Best Places for Cheesecake in Kobe
Nov 19, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is most famous for its beef, but it’s second most famous for its desserts. The top dessert of all is cheesecake. Kobe cheesecake is unlike anything you’ve tried before; plus, every restaurant, café, and bakery has its own recipe. A few places stand out as being the very best....[ Click to read more ]
Christmas Dining in Kobe 2018
By Justin Hanus
With Christmas fast approaching, one thing sure to be on everyone's mind is the good old Christmas dining experience. Kobe has a few restaurants that cater for its growing expat population with seasonal menus on offer. Whether you're looking for a full festive party atmosphere or a quiet meal for...[ Click to read more ]
Local Music in Kansai
By Justin Hanus
If you relocate to the Kansai region and are interested in live music, you'll be pleased to hear that there is a vibrant music scene spanning many genres. Japan has a good reputation internationally for producing artists from pop to avant garde, and Kansai is a hub where you can...[ Click to read more ]
Unusual Attractions in Kansai
Oct 15, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Kansai has plenty of attractions that draw millions of tourists in each year, but perhaps you're looking for something a little less obvious than the many castles, temples, and parks that can be seen in its cities. Fear not, for there is plenty to see and visit that will give...[ Click to read more ]
Childcare in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
If you are a parent living and working in Japan and can't look after pre-school age children during the day, there are public and private childcare facilities that you can use. In 2015, the Japanese government introduced new measures to improve the quality of childcare and make support more available....[ Click to read more ]
Popular Animal Cafes in Kobe
Sep 27, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Themed cafes have been a huge hit in Japan these past few years. The themes include movies, cartoons, and just about anything else an owner could be a fan of. One of the most popular themes, though, is the animal café. These are more like petting zoos than cafés —...[ Click to read more ]
Architectural Attractions in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
When you go to Paris, you have to take a photo with the Eiffel Tower as the backdrop. When you go to London, a picture in front of Buckingham Palace is a must have. When you travel, a photo of yourself with an architectural masterpiece as a background fully completes...[ Click to read more ]
Farm Tours in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
The Land of the Rising Sun is known for the freshest produce and beef. Quality is always a top concern here, and the Japanese painstakingly and continuously develop processes to ensure their products are the epitome of excellence. Wherever the produce is from, sea, plains or mountains, we are assured...[ Click to read more ]
Popular Cruises from Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Traveling from one city to another, one country to another and one island to another is one of the most leisurely and most exciting adventures ever. You can go backpacking, hiking, fly from one destination to another or of course, ride a cruise ship to visit several places in just...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Go on a Date in Kobe
Aug 22, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Whether looking to entertain on the first date or to have a memorable Valentine's evening with a long-term partner, Kobe has plenty of fun and romantic places to choose from if you're looking to go on a date. From going for a nice meal to heading somewhere to enjoy the...[ Click to read more ]
