8 Most Popular Samurai Castles in the Kansai Region
Feb 26, 2018 By Justin Hanus
The Shogunate has been the most influential and highly esteemed form of government that began in Medieval Japan when the Imperial Court announced its birth through Minamoto no Yoritomo. Although the Imperial Palace still existed and headed the religious and bureaucratic leadership, the Shogunate became the de facto form of...[ Click to read more ]
8 Popular Historic Sites in Kobe
Jan 23, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Places brimming with history exude that magical charm tourists cannot resist. It’s always on our list of must do’s when traveling to visit castles, temples, shrines, museums, churches and every single historical site that transports us back to the past. We marvel at the architectural craftsmanship and ingenuity of the...[ Click to read more ]
Vegan Food in Kobe
Dec 22, 2017 By Justin Hanus
New year, new game. So how about heading into it with some healthy food by trying some great vegetarian and vegan places in Kobe? After all those delicious creamy pieces of Christmas cake, the Japanese Bo-nen-kai (year-end) parties and the overall rather hearty food that we tend to eat around...[ Click to read more ]
Studying and Working in Kobe: What to Expect
By Justin Hanus
Kobe is one of the largest cities in Japan and it is the capital of the Hyôgo Prefecture. Several companies are based there and its port is one of the busiest in the country, surpassing even Osaka’s. It also has an internationally renowned university, which is a leading research centre...[ Click to read more ]
Chinese New year Festival Nagoya 2018
Dec 20, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Although Japan adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1873, celebration of the Chinese year is still an important cultural event in the country. This year (2018) the Chinese New Year falls on February 16, however Nagoya wants to get in on the fun a little bit early. Chinese New Year Festival...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Smart Phone Apps for Living in Kansai
Dec 18, 2017 By Admin
Living in Japan, especially in Kansai , can be difficult, but the internet has many resources to make things easier. An iPhone or other smart phone can put those resources at your fingertips wherever you find yourself in Japan through a variety of easily downloadable applications. If you already have...[ Click to read more ]
Destination Kobe – Free eBook by Relo Japan
Dec 08, 2017 By Admin
Relo Japan is proud to bring you “Destination Kobe,” a special digital guide that incorporates inside knowledge of Kobe from the view of an expatriate. This invaluable resource has everything you need to know about living and working in Kobe, including: Where to live Where to shop What to see...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Marathon 2017
Nov 01, 2017 By Admin
The general public is free to participate in this foot race presented in Kobe. Some 20,000 people take part in this race, which is time-limited to 7 hours. The foot race began in 2011. Come join the race and run through the port city of Kobe! The course starts in...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe’s Gift to the World – Karaoke!
By Justin Hanus
Of all the things that Japan has given the world karaoke may be the most fun. It was Kobe's own Daisuke Inoue who launched the craze of the "empty orchestra" nearly half a century ago. The Osaka-born Inoue was a drummer and band manager who came up with the idea...[ Click to read more ]
Goshikizuka Kofun: Kobe’s Ancient Sacred Pyramid
Oct 30, 2017 By Justin Hanus
In the Christian world this is the time of the year for All Souls' Day when the memories of the deceased are commemorated. Many religions celebrate the departed at other times. Monuments to the dead are some of the world's most revered tourist attractions, the Taj Mahal in India and...[ Click to read more ]
