Recently, there have been several small aircraft accidents in Japan, including last year’s JA4060 PA-46 Malibu takeoff failure and crash at Chofu Airport, and this year on March 26th, the crash of JA3788 Mooney M20C at Yao Airport resulting in 4 deaths, which have had a significant social impact.

Therefore, it is said that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has begun discussions on revising airport usage regulations. For small aircraft that have not purchased third-party liability insurance— in other words, aircraft with inadequate safety management—takeoff will be prohibited.

Spring always seems to be accompanied by music concerts and cherry blossoms. So I wrote A Journey to Japan’s Three Great Cherry Blossoms and Bob Dylan in Tokyo 2016. Friends who are interested are welcome to take a look.