Quarterly Journal from Chiba, Japan

Winter at Mihamaen Japanese Garden

Welcome to Winter edition of Chiba Update!
The peak of the cold season is finally here.
What a good time to deep into an onsen after a long day of playing in the snow. Nabe or hot pot is oneof the season’s favorites. In addition to oden and sukiyaki, various hot pot dishes are also popular suchas yose-nabe, chanko-nabe, soymilk-nabe, motsu-nabe, etc.
Having the large part of the prefecture surrounded by ocean, Chiba enjoys mild winter with a few dropsof snow. During the season, visitors can enjoy activities such as fruit and vegetable picking, golf, winterillumination, smelting fishing, etc.
When planning a visit to Japan, please visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s homepage forthe latest information on Current Japanese Border Measures. Before entering Japan, make sure to visit‘Visit Japan Web’ and prepare in advance all the required documents for smooth entry at the airport.
Also, during your stay make sure to observe all health protocols to help ensure the safety of everyone.
Please take a look at some posters and videos on mask use in Japan here.
We hope that you will have an amazing rediscovery experience on your next Japan visit.
Once again, it is our pleasure to bring you the latest happenings in Chiba. Through this edition, we hope
you will learn more about us and will look forward to more upcoming issues.
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● Elaborative services for Meetings● The Chiba MICE Day 2022 held in-person first time after 3 years● President of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan visited theGovernor of Chiba Prefecture● Chiba Convention Bureau as international market resume● New Facility in Chiba
Hotel Shuranza Makuhari Bay● Introduction of new member/sUmakappeya
Urayasu Tourism Convention Association● Other Announcements● Events Calendar

Kazusa Akademia Hall2

Convenient Conventions 101

Elaborative services for Meetings
The Chiba Convention Bureau (CCB) has been providing support and assistance to business event organizers
for more than 33 years starting from the selection of a venue to the actual deliberation of a business event.
This time, let us elaborate some of the unique assistance the CCB has provided to recent held meetings andconferences.
The 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of Japan Society of Ningen Dock
In addition to the many services provided to the annual meeting, one of the support highlights was the publiclectures. The online lecture suggested by the organizers and held open to the general public aimed to bring
medical awareness. The topic highlighted the disease prevention and vaccination.
Since the content of the public lecture was aimed at junior and senior high school girls, the organizers haverequested that we distribute leaflets to junior and senior high schools in the prefecture. I believe thatcooperating and promoting this type of activity was a great opportunity for the CCB to make the most of itsrole as bridge between the academic society and the local community.

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The 28th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation
The realization of the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Dysphagia
Rehabilitation started when the CCB received an inquiry from the president of theInternational University of Health and Welfare Narita Campus and then the presidentof the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation in 2019. While the preparation ofthe meeting was held during the pandemic, the organizers’ will to work on itsactualization was remarkable.
Due to the organizers’ wish to exudes the uniqueness of Chiba, requested that various
services and products of the prefecture be visible at the venue proper. In response tothis request, the CCB in collaboration with various cities and local enterprises wereable to provide Chiba’s mascot CHIBA-kun and Narita City mascot UNARI-KUN presentin the venue. The local manufacturer of prime glass products Sugahara Glass provided
souvenir for attendees, while catering, product sales, sake brewery sales, etc. whichwere initiated by the local groups and made available at the venue during themeeting.
The 77th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Coloproctology
The Japan Society of Coloproctology was established in 1940, and it was the first since1987 that the meeting was held in Chiba. This time about 2,000 researchers haveparticipated.
Through cooperation of the Chiba Prefecture Sake Brewery Cooperative Association,
CCB were able to arrange bottles of Japanese rice wine or sake from about 40
breweries in the prefecture. The sake were served at the reception dinner and breaktime.

