Historical & Cultural heritage

The Origin of “Meriken”: A Name Rooted in Kobe’s Port History

Bread & Sweets

“Aoitori” Sweets from Kobe Kitano – A Delicious Souvenir with a Hidden Map Inside

Local & Culture

Farewell to Kobe’s “Gulliver Tunnel”: A 93-Year-Old Underground Exit Lost to Redevelopment

Leisure & Experience

Experience Authentic Ice Skating at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus, Where Kaori Sakamoto Trains

Historical & Cultural heritage

Lafcadio Hearn’s Kobe Years: A Short Stay That Left a Lasting Mark

Events

Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks 2026: A Short Summer Fireworks Show at Meriken Park

Events

Kobe Umi no Bon Odori 2026: Join a Traditional Summer Dance at Meriken Park

Leisure & Experience

Silence at Kobe Oji Zoo: What Has Become of the Panda House After Tan Tan?