Chiba Update
Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center (CCB-IC)

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Onjuku Beach, Chiba

Welcome to the Summer
Edition of Chiba Update!
Our warm greetings to you andall our friends and partners allover the world. Our best
wishes for your safety andhealth as we welcomed the 2nd
half of 2021.
In Chiba, the summer heatrises as we anticipate thecoming of the Olympic andParalympic Games Tokyo 2020.
This time, unlike past many
Olympiads, expect to havedifferent
approachesofcheering athletes during theGames due to the pandemic.
As Chiba serves as host forsome of the sporting games,
the local government anddifferent organizations in theprefecture are hand-in-hand inensuring the safety of thepublic may it be local or fromoverseas.
Once again, it is our pleasure tobringyou
thelatest
happenings in Chiba. Throughthis edition, we hope you willlearn more about us and will
lookforwardtomoreupcoming issues.

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Summer 2021

● Greetings● Convenient Conventions 101
Chiba-exclusive Traditional/Hands-on Experiences

P2 Latest News
● The 62nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology
at Makuhari Messe● The JPSA 2021 Sawakami Japan Pro Surfing Tour held successfullyin Chiba
P3 What’s Up● Chiba in anticipation of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic GamesTokyo 2020
● Go Glamourous with Nature Glamping, a new trend of camping
P4● Tourist information site ‘Visit Chiba’ comes with AI Chatbot● ‘Knife Ceremony’ video available on-line
Upcoming Events● The Italy-Japan Friendship Rally
La Festa Mille Miglia 2021 in Chiba

Convenient Conventions 101

Chiba-exclusive Traditional/Hands-onExperiences
Various traditional hands-on experiences are available to add extraedge to your meeting and convention.
Thick-rolled Sushi Making
A decorative rolled sushi is not just pleasant to the eye but also an appetite
booster. Use your imagination to create patterns using locally produced fresh
ingredients.
Knife Ceremony
A very unique and one-of-a-kind experience of the re-creation of an imperial
court ceremony back during the Heian Period (794–1185), where a fish being
sliced using just a knife and a chopstick. This ceremony allows visitors to take aglimpse into the secret of traditional Japanese culinary culture.
Zen Experience at Naritasan TempleDiscover the art of ZEN at Naritasan Temple. This spiritual retreat of seatedmeditation is a Buddhist practice in which the objective is to develop the ability
to focus on the present and responding appropriately to changing circumstances.
Edible flower cooking at Minami Boso
- Who says flower is only for the eyes? Minami Boso is known for edible flower
farming, and visitors enjoy not just flower viewing but also delicacies using edible
flowers.
For other available cultural activities,
please visit the CCB homepage.

1]The 62nd Annual Meeting of the JapaneseSociety of Clinical Cytology at Makuhari
Messe

LATEST NEWSThe 62nd Annual Spring Meeting of the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology was held successfully at Chiba’s prime
convention complex, Makuhari Messe from June 4 to June 6, 2021. The meeting has brought together approximately
1,500 in-person participants from the medical field.
Since it was held during the state-of-emergency due to COvid-19, the organizers implemented strict preventive
measures to eliminate worries of the virus spread. Among the precautions that have been implemented including theinstallation of the automated thermal body scanner, application of electronic check-in system, social distancing
policy, and remote system monitoring, etc. Participants were also issued an ID showing they have satisfied themedical qualification to participate in person. These precautions are to ensure the safety and ease of mind of people
at the venue.
Chiba Convention Bureau (CCB) and the Congress President Professor Shozu started the collaboration in 2017, andworked together towards the realization of the Meeting. Since then, CCB has provided assistance from venue
introduction and PCO selection to reception planning, and information and giveaway provision, and more. Since themeeting was held in the midst of a pandemic, was a tricky decision for the organizer to pursue on the ‘face-to-face’side of the meeting. Yet, through the proper consultation and collaboration between the Bureau, the venue which is
Makuhari Messe, and the organizer, resulted in a successful deliberation of the Annual Meeting. CCB hopes that thepositive outcomes rooted here bring an even deeper relationship to all the people involved that will lead to evenmore fruitful encounters in the road ahead.
For more details, please visit The 62nd Annual Spring Meeting of the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology.

Other events supported by Chiba Convention Bureau
Chiba Convention Bureau is dedicated to assisting business events held in Chiba, may it be a local or an international
gathering. This is part of the Bureau’s initiative to help and assist event organizers.
・The 45th Annual Meeting of Japan Society for Head and Neck Cancer (JSHNC 2020) dated June 17-18, 2021
・The 27th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation dated June 19-20, 2021
・The 37th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Drug Delivery System dated June 29-30, 2021
*Homepage in Japanese only