4World Clinical Laser Institute Asia Pacific Symposium
The Symposium was held at Hilton Tokyo Bay in Urayasu City, participated by about 20
countries with a total of more than 100 participants. All the participants were presented
with original tenugui or Japanese towel printed with a design of a popular Japanese artist.
The 5th International Symposium on Halogen Bonding (ISXB5)The International Symposium on Halogen Bonding has first started in Italy in 2014. It
focuses on all aspects of halogen bonding from advanced materials to medicinal
chemistry, chemical biology, supramolecular chemistry, materials science and life
sciences. This year was the first-time held in Japan at Kazusa Akademia Park, were about
120 researchers from 16 countries have participated. Japan is the world's second largest
iodine producer accounting for about 30% of iodine production, mainly used in theproduction of disinfectant products.
During the facility tour, CCB have designated two language volunteers. Both volunteers
are experienced at various international conferences and events including the Tokyo
Olympics and Paralympic Games 2020, with outstanding language skills and ability torespond to various questions and structure explanations from the participants by making
use of their many years of career at a major chemical company and their global response
skills cultivated through their experience of working overseas. The coordination was madepossible through the Chiba International Center.

Please visit here formore CCB services.

By bringing opportunities to local community, the knowledge on MICE Industry through knowledge disseminationand introduction of local products to event participants, leads to the revitalization of the industry. Also, the local
community awareness towards business meetings will lead to cooperation towards its development. The Chiba
Convention Bureau is in full support in the promotion of Chiba as a much better MICE-oriented meetingdestination.

5The Chiba MICE Day 2022 held in-person first timeafter 3 years
The Chiba MICE Day 2022 was held in Narita City on December 9, 2022, and was participated by about 90
stakeholders and event organizers. This is the first time in 3 years that the MICE Day was held in-person. In addition
to learning about the strengths of Chiba as an event destination and promoting mutual understanding towards
the industry, the event also served as a platform for information exchanges. It also helped create business
opportunities to the attendees.
This time, the focal area was Japan’s international gateway and home to Narita International Airport, Narita City.
Chiba MICE Day 2022 showcased site-inspection tours, seminar, and networking event. During the ground tour,participants visited the Chiba’s iconic and one of the largest in Japan and with about 1,000 years of history, theNarita Shinshoji Temple. The city language volunteers led participants to many interesting areas within thepremises highlighting in the architectural design and the history behind them. The second destination was Narita
Wholesale Market, - a new facility located a few distance from Narita Airport. This new facility aimed to developed
as a one-stop solution for international shipping, meal and souvenir shopping. The city’s most popular delicacy,which is the grilled unagi (eel) was also served during the tour.

Narita Wholesale Market

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

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The second part of the MICE Day which was held at
Hotel Nikko Narita was a seminar that discussed
Covid19 infection prevention in relation to the future ofMICE Industry led by the President of the International
University of Health and Welfare, Professor YasuhiroSuzuki. Also present in the event is the Japan Congress
Convention Bureau, Chairman Kuniko Inoguchi, Mayorof Narita City, Mayor Kazunari Koizumi, Japan Tourism
Agency MICE Promotion Office representative, Mr.
Tsuyoshi Itoh, Japan National Tourism Organization
representative, Ms. Yukari Hagiwara. The seminar wasfollowed by a networking event where a group ofcultural performers, the Narita-bayashi performed live.
As the pandemic has taken a toll on the Meeting
Industry in the past 3 years, the need to communicate
with organizers and comply with the needs is neveroutdated. While people in the meeting industry are
optimistic in bringing back business on the tract, are themeasures on delivering assistance and services in themost possible shape in any situation. Chiba MICE Day
aims to bring local government, organizations, andenterprises together where sharing of ideas towards
the betterment of the MICE Industry in the region
makes possible.

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President of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan visitedthe Governor of Chiba Prefecture
Meetings and conferences contribute tremendous positive effecton the economy, in the image of the city, and build a strong
connection with the local community where it is being held.
This year, the 45th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology
Society of Japan (MBSJ2022) was held at Makuhari Messe on
November 30 to December 2, first time after 29 years. It wasparticipated by about 7,000 participants, making it the largest
conference held in the prefecture for this fiscal year. MolecularBiology is an important research field for Chiba Prefecture
having the Kazusa DNA Research Institute promoting the biorelated industry. As a token of gratitude for the subsidy support granted to the annual meeting, the president ofthe Molecular Biology Society of Japan, Professor Toshi Fukagawa paid a personal visit to the Governor of Chiba
Prefecture Governor Toshihito Kumagai. During the visit, Professor Fukugawa emphasized on the conveniency
and accessibility of Makuhari Messe which were a great advantage to the attendees. Chairman Toshi Fukagawa
gave us a favorable opinion that there is a great possibility of holding the event.
The MBSJ2022 provided common ground for researchers to discuss current issues in the field of Science, as wellas the development and the future educational system for young researchers. One of the future challenges formeeting organizers is not just about the successful deliberation, but how to transmit thoughts on the very
essence of the meeting to the local community, and create a fruitful relationship with them. Marking the firstever personal visit of the president of the Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan to the headof the host prefecture, this opportunity has created an opportunity to build a strong connection to create a8
lasting legacy in the future.

