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Chiba is considered Tokyo’s largest suburb and the largest city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Settlements date back as far as prehistoric times, the Jomon period in 12,000 BC. Even then, Chiba relied heavily on marine life from the Pacific Ocean and present-day Tokyo Bay. During the Asuka and Nara periods (year 538 – 710) settlements of Chiba began to make significant changes with dividing territories and establishing governments. Centuries later Japan expanded its territory, increased their agricultural production, and continue to urbanize the nation. This transformation continued into the 21st century that modernized Japan and Chiba was in the center of it all for many centuries.



The city today still centers most tourist destinations like the Narita International Airport, Tokyo Bay Aqua Line, and Tokyo Disneyland. Travelers visiting Chiba can experience both worlds of old and new Japan, strolling through the rural areas and then catching up with city life. Adventurers will be charmed by the sea and mountains while city dwellers can enjoy Comic markets or the Makuhari Techno Garden.