Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Chiba
Summary
Chiba Prefecture has a world-famous theme park and other urban features, and is famous for the fishing industry at Choshi Fishing Port and the agricultural products of suburban agriculture; also, it is full of natural attractions. Locted in Chiba, Narita International Airport is a hub airport in Japan, and its location is convenient with convenient transportation to and from overseas.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
40 minutesChiba Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Inubosaki
This is the earliest spot in Japan where you can see the first sunrise in the year. Located at the easternmost point of the Kanto region, the contrast between the magnificent sea and the morning sun is superb.
Kujukuri Beach
It is one of the largest sand dune coasts in Japan facing the Pacific Ocean. You can also taste the famous food of Kujukuri, "Hamaguri" (hard clam) .
Foods recommended by locals
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Namero
Namero, a local dish that is handed down around the coast of Boso Peninsula, is a fisherman's meal using fresh fish.
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Peanut
A specialty of Chiba prefecture, peanuts. Peanuts that contain plenty of vitamins are also very popular as healthy snacks!
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Chiba Prefecture is blessed with a mild climate year-round. The coastal areas along the Tokyo Bay will sometimes experience very hot summer nights.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
50,967 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
9,892 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
600 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
525 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
220 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
China
Vietnam
Nepal
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Chiba Prefecture: 10,866
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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