Hyogo Prefecture

The Lighthouses of Kobe

Jul 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Being an island nation, lighthouses are an important feature of the Japanese landscape. The history of Japan's lighthouses meanders back more than one thousand years when signal fires, the "Noroshi,"...[ Click to read more ]

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The Orix Buffaloes – It’s Baseball, Japanese Style

Jun 28, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Baseball is considered the biggest spectator sport in Japan but if you find yourself at a Nippon Professional Baseball league game do not expect to merely sit and watch. In...[ Click to read more ]

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Suma Aqualife Park: A Full Day of Fun at Suma Beach in Kobe

Jun 28, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Kobe is a city built on the water and Suma Seaside Park is the people's link to the sea. Suma Beach stretches for two kilometres and offers white sand framed...[ Click to read more ]

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Kobe Love Port or the Minato Matsuri 2017

Jun 27, 2017 By

The Kobe Love Port (Minato Matsuri) is an annual festival held on Dainitotte (the 2nd Pier) east of Meriken Park close to the Port Terminal station on the Portliner. The festival celebrates Marine...[ Click to read more ]

Hydrangea Walk in the Kobe City Forest Botanical Garden

May 25, 2017 By Admin

The Kobe City Forest Botanical Garden, is a massive botanical garden and arboretum located near Mount Maya in Kobe, Japan. Despite its close proximity to the city, the "garden" is an...[ Click to read more ]

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Animal Rescue Kansai (ARK)

Apr 25, 2017 By

ARK is a non-profit, non-governmental private organization with the aim of forming a network of people who love animals, believe in sharing their lives with them, and who work actively...[ Click to read more ]

Take a Tour of Hakutsuru Sake Brewery in Kobe

Apr 17, 2017 By Justin Hanus

In Japan, there are many ways to enjoy the tradition of sake. The rice wine has a long history in Asia, and the art of preparing it, serving it, and...[ Click to read more ]

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Welcome the Warmer Weather with 6 Natural Escapes in Kobe

Mar 27, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Situated between the sea and an impressive mountain range, Kobe boasts an array of stunning outdoor escapes located within and just beyond the bustling port city. Kobe might not be...[ Click to read more ]

Top 5 Beer Gardens Across Japan

Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Springtime in Japan provides temperatures, sights, and events that make it nearly impossible to spend your days indoors. However, even after a day in the warm sunshine, there are still...[ Click to read more ]

Kobe’s International Cuisine Tour

Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Although Kobe’s Chinatown is a major international attractor to the city, Chinese isn’t the only cultural influence worth exploring in this Kansai metropolis. Being a popular port city has brought...[ Click to read more ]

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