
31st Kobe Luminarie
Kobe Luminarie is a light festival held to commemorate the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and to symbolize hope for the city and its people. The theme for the 3…
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Since its opening in 1868, Kobe has embraced many foreign cultures. Western architecture in Ijinkan, Chinese culture in Nankinmachi, and Japanese traditional beauty. Various cultures coexist in this city, creating a unique charm.

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