In the quiet realm of Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture, a unique venture, ‘FOREST DOOR,’ seeks to strike the delicate balance between tradition and progression. The project is breathing new life into a former school, connecting the dots...
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland has teamed up with Awajishima Resort Inc.’s Zen Wellness Retreat, Zenbou Seinei, to offer a rejuvenating accommodation package. The retreat, which opened in April 2022 on Awaji Island, provides a day trip filled...
Not so long ago, people and Oriental White Storks coexisted in harmony and peace in Toyooka, northern Hyogo Prefecture. A formerly common sight in the wilderness of this beautiful Japanese countryside, in 1971, the last surviving soul of this rare...
An amusement park, “KidZania SDGs Center,” will provide a space where children can come in contact with SDGs. The young visitors will carry the “Change the Future! Action Rally” book and explore issues like food waste and...
A new complex facility ‘SEIKAIHA’ is expected to open next month in Awaji Island, Hyogo prefecture. Facilities on the site are; a theater called ‘Naminoritei,’ a Japanese food restaurant ‘Aonoya’ and another restaurant named ‘Uminoya’ that serves...
A new eSports facility opened on July 2 in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. Surprisingly, the unique characteristic of this eSports facility is that the membership is limited to people over 60 years old. ESports, meaning electronic sports, is competitive...
During the coronavirus pandemic, it has been vital to minimize human contact, so grocery shopping can be stressful as you often can’t avoid crowds. Online parking reservation company Akippa is striving to provide a quick and coordinated...
COVID-19 has had a sharp and immediate impact in every country, and the impact can also be seen in the food industry. Over the past few months, the Japan food industry has been hampered. by it. The industry, which is known for its elegance and...
The city of Kobe, capital of Hyogo prefecture, and Nestlé Japan Ltd. will start a new scheme to promote ethical consumption in Japan. Earlier this month, Kobe and Nestlé collected plastic packaging waste at stores within the city to accelerate...