm

Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI USA) 1819 L Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, USA Phone: +1-202-833-9763, Fax: +1-202-833-9769URL: https://www.japantransport.com/

Research on autonomous vehicles technology

Conversion Plan to Tram

Proposal to develop the 3rd Runway of Narita Airport(photo provided by NAA)

Developing Database of Logistics in Asian Region

Japan Transport and TourismResearch Institute