To the People of North Vancouver

North Vancouver and Chiba City became sister cities on January 1, 1970, and have built a friendship that has lasted nearly 50 years.
We created this page so that the people of North Vancouver may better know Chiba City, and come to visit us.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics

During the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics to be hosted in 2020, seven events will be hosted at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City.
Take this opportunity to visit Chiba City, and cheer on the world’s top athletes!

News

See which 7 events will be hosted in Chiba City here( External link ). (English)
Information about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics (Organizing Committee website( External link )) (Japanese, English, French)

Tourism Information

News

・The Japan-made nonverbal performance “ギア-GEAR-” is the first of its kind in the whole country.
This performance has no speech, so you can enjoy it free of any language barrier.
For more information, see here( External link ). (English website available)

About Chiba City

Accessing Chiba City

Chiba City is located equidistant between Narita and Haneda Airports, with easy access to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Station!

千葉市地図

Chiba City’s Appeal

With a population of about 970,000 people, Chiba City is one of the large urban centers that make up the Greater Tokyo Area. A warm climate and fertile soul; abundant land and aquatic natural environments; and myriad economic, cultural, and athletic resources also contribute to Chiba City being an ideal, comfortable place to live.