
Updated at 2022-06-30
This pair of glass cups and ornaments were specially made to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the alliance between Taoyuan and Chiba. The peach-shaped cup represents Taoyuan because its city flower is the peach blossom, while the pear-shaped cup represents Chiba because pears are a specialty in Chiba.
Alliance Date: August 9, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 5,156 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 6,280,000 people
Main industry: Chiba Prefecture has a strong focus on industrial and commercial development, with the Port of Chiba at the center forming the Keiyo Industrial Zone, a hub for the petroleum and steel industries and a key distributor of raw materials and energy for industry. Narita International Airport located in Chiba attracts industries such as aviation and international logistics, serving as a base for many foreign investments.