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千葉県
Chiba
8 events
Prehistoric
c. 5000–4000 years ago (principal mound phases)
Communities build and reuse the Kasori shell-mound landscape
Across periods
ancient–medieval
Katori worship develops through ancient texts and medieval institutions
Ancient
7th–8th centuries
Kazusa and Shimosa take shape within the ancient provincial system
Early modern
Edo period
Noda and Choshi soy sauce production expands for the Edo market
1610s–Edo period
Sakura Castle and domain administration form a regional center
Genroku 16, month 11 day 23 / 31 December 1703 Gregorian
The 1703 Genroku earthquake and tsunami strike Boso
Contemporary
1978
Narita Airport opens after prolonged conflict
1983
The National Museum of Japanese History opens in Sakura
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