Kisarazu City is located in the central part of the western side of Chiba Prefecture, which is situated next to the eastern side of the capital, Tokyo. It is on the opposite side of Tokyo across Tokyo Bay and linked by the ''Tokyo Wan Aqua-line''. It is blessed with nature like the abundant waters of Tokyo Bay on the west and greenery of the gentle mountain ranges of the Southern Boso Peninsula on the east. It has a mild climate throughout the year and the wide availability of fresh delicacies of the sea and mountains bring visitors to enjoy the city's warm-hearted atmosphere. Kisarazu is also a city of history and tradition full of dream and culture with plenty of nature looking out towards Tokyo Bay. It flourished as an important point of both marine and ground transportation from ancient times, and developed greatly as a key city of the Southern Boso Peninsula. In the 21st century, great progress as a site of research and development of the high-tech industry focusing on DNA is expected. As an important foothold of land transportation, industry, and international distribution linking Tokyo and Narita International Airport by Tokyo Wan Aqua-line, Kisarazu's location is key. Because of this, Kisarazu City was designated by the government as a City of International Exchange as well as a City of International Convention & Tourism. More development is expected as an industrial core city which will be playing a key role in the metropolitan function.