JSP Engages FORM corporation in Strategic Dialogue on Chiba’s Urban Redevelopment

Chiba, Japan — Japan Stadium Partners (JSP) announced today that Managing Partner Masa Takeya met with FORM Co., Ltd. CEO Mr. Tamotsu Matsumoto for an exchange session focused on Chiba’s future as a regional growth hub.

During the meeting, Masa and Mr. Matsumoto discussed FORM’s long-standing commitment to the city. Founded in Chiba more than 40 years ago, FORM has played a defining role in shaping the region’s business landscape. Masa, who was born and raised in Chiba, noted that FORM’s vision aligns with his own perspective on the city’s potential, a view he first outlined in his 2017 “Creative City Chiba” concept, years before establishing JSP. The two leaders reviewed how modern stadium development by JSP can support broader urban renewal and build on FORM’s legacy in the prefecture.

Mr. Matsumoto, FORM CEO (left), and Masa Takeya, JSP Managing Partner (right), standing before FORM Corporation’s vision concept for Chiba’s future urban redevelopment.

They also underscored Chiba’s strengths as a cultural and mobility gateway, given its position between Haneda and Narita airports, and discussed how a coordinated redevelopment strategy can attract a global customer base that includes tourists, professional athletes, and international institutions seeking high-quality venues and integrated urban experiences.

Further discussions examined Chiba’s institutional and geographic assets. Kameda Hospital and Chiba University’s medical school provide a strong platform for sports medicine and wellness initiatives, while the port area offers opportunities for logistics innovation and high-net-worth cruiser traffic. Together, these elements reinforce Chiba’s capacity for diversified and integrated growth.

Reflecting on the session, Masa Takeya emphasized the alignment between FORM’s design leadership and JSP’s mission:

“Chiba has the fundamentals for a new growth chapter. Our dialogue with FORM confirmed how stadium-led development can unify culture, infrastructure, and community impact. FORM’s vision shows how design excellence can accelerate that shift and attract the domestic and international partners needed to execute at scale. JSP looks forward to deepening this collaboration and translating these ideas into tangible momentum for the city.”

JSP will continue advancing its collaboration with FORM and other regional stakeholders to help position Chiba as a model for venue-centered urban development. The partnership aims to translate shared insights into practical strategies that strengthen the city’s cultural presence and global reach.