Anyone in the area who wants to hang out? After moving from Tokyo I couldn’t find any friends around here so please feel free to reach out!

Hi! I’m a Japanese guy (24) looking to make some friends or find a community around the Funabashi area in Chiba.

I grew up in Japan until I graduated high school, then went to college in the US. Now that I’m back in Japan for work, I’ve realized I don’t have much of a social circle anymore. Most of my college friends are on the other side of the world (except for a few Japanese friends I met there), and I’ve barely kept in touch with my friends from before college.

I have a Japanese girlfriend who’d also love to improve her English. One of her favorite things to do is watch me play Red Dead Redemption 2, and she always says she wishes she could understand the original dialogue without subtitles.

I’d love to know if anyone is interested in hanging out or knows of any communities or places where I could meet new people. If you’re a foreigner looking to make Japanese friends, I might just be perfect🙂

I honestly miss my college dorm days—playing cards, taking shots, and staying up late talking about the dumbest things. I’d love to find people who are looking for that kind of connection.

I was reminded once again of how important it is to be prepared for emergencies, so I completed the Chiba Disaster Preparedness Coordinator training course as my family’s representative.
(In Ichihara City, this three-day course is held once a year.)
Chiba Prefecture has its own unique certification program that trains local residents to become Disaster Preparedness Coordinators. The program is based on the idea that disaster resilience depends not only on government support, but also on neighbors helping one another and strengthening their local communities.
Ichihara City has experienced several major disasters. During Typhoon Faxai (Typhoon No. 15) in 2019, the city suffered extensive damage, including the collapse of a golf practice range that made national news.
Earlier, during the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, a fire and explosion occurred at the Cosmo Oil Chiba Refinery in Ichihara. While this event may not be widely remembered outside the region, our city has experienced its share of devastating disasters.
At the time, I was a high school student and a member of Girl Scouts of Japan Troop 9. Together, we organized fundraising activities, delivered the donations to Asahi City Hall—one of the hardest-hit areas in Chiba Prefecture—and visited the affected communities. The scenes of destruction and the people living in temporary housing are memories I will never forget.
As a Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, I am expected to help promote disaster awareness during normal times and, in the event of a disaster, support communication and cooperation among local governments, community organizations, and volunteers.
As a motorcycle shop, we have equipment such as tools, generators, ratchet straps, and vehicles that could be useful during emergencies. We also handle electric motorcycles with power supply capabilities, which may be able to provide emergency electricity when needed.
Motorcycles can also be valuable because they require little space and, depending on road conditions, may be able to reach areas that are difficult for larger vehicles to access. They can potentially assist with gathering information and transporting supplies—provided it is safe to do so.
I hope our shop will be more than just a place that sells and services motorcycles. As a member of the local community, I want to continue learning about disaster preparedness and other important skills so that we can help our neighbors whenever the need arises.

News reports show some serious flames. The report says the Narita Gion procession was cancelled today due to the fire.

Is Surugaya no more?

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/1d161ea6dae3fab3b8af86397d8980d93e526b1f

Hi everyone, I'm currently on a working holiday visa, living in my converted camper van in the Boso peninsula so I can surf. I frequently visit my friends in Tokyo so I deregistered from my last home before moving here and registered at my friend's house in Tokyo. They suddenly got cold feet about me being registered there because they are worried about their landlord and have asked me to find an alternative.

I've looked into sharehouses but don't plan on staying there so I don't want to spend ~50,000/month just to have an address

Does anyone here have any suggestions on how to find a place where I can update my address to and receive mail? Or someone willing to help out? Bit of a long shot but thank you anyway!

- Someone trying to enjoy their working holiday visa on a budget

I live in Nagoya but I’m on a little vacation visiting some family friends here in Onjuku. Was wondering if anyone is passing thru the area and wants to meetup :) I’m here until Friday
edit: for more info, I’m a 21yo Japanese language student from Canada currently living in Nagoya :)

Hi everyone!

