The Two Faces of Japanʼs Transportation: Tokyoʼs Speed and the Reality of Rural Japan

by Miho Cuffee | Apr 8, 2026 | Insight

Japan’s public transportation system reflects a striking dichotomy between urban excellence and rural decline. In Tokyo, one of the world’s most advanced rail networks moves millions of passengers daily with unmatched speed, precision, and coordination. In contrast,...

Advanced Prefabricated Housing Tackling the U.S. Housing Shortage

by Miho Cuffee | Mar 25, 2026 | Insight

Buying a home in the United States is now more difficult than ever before. Home prices have surged while housing construction has struggled to keep pace, driven by rising labor and material costs as well as persistent workforce shortages. The result is a nationwide...

Hiroshima University Professor Akimasa Fujiwara on Rethinking Mobility in Aging Societies

by Miho Cuffee | Mar 18, 2026 | News

Washington CORE recently sat down with Professor Akimasa Fujiwara of Hiroshima University, a leading expert in transportation planning and urban engineering, to explore how Japan is addressing mobility challenges in an aging and declining population. Drawing on...

Japan Pursues Creative Approaches to Address Diverse Transportation Challenges in the Chugoku Region

by Miho Cuffee | Mar 18, 2026 | Insight

Japan is facing declining birth rates and a rapidly aging population, creating significant challenges for transportation systems, particularly in rural and mountainous regions. In these areas, limited mobility options can lead to social isolation, reduced physical...

AI Takes on Government Waste: How the U.S. Is Using Data to Monitor Improper Subsidy Payments

by Miho Cuffee | Mar 13, 2026 | News

Washington CORE recently supported Nikkei Digital Governance in publishing an article examining how the U.S. government is using artificial intelligence to detect and prevent improper subsidy payments. The feature explores how federal agencies are applying AI and...