Released – EASTS 30th Anniversary Presidential Interview

The Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS) celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024, marking three decades since its establishment in 1994. As the centerpiece of our commemorative events, we conducted a special interview project featuring Prof. Akimasa Fujiwara (8th President) in conversation with four distinguished leaders who shaped EASTS from its foundation: Prof. Shigeru Morichi (3rd President), Prof. Hajime Inamura (inaugural ISC Chairman), Prof. Haruo Ishida (former Treasurer), and Prof. Tetsuo Yai (6th President).

The interview results are now available on this page.

The purpose of these interviews is to capture the founding vision and preserve the wisdom of our pioneering leaders for future generations. Through these conversations, we sought to document their reflections on the society’s establishment, evolution, and achievements, while gathering their insights on current challenges and future expectations.

This project provides a unique opportunity to look back at our journey while charting the course forward. The experiences and aspirations shared by these distinguished leaders will inform our strategic direction and contribute to the continued development of EASTS as we advance transportation studies across Eastern Asia and beyond.

Through these interviews, we commemorate not only our remarkable journey but also our commitment to the future. We hope that future generations will inherit the spirit and vision shared by these distinguished leaders, ensuring that EASTS will continue to contribute to the advancement of transportation systems and society throughout Asia and beyond.