Makuhari Messe
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Makuhari Messe (幕張メッセ?) is a convention center in Japan located in the western region of Chiba Prefecture, close to Tokyo. It is located in Mihama-ku, Chiba city. Designed by Fumihiko Maki, it is more or less accessible by Tokyo's commuter rail system. Its name derives from Makuhari, the region's name, followed by the German word Messe, which means "trade fair."
The convention center was completed and opened in the late 1980s. It is hospitable to high tech events.
Makuhari Messe is conveniently close to Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu and to the black sand beaches in Pacific Chiba Prefecture. It is easily accessible from the Japan Railways Keiyo Line at the JR Kaihin-Makuhari station. The convention center is the traditional host of the Tokyo Auto Salon (annual modified car show in January), the Tokyo Motor Show (a bi-annual motor show in October), Tokyo Game Show (annual video game hardware and software exhibition held in September) and the Jump Festa (annual manga, anime, and video game exposition in December). The venue was noted in 2005 for hosting the Tokyo and the first round of the Live8 concert. Event specific information, access details, and other additional information can be found in English at: http://www.m-messe.co.jp/index_e.html
On July 1, 2005, the company that owns the convention center changed its name from "Nippon Convention Center" to "Makuhari Messe."
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