Chibai

Chibai [散捭 ちばい] is a city located in northern Hamae Prefecture. As of 2022, it has a population of around 45,000.
Chibai is located on a large, fertile strip of land which has been used for rice farming for centuries. In its northern region lies Lake Honno, while the Meitō River flows through the south, providing important irrigation channels. 
Annually in November, Chibai holds the popular Chibai Lantern Festival, which can attract thousands of visitors to the city. Attendees hand-craft their own paper lanterns and sail them on the waters of Lake Honno. Other local attractions include the Chibai Natural History Museum, Honno Canoe & Yacht Centre, and the Kichibai Wetlands, a nature reserve.