is the capital city of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It sits about east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo Bay. The city became a government-designated city in 1992. In June 2019, its population was 979,768, with a population density of 3,605 people per km2. The city has an area of .
Chiba City is one of the Kantō region's primary seaports, and is home to Chiba Port, which handles one of the highest volumes of cargo in Japan. Much of the city is residential, although there are many factories and warehouses along the coast. There are several major urban centres in the city, including
Makuhari
is a community in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is within Hanamigawa-ku and Mihama-ku.
The seaside area of Makuhari was reclaimed from the sea. The district was constructed in a span of 10 years. Steven Poole, author of ''Trigger Ha ...
, a prime waterfront business district in which Makuhari Messe is located, and Central Chiba, in which the prefectural government office and the city hall are located.
Chiba is famous for the
Chiba Urban Monorail
The is a two-line suspended monorail system located in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is owned and operated by , a so-called " third-sector" company established on March 20, 1979. Investors include the city of Chiba.
The first segmen ...
, the longest suspended monorail in the world. Some popular destinations in the city include: Kasori Shell Midden, the largest shellmound in the world at , Inage Beach, the first artificial beach in Japan which forms part of the longest artificial beach in Japan, and the Chiba City Zoological Park, popular on account of the standing red pandaFuta.
Etymology
The name of Chiba in the Japanese language is formed from two '' kanji'' characters. The first, , means " thousand" and the second, means "leaves". The name first appears as an ancient '' kuni no miyatsuko'', or regional command office, as . The name was adopted by a branch of the Taira clan, which moved to the area in present-day Chiba City in the late
Heian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period, beginning when the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu, moved the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). means "peace" in Japane ...
. The branch of the Taira adopted the name and became the
Chiba clan
The Chiba clan (千葉氏 ''Chiba-shi'') was a Japanese ''gōzoku'' and samurai family descending from the Taira clan. The clan was founded by Chiba Tsunetane, the son of Taira no Tadatsune. The Chiba governed in Shimōsa Province, and the clan w ...
, which held strong influence over the area of the prefecture until the
Azuchi–Momoyama period
The was the final phase of the in Japanese history from 1568 to 1600.
After the outbreak of the Ōnin War in 1467, the power of the Ashikaga Shogunate effectively collapsed, marking the start of the chaotic Sengoku period. In 1568, Oda Nobuna ...
. The name "Chiba" was chosen for Chiba Prefecture at the time its creation in 1873 by the , an early Meiji-period body of prefectural governors that met to decide the structure of local and regional administration in Japan.
History
Early history
The first records related to the city of Chiba record the emigration of Taira Tsuneshige (1083?–1088), a powerful '' bushi'' warlord of the late Heian period, to Shimōsa Province, which historically occupied the north of Chiba Prefecture. Tsuneshige was appointed as ''gunji'' administrator of Sōma District, but was transferred to the same position in Chiba District two years later. Here he proclaimed himself , became a '' kokushi'' governor of the province, and used the area around present-day Chiba City as a power base to rule over Shimōsa Province, Kazusa Province, as well as establish himself as a military force in the Kantō region. Tsuneshige's son, (1118–1201) was instrumental in aiding
Minamoto no Yoritomo
was the founder and the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate of Japan, ruling from 1192 until 1199.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Minamoto no Yoriie" in . He was the husband of Hōjō Masako who acted as regent (''shikken'') after his ...
(1147–1199) with the establishment of the
Kamakura shogunate
The was the feudal military government of Japan during the Kamakura period from 1185 to 1333. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005)"''Kamakura-jidai''"in ''Japan Encyclopedia'', p. 459.
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. Tsuneshige built a spacious residence and numerous temples in present-day Chiba City, and in the same period he transferred his power base from Ōji Castle to Inohana Castle on Mount Inohana. The area of present-day Chiba City became ''
jōkamachi
The term refers to a type of urban structures in Japan in which the city surrounds a feudal lord's castle. These cities did not necessarily form around castles after the Edo period; some are known as Jin'yamachi, cities that have evolved around J ...
