Wedding days are one of the most important days of our lives. If you settle with a partner in Kansai and decide to tie the knot or if you want...[ Click to read more ]
Self-employment is a fantastic way of earning money while at the same time engaging in a pursuit you like and being your own boss. Japan welcomes entrepreneurs and those wanting...[ Click to read more ]
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...[ Click to read more ]
The yukata is a garment similar to a kimono worn in summer, particularly at matsuri (festivals). It is so popular some festivals celebrate it; these are called Yukata Matsuri. The...[ Click to read more ]
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...[ Click to read more ]
Okonomiyaki would be like a Japanese pancake if pancakes were made of vegetables and meat, not sweet but incredibly savory. In fact, there is very little to compare the two dishes...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]