Chiba
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BaseballJapan’s Lotte Marines Catcher Sato Hopes to Inspire Residents in Quake-, Tsunami-Hit Hometown
CHIBA — Chiba Lotte Marines catcher Toshiya Sato is especially determined as he prepares for the ...
March 9, 2026
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Crime & CourtsChiba Police to Arrest Japanese National in Midair; Man Accused of Vandalizing Shrine, Temple Being Brought to Japan from U.S.
CHIBA — The Chiba prefectural police plan to arrest a Japanese national while he is en route to J...
March 3, 2026
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ReutersAbandoned Baby Monkey Finds Comfort in Stuffed Orangutan, Charming Zoo Visitors
ICHIKAWA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see a...
February 23, 2026
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General NewsBaby Monkey Punch Captures Hearts at Chiba Pref. Zoo, on Social Media, While Hugging Stuffed Orangutan as Mother
CHIBA — A 6-month-old Japanese macaque at a zoo in Chiba Prefecture has captured the hearts of ma...
February 20, 2026
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General NewsWhy Does Chiba Prefecture Have No Bears? Expert Explains Geography and History
CHIBA — As serious injuries caused by bears rise, particularly in northeastern Japan, Chiba Prefe...
January 24, 2026
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princess Aiko Attends Ceremony for Chiba University’s School of Nursing
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Princess Aiko on Sunday attended a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversa...
December 14, 2025
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Japan In FocusShop Owner Builds Unique Bicycles Using Vintage Bike Parts in Chiba Pref.
MATSUDO, Chiba — Retro Cycle & Cafe in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, is a unique bicycle shop that m...
November 18, 2025
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General NewsJapan Festival Parades People in Ancient Dress, Makeup in Chiba Pref.
SHIBAYAMA, Chiba — Men and women dressed as ancients walk down the street in Shibayama, Chiba Pre...
November 13, 2025
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Crime & CourtsMan Found Bleeding with Stab Wound in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture; Police Investigating Possible Murder
CHIBA — A man was found lying and bleeding on a street near JR Kita-Matsudo Station in Matsudo, C...
November 8, 2025
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Japan In FocusChime of Antique Clock Echoes at Cultural Heritage Inn That Has Run Since Edo Period
Located on a castle town street in Otaki, Chiba Prefecture, Oya Ryokan is a cultural asset that d...
October 27, 2025
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Crime & CourtsTeacher in Chiba Pref. City Dismissed in Disgrace for Cycling While Intoxicated, Caught Riding Bike Home from Izakaya
CHIBA — Chiba Prefecture’s board of education dismissed a male teacher from Funabashi in the pref...
October 16, 2025
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General NewsCosmos Sway in Autumn Breeze; Colorful Flowers Brighten Empty Field in Chiba Prefecture
Cosmos flowers, which herald the arrival of autumn, are now at their peak in a field near the Edo...
October 15, 2025
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FashionChiba Pref. Craftsman Makes Traditional Kumihimo Braided Products; He Carries on Family Business Which Started in the Edo Period
MATSUDO, Chiba — The appearance of a kimono can be enhanced by beautifully patterned obijime cord...
October 12, 2025
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Eel Imports Peak at Narita Airport Ahead of Day When Grilled Eel Traditionally Eaten
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Fields of irises bloom at Chiba botanical garden
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Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture
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Tour of Retired Antarctic Research Ship ‘Shirase 5002’ Details Its Adventures; Reality of Life on Board Revealed of Record-Holding Vessel
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Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami