1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (860+ words) Nestled in the countryside of Aikura, Sumoto City, Natural Herbs -AKARI- Awajishima is a retreat salon inspired by the principles of Ayurveda and Tao. On this visit, we enjoyed the venue’s herb café, AYUR HERBICA, and its carefully prepared “Ayurvedic…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (815+ words) Have you heard of “Yamitokun,” Kobe’s unofficial yuru character? I fell in love at first sight with this plush, a reclusive rabbit with a very grumpy look. This character is secretly displayed at various shops around Kobe. For this article,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (820+ words) The striking name and the note that it’s “only two shops in Japan” piqued my curiosity. I followed the sign down to the basement and found a cafe & bar called DINGO (Chuo-ku, Kobe). Inside is a calm, tucked-away atmosphere that…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (771+ words) Kobe Municipal Suma Rikyu Park (Suma-ku, Kobe) is often associated with its beautiful rose garden, but did you know there is another attraction on the grounds: a botanical garden? In addition to well-maintained Western-style gardens, the area features seasonal flower…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (182+ words) Sales scene at Kobe Airport [Ad] Scroll down to continue reading Jul 21 – Jul 28 Feel at Home with the Owners: Enjoy the Dashi-Maki Set Meal at Yokogi in Kobe’s Motomachi Feel Like Paris in Kobe: Explore History and Art Free of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (980+ words) In February 2026, I visited CLOUD Cafe (Kuraudo Cafe), which opened about a 3-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway's Taodera Station in Kita Ward, Kobe. The stylish building houses the cafe and a houseplant sales area on the first floor, with…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (398+ words) Delica cafe and wine bistro TOOTH TOOTH ON THE CORNER, located inside EKIZO Kobe Sannomiya (Chuo-ku, Kobe), began offering a new brunch menu from July 24. The lineup focuses on both savory and sweet French toast, and the expanded lunch menu…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (282+ words) After grabbing groceries at the supermarket and playing by the river, a shaved ice break is the perfect next step—this location sparks all kinds of imaginative plans. The menu board outside makes it easy to decide with suggested combinations....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (930+ words) The Koshien History Museum, located just south of the renowned Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya City, is a sports museum where visitors can dive into the stadium’s history and the excitement of baseball. Since its 2022 renewal, the museum has expanded…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (342+ words) The garden area is generally open except during the year-end and New Year holidays. An elegant staircase meant to reflect the wealth of Kobe at the time. The chandelier motive in the main conference room features the hyogokiku (the prefectural…...