Kobe City

Kobe Port Tower

Popular Landmarks and Buildings in Kobe

Aug 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus

Almost 150 years ago, Kobe opened its ports to the west and has since blossomed into a city of fusion and flair. Chinese influences also remained despite the influx of...[ Click to read more ]

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Kobe Port Marine Fireworks Festival 

Jul 30, 2018 By Admin

The “Kobe Port Marine Fireworks Festival” is a great way to spend a hot summer night in Kobe. As many as 250,000 people will gather at Meriken Park and the surrounding...[ Click to read more ]

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8 Most Popular Flea Markets and Shopping Areas in Kobe

Jul 27, 2018 By Justin Hanus

From intensive retail therapy to quick souvenir shopping, Kobe has a score of places where you can explore and discover great finds to take home or give away as gifts....[ Click to read more ]

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8 Most Popular Beer Pubs and Breweries in Kobe

Jul 27, 2018 By Justin Hanus

One of the best places to visit at night are where the drinks and food are. After a long day of touring the attractions and shopping, anyone would love to...[ Click to read more ]

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Bon Odori

Celebrate Bon Odori By the Kobe Seaside

Jul 25, 2018 By Justin Hanus

Bon Odori festivals are well known as an entertaining and interesting summer events across Japan, and Kobe’s seaside fest is no exception. Bon Odori, or simply Bon dances, are some...[ Click to read more ]

Nankinmachi

8 Most Popular Street Food to Try in Kobe’s Chinatown

Jun 26, 2018 By Justin Hanus

Kobe’s Chinatown also widely known as Nankin-machi is one of the three Chinatowns in Japan. Its popular name comes from the words Nanjing or Nanking as Chinese immigrants are referred...[ Click to read more ]

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Ikuta Shrine

The Most Popular Temples and Shrines in Kobe

Jun 26, 2018 By Justin Hanus

Japan is a melting pot of several religions in the East. There are religions that have immigrated from different parts of Asia and there are those that originated within the...[ Click to read more ]

Swimming in Japan

Dive in Kobe Places to Swim this Summer

Jun 24, 2018 By Justin Hanus

With temperatures rising for the summer it can be easy to resort to staying inside as often as possible. Though the air conditioning at home might be necessary sometimes, for...[ Click to read more ]

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Earthquake Preparedness in Japan

Jun 14, 2018 By First Admin

Japan is among the world's most seismically active countries, which means that earthquakes are a relatively common occurrence. Small tremors are usually felt in some part of the country everyday,...[ Click to read more ]

Measuring Room Sizes in Japan

Jun 10, 2018 By First Admin

Some of us have been brought up on feet and inches, while some know only meters, centimeters and millimeters. If you live in Japan, you also need to develop a...[ Click to read more ]

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