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Hiroshi Higashiyama

Hiroshi Higashiyama

Hiroshi “Higashi” Higashiyama, representative director of Universal Aviation Japan – Tokyo, has over 28 years of experience in the aviation industry in ground support and operations and is an expert on operating to Japan. Higashi's expertise has earned him numerous invitations to speak both domestically and internationally at major industry events and conferences such as the National Business Aviation Association Conference. Higashi, who is based in Tokyo, along with the staff of Universal Aviation Japan – Tokyo, provided around-the-clock services for business aviation clients and humanitarian flights operating into Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011. He is also a member of the Japanese Business Aviation Association and works closely with local government officials to help improve business aviation infrastructure, processes, and procedures throughout Japan.

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  • 12
    Mar

    Japan Grand Prix – 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT 4 M minute read
    7462
    This year’s Japan Grand Prix will be held April 3-6, 2025, at the Suzuka circuit in Mie prefecture, about 50 ...
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  • 29
    Jan

    Japan Cherry Blossom Season 2025 – Business Aviation Guide

    Archive, High-Traffic Events, Japan
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT 4 M minute read
    3767
    The 2025 Japan Cherry Blossom Season starts around March 22 this year and runs through late April. Expect high demand ...
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  • 28
    Jan

    Japan’s Private Jet Luggage Inspection Requirements: 2025 Update

    Japan, Regulatory Compliance
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT < 1 M minute read
    154
    In 2020, Japan implemented mandatory luggage inspections for private jet passengers at six major airports. This 2025 update reveals that ...
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  • 28
    Jan

    Tokyo, Japan: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Japan
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT 8 M minute read
    17757
    Tokyo is a safe, modern city well-equipped to provide first-rate services for business aviation. With proper pre-planning, operators can expect ...
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  • 9
    Dec

    Japan: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, Japan
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT 9 M minute read
    4171
    Japan is, and always has been, a popular tech and destination stop location for general aviation (GA). While GA access, ...
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  • 5
    Aug

    Haneda (RJTT) Airport Restricts Refueling with Passengers Onboard: Impact on Business Aviation Across Japan

    Japan, Ops Update
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT < 1 M minute read
    436
    Universal Aviation Japan reports that multiple fuel suppliers at Haneda Airport (RJTT) in Tokyo have started refusing to refuel aircraft ...
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  • Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New falling objects AIC
    11
    Mar

    Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New falling objects AIC

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT 3 M minute read
    5007
    Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware a recently published Aeronautical Information Circular on Falling Objects. The full ...
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  • AVIATION OPS UPDATE FOR JAPAN: NEW TOURIST TAX
    5
    Mar

    Aviation Ops Update for Japan: New tourist tax

    Regulatory Compliance
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT 2 M minute read
    3446
    Business aviation operators traveling to Japan should be aware of a recently implemented Japan International Tourist Tax. The full details ...
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  • Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Ground Handling
    18
    Feb

    Business Aircraft Ops to Japan: Ground Handling

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT 4 M minute read
    3545
    For business aircraft operations to Japan, full services and ground handling are readily available throughout the country. Still, there are ...
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    8
    May

    Business Aviation Trip Planning Tips: Operations to Japan – PPRs and Permits

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Hiroshi Higashiyama
    PT 3 M minute read
    2864
    Operations permits are required for many private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled commercial) flight scenarios to Japan. These permits are normally ...
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