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 ]
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 ]
Playing pool is one of the most popular pub games and you can find bars and halls the world over with tables where you can shoot a couple of casual...[ Click to read more ]
The image of Japan around the world is that of a country where the main beverages are green tea and sake. It can thus be a surprise to see a...[ Click to read more ]
If you’re in the area, you should check out the Rokko Island Halloween and Harvest Festival. This festival is one of the largest in the Hanshin region, and it occurs...[ Click to read more ]
Big cities in Japan are known for their vibrant energy, but sometimes residents and tourists want a break from all this activity. In response, cat cafés have been popping up...[ Click to read more ]
Martial arts activities have long been a staple in Japanese life with both children and adults enrolling in self-defense classes and learning the various different disciplines. Martial arts can be...[ Click to read more ]
Whether you're looking for an indoor swim or some outdoor action in a boat or on a surfboard, you can find plenty of water-based activities in and around Kobe at...[ Click to read more ]
As a port city, Kobe offers both residents and visitors the chance to take to the waters and enjoy the sights on a boat trip. You can sail around the...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe is something of a shopper's paradise with an array of shopping centers and high streets that are mostly within walking distance of each other. Its long history as a...[ Click to read more ]