As it was the last day of my trip to the Kansai region in Japan, I felt a sense of urgency reflecting on Kobe. Although there were many places to revisit in Kobe, considering the time it would take to return to the airport, I only had until around 3 PM to stay in Kobe. Due to the time constraint, ...
In Kobe’s Motomachi, you can discover a small but vibrant Chinatown. Located south of Motomachi Station, it is known as “Nankinmachi” in Japanese. This place is considered one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, alongside those in Yokohama and Nagasaki. Centered around Nankinmachi Square, adorned with red pavilions and statues of men, women, and children, the main street spans less than ...