Chiba Nanohana News (July 2022)

 Index

I. News     II. Festivals and Events     III. Exhibitions, Concerts, etc.

I. News

1) Be Aware of Heat Illness 

“Heat illness” refers to a state where the balance of water and salt in a person’s body is gradually broken, thermoregulation fails to function properly, and heat is accumulated in the body due to being in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment for a long time. It can occur not only when you are outdoors, but also when staying indoors not doing any exercise or work. Heat illness victims may be taken to the hospital by ambulance and in some cases, die from it.

In order to prevent health problems caused by heat illness, each individual should have a correct understanding of what heat illness is, be aware of changes in their physical condition, and look out for those around them.

◆ Heat Illness Symptoms

Dizziness, giddiness, numbness in limbs, muscle cramps, feeling unwell, headache, nausea, vomiting, dullness, despondency, feeling different than usual

◆ Preventing Heat Illness

When indoors or outdoors, regularly intake water and salt or drink an oral rehydration solution* even when you do not feel thirsty.

* Water with salt and glucose dissolved into it

◆ WBGT value

WBGT value is an index calculated based on the temperature, humidity, and radiant heat.

Reference values are provided according to the level of exercise or work.

Observed values and predicted values are indicated on the Ministry of the Environment’s website (Heat Illness Prevention Information website).

Heat Illness Alert: In the case the WBGT index is predicted to reach 33 or higher, a “Heat Illness Alert” will be issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Japan Meteorological Agency.

Heat Illness Prevention Information provided by MoE

II. Festivals and Events 

1) Summer Vacation Festa at Chiba Port Tower

There are many events going on at Chiba Port Tower this summer!

Take a cruise along Chiba Port with a tower and tour boat pass! With the opening of the tower rooftop which isn’t normally open to the public, this is special chance to see the Dynamic Damper and get a spectacular view from the rooftop! There will also be a children’s fair, picture-story shows, and lots of fun for the kids! In addition, there is a Tower Party! Visitors can enjoy a special cocktails and cool music at a restaurant with a view 109 meters above ground!

Sales of Shared Pass for Chiba Port Tower and Sightseeing Boat

Shared passes available for Chiba Port Tower and the sightseeing boat at a discount!

• Dates effective: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the Summer Vacation Festa event
• Boat departure times: 11:30; 13:30; 14:30
• Number of people: 80 (first come first served)
• Fee: Adults 1,200 yen; Elementary & junior high school students 600 yen
  ※A boat tour will only be available at 13:30 on July 30 (Sat)

Tower Party (Chiba Port Tower Tonight at 5pm)

Enjoy special cocktails and cool music at Seagull Kitchen, the tower’s restaurant with a view.
Visitors will experience a special night with live DJ performances while viewing the view from 109 meters above ground, recognized as a Japan Night View Heritage site.

• Event dates:　July 29 (Fri), Aug. 5 (Fri), Aug 12 (Fri), Aug. 19 (Fri), Aug. 26 (Fri)
• Time: 17:00 - 22:00
• Venue: 3F Restaurant
  ※Must order one meal or drink.

• Performers: DJ Foomin (#tawapa) and SPECIAL GUEST

• MUSIC：DISCO/SOUL/AOR/80s/90s/CITY POP/URBAN/DANCE CLASSICS/NEW JACK SWING/HIP HOP/R&B etc

Rooftop Open Deck

• Event dates: Every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday during the Summer Vacation Festa

• Hours of operation: 15:00 - 19:00

Children’s Fair

Yo-yo fishing, ball scooping, toys for sale, etc.

• Duration: August 13 (Sat) – August 15 (Mon)
• Time: 11:00 - 15:00
• Venue: Port Tower 1F

 

 

• Summer Vacation Festa event duration: July 16, 2022 (Sat) - August 28, 2022 (Sun)

• Venue: Chiba Port Tower / Chuoko 1, Chuo-ku, Chiba City

• Access: 12 min. walk from Chiba Minato station via the JR Keisei Line・Chiba Monorail

• Entrance fee: Adults 420 yen; Elementary & junior high school students 200 yen; Children under elementary school age FREE

• Inquiries: Chiba Port Tower TEL：043-241-0125

• Chiba Port Tower website

2) Chiba Prefecture Beach Guide 2022

Many beaches in Chiba Prefecture will open this year! When it comes to the beach in the Kanto region, Chiba is the place to be! Book your summer accommodations early!

From Kujukuri, with sandy beaches as far as the eye can see, to feeling like you’re at a resort when visiting beaches in Minamiboso and Tateyama, as well as some beaches being located right next to leisure facilities, Chiba’s beaches are full of attractions! There are more than 50 beaches in Chiba Prefecture!

Why not take a much deserved visit to the beach this summer?

The tables below list beaches throughout Chiba Prefecture and the dates they are open for swimming as of July 12, 2022.

