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

Winter 2021
Welcome to the Winter Edition of
Chiba Update!
Our warm greetings to you and all
our friends and partners all overthe world. We hoped that you
welcomed the new year with
better perspective, brighter ideas
and aspiration.
In Japan, we celebrated thecoming of year in the most solemn
and family-oriented way wherefamily members gathered aroundthe table of Japanese delicacies,and enjoy each other’s company
through games, cooking, eating
and watching movie together. Thisyear is away from the typical wayof cerebrating new year. Yet, thistime brought a chance for manyfamilies to bind closer and spend
more time together.
With the presence of many
challenges, what’s new in theMeeting Industry? What are
future trends? How it will affectbusiness events? With the fastchanging tract the world isexperiencing
desiresstrongresilience and ability to redefinestrategy and solution. Flexibility toadapt to new concepts whiledeveloping effective response tocater client’s NEW needs areplaced very essential.
Once again, it is our pleasure to
bring you the latest happenings.
Through this edition, we hope you
will learn more about us and will
look forward to more upcomingissues.

CONTENTS
P1 Greetings
Convenient Conventions 101
Recommended Pre/Post Convention Activities
P2 What’s Up Chiba to Host 4 New International Conventions
 Symposium of The Society of Iodine Science (SIS) to be held online
Latest News
 The 73rd Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Hot Spring Science
held at Kamogawa CityP3

Sharing Practical Knowledge on Various Online Events
CCB Participated in ICCA Hybrid Congress and Summit
Let’s Chat Chiba Virtual Event
What’s New? CCB on Tradeshows
Future Events

P4Convenient Conventions 101
Recommended Pre/Post Convention Activities
Chiba offers various program to choose from for pre/post-convention activity suchas the following:
Fruit picking
An abundant variety of fruits can be harvested seasonally throughout the year,
including strawberries, blueberries, pears, loquats, watermelons, and other melons.
https://japan-chiba-guide.com/en/topics/strawberry.html
Fishing
Chiba prefecture is the ideal location to experience Japanese fishing, as it issurrounded on three sides by the sea. The program includes seine fishing, fixed netfishing, net fishing, sudate (net trap) fishing, and shellfish gathering.
Golf
Chiba Prefecture has many golf courses. Many people utilize them because of easy
access. Some golf courses have employees who can speak foreign languages, andtake you to and bring you from the station or airport, so that you can enjoy the playat ease. https://japan-chiba-guide.com/en/topics/golf.html
Walking in traditional townscape: http://japan-chiba-guide.com/
Factory visit: Kikkoman:https://www.kikkoman.com/en/shokuiku/factory.html
Chiba Sake Brewery: https://en.japantravel.com/chiba/uncovering-chiba-prefectures-sake-legacy/37019

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Chiba to Host 4 New International Conventions

WHAT’S UPChiba Convention Bureau is proud to announce the staging of 4 international convention events namely The 9thInternational Discussion Meeting on Relaxations on Complex Systems (9IDMRCS), Joint Conference of ProMAC and IPMA
World Congress 2022, 45th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan, and the 33rd International Conferenceon Arabidopsis Research (ICAR2023). The actualization was brought by collaborative efforts between Chiba PrefecturalOffice, Chiba City, and Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center. Both of the 4 conventions will be held at Chiba’s
main convention center, Makuhari Messe.
1. 9th International Discussion Meeting on Relaxations in Complex Systems (9IDMRCS)
Meeting of research gathering and conversation of distress attention meeting.
9IDMRCS will be held from July 30 to August 5, 2022 with approximately 900 participants
For more information: https://9idmrcs.jp/
2. Join Conference of ProMAC and IPMA World Congress 2022
An International Project Management Association’s Convention. Join Conference of ProMAC and IPMA World Congress
2022 will be held from November 19 to 25, 2022 with approximately 1,500 participants
3. The 45th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan
MBSJ was established in 1978. It is now the largest biological society in Japan.
The 45th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan will be held from November 30 to December 2,2022 with approximately 8,500 participants
For more information: https://www.mbsj.jp/en/
4. The 33rd International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR 2023)
ICAR conferences provide safe and productive environment and allows the sharing of unpublished scientific findings.
ICAR 2023 will be held from June 5 to June 9, 2023 with approximately 1,200 participants.
For more information: https://epd.brc.riken.jp/en/?doing_wp_cron=1608871615.9456379413604736328125

Seminar of the Society of Iodine Science (SIS) forHigh School Students to be held online
The Meeting of the Society of Iodine Science (SIS) Seminar will be held virtual on Jan. 24, 2021. The symposium isaimed to educate high school students on the importance of the chemical substance iodine and other iodine-related
Sciences. The Society of Iodine Science (SIS) was established in 1998 with the main objective of developing Iodinerelated technology and products.
Iodine in Japan?
Japan is said to have the 25% share of iodine in the world, next to Chile. In Japan, Iodine is produced from brine alongwith natural gas found in Chiba, Niigata and Miyazaki. For more information: http://fiu-iodine.org/en/

