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Asuka III Departs Kobe Port at Dusk Elegant Departure of a Luxury Cruise Ship
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Events Kobe Nankinmachi Mid-Autumn Festival 2025: 3 Days of Lion Dances and Festive Nights
Experience Kobe’s Nankinmachi Mid-Autumn Festival from Oct 4–6, 2025. Enjoy thrilling lion dances, Cai Qing, and exclusive food specials.
Cafe & Gourmet spot Taste Fresh Craft Beer at TOTTEI Brewery – A Hidden Gem Beneath the Green Hill in Kobe
Enjoy freshly brewed craft beer by the sea at TOTTEI Brewery in Kobe. A relaxing new spot under the "Green Hill" near GLION Arena.
Events Kobe’s Distant View of Expo 2025 Fireworks: Witness the Nightly Show at 6:35 PM!
Watch Expo 2025 fireworks from Kobe every night at 6:35 PM! Discover the best spots to see the light show from a distance—even without entering the Expo venue.
Local & Culture Farewell to Kobe’s “Gulliver Tunnel”: A 93-Year-Old Underground Exit Lost to Redevelopment
Kobe’s “Gulliver Tunnel,” a unique underground exit built in 1933, has been demolished in 2025. A 90-year history now lives on in memory.
Events Hanshin Tigers Victory Commemorative Stamp Rally – Collect All 6 Stamps Along the Hanshin Line
Celebrate the Hanshin Tigers’ Central League victory with a stamp rally at six Hanshin Railway stations. Collect all stamps by Dec 31, 2025!
Gourmet Kitano Curry Opens at Kitano Nosta — Two Spicy Sauces for a True Kobe Curry Experience
Discover Kitano Curry at Kitano Nosta in Kobe. Enjoy two spicy sauces made from 23 spices, unique toppings like grilled cheese, and free pickles and house spices. A must-try curry spot in Kobe’s historic Kitano district.
Gourmet Expo 2025 Exclusive! Awajiya × Kenmin Foods “GF Hipparidako Bento” — A Gluten-Free Evolution of Kobe’s Famous Ekiben
At Expo 2025, discover the limited-edition GF Hipparidako Bento, created by Awajiya and Kenmin Foods. Made with gluten-free soy sauce and served in a black ceramic pot, this exclusive bento is sold only at the GF RAMEN LAB venue.
Gourmet Wednesday-Only Experience: Authentic Indian Curry at Kobe’s Historic Indian Club
At Best Kobe, explore the Indian Club in Kobe, open to the public only on Wednesdays. Enjoy authentic curry, freshly baked naan, and chai in a historic cultural hub.
Bread & Sweets “Aoitori” Sweets from Kobe Kitano – A Delicious Souvenir with a Hidden Map Inside
Discover Kobe Kitano Aoitori, a souvenir sweet from Kobe Kitano Nosta. Made with local flour and packaged with a historic Kobe map inside.
Events Kobe Storks Open Preseason with Convincing Win over Korean Powerhouse
The Kobe Storks defeated Korean powerhouse Daegu KOGAS Pegasus in a preseason clash, proving their readiness for the 2025–26 B.LEAGUE season.