Chikyu no Arukikata Chiba City: Color Cover Finally Revealed! A Book Bursting with Local Love, Filled with 'Common Chiba Experiences' and 'Local Pride', Now Available for Pre-order

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Shinagawa / Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Chikyu no Arukikata Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Shinagawa / Representative Director: Kunihiro Arai), announced the results of a reader survey for 'Chikyu no Arukikata Chiba City' (scheduled for release on May 28, 2026) on April 27, 2026. Pre-orders are now being accepted. June 2026 marks a historic milestone: 900 years since the samurai Chiba Tsuneshige established his base in Inohana, present-day Chuo Ward, Chiba City, in 1126 during the Heian period. A history surprisingly unknown despite passing through the area daily for commuting, exquisite sweets only locals know, and 'that' world-renowned vehicle... To the question, "What else is there in Chiba City besides Makuhari Messe and ZOZO Marine Stadium?" — this single book now provides the answer. This work is not merely a tourist guide but a 'Chiba City' bible essential for all residents and Chiba City fans, packed with the 'real face of Chiba City' as revealed by surveys of citizens and readers. ■ Color Cover Finally Unveiled! Depicting Chiba City's 'Daily Life' and 'Pride' The monochrome cover in production had been previously released. In response to many eager voices, we are now presenting the color version. Gracing the cover are the 'Chiba Urban Monorail,' a lifeline for citizens and a Guinness World Record holder, and the 'Oga Lotus,' one of the oldest ancient lotuses in the world. Chiba City's symbolic landscapes are depicted with the unique touch of 'Chikyu no Arukikata.' The design is crafted to make Chiba citizens swell with pride just by having this book on their shelves. ■ Citizens' and Readers' Voices Compiled! The 'True Face of Chiba City' Revealed by the Survey For the production of this 'Chiba City' edition, a survey was conducted among citizens and readers. As a result, a wealth of rich 'local common experiences' and 'points of pride' were collected one after another. (Survey period: December 16, 2025 – January 16, 2026) ◉ Chiba Park Takes the No. 1 Spot as Favorite! Chiba Park, known for the 'Oga Lotus,' proudly took the top spot, surpassing stadiums and large commercial facilities. This proves its enduring popularity as a place of relaxation for citizens. 1st place: Chiba Park 2nd place: ZOZO Marine Stadium 3rd place: Inage Seaside Park / Inage no Hama 4th place: Chiba Zoological Park 5th place: Makuhari Shintoshin Area ◉ Intense Focus on 'Chiba Urban Monorail' In the theme of "Chiba City's Pride / Things to Teach," the 'Chiba Urban Monorail' ranked first. Its Guinness World Record as the 'world's longest suspended monorail in operation' is the biggest pride for citizens. This book features a special 'thorough dissection' of its secrets. 1st place: Suspended monorail (Guinness World Record, everyday scenery) 2nd place: Chiba Station (renewed beauty, well-equipped station building) 3rd place: View of Mt. Fuji (Mt. Fuji visible from the coast and high-rise buildings) 4th place: Oga Lotus (world's oldest flower, history discovered in Kemigawa) 5th place: Kaihin Makuhari / Makuhari Area (planned cityscape, many events) ◉ Great Attention to 'Local Common Experiences' & 'Chi-ba Voice'! This book scatters the opinions of people from Chiba City and those with ties to it throughout its pages. Residents and those from Chiba will nod in agreement, saying "That's so true!", while those from outside the prefecture will enjoy new discoveries, thinking "Huh? Is that so?". It's fun to read, and even more fun to travel with! Experience the charm of Chiba City. ■ 'Chikyu no Arukikata's' Unique, Enthusiastic Perspective is Still Present! With angles not found in previous guidebooks, such as "Monorail's Best Scenery Taught by a Driver," "The Story of Chiba Tsunetane," and "Bamboo Charcoal Gourmet Born from Chiba's Land," you can rediscover the charm of Chiba City. Whether you live there or plan to visit, reading this book will undoubtedly make you a 'Chiba City connoisseur.' [Product Overview] ■ 'Chikyu no Arukikata J30 Chiba City Permanent Preservation Edition' Author: Chikyu no Arukikata Editorial Department Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) Format: A5 modified, 256 pages Scheduled release date: May 28, 2026 Electronic version: Available ISBN: 978-4-05-802695-3 Publisher: Chikyu no Arukikata Co., Ltd. Distributor: Gakken Co., Ltd. Chikyu no Arukikata: https://www.arukikata.co.jp/guidebook/366579/ Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/2080269500 [Click here to pre-order / purchase this book] ・Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4058026952 ・Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18556477/ ・Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GR2JSBXT ・Rakuten Kobo: http