9 Culture Shin-Kobe Station Manish Prabhune Shin Kobe Station is perhaps one of the very few bullet train stations in a natural and picturesque setting, and at the same ...
6 Culture Tetsujin 28 Statue, Kobe Peter Lin Tetsujin 28, the giant robot in Kobe symbolizes the rebirth of the city of Kobe after the Hanshin Earthquake in 1995 and shal...
14 Culture Himeji Castle: 2009-2014 Restoration Anonymous Often, when visiting historic locations throughout Japan, one can read things concerning the original building of the structu...
Culture The Holland House Anonymous Holland House is one of several historical, foreign homes in the upscale Kitano neighborhood of Kobe.
Culture Starbucks in Kitano Ijinkan Manish Prabhune Approaching the Starbucks in Kitano, one can immediately sense the uniqueness of this store: it's an extremely beautiful and ...
7 Culture Pre-2014 Restoration: Himeji Castle Manish Prabhune Himeji Castle is currently undergoing renovation work (until 2014). In this photo story however, I've captured the castle bef...
9 Culture Santa Claus in Kitano Ijinkan, Kobe Manish Prabhune Christmas in Kobe has a major attraction in the historical district of Kitano, where, replicas of Santa Claus are placed on t...
Culture The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji 2024 Benjamin Stock Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.
Culture Hyogo Top 10 Attractions Charlotte Griffiths Hyogo prefecture, often described as Japan in miniature, has a little bit of everything to offer. From food and view points, ...
7 Culture Minato Ijinkan, Kobe Manish Prabhune Ijinkan, or foreigners residences in Kobe, mostly refer to the settlement in the Kitano ward of Kobe near Sannomiya station. ...