Chiba MICE Newsletter

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The first ever FRMS Forum
Conference in Japan was held in
Urayasu City
The Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS) Forum
Conference was held for the first time in Japan at the Hilton
Tokyo Bay, Urayasu City from April 14 to April 16, 2024. A totalof more than 170 aviation industry professionals from 15
countries have attended the event. The conference showcased
several topics on the aviation industry such as fatigue and risk
management, and practices in various countries and regions.
For this conference, the Chiba Convention Bureau (CCB) has
provided assistance through the introduction of live samurai
performances as entertainment for the conference’s reception
party. The show has provided not just great entertainment tothe participants but also a first-hand experience of Japanesetraditional culture. By providing this kind of support and more
to many corporate events held in Chiba, we enable thepromotion of local capabilities and, at the same time, spread
Chiba’s appeal to international organizers.

Photo courtesy of theFRMS Forum ConferenceA new landmark near Narita AirportNarita Gateway
to open in Spring of 2027
The construction of a new complex situated approximately threeminutes away from Narita Airport has been announced. This ispart of the expansion that will cater international export ofJapanese food products. The new complex on a site of
approximately 456,000 square meters will showcase a kitchen

Image courtesy of Narita Gateway

studio, a test marketing restaurant for food tech companies,
and a hotel with the largest number of rooms featuring the latest digital technology. Furthermore, Japan's firstcarbon-neutral digital dome features a large screen with an area of 6,000 square meters and a maximumcapacity of over 5,000 seats. Equipped with an international conference hall and an international exhibition hall,
it can be used not only for entertainment but also for corporate events and will serve as a base for new
international conferences in the future.
The commercial complex and digital dome are scheduled to open by the end of March 2027.
For more details (Japanese only) https://narita-gateway.com/【Press Releases】Source: Narita International Airport Corporation
In addition to the many available international flights from Narita Airport, are the two new services:・New Narita-Seoul (Incheon) Service to be launched by Aero K on May 30
・New Narita-Kaohsiung-Bangkok (DMK) Sevice to be launched by Thai Air Asia on June 16, 2024

SPECIAL FEATURES

Chiba as Tokyo’s Kitchen
Chiba, being surrounded by the sea on three sides and a vast
expanse of fertile land, is among the top producers of marine
and agricultural products in Japan. It is considered ‘Tokyo’sKitchen', providing vast supplies of fresh produce from theocean and the land.
It is home to many industries, including various soy saucefactories and rice wine breweries. And since soy sauce and sake(Japanese wine) and fresh seafood and vegetables are the main
ingredients for sushi, Chiba can also be considered ‘the sushi
capital’.
Among the popular harvests of the prefecture are Japaneselobster, peanut, loquat, strawberry, Japanese pear, and more.
While futomaki (thick-rolled sushi), grilled eel, grilled seafoodand more are among the many favorite.
Click the Chiba Restaurant Guide for some local restaurants
serving farm-to-table ingredients.

Guidebook courtesy of theChiba Prefectural Tourism &Local Products Association
homepage

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Dream Journey Japan
Dream Journey Japan (BPS Co., Ltd.) offers custom-madeitineraries such as golf and sightseeing trips for foreign visitors.
Taking advantage of the excellent golf courses in Chiba Prefecturethat are available all year round. There are many other activities
for incentive groups, such as team building, cultural experience,and more.

Piic Co., Ltd.
Piic Co., Ltd. offers support for corporate event organizers, suchas assistance in planning and management in a wide range offields, including international conferences and symposiums,
medical conferences and seminars, and in-house events. Piicensures that each event's purpose is being achieved by working
closely with the clients. Piic served as a one-stop service provider,providing assistance on planning, budget management,equipment arrangement, language support, and personnel
arrangement. It made sure that every business event had acustom-made proposal to suit the organizers' needs.

World Creation Co., Ltd.
World Creation Co., Ltd. helps connect Japan's spirit of hospitality
to the world. It is a one-stop company which provide assistanceto inbound visitors to Japan (mainly VIPs) offering exclusive
services such as transportation and accommodationarrangements, airport hospitality, concierge services, and more.
With the aim of enhancing corporate brands through customer
satisfaction, our instructors, who are pioneers of the global
network and have an excellent track record, provide support forhuman resource development through various trainings onservice and hospitality.

Chiba CB’ subsidy for corporate groups for FY2024
The Chiba Convention Bureau offers support and assistance to organizers of corporate events may it be through planning
or introduction of local suppliers, etc., and or through subsidy support program. Organizers of qualified groups may apply
at least one month prior to the actual date of the event. For more information, visit the Chiba Convention Bureau’s
homepage.

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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