Chiba Convention Bureau as the international market resume
As Japan has eased its international border restrictions. This served as a go signal for Chiba Convention Bureau tostep out of the country and reconnect face-to-face with international clients. In September, CCB representatives
visited Thailand and Vietnam first time after 3 years for incentive tour meetings. This was followed byparticipation in the IBTM World held at Barcelona, Spain in November, and another joint sales talk between Chiba
and Taiwan were also attended on the same month.
Several international sales meetings are scheduled in Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia in the months ahead. Similarto how things were before the pandemic, Chiba Convention Bureau will engage in similar activities and promote
Chiba as the best MICE destination in the international market.
Upcoming event to participate:
Chiba Incentive Seminar and Tradeshow in Thailand
Co-organized with Chiba PrefectureDate: February 2, 2023
Venue: Emporium Suites by Chatrium, Bangkok Thailand
The 32nd International MICE Expo Japan (IME2023)
The largest MICE tradeshow in Japan to be held first time face-to-face after 3 years. Will you participate in theevent and wish for an appointment, please visit the IME2023 homepage for more details.
Date: February 16, 2023
Venue: Tokyo International Forum
For more information and updates, please email to request@ccb.or.jp or reply to this email.
9New Facility

Hotel Shuranza Makuhari Bay
A new accommodation facility, the Hotel Shuranza
Makuhari Bay has opened on December 20, 2022. HotelShuranza is the 7th hotel found walking distance from
Chiba’s main convention complex, Makuhari Messe. Thehotel features 28 single rooms, 90 superior double room,and 112 superior twin room with a total of 230 rooms
available. In-house facilities included restaurants, a publicbath, a relaxation room, and a roof deck.
Please visit Hotel Shuranza Makuhari Bay homepage formore details.

Introduction of new member/sUmakappeya
Looking for local delicacies to grace your business event?
Umakappeya delivers delicious ingredients of Chiba throughvarious products such as gourmet, confectionery, boxed items
such sweet peanuts, etc. They can also arrange tailored menu
to cater specific needs.

109Umakappeya can set up food trucks or souvenir kiosk at yourevent venue! Enjoy Chiba’s popular ramen 、the ‘Katsuura
Tantanmen, rice bowl delicacies and desserts all made fromfarm to table ingredients of Chiba.
For more details, please visit the Umakappeya homepage.

Urayasu Tourism
Convention AssociationUrayasu Tourism Convention Association was established as
the Urayasu Tourism Association in 1995, and wasreorganized as the Urayasu Tourism and Convention
Association in 2010. At present, it is consists of 116 individualand corporate members.
Urayasu City, home to world-renowned Tokyo Disney Resort,
is an urban resort area in the inner part of Tokyo Bay, there
are more than 12,000 guest rooms are accumulated, and weare working to attract MICE and educational trips with thecooperation of our members. In addition, the only
yakatabune is in service in Chiba Prefecture, and we arepromoting and supporting it as an industry unique toUrayasu.

For more details, please visit theUrayasu Tourism Convention Association homepage.

11Other Announcements
Japanese Border Measures
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Temporary measures are currently
being applied to those who areentering Japan from China.

EVENTS CALENDAR

After 00:00 JST on January 12th,
2023, all those who are entering

Please click image for more MICE event schedules in Chiba
Japan via a direct flight from China(including Macau, excluding HongKong) are required to obtain aChiba Convention Bureau and International Center

certificate of Pre-departure Test.

14F Marive East, World Business Garden
2-6 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City Chiba Prefecture, 261-7114 Japan…… read more.

Tel: +81-43-297-2752 Fax: +81-43-297-2753
Homepage: http://www.ccb.or.jp/mice/e/ Email: chibainfo@ccb.or.jp

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