'' , or
castle town
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, and prospered under the Chiba clan. The clan's power extended in the region until the Muromachi period.
Medieval period
The Chiba clan's power and influence declined because of wars around the Kantō region during the Nanboku-chō and Muromachi periods. In the 16th century, instead of the
Chiba clan
The Chiba clan (千葉氏 ''Chiba-shi'') was a Japanese ''gōzoku'' and samurai family descending from the Taira clan. The clan was founded by Chiba Tsunetane, the son of Taira no Tadatsune. The Chiba governed in Shimōsa Province, and the clan w ...
Chiba clan
The Chiba clan (千葉氏 ''Chiba-shi'') was a Japanese ''gōzoku'' and samurai family descending from the Taira clan. The clan was founded by Chiba Tsunetane, the son of Taira no Tadatsune. The Chiba governed in Shimōsa Province, and the clan w ...
, wielded power in this region. In the Sengoku period, the Hara clan was forcibly removed by Ashikaga Yoshiaki (足利義明, not to be confused with 足利義昭). Then, Ashikaga Yoshiaki was also removed by the Sakai (酒井 not to be confused with the Sakai clan in Mikawa) clan, which was one of the servants of the Satomi (里見) clan. Finally both the Chiba and Sakai clans were annihilated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Later history
In the Edo period, the , clan, and the clans governed the area now occupied by the city. A part of the area was also governed directly by the
Tokugawa Bakufu
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. The Oyumi clan governed their territory stably. On the other hand, according to the Sakura clan, from the beginning of the Edo period, changed governors frequently, including Takeda Nobuyoshi,
Matsudaira Tadateru
was a ''daimyō'' during the Edo period of Japan. He was the sixth son of Tokugawa Ieyasu. He was born in Edo Castle during the year of the dragon (''tatsu''), and as a child his name was Tatsuchiyo (辰千代). His mother was , a concubine of I ...
, , and
Doi Toshikatsu
was a top-ranking official in Japan's Tokugawa shogunate during its early decades, and one of the chief advisors to the second Tokugawa shōgun, Hidetada.
The adopted son of Doi Toshimasa, Toshikatsu is generally believed to be the biological ...
. Finally the Hotta clan stabilized the governance of their territory. Chiba prospered in this period as a post-town of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Modern history
After the Meiji Restoration in 1868 and the advent of the railroad in Japan, Chiba became the political, economic, and cultural capital of Chiba Prefecture. The town of Chiba was established within Chiba District with the creation of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Chiba City formed on January 1, 1921. Numerous small villages and towns were merged into the previous , a process that continued until 1944. Large-scale
land reclamation
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added to the area of the city throughout the 20th century. The city was a major center of military production leading up to World War II, and as such, was a target of
aerial bombing
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by the United States. The city was almost completely destroyed by the end of the war. Post-war industrialization led to the city becoming a major part of the
Keiyō Industrial Zone
, also known as the Keiyō Industrial Region, the Keiyō Industrial Area, or the Keiyō Industrial Belt, is an industrial zone on the northeastern coast of Tokyo Bay that crosses 8 cities in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The zone spans from the wester ...
As of February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 972,861 and a population density of 3,580 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . There were 19,135 registered foreign residents in the city as of March 31, 2007, making up for about 2% of the total population. It is the 14th most populated city in Japan.
Kōmeitō
, formerly New Komeito and abbreviated NKP, is a conservative political party in Japan founded by lay members of the Buddhist Japanese new religious movement Soka Gakkai in 1964. Since 2012, it has served in government as the junior coalitio ...
), until May 1, 2009. He was arrested in April 2009 during a corruption investigation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. He was succeeded by Toshihito Kumagai of the DPJ, who won election in June 2009.
The city assembly has 54 elected members.
Wards
Chiba has six
wards
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Hanamigawa-ku
is one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2012, the ward has an estimated population of 179,770 and a population density of 5,250 persons per km². The total area is 34.24 km².