Kaiso area

Beach Name	Municipality	Dates open
Ashikajima	Choshi City	July 23-August 21
Nagasaki	Choshi City	July 23-August 21
Choshi Marina	Choshi City	July 23-August 21

Kujukuri area

Beach Name	Municipality	Dates open
Yasashigaura	Asahi City	July 23-August 21
Yakata	Yokoshibahikari Town	July 16-August 21
Tonoshita	Sammu City	July 16-August 21
Nakashita	Sammu City	July 16-August 21
Komatsu	Sammu City	July 16-August 21
Shirahata-Inouchi	Sammu City	July 16-August 21
Motosuka	Sammu City	July 16-August 21
Sakuda	Kujukuri Town	July 16-August 15
Katakai	Kujukuri Town	July 1-August 31
Fudodo	Kujukuri Town	July 1-August 31
Magame	Kujukuri Town	July 16-August 15
Shirasato	Oamishirasato City	July 15-August 28
Nakazato	Shirako Town	July 22-August 28
Furutokoro	Shirako Town	July 22-August 28
Hitotsumatsu	Chosei Village	July 22-August 28
Ichinomiya	Ichinomiya Town	July 23-August 28

Minamiboso area

Beach Name	Municipality	Dates open
Taito	Isumi City	July 16-August 21
Ohara	Isumi City	July 16-August 21
Iwawada	Onjuku Town	July 16-August 28
Chuo	Onjuku Town	July 16-August 28
Hama	Onjuku Town	July 16-August 28
Katsuura Chuo	Katsuura City	July 16-August 21
Ubara	Katsuura City	July 16-August 21
Moriya	Katsuura City	July 16-August 21
Okitsu	Katsuura City	July 16-August 21
Uchiura	Kamogawa City	July 16-August 21
Shirosaki	Kamogawa City	July 16-August 21
Maebara	Kamogawa City	July 16-August 21
Futomi	Kamogawa City	July 16-August 21
Emi	Kamogawa City	July 16-August 21
Wadaura	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Setohama	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Minami-chikura	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Shioura	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Nagura	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Nemoto	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Tadara-kitabama	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Haraoka	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Toyooka	Minamiboso City	July 22-August 21
Iwai	Minamiboso City	July 20-August 19
Hojo	Tateyama City	July 16-August 21
Hasama	Tateyama City	July 16-August 21
Arai	Tateyama City	July 16-August 21
Okinoshima	Tateyama City	July 16-August 21
Motona	Kyonan Town	July 23-August 14
Hota	Kyonan Town	July 23-August 14
Kisugaura	Kyonan Town	July 23-August 14
Dairoku	Kyonan Town	July 23-August 14
Katsuyama	Kyonan Town	July 23-August 14

Kazusa-Rinkai/Bay area

Beach Name	Municipality	Dates open
Futtsu	Futtsu City	July 23-August 21
Kazusa-minato	Futtsu City	July 23-August 14
Shinmaiko	Futtsu City	July 23-August 21
Inage-no-hama	Chiba City	July 16-August 28

 

Chiba Prefecture Beach Guide 2022 / Chiba Prefectural Official Tourism Information Website (Japanese)

III. Exhibitions, Concerts, etc.

1) Planetarium Screening Event “KISEKI x KISEKI: Thoughts on a Moment in the Universe”
12K MEGASTAR-FUSION (Chiba Museum of Science and Industry)

The annual summer planetarium screening is returning to the Chiba Museum of Science and Industry after a three year absence! The ultra-high resolution projection system, “MEGASTAR-FUSION,” was developed by world-renowned planetarium creator Takayuki Ohira. Using a megastar and 17 projectors, the stars can be freely manipulated to create a starry sky that is as close to nature as possible in the 23 meter diameter science dome. In addition, Takayuki Ohira will come to the museum for live commentary sessions on August 13 and 14!  

<Event Duration>

August 5 (Fri) - August 24 (Wed).
※The museum is closed on August 15 & 22

30 minute showings four times a day (advance reservation required)

<Screening Schedule>

First period (Aug. 5 - Aug. 13)

“Tanabata Rendezvous”10:30; 13:30

“Landscape of Stars ~Space~” 11:30; 15:00

Second period (Aug. 14 - Aug. 24)

“Landscape of Stars ~Trip~” 10:00; 13:30

“Star Cruise” 11:30; 15:00

<Related Events>

●Screening Commentary Session with Takayuki Ohira

A live commentary session with Megastar creator Takayuki Ohira will take place!

Date: August 13 (Sat) & August 14 (Sun) Twice a day 11:30; 13:30

●Science Dome Gallery Mini Exhibit: Path to MEGASTAR

Projections and other exhibits made by Takayuki Ohira as a student will be on display, showing the development of the world’s most advanced planetarium projection system, “MEGASTAR-FUSION.”

 

• Venue: Chiba Museum of Science and Industry, Science Dome
  1-1-3 Onitaka, Ichikawa City

• Access: 15 min. walk from Shimousa-Nakayama Station/Motoyawata Station JR Sobu Line, 20 min. walk from Motoyawata Station Toei Shinjuku Line (South Exit), 13 min. walk from Onigoe Station Keisei Electric Railway

• Fee: General 500 yen, University & High school students 250 yen (entrance fee included)
  ※Junior high school students and under, 65 years and older, and those with disabilities (plus one caregiver) FREE

• How to apply: Reservations accepted from July 29 (first come first served)
  Make a reservation through the museum’s website
• Inquiries: Chiba Museum of Science and Industry TEL: 047-379-2000

 

I. News      II. Festivals and Events      III. Exhibitions, Concerts, etc.