Chiba Update

SUMMER2018

We Cheer for You!

Convenient Convention?
Leave it with theexperts!
Greetings!
Chiba Convention Bureau(CCB) is a non-profit
organization affiliated by
Chiba Prefectural Office, aone-stop consultation
window that assists event
organizers who are planningto hold convention, businessmeetings and alike in theprefecture. Our goal is tomake each event the best
possible success.
It is our pleasure to welcome
you with the first edition of
the Chiba Update. This is aquarterly publishednewsletter that features
various events andhappenings in Chiba.
Through this, we hope todevelop deeper
understanding about Chiba
and build an even closer andeverlasting friendship withyou.
Please enjoy our summer
issue as we look forward toproviding you with more inthe upcoming seasons.
Chiba Convention Bureau

CONTENTS
1 Greetings
MICE Logo and Tagline
2 Events Updates:
JpGU2018
The 13th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference andExhibition
3 Chiba Explore:
Yama and Umi Field Trip
Japanese Cultural Experience
4 Go Global:
CCB at IMEX2018
Travel Diary
5 Community:
Supplementary Lecture on Wellness Tourism at Josai University
Introductory Lecture on Chiba Industry at Chiba UniversitySchedule:
Events with CCB
6 Culture:
What’s on in Summer?

Logo and Tagline

The Tag Line: Chiba Japan Convenient Conventions
Chiba with its prime location being close to Metropolitan Tokyo and unrivalled
access to the busiest airports in Japan, the Narita International Airport andHaneda Airport, provides the most suitable location for business events.
Within walking distance of one of the largest capacity convention facilities inJapan are six major hotels promising guests with the most comfortable staypossible. The Chiba Convention Bureau provides a convenient one-stop
consultation service to assist meeting and event organizers plan and stage
successful business events.
The Logo:
Chiba literally means a thousand leaves. The logo was inspired by the idea
where the green leaf symbolizes the abundance in nature while blue with theJapanese pattern signifies the ocean and waves. The fragment represents
the available space awaiting local and global visitors and supporters to fill in.
The seed-like pattern in the center embodies the threshold where diverse
population co-exist to nurture innovation, knowledge, and legacy.

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JpGU 2018he Japan Geoscience Union Meeting held a 5-day annualacademic meeting at Makuhari Messe from May 20 to May 24,
2018. The meeting attracted about 8,000 participants from Japanand other parts of the globe.

during event proper

A free public session for local residents, poster presentation byhigh school students, and seminars on geoscience by Professor
Makoto Okada of Ibaraki University, and Professor Teruki Oikawaof National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology are among the lined the highlights.
A special live presentation on a Hyperwall tailored for high school
audience conducted by the scientists of NASA and JAXA madestudents experienced the cutting edge in Earth and PlanetarySciences.
The Meeting once again brought together researchers of manydifferent fields from various institutions all over the world
together.

The 13th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference andExhibition

arita International Airport, one of the biggest and busiest
airport located 30 minutes away from one of the biggest
convention venue in Japan, the Chiba’s own Makuhari Messe,
hosted the 13th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conferenceand Exhibition on April 23-25, 2018. The conference andexhibition which was participated by 43 countries whereapproximately 500 delegations from all over the region attended
took place at Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall. The event aimed to bringfurther advancement to the global aviation industry.
 Captions: (from the top) Asimo joined to represents technology
advancement; during the presentation

Participants Feedbacks
Makuhari Messe/Chiba as event venue:-Makes Us Better

Makuhari Messe is a huge facility with may available rooms/venue to choose from.
The location is very convenient and accessible.
I found the place a very interesting once. Its where ocean and high rise building co-exist inharmony.
The surrounding places were combination of old and present where both can experience, and more.

2Yama and Umi Field Trip

fter the Meeting held at Makuhari Messe, the organizers andparticipants of the JpGu2018 were given a chance to explore
Chiba. The Chiba Convention Bureau in cooperation with many
local organizations and agencies have prepared two courses forthem to choose from, the Yama Course, and the Umi Course.
a walk to Chibanian

The visit to Chibanian site, Horinji Temple and Yoro Ravine areamong the highlights of the Yama Course while participants ofthe Umi Course have enjoyed the Shirase, Sapporo Beer Gardenand Research Center tours.
Participants of both courses were very excited about their newdiscoveries and promised to come back for more exploration.

serenity at Mori Radio Station

Japanese Cultural Experiencefter a busy schedule, participants of the 13th ACI Asia-PacificShodo experience

Japanese dance

Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition had an exploration
treat to Japanese culture. They were given an opportunity toexplore and learn more about Chiba through various tours fromcity exploration to cultural experience. At calligraphy class, theywere taught of writing Japanese phrases using brush and ink,
which many found challenging and yet fulfilling task. During thecountryside field trip, participants were surprised to be greetedby locals through traditional Japanese dance. Seeing someone inkimono up close and witnessing how the dancers value passion
through graceful moves truly amazed them. Furthermore, theJapanese hospitality or omotenashi the Japanese people haveshown them surely left a memory of a lifetime.
It was a great privilege for the Bureau to be involved in this kindof events through coordination and assistance. Moreover, toimpart many people of the world all the wonders of Chiba andsharing with them many unforgeable stories.

