News and events from Hyogo Prefecture

  • How will the Osaka G20 Summit impact Kobe?

    How will the Osaka G20 Summit impact Kobe?

    Leaders of the G20 will gather in Osaka on 28 & 29 June 2019 for the first ever G20 Summit in Japan. With Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe city’s close proximity to Osaka and Kansai International Airport, the major gateway for the region, there will be a number of services suspended and tighter security. If you…

  • The best places to stay in Kobe

    The best places to stay in Kobe

    Looking for somewhere to stay in Kobe? Are you a nightlife district kind of person? Perhaps you love shopping? Or do you want some beautiful sea views? We’ve broken down Kobe city into different areas to help you choose the best location for your trip. Budget and personal preferences play a big part of deciding…

  • Kobe Countdowns 100 Days to The Rugby World Cup

    Kobe Countdowns 100 Days to The Rugby World Cup

    We are now only 100 days out until the Rugby World Cup kicks off in Japan on September 20th. To mark the 100 days countdown there are a couple of events happening in Kobe on Saturday June 15th . The main event is at Harborland Space Theatre and a Rugby Fun Zone is at Duo…

  • Kobe Night Pool Party at REN

    Kobe Night Pool Party at REN

    Kobe’s nights have just gotten little more exciting over the summer with the Kobe Night Pool Party at Kobe Minato Onsen REN kicking off on June 1st. This night pool is a luxury event for adults with spectacular views of Kobe’s harbour. Relax poolside with a cocktail and let the DJs or live musicians entertain…

  • Organic Rice Planting Workshop

    Organic Rice Planting Workshop

    NPO Peace & Nature in Kobe are redeveloping a fallow field over 2 days on June 1st and June 8th (Saturday). They are extending an invitation to anyone who wants to experience rice planting. Peace & Nature are growing rice without any chemical fertilizers or pesticides by using “agricultural fermented pellets” to control weeds, with…

  • Water4Life Live Rock 2019

    Water4Life Live Rock 2019

    The Water4Life Live Rock event will be held on Saturday May 25th at two venues in Sannomiya (central Kobe). The Harbour Tavern and Bar IZNT will both have 3 bands performing at this amazing charity event. All bands are donating their time and appearance fees to charity. The Harbour Tavern will have; Kim & the…

  • Kobe Festival 2019

    Kobe Festival 2019

    The 49th Kobe Festival will take place on Sunday May 19th. It’s a multi-cultural festival of dances, music, street performances and food stalls with the highlight being the main parade featuring 80 groups of floats and costumes. Kobe Festival Main Parade The Parade starts at the south end of Flower Road in front of Higashi…