The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society ofHot Spring Science held at Kamogawa CityLATEST NEWSThe 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Hot Spring Sciences took placeon November 25 to 27 at Josai International University Awa Campus in Kamogawa
City. The Japanese Society of Hot Spring Sciences was established in 1939, anacademic society on hot spring with a history of more than 80 years. Each year, theorganization held its annual meeting in various places in which this year held in Chiba
Prefecture.
The Annual Meeting has attracted 45 participants from different fields of expertisesuch as researchers, engineers, executives, government officials, travel journalist, hotspring science scholars, and more who shared expertise and ideas. The meeting washeld in accordance to the Covid19 prevention measures on holding public gatherings.
Chiba Convention Bureau in support has provided giveaways and live performance.
During the occasion, The Knife Ceremony of Takabe Shrine, the shrine believed to2

enshrines the ancestral God of Cooking where performed live at the prestigious
Japanese-style Hotel Kamogawakan, the reception venue for the meeting.
Japan is known for its hot spring bath tradition. And this time, Chiba is proud to bepart of the Annual Meeting as venue. Chiba being known for its considerably warm
climate is also home to many hot spring bath facilities.
For more information: http://j-hss.org/

Sharing Practical Insights Through VariousOnline Events

Chiba MICE

Although the pandemic affected the inbound tourism even in Japan, the need forconnection and information dissemination remained constant. Chiba Convention
Bureau in cooperation with local and national agencies and abroad, has imparted
in various seminars which aimed to provide relevant information with people andorganization in the Meeting Industry.
The Chiba Inbound Tourism Seminar organized by Chiba Prefecture International
Tourism Development Association which was held on October 2, 2020. During thisoccasion, CCB was given a chance to share expertise on attracting and hosting
international group travelers. While the online seminar organized by the Japan
Congress Convention Bureau held online on Dec. 4, 2020 provided an opportunity
to share our own preventive measures and assistance programs in relation to thepandemic as reference for other organizations and agencies.
Furthermore, the BID Agent Training Day organized by Thailand Convention andExhibition Bureau held on Oct. 8, 2020, was a great opportunity to inspire fellow
members in the field of database research. The presentation emphasized on how
the proper acquisition of information which is very important in understanding
client’s needs.

CCB Participated in ICCA Hybrid Congress& Hybrid SummitsThe International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) continued to bringleadership and connectivity to its members worldwide despite the pandemic, thisyear through hybrid meetings.
On November 1 to 3, the ICCA Congress were held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The
congress aimed to bring together the entire global ICCA community to connect
and explore new ideas and format that will shape the future which work foreveryone. Moreover, a framework identifying major trends and key strategies for
the Meeting Industry known as Kaohsiung Protocol has been introduced. While
Taiwan hosted the Congress, Japan welcomed the ICCA Asia Pacific Summit 2020in Yokohama from Dec. 15 to 16, 2020. The summit introduced innovative ideas
under the theme ‘Navigating a New Model for Meetings’. The 2-day event
showcased 12 sessions introducing 30 speakers with approximately 300 on-site
participants. The Summit was also available virtually worldwide.
The aforementioned not only provided the chance to reunite, but also a reflectionof unity between the members and the reassurance that the MICE Industry
withstand any challenges and stronger when joined as one.

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Let’s Chat Chiba Virtual Media Event
What is the best way to reach out in times like pandemic where people are oceandistance apart?
On Nov. 12 held Chiba Virtual Media Event hosted by Diamond Public Relations.
During the event, 8 representatives from different major international publishingcompany had participated in discovering Chiba’s gems through interactive activities
including live presentation, Japanese lessons and trivia quiz.
The event was in cooperation with the Chiba Prefecture Tourism and Local Products
Association.

What’s new on tradeshows? CCB on the Go
What’s New on Tradeshows? CCB on the GO
With the presence of travel restriction locally and abroad created a great impact in the tradeshow trend. On October 23, theMetropolitan Tourism Tradeshow was held in Tokyo. The one-day event that was participated by the CCB showcased a faceto-face consultation, free session and seller’s presentation. On the other hand, on December 8-10 was held IBTM World 2020,
and this year not in the regular venue Barcelona but over the internet. The virtual event focused on helping connect withpeople and inspire to adapt business thrive in the new world. Most of the topic that has been discussed tackled on the issues
the industry is facing such as technology, crisis management, sustainability, and future trends. The event also brought buyer
and seller together and discuss business possibilities.
The Corona Virus keeping us in physical distance, yet despite of, the new trend with the help of technology allowing us towave and say ‘HELLO!”. It allows us to connect continuously and build connection towards the new future.

New Upcoming Events

FUTURE EVENTS

DateYear

EventVenue

Participants

Oct. 5-72022

65th Annual Conference on Pulp and Paper

Makuhari Messe

1,000

Makuhari Messe

1,500

Technology (Japan Tappi 2022)
Nov. 19-252022

Joint Conference of ProMAC and IPMA World
Congress 2022Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center
14F Marive East, World Business Garden
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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