Wakaba-ku

Wakaba-ku is the largest ward in Chiba City, spanning approximately 84 square kilometers with a population density of around 1,800 residents per square kilometer. The area combines residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and local services that support daily life in the district.

The ward came into being in 1992 when Chiba was designated as a government ordinance city, consolidating several neighboring villages under one administration. This change gave the city greater autonomy in managing local affairs.

Residents and visitors can participate in sandblasted glass art activities at community workshops throughout the ward, where people create personalized decorative pieces and gifts. These hands-on creative sessions are woven into the local community life.

The ward office located at Sakuragi Kita 2-chome 1-1 serves residents and visitors with municipal services and administrative assistance. This is the main point for practical information about the district and help with local matters.

The ward is home to Tokyo University of Information Sciences and Uekusa University, two institutions that together form an educational hub in the area. These campuses bring students and academic activity that shape the character of neighborhoods around them.