Geography
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Inage-ku
is one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2012, the ward had an estimated population of 156,860 and a population density of 7,380 persons per km2. The total area was .
Geography
Inage Ward is located ...
Mihama-ku
is one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2012, the ward had an estimated population of 149,314 and a population density of 7,060 persons per km². The total area was 21.16 km².
Geography
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Wakaba-ku
is one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2012, the ward had an estimated population of 151,593 and a population density of 1,800 persons per km². The total area was 84.21 km², making it the ...
Experimental Station for Landscape Plants The , also called the Kemigawa Arboretum, is a research and plant-breeding arboretum operated by the University of Tokyo Faculty of Agriculture, and located at Hata-machi 1051, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba, Chiba, Japan.
The arboretum was established in 1 ...
International Chiba Ekiden
The International Chiba Ekiden was an annual team road running competition held in Chiba, Japan in late November. The marathon relay race, or ekiden as it is known in Japan, is one of the prominent annual races of its kind. The competition is sp ...
and the
Chiba International Cross Country
The Chiba International Cross Country is an annual cross country running competition which takes place in Chiba, Japan in mid-February. It is one of the IAAF permit meetings which serve as qualifying events for the IAAF World Cross Country Champi ...
takes place just outside the city. Chiba Velodrome is located within the city. It also hosts the
Bridgestone Open
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golf tournament.
Chiba is home to several professional sports teams, most notably:
Chiba Urban Monorail
The is a two-line suspended monorail system located in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is owned and operated by , a so-called " third-sector" company established on March 20, 1979. Investors include the city of Chiba.
The first segmen ...
runs through Chiba City. The major intercity railway stations are
Chiba Station
is a railway station in Chiba, Chiba, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Chiba Urban Monorail.
Lines
Chiba Station is served by the following lines.
JR East
*Sobu Main Line
** Chūō-Sōbu Line
** Sobu Line (Rapid)
...
Sōbu Main Line
The is a Japanese railway line operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. It connects Tokyo with the east coast of Chiba Prefecture, passing through the cities of Funabashi, Chiba, and Chōshi. Its name derives from the ol ...
,
Narita Line
The Narita Line ( ja, 成田線, ) is the name for a combination of three railway lines located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
The main line connects Sakura Station and Matsugishi Station (as ...
, transfer for
Chiba Urban Monorail
The is a two-line suspended monorail system located in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is owned and operated by , a so-called " third-sector" company established on March 20, 1979. Investors include the city of Chiba.
The first segmen ...
),
Keisei Chiba Station
is a railway station in Chūō-ku, Chiba, Japan, operated by the Keisei Electric Railway.
Lines
Keisei Chiba Station is served by the Keisei Chiba Line, and is 12.3 km from the terminus of the line at Keisei-Tsudanuma Station. It is also ...
(
Keisei Chiba Line
The is a railway line in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway. It branches from the Keisei Main Line
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Keiyō Line
The is a railway line connecting Tokyo and Chiba in Japan, paralleling the edge of Tokyo Bay. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The line forms part of what JR East refers to as the around Tokyo, consisting of the ...
Higashi-Kantō Expressway
The (lit. East Kantō Expressway) is a national expressway in Japan. It is owned and operated by East Nippon Expressway Company.
Overview
Officially the expressway is referred to as the Higashi-Kantō Expressway Mito Route.
The expressway ...
Tateyama Expressway
The is a national expressway in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is owned and operated by East Nippon Expressway Company.
Naming
Tateyama refers to the city of the same name on the Bōsō Peninsula, a major city in the region. Though the Tateyama ...
to
Kisarazu
is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 136,023 in 63,431 households and a population density of 980 persons per km2. The total area of the city is .
Geography
Kisarazu is located in the midwest ...
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Keiyō Road
The is a limited access Tokyo- Chiba toll road in Japan. It is owned and operated by East Nippon Expressway Company.
Naming
Keiyō is a kanji acronym of two characters, each representing the two major urban areas connected by the route. Th ...
