Hello, this is _hiroyuki.ta.

This time, I would like to introduce a motorcycle trip to Chibanian in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.

What is Chibanian?

The Chibanian is a newly named geological period that covers the period from approximately 774,000 years ago to 129,000 years ago.

This period is characterized by a reversal of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Chibanian was given its name because this inversion phenomenon was first discovered in the strata along the Yoro River in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.

Route to Chibanyan

Chibanian is located approximately 2 hours by car from central Tokyo.

From Tokyo/Hachioji

Go north on National Route 20, take Ken-o Expressway from Ichihara Tsurumai IC, go via Norikura Tunnel, get off at Ichihara IC, and proceed east on National Route 16.

When you see the Chibanian sign, turn right and head towards the Chibanian exhibition hall.

From Tokyo/Shinjuku

Take the Chuo Expressway from Takaido IC to Chuo Expressway, exit at Takao IC, take the Ken-O Expressway from Ichihara Tsurumai IC, go via Norikura Tunnel, exit at Ichihara IC, and proceed east on National Route 16.

When you see the Chibanian sign, turn right and head towards the Chibanian exhibition hall.

Highlights of Chibanian

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The highlight of Chibanian is, of course, the fossils from the Chibanian era.

At the Chibanian Exhibition Hall, you can see fossils of sea creatures and land creatures from the Chibanian era.

There is also an exhibit that shows how the Earth’s magnetic field reversed during the Chibanian era.

Summary of Chibanian

Chibanian is an important discovery in exploring Earth’s history.

Touring by motorcycle is also fun, so be sure to give it a try.

Chibanian in English is “Chibanian”.