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1.17 Community Cooking Drill (31 Years Since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake)

Keyaki Plaza (HAT Kobe / Wakinohama area)

1.17 Community Cooking Drill (31 Years Since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake)

Why You Should Visit

On January 17, marking 31 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, a community cooking drill will be held in the HAT Kobe Wakinohama area. The event includes fire-starting practice using a fire bench, food service (tonjiru or udon planned), and exhibitions such as MUJI’s temporary housing "Infrastructure Zero House." This listing is intended as an introduction to a local community initiative.

Essentials

location
Keyaki Plaza (HAT Kobe / Wakinohama area)
period
January 17, 2026 (Sat) - January 17, 2026 (Sat)
Time
10:00-15:00
cost
Free admission (food is limited and available while supplies last)
access
Keyaki Plaza (behind FamilyMart Wakihama Kaigandori Store)
REGISTRATION
No advance registration required
NOTE
This is an outdoor event, so warm clothing is recommended. Preparation starts at 9:00, and volunteers with work gloves are welcome. Event may be canceled in severe weather.

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