Chiba MICE Newsletter

Oyama Senmaida

Narita Gion FestivalThe Narita Gion Festival is a very popular festival in Chiba whichruns over 300 years, where ten traditionally decorated dashi orfloats are paraded around the charming street lined withrestaurants and shops, the popular Omotesando Street ofNarita City. During the event, traditional music and dance
performances were held which add to the excitement during
the day. At nighttime, the floats are beautifully lit up which bringanother excitement and atmosphere. The 3-day long festival
draw approximately half-million visitors each year.
The Narita Gion Festival is a very popular festival in Chiba thathas run for over 300 years. About ten traditionally decorated
floats are paraded around the charming street lined withrestaurants and shops in Narita City known as Omotesando.
During the event, traditional music and dance performanceswere held, and at night, the floats are beautifully lit up, whichadds to the excitement and festive atmosphere. The 3-day-longfestival draws approximately half a million visitors each year.
This year, it was held on July 5 to July 7, 2024.
Visit the Narita Gion Festival for more information.

What’s in Chiba City?
The prefecture’s capital
Located approximately halfway between the air gateways ofJapan, Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport, Chiba
City has excellent transportation access; it takes less than 30
minutes to arrive to either airport, as well as the nation’s capitalcity, Tokyo. As prefectural capital, it is a large, developing citythat plays a large role in capital functions.
One of the districts in Chiba City is the Makuhari New City. A
district being designated as a national strategic special zone, - afuturistic city where Japanese and foreign people can interact
and new industries are created through the accumulation of avariety of futuristic technology and state-of-the-art research
institutes, such as drone delivery demonstrations, ICT use in
medical care, and self-driving system.
Located in the heart of Makuhari New City district is Japan’s
premier and one of the biggest convention complexes in Asia,
consists of 3 major facilities, the International Exhibition Hall,
the International Conference Hall, and the Makuhari Event Hall,
Makuhari Messe.

Situated on a site of 210,000 square meters wide and with 7
sophisticated hotels either connected or within walking
distance, Makuhari Messe is home to many international
events such as sport competitions, concerts, exhibition,conventions, and alike. It is also the venue for some of thesporting competition during the Tokyo Olympic andParalympic Games.
There are various facilities in the city that offers uniqueexperience for group gatherings also known as ‘unique venue’.
These venues are suitable for gala parties and receptions, andceremonies. Among those are the world’s longest suspension
monorail, Japanese garden, museum, castle, and more.
Visit the Tour Guide Services by Chiba City Volunteer Guides
for guided course and services.
For recommended courses for group tours, visit here fordetails.

Courtesy of Chiba City Volunteers
Chiba City homepage2024 Chiba Summer Beach Guide:
Onjuku and Katsuura
Chiba is surrounded by the sea and blessed with rich natural
resources including the water and forests. It is located on theeastern side of the Tokyo metropolitan area, and occupies apeninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. The southeasternpart of the peninsula faces the Pacific Ocean, while the westernside faces Tokyo Bay.
Being surrounded by water on the 3 sides, Chiba enjoys a warm
oceanic climate that is mild in winter and relatively cool insummer. It has plenty of beaches in which various recreation
activities that can be enjoyed all-year-round.
Chiba is also the venue for the surfing competition during the2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Check out the Chiba Prefectural Tourism & Local Products
Association’s ‘2024 Chiba Summer Beach Guide: Onjuku andKatsuura’ for some beach listing in the prefecture.

Small planet CAMP & GRILL
A party concept for groups
Are you looking for a reception venue for a party or receptionthat is away from the hustle and bustle of the city but still a few
steps away from the metropolitan area? Lying in Inage Seaside
Park and facing Tokyo Bay is a glamping facility called ‘small
planet CAMP & GRILL’. It’s a glamping facility showcasing 16 airconditioned tents located in a sophisticated park and only a few
steps away from the beautiful beach with a view of the Tokyo
metropolitan area. Here, you can enjoy barbecue plans andfresh ingredients from nearby oceans and farms.
The forest area serves as a venue for reception dinners, parties,and alike. Since the theme of the area is ‘forest’, even though it
is facing a white sand beach, the air coming from the ocean isfiltered by tall trees surrounding it, making the area cool even in
the hot summer time.
This open-air venue accommodates up to 100 people (standing).
Click ‘small planet CAMP & GRILL (Japanese only) for moredetails.

Chiba Convention Bureau to participate in various tradeshows
The Chiba Convention Bureau is dedicated to reaching out to various event organizers worldwide through various
means, which include international tradeshows. Below are tradeshows in which CCB is participating. We will behappy to connect with you in person regarding our destination and other related services.

ScheduleIMEX
JNTO Incentive Seminar
Visit Japan Travel Mart and MICE MartJNTO Incentive Seminar
IBTM
JNTO Incentive Seminar
JNTO Incentive Seminar
JNTO Incentive Seminar
IME 2024

Frankfurt
TaiwanTokyo
Ho Chi Minh
Barcelona
Kuala Lumpur
Bangkok
ManilaTokyo

May 14 to 16
September 5
September 26 to 28
November 7
November 19 to 21
December 10
December 12
January 22
February

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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