Local encounters

Participants Feedbacks
Makes Us Better

Field Trips- Have learned to much more about Chiba.
- Our guide was extremely good and the explanation were very easy to understand.
- After seeing and experiencing Chiba, I think it is an ideal place to live.
- I want to see more about Chiba the next time I visit Japan.
- And more.

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CCB at IMEX2018
he Chiba Convention Bureau once again participated in theinternational trade exhibition aimed for meetings, conventions,events and incentive travels held in Frankfurt Germany, the IMEXFrankfurt 2018. The said exhibition was attended primarily by
event planners from various companies and agencies all over theworld, as well as travel and marketing managers who areengaged in planning events and tours. Once again, it is ourhonor to promote Japan, as we anticipate to welcoming as many
visitors to explore the bounty of the country, and Chiba.

Creating a memory, leaving
a legacy

Waiting to be boarded at Narita Airport, I checked once again mycarry-on luggage. - a pen, a notebook, the Chiba MICE Guide,
pamphlet and brochures……all checked! I am indeed ready to go!
One year have passed and I am very excited to be reunited witheveryone and share good news about Chiba.

My hashi at IMEX2018
What is my hashi?
‘My hashi’ is a set ofchopsticks which one is carrywith and use instead of thosedisposables provided atrestaurants. This practicewhich hopes to promote
environmental awareness isbeing observed in Japan. By
doing so, the amount of raw
materials used in producing
disposable chopstick can be
minimized. This is also aimed
tocontributein
thepreservation of the motherearth by fostering the zerowaste lifestyle through waste
reduction.

The flight took off at 11:25. Eleven long-hours of sitting in theplane. I arrived at Frankfurt at around 16:30, still in broad daylight. After an overnight rest, my day at the meeting started byattending the first schedule, the ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter
Meeting. Yes, it is always good to meet the rest of the attending
members. The first schedule was followed one after the other.
Indeed, a pretty busy day to start. Thank God, I had a refreshingtime with everyone at the evening party having informal talk witheveryone.
The event was held for 3 consecutive days from May 15 to 17.
During these days, I had met face-to-face an approximately 30
hosted buyers who pre-arranged meeting with us. Three days ofsharing and trading information with old and new friends,
associating with stakeholders, learning latest about the industry,
sharing and creating legacy, and so much more. It was only threedays, and yet, I felt I had grown so much! Gifted with all the fruitfulencounters and a grateful heart, I am ready to go home.

See you next in October, at IMEX America 2018!

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Supplementary Lecture on Wellness Tourism
at Josai University
hiba Convention Bureau shared expertise in the wellness

Presentation & Exchange

tourism lecture held at Josai University campus as part of theschool curriculum. The lecture was held at the campus on May
31, 2018. Our presentation focused on Chiba’s effort in attracting
and hosting inbound stakeholders as well as other relatedactivities.
Sharing with foreign students the expertise and experience wehave acquired in the 30 years in the business and our role inattracting global business meetings, along with the basic
information about Chiba were truly rewarding. Yet, we are also
grateful with the experience and the practical knowledge thestudents had imparted us. Without them sharing, those wisdoms
would have unknown to us.

Introductory Lecture on Chiba Industry at Chiba University
he ever growing aged population in addition to the declining
birth are two of the major concerns in Japan. What are thecountermeasures that are being implemented? How can wecontribute as a member of society and as an individual? What canwe do to help?
On June 14, 2018 at Chiba University held an industry awarenesslecture as part of the university curriculum where chosenindustries residing in Chiba gave lecture on their role in thecommunity. As one of the chosen entity, we were very honored
to be part of this event to give some insights on how the growing
foreign population affects convention and tourism industry. The
curriculum is aimed to develop further awareness on local
industries, their programs, and contribution in the society.

EVENTS with CCB

5WHAT’S ON IN SUMMER?
ummer in Japan starts in July and lasts for about 1.5
months until September where extremely hot and humid
weather is expected each year. There are many summer
events and activities during this season making it the mostawaited time of year for many. A part from sunbathing andplaying in the ocean, fireworks display is very popular. Small
ones which is normally organize by neighborhoodorganizations are normally limited to about 15 minutes whilelarge-scale ones can go as long as 2 hours or longer withsome being broadcast on national TV, live!
Another popular event in summer is the Bon Odori. It is aJapanese Buddhist custom to welcome spirit of ancestors.
Stage are usually decorated in white and red and lit withtraditional lantern. People gather around the built-in stage
and dance traditional bon dance in the beat of taiko drums.
On the way to and around the festival precincts are different
shops selling yakisoba, takoyaki, yakitori, drinks, etc. Gamebooths like gun shooting, gold fish, toy, yo-yo scooping, ring
toss, and more are can’t be without. Goers in beautiful
summer kimonos surely grace these kind of events.
This summer, put on your yukata and join the summer fun!
 Photo: Makuhari Beach Fireworks FestivalAlso visit: ‘Why Do I Love Chiba’ for more interesting stories
http://www.ccb.or.jp/mice/e/why-chiba/about-chiba21408/wdilc/

Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center
14F Marive East, World Business Garden
2-6 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City Chiba Prefecture, 261-7114 Japan
Tel: +81-43-297-2752 Fax: +81-43-297-2753
Homepage: http://www.ccb.or.jp/mice/e/ Email: request@ccb.or.jp

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