Japan National Route 126
National Route 126 is a national highway of Japan
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Japan National Route 14
is a national highway connecting Tokyo and Chiba in Japan.
Route data
*Length: 44.1 km (27.4 mi)
*Origin: Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo (originates at junction with Route 1, Route 4, Route 6, Route 15, Route 17 and Route 20)
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Japan National Route 16
is a national highway in Japan. A beltway around Tokyo, it links the major prefectural capital cities of Yokohama (in Kanagawa Prefecture), Saitama (in Saitama Prefecture), and Chiba (in Chiba Prefecture) as well as Hachiōji (in Tokyo). I ...
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Japan National Route 51
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National Route 51 is a national highway of Japan connecting Chūō-ku, Chiba and Mito, Ibaraki
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Japan National Route 128
National Route 128 is a national highway of Japan connecting Tateyama, Chiba and Chūō-ku, Chiba
is one of the six wards of the city of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and is the seat of the city government, and the location of the ...
Chiba University
is a national university in the city of Chiba, Japan. It offers Doctoral degrees in education as part of a coalition with Tokyo Gakugei University, Saitama University, and Yokohama National University. The university was formed in 1949 from ex ...
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Chiba Prefectural University of Health Sciences
is a public university in Mihama-ku, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 2009 by integrating Chiba College of Health Science
was a Public junior college in Mihama-ku, Chiba, Japan
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Kanda University of International Studies
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Tokyo Dental College
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It is the only institution specializing exclusively in the teaching of dentistry i ...
Keiai University
is a private university in the city of Inage-ku, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, established in 1966. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1921. The university has attached junior college
A junior college (sometimes referred to collo ...
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Chiba Keizai University
is a private university in Inage-ku, Chiba, Japan. The school has an adjacent junior college
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The Open University of Japan
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History
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Teikyo Heisei University
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is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the eight central wards of the Tokyo Metropolitan area. Located in the northern area of Tokyo, Toshima is bordered by the wards of Nerima, Itabashi, a ...
Japan Christian Junior College was a private junior college in Chiba, Chiba, Japan, established in 1951. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1946. The present name was adopted in 1958. It was founded in 1946 as the Japan Agriculture and Bible College by missionaries f ...
High schools
Chiba has 20 public high schools operated by the
Chiba Prefectural Board of Education
Chiba Prefectural Board of Education is a department of the Chiba Prefecture in Japan.
The board supervises elementary and middle schools operated by other school districts and directly operates public high schools.
Schools directly operated by ...
and two public high schools operated by the Chiba City Board of Education, including Inage Senior High School. There are also nine private high schools, including the
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Sawa Ishige
is a Japanese voice actress.
Filmography Anime
1999
*Poppu Harukaze in Ojamajo Doremi (Magical Doremi)
*Takako Takakura in Magic User's Club
2000
*Paiway Underberg in Vandread
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Ryuta Kawashima
is a Japanese neuroscientist known for his appearances in the ''Brain Age'' series of video games for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch.
, born in Chiba in 1959
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Masaki Aiba
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Arashi
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(born in Chiba in 1982)
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Natsuki Mizu
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Daiki Arioka
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Hey! Say! JUMP
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* Shiho Fujita, better known as
Sifow
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Mirei Kiritani
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, actress, model, news anchor
* Kentaro Miura, creator of '' Berserk'' (born in Chiba in 1966)
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Tsukasa Fushimi
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Tao Okamoto
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Rena Kato
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Reina Fujie
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, formerly of
NMB48
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Cho Chikun
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, Go-player and Honorable citizen of Chiba City (1996).
* Shiina Natsukawa, pop idol and member of girl group
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Mitsuhiro Hidaka
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Kenta Yamashita
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, racing driver
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Seiji Ara
Seiji Ara (荒 聖治; Ara Seiji) (born May 5, 1974 in Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese race car driver.
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Daiki Hashimoto
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, men's artistic gymnast, all-around champion at the
2020 Summer Olympics
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Tokyo was selected as the host city during the ...