No14

Chiba Nanohana News!!
Chiba Prefectural Government
February 2007, Ed.14

Today's Topics:

• I. Hina Ningyo Doll Festival in Katsuura
• II. Become a "Chiba Tabi-meister!"
• III. Ume Flower Festival at Shimizu Park
• IV. Guidebook of the 100 Best Scenic Spots in Chiba

 

• Where to go?! - Chiba's Featured Location
• Editor's note
• Contact us

I. Hina Ningyo Doll Festival in Katsuura

http://www.city.katsuura.chiba.jp/event/hinamatsuri-e.html( External link )

Over 20,000 hina ningyo dolls will be on display throughout Katsuura City for the "2007 Katsuura Big Hina Festival." The main display will be at the Tomisaki Shrine, with 1,200 hina-ningyo dolls spread over a 60-step rock stairway. In the evening, the display will be lit up, providing a different look from its daytime appearance.

Opening Ceremony:
Saturday, February 24th - 9am

Display Dates:
Saturday, February 24th - Sunday, March 4th

Access:
A 5-minute walk from Katsuura Station on the JR Sotobo Line

Inquiries:
Hinamatsuri Executive Committee TEL: 0470-73-1211

II. Become a "Chiba Tabi-meister!"

http://www.promochiba.jp/campaign/meister1.html( External link )

In order to introduce more of the great things Chiba has to offer, 20 unique hands-on activities have been set up throughout the prefecture for visitors to participate in. A "tabi-passport" will be issued at each event and you'll receive a stamp at each activity you attend. Collect 10 stamps and you'll receive a "Chiba Tabi Gold Meister" certificate and a prize of one of Chiba's specialty products. Events include tie-dying art, pendant making, elephant riding, a pro sushi-slicing show, glass art, cooking classes and much more.

Dates and Times:
Thursday, February 1 - Monday, April 30

Inquiries:
Chiba Tabi-meister Office, TEL: 043-202-7172

III. Ume Flower Festival at Shimizu Park

http://www.shimizu-kouen.com/( External link )

Over 80 Japanese plum trees are planted in the park grounds of Shimizu Koen and now their beautiful flowers are starting to bloom. While you visit, please stop by the Shurakukan, which was built during the Taisho Period, where Ama-zake (Japanese sweet rice sake) and oden (a Japanese broth filled with several different ingredients) are for sale.

Venue:
1st park grounds of Shimizu Koen

Access:
A ten-min walk from Shimizu Koen Station on the Tobu Noda Line

Inquiries:
Shimizu Koen, TEL: 04-7125-3030

IV. Guidebook of the 100 Best Scenic Spots in Chiba

http://www.pref.chiba.lg.jp/syozoku/f_kancon/100keirally.html

In October 2006's Ed.6 of Chiba Nanohana News, we featured a few places ranked on Chiba's top 100* scenic spots. Since then, a guidebook featuring pictures and a short introduction of each place, plus transportation access, fees, contact information, website links and more has been put together and is scheduled to be put out for sale mid-February. The guidebook is a compact 112 page book and will be sold in major convenience stores around the prefecture. Cost is approximately 400 yen. Information is in Japanese.

Inquiries:
Chiba Prefectural Tourism Division
TEL: 043-223-2415

* Currently 94 locations have been designated, leaving 6 spaces still undecided in the top 100.

Where to go?! - Chiba's Featured Location

"Where to go?!"is an introduction of each edition's featured location. We've asked local residents of all areas in Chiba Prefecture to introduce the unique areas of their towns and we'd like to share them with you. We hope you enjoy exploring every inch of beauty Chiba has to offer.

This edition's featured location: Indian Curry in KEMIGAWA

If you have a hankering for good Indian curry, Sitar in Shin-Kemigawa has been a popular spot for years. They offer a variety of different curries and even have a curry set for children. The restaurant is a short walk from Kemigawa station on the Keisei Line.

Webpage: http://www.sitar.co.jp/restaurant/index.html( External link )

Editor's note

By now you must have noticed the many posters and commercials promoting Chiba's Destination Campaign. One thing that makes our prefecture stand out amongst the rest is our diversity. Chiba is blessed with mountains, seas, forest land and the delights of the big city - making it a great place to explore. We hope you take advantage of the attractions set up in Chiba Destination Campaign and discover the many different faces this prefecture has to offer.

Contact us

Your feedback, opinions and requests are essential for us in order to provide a valuable service. Please let us know your thoughts and what information would better suit your needs.

Chiba Prefecture Policy Promotion Office
Email:kokusai@mz.pref.chiba.lg.jp
TEL:043-223-2254
FAX:043-224-2631

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