Chiba

Overview

Chiba is a first-level administrative division of Japan in the Kanto region. Its area is about 5,158 km2 and its population about 0.1 million (2024), with its capital at Chiba.

History

Sakura and Onogawa domains existed in the Edo period; the prefecture was formed in 1873 after the domain abolition.

Geography and industry

Narita International Airport, Tokyo Disney Resort and Cape Inubo at Choshi are famous. Peanut and pear production lead the nation; the bay-side cities of Urayasu and Funabashi are commercial hubs.

Transport

No Shinkansen passes through, but the Sobu Rapid Line and Narita Express link it with Tokyo.