Historical & Cultural heritage
Lafcadio Hearn’s Kobe Years: A Short Stay That Left a Lasting Mark
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Events Discover Kobe’s New “Borderline” Between Sannomiya and Motomachi — A Fun Photo Spot on Kyomachi-suji Street
三宮と元町の“境界線”がついに登場！ 綱引きイベントで決まった京町筋に、「ここから元町」「ここから三宮」と書かれたタペストリーが設置されました。街のユーモラスなボーダーラインとして注目を集めています。
Historical & Cultural heritage “Hyakuryu Kisui” — A Monumental Relief of One Hundred Dragons near Shin-Kobe Station
Discover “Hyakuryu Kisui,” a magnificent marble relief of one hundred dragons along the Ikuta River near Shin-Kobe Station. Gifted by Tianjin City in 1993, the sculpture and nearby twin pavilion “Renyokutei” symbolize lasting friendship and harmony between the two cities.
Museums Three New Exhibitions at the Felissimo Chocolate Museum – Featuring Sebastian Masuda’s “KAWAII Chocolate Magic” and the “Story Vending Machine”
The Felissimo Chocolate Museum in Kobe presents three new exhibitions, including Sebastian Masuda’s “KAWAII Chocolate Magic” and the interactive “Story Vending Machine” that prints excerpts from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Events Experience the Refined Art of Tea — “TEA KOBE 2025: Premium Collection” Returns to Kitano
Experience TEA KOBE 2025 – Premium Collection in Kobe’s Kitano district.A two-day tea festival uniting Japanese, Chinese, herbal, and black teas from across Japan.Enjoy exclusive tastings, artisan tea experiences, and a refined tea lifestyle.
Gourmet Autumn Harvest Vegetable Buffet at Kitano Grill & Bar — A Fresh and Nostalgic Dining Experience in Kobe
Enjoy the Autumn Harvest Vegetable Buffet at Kitano Grill & Bar in Kobe’s Kitano Nosta.Experience over 50 colorful vegetables, superfoods, and nostalgic dining inside a renovated 1931 school building.
Events Vissel Kobe Takes Over Misakikoen Station — Nogizaka46’s Mao Ioki Joins the 30th Anniversary Celebration
To celebrate Vissel Kobe’s 30th anniversary, Misakikoen Station has been fully decorated in club colors.Nogizaka46’s Mao Ioki attended the unveiling ceremony, delighting fans with smiles and autographs.
Events Kobe Motomachi Lights Up — The Elegant Glow of the Kyu-Kyoryuchi Winter Illumination
Experience the 2025 Kyu-Kyoryuchi Illumination in Kobe Motomachi — an elegant winter lights event extending along Akashimachi-suji Street.Enjoy a romantic stroll through Kobe’s historic Old Settlement glowing in soft, golden light.
Art & Culture Kobe Immersed in the Colors of India — “India Mela 2025” Returns to Meriken Park
Experience India in Kobe! “India Mela 2025” brings Indian food, culture, music, dance, and colorful market stalls to Meriken Park — the largest Indian festival in western Japan.
Historical & Cultural heritage Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum — Discover 150 Years of Chinese Heritage in Kobe
Explore the Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum near Nankinmachi.Discover 150 years of Chinese heritage, featuring Sun Yat-sen’s calligraphy and stories of cultural exchange.
Leisure & Experience Silence at Kobe Oji Zoo: What Has Become of the Panda House After Tan Tan?
Discover the Panda House at Kobe’s Oji Zoo after beloved panda Tan Tan. Exhibits and memories remain, preserving her story in a quiet space.