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

Summer 2019

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Welcome to the Summer Editionof Chiba Updates!
Here comes Summer time! Fair
blue sky, perfect time to playunder the sun.
In Chiba, there are many beautiful
beaches for sunbathing. Being
surrounded by water, the Pacific
Ocean, Tokyo Bay, and Tone River,the prefecture is known forsummer fun and adventures. The
pristine beaches of Boso Peninsula
and Tateyama are packed withpeople picnicking, swimming orsimple relaxing underneath thecloudless sky, while the alluring
coastline of Kujukuri is filled withsurfers, parasailers, paragliders,and even beach campers whocame all the way to takeadvantage of the season.
In addition to many fun activities
on the beach, Chiba is also known
for summer festivities like Summer
Sonic,
Makuhari
SummerFireworks Festival, and more.
Once again, it is our pleasure tobring you the latest of the latest
happenings in Chiba through theChiba Update. Through thisedition, we hope you will learn
more about us and will lookforward to more upcoming issues.

34Greetings
Convenient Conventions 101
Why Chiba?
What’s Up?
Celebrating 30 years of Service
Latest News
Diplomats Study Tour to Chiba
Chiba MICE Day @ Kasuza Arc
Go Global
Where to Find Us?
Community
Creating Impact, Sharing LegacyCulture
The Art of Japanese Calligraphy in Present Time
Schedule
Events with CCB

Convenient Conventions 101

Why Chiba?
Convenient
AccessWide Selectionof Venues
Pre/Post
Convention Plans
One-stopConsultation
Service1

Chiba’s main convention venue is conveniently
located only 30 minutes away from Japan’s twobiggest and busiest airports Narita and Haneda. Also
about half an hour from Metropolitan Tokyo.
The only prefecture in Japan with 4 cities designatedas International Meeting Tourism City. These cities
are capable of hosting int’l functions where hotels,
shopping centers, restaurants are just nearby.
Offers variety of pre/post-convention plans andactivities for participants to enjoy.
Chiba Convention Bureau, a non-profit organization
composed of English-speaking professionals
dedicated to assisting event organizers, ensuringthat they get all the possible help needed.

Celebrating 30 years in MICE Industry

WHAT’S UP?

Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center (CCB-IC) is celebrating the 30th years in MICE industry serving organizers ofChiba-held conventions, business events, and academic gatherings.
CCB-IC was established in 1989 concurrently with Makuhari Messe, the foremost and renowned convention facility in Japan locatedin the prefecture’s capital Chiba City. Since the opening, CCB-IC played a vital role in the promotion of Chiba as venue to local andglobal organizers of upscale business events and academic gatherings.
Composed of 4 different departments, MICE Department, the one responsible for attracting and assisting global meetings; theSports Concierge Department, the one in-charge of sports-related matters; the Film Commission Department which is available tofor Chiba stage commercial and films; and the International Center, the department taking care of the foreign residents of theprefecture including welfare and international collaboration programs.
Through cooperation of the local government, organizations and supporting members, CCB-IC will continue to provide ‘seemless’experience bridging Chiba and the world

Diplomats Study Tour Held Successful

LATEST NEWSIn July 2019 held the Diplomat Study Tour to Chiba. The tour is courtesy of Chiba
Convention Bureau and International Center in cooperation with Chiba Prefecture,
Chiba City and various private enterprises, in collaboration with the Ministry ofForeign Affairs. The delegation composed of 35 representatives from different
embassies in Japan, Ambassadors, Ministers, Counselors, Secretaries, and Attachéscame to visit the prefecture’s capital Chiba City for site inspection.
The group visited Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS), among the 7universities in Japan that specialized in language studies. The tour was followed by
Makuhari Messe’s site-inspection, the foremost and renowned convention complex
in Japan serving as home to many local and international gatherings Next wereFasotec, a cutting-edge company that provides different types of solution tomanufacturing and surgical industries as well as innovative surgical training
platforms based on simulated experience; and Weathernews, a weather forecast
company supplying information to about 50 countries worldwide. The National
Institute for Quantum & Radiological Science and Technology (QST), a medical
institution for radiation specialized in the treatment of cancer, and also serves as
emergency radiation medical institution was visited last.
For them to understand Chiba deeper, Vice-Governor Shinsuke Takigawa welcomed
them with a special presentation about Chiba Prefecture mainly focused on theindustry and tourism, and Chiba as venue for the coming Tokyo 2020 Olympic andParalympic Games. The prefecture’s mascot, CHI-BA+KUN was also present towelcome guests. Moreover, at the welcome banquet, Chiba City Mayor Toshihito
Kumagai marked the opening by addressing the audience through his welcomingspeech. As representative of the visiting party, Ambassador Air Vice Marshal Abu
Basatu of the Embassy of Republic of Zimbabwe expressed gratitude to the Ministryof Foreign Affairs and Chiba for organizing the event.

