Vegan Food in Kobe
Dec 22, 2017 By Justin Hanus
New year, new game. So how about heading into it with some healthy food by trying some great vegetarian and vegan places in Kobe? After all those delicious creamy pieces...[ Click to read more ]
Studying and Working in Kobe: What to Expect
Dec 22, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is one of the largest cities in Japan and it is the capital of the Hyôgo Prefecture. Several companies are based there and its port is one of the...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Smartphone Apps for Living in Japan
Dec 18, 2017 By Admin
Moving to Japan is often a difficult adjustment — but the internet has many resources to make things easier, especially when you have the right apps. The following is a...[ Click to read more ]
Destination Kobe – Free eBook by Relo Japan
Dec 08, 2017 By Admin
Relo Japan is proud to bring you “Destination Kobe,” a special digital guide that incorporates inside knowledge of Kobe from the view of an expatriate. This invaluable resource has everything...[ Click to read more ]
Kansai or Kanto? Who Ya Got?
Nov 21, 2017 By Justin Hanus
“You despise me, don’t you Rick?” says Peter Lorre’s Ugarte to Humphrey Bogart’s Richard Blaine in Casablanca. “If I gave you any thought I probably would,” replies Bogart dismissively, deflating...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Marathon 2017
Nov 01, 2017 By Admin
The general public is free to participate in this foot race presented in Kobe. Some 20,000 people take part in this race, which is time-limited to 7 hours. The foot...[ Click to read more ]
Goshikizuka Kofun: Kobe’s Ancient Sacred Pyramid
Oct 30, 2017 By Justin Hanus
In the Christian world this is the time of the year for All Souls' Day when the memories of the deceased are commemorated. Many religions celebrate the departed at other...[ Click to read more ]
What to Eat in Kobe Besides the Beef
Oct 28, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Tourists flock from around the globe to eat Kobe’s famous beef. But you’re a local now, and you’ve been there, and done that. Now it’s time to give some local...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrating the Japanese Culture of Wood at the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe
Oct 27, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Around the world traditional Japanese carpentry and craftsmanship is revered for its precision and quality. In 1984 the Takenaka Corporation, one of the nation's largest engineering and construction firms, decided...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens is a Celebration of Herbs and More
Sep 14, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Herbs have a hallowed and honored position in Japanese culture dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. Chinese herbs first began appearing in Japan traditional folk medicines during cultural exchanges...[ Click to read more ]
