by Miho Cuffee | Apr 8, 2026 | News
Washington CORE recently sat down with Professor Fumihiko Nakamura of the Open University of Japan, a leading expert in public transportation policy, to explore the contrasting realities shaping Japan’s mobility landscape. The discussion highlighted Tokyo’s...
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,...
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...
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...
by Miho Cuffee | Oct 7, 2025 | News
Washington CORE recently spoke with Evan Shelley, the founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club, to better understand how his real estate-meets-tech startup is addressing one of the U.S. trucking industry’s most overlooked challenges: the chronic shortage of truck...
