Japan’s Coffee Culture is Super Caffeinated – UCC Coffee Museum in Kobe
Sep 14, 2019 By Justin Hanus
The image of Japan around the world is that of a country where the main beverages are green tea and sake. It can thus be a surprise to see a...[ Click to read more ]
Rokko Island Halloween Harvest Festival in Kobe 2019
Sep 08, 2019 By Justin Hanus
If you’re in the area, you should check out the Rokko Island Halloween and Harvest Festival. This festival is one of the largest in the Hanshin region, and it occurs...[ Click to read more ]
Top Cat Cafés in Kansai
Aug 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Big cities in Japan are known for their vibrant energy, but sometimes residents and tourists want a break from all this activity. In response, cat cafés have been popping up...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Learn Martial Arts in Kobe
Aug 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Martial arts activities have long been a staple in Japanese life with both children and adults enrolling in self-defense classes and learning the various different disciplines. Martial arts can be...[ Click to read more ]
Water Sports You Can Try in Kobe
Aug 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Whether you're looking for an indoor swim or some outdoor action in a boat or on a surfboard, you can find plenty of water-based activities in and around Kobe at...[ Click to read more ]
Best Boat Trips in Kobe
Jul 17, 2019 By Justin Hanus
As a port city, Kobe offers both residents and visitors the chance to take to the waters and enjoy the sights on a boat trip. You can sail around the...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Shop in Kobe
Jul 17, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is something of a shopper's paradise with an array of shopping centers and high streets that are mostly within walking distance of each other. Its long history as a...[ Click to read more ]
Classic Films Set in Kansai
Jun 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Movies can be a great way of introducing people to exciting and scenic locations around the world and many films throughout the years have been set in places across Japan....[ Click to read more ]
Popular Neighborhoods for Expats in Kobe
Jun 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is a major Japanese port city and the country's sixth largest municipality. Influenced by western cultures since the 19th century and attractively situated between mountains and sea, the city...[ Click to read more ]
What to Do with One Day in Kobe
Jun 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Meat lovers often plan day trips to Kobe just to try its most famous food: Kobe beef. In fact, there is much more to see and do in the city...[ Click to read more ]
