Yoga Classes in Kobe
Aug 31, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Yoga, a staple exercise and well-being activity in certain parts of the world for many years, has grown in popularity globally in recent years. With its expanding expat population, Kobe has many facilities where locals and newcomers can practice different forms of yoga and learn about its benefits to the...[ Click to read more ]
Skate and Scooter Parks in Kansai
By Justin Hanus
Skateboarding is one of Japan’s fastest-rising sporting activities, propelled by the country’s showing at the Tokyo Olympics, where it won medals, including gold for the likes of Yuto Horigome and Momiji Nishiya. Many new skate parks have opened across the country in the past few years, with a few new...[ Click to read more ]
Best Cinemas in Kobe
Jul 19, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Going to the cinema is a fun pastime in Japan. The Japanese cinema experience is similar to how it is in the US. Cinema-goers can buy snacks such as popcorn and other refreshments, and many cinemas show a range of current movie releases to choose from. You can also find...[ Click to read more ]
Why Everyone (Not Just Train Fans) Need to Visit Kawasaki World
Jun 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Although the Kawasaki brand is known for motorcycles, a highlight of Kawasaki World in Kobe has to be the trains. Train fan or not, you should check out this museum. What’s So Great About the Shinkansen Exhibition? To understand why the Shinkansen exhibition is fascinating, you need to know a...[ Click to read more ]
Water Sports in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Are you looking to get out on the water and try some sporting activities? You can find a few facilities in and around Kobe where you can indulge in anything from a gentle paddle to high-octane motorboat-based fun. Here’s a selection of what’s on offer. Boating Whether you want to...[ Click to read more ]
Things to do on a Free Sunday in Kobe
May 26, 2022 By Justin Hanus
It is Sunday, and your schedule book is wide open... what to do? Lucky you live in Kobe, and there are many options for you! Suma Aqualife Park Kobe has boasted an aquatic museum since 1957, and today Aqualife Park is one of the largest in Japan. Over the years,...[ Click to read more ]
The Highlights of Suma Temple in Kobe
May 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
A highlight of Kobe (and, in fact, Kansai as a whole) is Suma Temple. Dating back to 886, it is the main temple of the Sumadera branch of the Shingon Buddhists. The great thing about Suma Temple is the grounds, which feature many interesting statues and other highlights. There are...[ Click to read more ]
Great Bike Rides in Kansai
May 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Although it may have a reputation for cars, motorbikes, and speedy trains, Japan is also a cycle-loving nation whose residents use a bicycle as their primary mode of transport. You can buy all kinds of bikes, either new or second-hand, and even rent them for short periods. Kansai is a...[ Click to read more ]
Why Peanuts Hotel Is One of the Best Places to Stay in Kobe
Apr 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
If you plan to stay in Kobe and still searching for the perfect accommodation, look no further. There’s no better option than Peanuts Hotel, especially for Snoopy fans. The hotel is based on the comics by Charles M. Schultz, which are popular with people of all ages in Japan. This...[ Click to read more ]
Buy Fresh, Eat Healthy, Cook Simple – The Farmers’ Market in Kobe’s Tarumi Fishing Port
Mar 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Only about 20% of the land in Japan is suitable for growing crops. Even so, most of the country's population historically survived on subsistence farming. These days only a vanishing few Japanese are farmers, and most of them are only part-time cultivators of the earth. It is, therefore, a much-anticipated...[ Click to read more ]