I'm moving at the end of the month and wanted to find rehome my furniture and household items. Everything is less than 10 months old and doesn't have signs of use, as I am rarely at home.

I live a few stops away from Funabashi.

Larger items (buyer must arrange transportation, prices are negotiable!):

• Refrigerator (Haier, family size)
• Washing machine (n simple brand, top-loading)
• Sofa (Ikea, 3-seat sofa-bed, blue/green)
• Keyboard piano (88 keys)
• Muji rice cooker (large size)

Other items (free):

• Bedside table
• Kitchenware (pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Storage items
• Various household essentials

Pickup only (you must transport the larger furniture yourself).

If you're interested, send me a DM and I can provide:

• Photos
• Dimensions (if needed)
• Prices
• Pickup location and available dates

Happy to bundle multiple items if you're taking several things.

Thanks!

Hello, I live in Hanamigawa ward in Chiba . I have an extra tatami room since my roommate went back home. Rent is 50,000(utilities+internet included). Please dm me if you are interested

Hi everyone
Today, I took Chiba prefecture Disaster Relief Coordinator Training Course day1.

I have questions:
Do you use “SAFETY TIPS” which is app disaster relief. Is it the app everyone know? Also, if you would like to know about disasters. Which app or website do you use usually?

Asking about ppl who live in Chiba.

I am looking for female, male or couple models/ (or anyone who would love to get free photo, i will guide for the posing) who would love to expand his/her/their portfolio as I am expanding mine, can be studio or outdoor. It will be TFP basis. If you are interested, I will send my previous work. If any other photographers would like to join also would be nice. I plan to organize photography street walk also in near future if you live near Chiba.

Hi any recommendations on where i can rent a bicycle in Katsuura?

Will be staying near Hebara Beach.

You may see this national important cultural property which is called “Iron Sward with the Oushi “kings gift” inscription at Ichihara historical museum 😆

hey! I’m new to Japan, my wife grew up here and was talking up wanting to go to a summer festival - 夏まつり。I also see Chiba is turning 900 or something? Anyone know when or where a good one will be, or is going into Tokyo better for that?

Hi, Chiba Prefecture residents and visitors. I'm u/Yabakunai, one of the moderators of r/chiba.

Chiba Prefecture has a growing foreign-resident population, with 150,000 as of 2025. You have company!

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Up in northern Chiba Prefecture, we just experienced a light shake.

Pacific Coast cities in Chiba Prefecture had a Shindo 4 shake.

No tsunami warning.

Japan Meteorological Agency Earthquake Information -

https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#10/35.703/140.291/&elem=int&contents=earthquake_map&lang=en

UPDATE 13:09

JR Sobu Honsen operation suspended between Naruto and Choshi stations.

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/3a7cb37567803ec230c83b67ff64ae1455c0b2f6

Hi r/chiba! 35F looking to meet new people around Yachiyo/Funabashi. I’ve lived in Chiba for over a year now since moving here from Tokyo and I want to make some local friends. I’m pretty introverted so loud parties/nightlife is not my thing. I prefer chill activities with a smaller group where its easier to have conversations. If anyone is interested to meet up please dm me!

I was curious if anyone here lives/lived in this area and can speak about their experiences there. I've always been fascinated with the area, and love the location for daily life necessities (giga AEON mall and Costco right there is so good) and all of the parks/beach that are right at your doorstep.

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I'm looking at potentially buying a condo (マンション) closer to Kaihin-Makuhari or a house closer to Kemigawahama.

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My partner and I both work from home and go into Tokyo maybe 1~2 times a week. Have a car and a motorcycle to get around.

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We've lived in the Ichikawa-Funabashi for a few years and while I like it just fine, something about this area keeps calling me haha.

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Anything you can share would be helpful~ Thanks!

which platform should i use to find Japanese employees which can speak english aswell