The JPSA 2021 Sawakami Japan ProSurfing Tour held successfully in Chiba
On June 10-12, 2021, the Sports Concierge of Chiba Convention Bureau andInternational Center has visited the then ongoing JPSA 2021 Sawakami Japan
Pro Surfing Tour. This tournament is part of the Japan Pro Surfing Association’s
17th Surf Town Festa which is being held from June 6 to mid-July. Due to thepresent pandemic condition, the event was held behind closed doors withabout 100 participants, and other related parties who undergone the PCR Test,and where health conditions were being monitored for 2 weeks prior to thecompetition.
As part of the event also held the 1st Surf Town Festa Kids Contest dated June
6, where young surfers were given a chance to show off their surfing skills. Thisis part of the initiative of the Surf Town Festa Executive Committee and Isumi
City to inspire new generations to participate in various activities and motivatethem to engage in surfing in which the city of Isumi is promoting. In order toensure athletes and spectators’ safety, various precautions are being
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includes responding to people with hearing impairments, installation of the universal slope so that people on wheelchairs
can easily get to/off the beach easily, and more.
Through surfing, which is a newly adopted sporting game in the Olympics, the local government hopes to continue toengage in various similar events in the future and promote Isumi City as a surf venue.
For more details, please visit the Isumi City homepage.

Chiba in anticipation of hosting the Olympicand Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020

WHAT’S UP

In 2020, due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic which also has created asignificant impact having on global athlete’s preparation for the Games, it has
been concluded that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad must be rescheduled.
Yet, keeping the name Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. The gameis to be held a year after the original schedule in Summer dated July 23 toAugust 8, 2021, for the Olympics and August 24 to September 5 for the Tokyo
2020 Paralympic Games.
Chiba, as one of the host prefectures will host a total of 8 sporting events
namely, Fencing, Taekwondo, Wrestling, and Surfing for the Olympics, andGoalball, Sitting Volleyball, Taekwondo, and Wheelchair Fencing for theParalympic Games. Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach located at the southernmost
end of Kujukuri Beach in Chiba Prefecture will be the home for theinternational surfing competition, while the rest of the 7 competitions will behosted at Chiba’s convention complex, Makuhari Messe. Chiba also serves as
pre-training camps for the athletes. For more information, please visit here.

Go Glamourous with NatureGlamping, a new trend of camping
Have you heard of the word ‘Glamping’ before? Glamping is a new style ofnature camping that has been attracting the attention of visitors in recent years,
where one can easily enjoy the activity without having to assemble own tent orbring camping equipment. The word ‘glamping’ is the combined words of‘glamorous’ and ‘camping, refers to a style of camping that features complete
amenities and in some cases includes a resort-style service. For lunch or dinner,enjoy BBQ with freshly harvest produced on-site farm, and other guestsexclusive activities in the comfort of nature. This new camping trend can beenjoyed even by first-time goers.
Chiba as part of the Greater Tokyo Area, offers convenient and close access from
Tokyo to bounty of nature of both land to ocean. This is one of the given reasonsfor many glamping facility owners to put up new facilities in addition to manyother that are already operating. In October 2020, Sport and Do Resort Risolno-Mori have introduced its new Glamping site. Takatakiko Glamping Resort has
opened in April, and Small Planet Camp and Grill welcomed its first batch ofguest in May.
On June 6, another glamping facility, The Farm, opened at Mother Farm in Chibain the area with a total of 10,000 ㎡ in which 9 different types of tents andcottages of a total of 21 were built. The venue can accommodate up to 100
guests. Various on-site activities available. They are just among other newly
opened glamping facilities in Chiba.

3Tourist information site ‘Visit Chiba’comes with AI Chatbot
Chiba in anticipation of welcoming back foreign tourists after the Covid-19
pandemic has launched an information website called “Visit Chiba”. The
multilingual site features an AI chatbot where visitors allow to make an inquiry
using even smartphones, and get instant replies via conversational format
anytime, any day. The website also features medical-related information,
safety, and health measures in addition to general tourist information. This isin response to the needs of foreigners who are living in Japan and those whoare planning to visit.
For more information, please visit the ‘Visit Chiba’ homepage.

‘Knife Ceremony’ video available on-line
Take a look at the new video released by Minami Boso City Tourism Association
featuring Takabe Shrine’s Hocho Shiki or Knife Ceremony. Have a sneak
preview of this ceremonial event which is said to be originated back in theHeian Period (794–1185).
Takabe Shrine which is the home to Knife Ceremony is the only shrine in Japan
dedicated to the god of cuisine and cooking. Many cooks and other membersof the culinary field visit this shrine all-year-round.
Knife Ceremony

For your sneak preview of the Knife Ceremony, please visit here.

UPCOMING EVENTSThe Italy-Japan Friendship Rally
La Festa Mille Miglia 2021 in Chiba

A classic car rally, the La Festa Mille Miglia, is back on the road after it has been canceled due to the global pandemic. Thisyear, it will be held on September 24-27, 2021. The rally will start and end at Harajuku in Tokyo and will run 1,350 kilometers
passing through 10 prefectures, including Chiba on the 27th of September. Chiba Convention Bureau and International
Center is proud to be part of this yearly event.

For more information, please visit the Italy-Japan Friendship Rally La Festa Mille Miglia 2021’s website:

For CCB event schedule, please visit here.

Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center
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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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