Quarterly Journal from Chiba, Japan

Spring at Sakura Furusato SquareWelcome to Spring 2023 edition of Chiba Update!
Spring is the season of rebirth! greenery and bright flowers combine with the pleasant weather. It isalways a mystery to see a naked tree of cherry blossoms emerge from winter dormancy and begin
producing exquisite pink petals, creating an exciting sense of atmosphere that spreads throughout cities
and villages across the country. After fully displaying their brilliance, the Sakura petals begin to fall, giving
way to rich green leaves that grow as the season progresses. This time of year is ideal for getting out andenjoying nature because you may travel comfortably with light coats and sweaters.
In Chiba, there are many popular flower parks such as Sakura Furusato Square, a park located in Sakura
City where you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as tulips in the spring, sunflowers in the summer, andcosmos in the autumn. Mother Farm and Tokyo German Village are also among the most popular flower
theme parks to visit.
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, as well as ‘Visit Japan Web’ app forprocedures and other safety protocols.
As Japan greeted the new fiscal year with an optimistic attitude on welcoming international tourists andbusiness event attendees, we hope that you will have an amazing rediscovery of Japan on your next visit.
Once again, it is our pleasure to bring you latest happenings in Chiba. Through this edition, we hope you
will learn more about the advantages of Chiba as MICE destination, and will look forward to our nextissues for more updates.

● Convenient Conventions 101
Chiba Meeting Planners Guide, Revised edition now available!
● Aimed to improve the MICE Industry of Chiba, Hospitality Seminar 2023 was held
● The 32nd International MICE Expo (IME2023) held face-to-face, first time in 3 years● Meet us at IMEX Frankfurt 2023
● New Facility in Chiba: JR Keiyo Line Makuharitoyosuna Station● Upcoming Events: International Meetings & Conventions● Other Announcements: COVID-19 Travel information for business travelers

Sayado Hall, Chiba City Museum of Art

Convenient Conventions 101

Chiba Meeting Planners Guide
Revised edition now available!
The Chiba Meeting Planners Guide is a comprehensive
resource for corporate event planners. It included
general information about conference facilities,
hotels, Chiba-exclusive venues, cultural activities,
hands-on experiences, and many other information.
Many global events are revising past agendas to deal
with the pandemic's years of inactivity. Tradeexhibitions and seminars in person are making acomeback. The Chiba Convention Bureau iscommitted to offering up-to-date information andassistance in arranging successful events in Chiba.
Click here for the revised edition.

Aimed to improve the MICE Industry of Chiba

Hospitality Seminar 2023 was held
The Hospitality Seminar 2023 organized by the Chiba Convention Bureau was held at theChiba City Museum of Art on February 8, 2023. The seminar was aimed at supporting
member companies and organizations, event organizers, and local government. It
showcased practical knowledge and techniques on handling customers’ needs. The
lecture was facilitated by a flight attendant from the Japan Airlines (JAL).
The first part of the seminar was the introduction of the Chiba City Museum of Art, a neoRenaissance-style building which was built as a bank before the World War II, and now
serves as an art museum. The introduction was facilitated by Director Yamanashi of theChiba City Museum of Art. The lecture was composed of two parts, the handling ofcustomers' complaints and the teamwork improvements.
Following the session, attendees agreed to the importance of customer complaints inproviding a quality service, recognizing that each complain should be treated as a ‘gem’
and should address properly with gratefulness. The seminar also emphasized on theimportance of team spirit and psychological safety in the workplace as core values inproviding excellent services.
The Chiba Convention Bureaun will continue to broaden Japanese-omotenashi-oriented
services through various seminars such this one.

CHIBA-EXCLUSIVE VENUE
Chiba City Museum ofArt
The interior of this uniquemuseum preserves a neoRenaissance-style building built
as a bank before World War II.
You can enjoy not only apermanent exhibition thatshowcases highlights of acollection of around 10,000
artworks, including Ukiyo-e,modern and contemporary
Japanese paintings and prints,
contemporary art, and pieces
related to the Boso region.
The museum’s Sayado Hall isavailable as venue for dinnerreceptions, cocktails or Gala
parties. It can occupy up to 200guests. It also has a lecture hall,a study room, and workshopspaces.
Click here for more details, orvisit
Chiba City Museum of Art’s
homepage.

