Chiba Prefecture with the total area of 5,156 square kilometers and the population over 6 million, lies adjacent to the capital city Tokyo and forms a part of the Tokyo Metropolitan area together with Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. The Prefecture is home to the nation's gateway, Narita International Airport and has very well-developed infrastructure including the access from the airport and the public transportation.

Being a water-front-city surrounded on three sides by the ocean, the prefecture is filled with liberating air and has the colorful beauty and contrasts of all four seasons. There are many historic sites offering people the opportunity to get the flavor of Japanese culture. Particularly in summer when the championships will be held, many fireworks exhibition and festivals are held throughout the prefecture. The prefecture boasts many sightseeing sites. In the area of the venue and the official hotel for the championships, there are many entertainment facilities such as Tokyo Disney Land, Makuhari Messe, Chiba Marine Stadium, and so on.

Thanks to the location facing the oceans, marine sports are as popular in Chiba as many events are held in Chiba every year. Chiba is also home to many professional sports teams. The last year's national champions for football and baseball are both based in Chiba. As such, among prefectures, Chiba people have top-class understanding of the sports.