Holiday Dining Options in Kobe
Nov 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without that celebratory festive meal – turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mince pies and all the rest. The festive holiday season is catching on in...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper & Lights in Kobe
Nov 19, 2019 By Justin Hanus
With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts turn to presents and brightening up the home with a few decorations. If you haven't already got your shopping for the season planned out, here...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illumination in Kansai
Nov 19, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Don’t let the cold stop you from heading outside as there are beautiful displays of holiday lights throughout the Kansai region. Get out of the house and away from your...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Christmas Trees in Kobe 2019
Nov 18, 2019 By Admin
You won't see a Christmas tree through the window of every home in Japan, but they are growing in popularity across the country. Several stores now sell trees and associated...[ Click to read more ]
Sake Breweries in Kobe
Nov 13, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Even if you’ve never set foot in Japan, there’s a good chance you’ve tried sake, as the rice wine is popular worldwide. In Japan, however, sake is a mainstay of...[ Click to read more ]
Koyo, or Fall Colors in Kobe
Oct 20, 2019 By Admin
Viewing the changing colors of fall leaves or foliage, called koyo in Japanese, is autumn's answer to spring's more famous cherry blossom viewing; a traditional opportunity to get outdoors to live in the moment of...[ Click to read more ]
Kansai’s Most Popular Winter Meals
Oct 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus
The Japanese have many hearty winter meals served at festivals and family gatherings during the colder months. Each region has its specialties and twists on popular classics with Kansai being...[ Click to read more ]
How to See Kobe on a Budget
Oct 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Traveling around Japan can be expensive, but it’s still possible to visit any city in the country if you’re on a budget. Kobe is no exception. It’s easy to reach...[ Click to read more ]
Best Cinemas in Kobe
Oct 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus
If you're an expat living in Japan, you'll find that going to the cinema isn't all that different from what it's like in countries such as the US or UK....[ Click to read more ]
Night Clubbing in Kobe
Sep 24, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is not quite on the New York levels of “city that never sleeps” but there is plenty going on after pubs and restaurants close up for the night with...[ Click to read more ]