The 32nd International MICE Expo (IME2023) held face-toface, first time in 3 years
The 32nd International MICE Expo (IME2023), a business meeting event toattract international and domestic meetings, conferences andconventions, corporate meetings, and incentive travel, was held at Tokyo
International Forum on February 16, 2023. IME2023 is Japan's sole
corporate event expo, and this year 67 vendors including local
governments and MICE-related organizations, and 237 buyers including
academic societies and universities attended, resulting in approximately
520 match consultations. Following two consecutive online expos in 2020
and 2021, this is the first face-to-face tradeshow after the pandemic.
IME2023, organized by the Japan Congress Convention Bureau (JCCB) andthe Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), was aimed at encouraging organizers of domestic
conferences, corporate meetings, and incentive trips to engage in meaningful business exchanges. This
also allows representatives from local governments, convention bureaus, and MICE-related businesses
to promote their venues and products to various participating buyers.
The Chiba Convention Bureau will continue to engage in such events in order to convey the appeal of
Chiba as the best suitable MICE destination in Japan, and will continue to attract more business events
through many other promotional activities.

Meet us at IMEX Frankfurt 2023
Chiba Convention Bureau (CCB) is glad to announce its participation in IMEXFrankfurt 2023, which will be held at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, on May 23–25,2023.
CCB is thrilled to be a part of this important event again 3 years after the pandemic,
and bring the most recent developments in Chiba’s new tourism attractions, newChiba-exclusive venues, numerous pre- and post-convention programs, and more.
Chiba Convention Bureau is designated by the Chiba Prefectural Government topromote and assist local and international organizers in bringing successful
deliberations of business events to Chiba. Our participation in the IMEX 2023 willallow us to gain first-hand expertise and global insight about the latest happenings
in the global MICE industry. Through this business event, we hope to meet as many
international clients, and listen to the needs and demands face-to-face. This will
help us formulate a more precise idea so we can come up with the most suitableassistance. Also, this opportunity will be a great instrument in helping us develop
new ideas and services that will be beneficial to event organizers of meetings,
incentive tours, conferences, and exhibits in the future.

We hope to see you there for many fruitful exchanges.
Visit the Convention Bureau support homepage here.

New FacilityJR Keiyo Line Makuharitoyosuna Station

The Makuharitoyosuna
Station on the JR Keiyo Line
opened on Saturday,March 18, 2023. The newstation is approximately 1.7
kilometers from both
Kaihimmakuhari Stationand Shin-Narashino Stationin Mihama-ku, Chiba City.
Conveniently locatedadjacent to one of thebiggest shopping centers inJapan, the Aeon Mall
Makuhari New City, it ishoped to bring absoluteconvenience to thecommuting public…readmore

Photo by: East Japan Railway CompanyUpcoming Events
International Meetings & Conventions
64th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Neurology
May 31 to June 3, 2023
Venue: Makuhari Messe

Other Announcements
COVID-19 Travel information
for business travelers
Source: Japan Convention Bureau (JNTO)

rdThe 33 International Conference on Arabidopsis Research
Date: June 5 to June 9, 2023
Venue: Makuhari Messe
64th International Mathematical Olympiad
Date: July 2 to July 13, 2023
Venue: Makuhari Messe

To enter Japan you need a valid
vaccination certificate with proof of
three doses or a negative Covid-19 test
certificate (taken within 72 hours prior
to your scheduled departure time).
Those who are entering Japan on orafter May 8, 2023, will not be required
to present a Valid Vaccination Certificate
or a Covid-19 Negative Test Certificate.
Please check the latest information
releasedbytherelevant
authorities…read more

Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center
14F Makuhari Techno Garden Building D
1-3 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture 261-8501 Japan
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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