June 15

On June 15, 1873 (Meiji 6), the then Kisarazu Prefecture and Inba Prefecture merged to form present-day Chiba Prefecture. To commemorate this, June 15 was designated as "Chiba Prefecture Day" in 1984 (Showa 59). Every year on June 15, it serves as an important day to celebrate Chiba Prefecture’s birthday and to learn about the prefecture’s history and culture.

Kamogawa Sea World

Here, you can see a very rare killer whale performance in Japan and enjoy dolphin and sea lion shows as well. There are areas where you can learn about fish and marine creatures, making it a popular facility where families and friends can have fun all day. It’s known as a special place where you can interact with sea animals.

Bell of Happiness

It is said that if you ring it together with friends, family, or someone special, you will become happy. You can also take photos with the ocean in the background, so it’s a very popular spot. The scenery is beautiful, and everyone who visits can enjoy it. It’s known as a special place where you can ring the bell with someone important to you and create fun memories.

Peanut Pie

A confection made with Chiba Prefecture’s specialty peanuts, it’s prepared by wrapping sweet peanut paste in a rich, buttery pie crust and baking it. The flaky pastry and sweet filling pair perfectly, making it very delicious. It has long been loved by the people of Chiba and is popular as a souvenir and a family snack. It’s a signature sweet of Chiba that lets you fully enjoy the flavor of peanuts.

125 meters

It’s the height of a commemorative building in Chiba Prefecture, built to celebrate the prefecture’s population reaching five million. On clear days, you can see as far as Mount Fuji and Tokyo Skytree. The view from up high is very beautiful and can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Noda City

Chiba Prefecture has a slightly unusual shape and is often compared to an ear, a tongue, and a foot. The “ear” is Choshi City, the “tongue” is Urayasu City, and the “tip of the foot” is Tateyama City. Noda City is at the northern edge and, when you look at a map, it seems like the entrance to Chiba Prefecture. Once you remember these positions, the map of Chiba Prefecture becomes much easier to understand.

condensed milk (rennyū)

MAX Coffee is a very sweet coffee drink that contains about as much sweetened condensed milk as regular milk. Its rich, sweet flavor is popular and has long been loved by the people of Chiba Prefecture. It tastes great chilled and is perfect for breakfast or snack time. It’s known as a slightly special coffee that represents Chiba Prefecture.

owl

This police box is called the “Owl Police Box,” and it watches over the town like the big eyes of an owl. It’s an important place that protects everyone’s safety so that nothing bad happens. It’s near Chiba Station, so it’s fun to look for it when you go to the station. With its cute design, it’s easy for children to recognize and is loved by the local community.

Nanohana Taiso

This exercise routine was created with Chiba Prefecture’s official flower, the rapeseed blossom (nanohana), in mind. It is beloved by many people at elementary schools and local events throughout Chiba Prefecture. Its hallmark is that you can have fun dancing while moving your body and feel energized. It is an important Chiba Prefecture exercise that lets everyone move their bodies with vitality together.

Mother Farm

At a large ranch atop Mount Kano in Chiba Prefecture, you can interact with many animals. There are piglet races and cow-milking experiences, which are very popular with children. In spring and summer, you can also enjoy beautiful, colorful flowers. It’s a place where you can learn while playing in nature, and a famous tourist spot in Chiba where families and friends can have fun all day.