16+ hour ago   (932+ words) A new restaurant worth checking out has opened in Kobe’s Sannomiya area. Italian restaurant “DUE PAZZI” opened its doors on September 10 in Nakayamate-dori, Chuo Ward, Kobe. The restaurant is located in the area north of Ikuta Shrine. It is about…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (672+ words) A new location of the capsule toy specialty store “Pon! by Gachagacha no Mori,” “Pon! Aeon Mall Kobe Kita” in Kobe’s Kita Ward, will open on September 18. The store will feature 341 capsule toy machines. The store is expected to offer…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1034+ words) Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is one of Japan’s leading food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics manufacturers. Miki City is home to the company’s only head office factory in the Kansai region. We visited the Hyogo Miki Factory and are sharing our experience…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (657+ words) Across Plaza Takasago officially opened on September 9 in Umei, Takasago City. The complex was created by renovating and rebranding an existing commercial facility that was built 20 years ago. Stores began opening in stages in April. With the addition of MARUAI…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (368+ words) The limited-time “Shine Muscat” fair featuring Shine Muscat grapes will be held at gelato pique cafe from September 10 through October 15. In Hyogo, the fair is available at the Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets store in Kita Ward, Kobe. The fair features a…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (241+ words) Nearby is Amagasaki Ebisu Shrine, known for its large torii gate. “Miyaji Pork Loin Cutlet Plate” ¥1,700 (tax included) Miyaji pork is rarer than Matsusaka beef, with only 100 pigs shipped each month. “Set Drink” Add ¥300 (tax included) to any lunch menu....

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (678+ words) On July 7, the dining bar “Tanakara Botamochi” opened near Hanshin Amagasaki Station. We visited to explore this stylish restaurant, which serves carefully prepared dishes with a focus on food safety and quality. The glass-fronted exterior and plant-decorated entrance create a…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (216+ words) Children can take home leftover pieces of wood. Different types of wood, such as zelkova, ash, and teak, have different textures, scents, and characteristics, so choosing one may be part of the fun. Sep 1 – Sep 8 These Spots Are Far from…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (833+ words) In the parking lot of Bessho Toretore Market in Miki City, we found a charming little shop called Koyomi Azuki to Okashi to. Opened in September 2023, this pastry shop makes sweets using red bean paste and seasonal ingredients. The shop…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1087+ words) We visited Oyasa Kitchen Ohisama in Kobe’s Kita Ward after hearing that a new set menu had been introduced in August 2026. The restaurant is about a nine-minute walk from Hanayama Station on the Kobe Electric Railway. It is located a…...