Studying and Working in Kobe: What to Expect
Dec 22, 2017 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...[ 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...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Look, Up In the Sky – It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…Yes, It’s a Plane
Oct 30, 2017 By Justin Hanus
People have been fascinated by spotting aircraft ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright bumped a fabric-covered airplane into the sky from the sand dunes in North Carolina in 1903. Even...[ Click to read more ]
What to Eat in Kobe Besides the Beef
Oct 28, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Tourists flock from around the globe to eat Kobe’s famous beef. But you’re a local now, and you’ve been there, and done that. Now it’s time to give some local...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrating the Japanese Culture of Wood at the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe
Oct 27, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Around the world traditional Japanese carpentry and craftsmanship is revered for its precision and quality. In 1984 the Takenaka Corporation, one of the nation's largest engineering and construction firms, decided...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens is a Celebration of Herbs and More
Sep 14, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Herbs have a hallowed and honored position in Japanese culture dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. Chinese herbs first began appearing in Japan traditional folk medicines during cultural exchanges...[ Click to read more ]
All Aboard! Cruising in Kobe Harbor
Sep 14, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is Japan's fifth largest city and one of the best ways to appreciate its size and importance is to view it from the water. You do just that with...[ Click to read more ]
Horse Archery on Display in Kobe
Aug 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus
In the history of warfare there has seldom been a more impressive warrior than the horse archer. Riding a steed at full gallop, letting go of the reins with both...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Bike Rides Around Kansai
Aug 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Bicycles have long been a staple in Japanese life. Many of the roadways are built with designated bike lanes. Bicycle sheds are common at train stations to aid commuters and...[ Click to read more ]
