Key Facts
• On August 18, 2025, Chiba Prefectural Office hosted ‘Children’s Day’.
• 81 participants, from preschoolers to middle schoolers, joined-marking a record high.
• Children visited their parents’ workplaces and learned basic computer skills.
• Participants created personalized business cards featuring Chiba-kun, a local mascot.
• Kids exchanged their business cards with their parents’ supervisors, practicing professional etiquette.
• A child participant remarked, ‘It felt like being an adult and was very interesting.’
• A staff member noted the event as a meaningful summer memory for families.
Summary
On August 18, 2025, the Chiba Prefectural Office held its annual ‘Children’s Day,’ welcoming a record 81 participants ranging from preschoolers to middle schoolers. The event allowed children to visit their parents’ workplaces, engage in job-related activities, and learn essential skills like computer operation. A highlight was creating personalized business cards featuring Chiba-kun, a beloved local mascot, which they later exchanged with their parents’ supervisors. The experience offered children a glimpse into professional life, with one participant describing it as both challenging and exciting. Parents and staff viewed the event as a valuable opportunity to strengthen family bonds and inspire future career aspirations.