Chiba MICE Day @ Kazusa Arc
Chiba MICE Day 2019 organized by Chiba Convention Bureau was held on July 23,
2019 at Kazusa Arc in Kisarazu City. The annual event which aimed to promote
Chiba’s resources as meeting venue while seeking cooperation of local entities wasparticipated by 238 guests from various sectors of local government, travel andtourism industry, and educational institutions. It featured diverse meeting ideasthat showcased latest trend in the business event industry through site-inspection,
presentations, and networking event. Moreover, it served as introductory toolproviding new entrepreneurial opportunities to those new in the industry, while
broad array of ideas and international perspective to those who pursue freshpossibilities.

2The event introduced a joint-presentation that tackled various topics including
the actual experiences in hosting international events, successful inboundstrategic planning for inbound tourism and event industry, and the role of thegrowing foreign population in business industry. Moreover, the networking event
allowed guests to an active interaction with people
in the same field to exchange ideas and to develop stronger communication ties.
Furthermore, as 2019 marked the 30th anniversary of CCB-IC, an award ceremony
was held simultaneously. Representatives of 5 chosen international organizations
whose event was formerly staged in Chiba came up on stage to receive a plaqueof appreciation for contributing in the empowerment of the society. Theceremony was a reflection of the Bureau’s 3 decades of pioneering services
promoting Chiba as excellent business event destination.

Where to Find Us?

GO GLOBAL

EventJNTO Incentive Tour Seminars

IMEX America 2019
ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter Client/SupplierBusiness Workshop 2019
VISIT JAPAN Travel & MICE Mart 2018

Date
9 Jul
11 Jul
6-7 Aug
8 Aug
10-12 Sept
16-18 Sept

Country/City
Jakarta Indonesia
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Taichung Taipei
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Las Vegas, America
Melbourne Australia

24-26 Oct

Osaka JapanCOMMUNITY

Creating Impact, Sharing Legacy“I was born and raised in Chiba, and I thought I knew all about it. But I waswrong! Thanks to the speaker, I can never be more proud of my hometown
now”, said participant of the Industry Seminar organized by Chiba University
held on June 21, 2019.
Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center (CCB-IC) has participated in
the seminar held at university campus as part of the school curriculum. Theseminar is to impart knowledge on industries and enterprises of the prefecture.
On the first day of the 4-day special session, Yumiko Iwata, a Certified Meeting
Professional (CMP) and former Director spoke about her 30-year experience at
the Bureau being one of the first staffs. CCB is a non-profit organization
established in 1989 concurrently with the opening of Makuhari Messe, one of
the biggest convention complexes in the country and Chiba’s main convention
facility. Among its many functions is to promote Chiba as venue to organizers
and assisting them throughout from planning and organizing to execution
including pre/post and convention programs.
The presentation focused on meeting, incentive tour, conference, andexhibition (MICE) lasted for 70 minutes in which many topics has beendiscussed. Among the topics are the economy impact of MICE industry, Chiba’sadvantages as venue as well as foreign buyer’s perspective and othercountermeasures that is being applied. By disseminating information likethese, the future generation becomes aware of the industry, enabling them toadopt and contribute in the development of the industry.

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The Art of Japanese Calligraphy in
Present TimeJapanese Calligraphy or popularly known as Shodo was first introduced inJapan in the 2nd half of the 4th century. The artistic art of writing Japanese
language using ‘fude’ or brush, ‘sumi’ or ink, and washi paper as main
tools. One of the main characteristic of Japanese calligraphy and maybe
one of the main reason for its popularity is that it conveys not just theartistic talent but also it captures the emotions, feelings, and character ofthe artist.
In recent time, as the use of computer and other cutting-edgecommunication technology becomes part of the daily lives, the practice ofShodo is becoming more and more distinct.
In combat against the deteriorating popularity of Shodo, Naritasan
Museum of Calligraphy continued its effort to promote Shodo not only toJapanese but also to foreign audience.
On June 28, 2019, Chiba Convention Bureau has participated in the inhouse exhibition held at the Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy. One of thehighlights was the introduction of some selected masterpieces that aretranslated in English language. The translation is an interpretation of thecontents including the thoughts behind each art work. This is an effort ofreaching out to as many people and speaking to them throughmasterpieces. Also, American-born model-actress Roza Akino graced theoccasion and spoke about her passion in Japanese Calligraphy.

SCHEDULE

Events with CCB
Date

EventVenue

Jul 2-4

Imaging Conference Japan 2019

Chiba University Chiba Camous

Aug 30-Sept 1

International Conference on Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development

Chiba University Matsudo Campus

Sept 21-22

Japan Academy of Diabetes Education and Nursing (JADEN)

Makuhari Messe

Sept. 18-19

Japan Committee for the Japan-New Zealand Business Council

Kashiwa-no-Ha Conference Center

Sept. 21-22

Japanese Society for Biological Sciences in Space

Chiba City Cultural Center

Sept. 26-27

The 31st Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroimmunology

Makuhari Messe

Chiba 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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