- Dates & time
- September 5, 2026 (Sat) 14:00–14:30
- cost
- ¥500 (free for children)
- Venue & access
- Community Space RIC no Wa (Kobe Fashion Plaza 3F) Steps from Island Center Station on the Rokko Liner, on the 3rd floor of Kobe Fashion Plaza (along the passage south of Sun Hiroba). About 10 minutes by Rokko Liner from JR Sumiyoshi Station.
There are 3 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Community Space RIC no Wa (Kobe Fashion Plaza 3F). The map shows each with its walking time.
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Why You Should Visit
A 30-minute concert by soprano Nozomi Itagaki, who grew up on Rokko Island, held at Community Space RIC no Wa on the 3rd floor of Kobe Fashion Plaza. After she sings, there is a short session where the audience gets to sing along. This is a neighbourhood community room rather than a concert hall, so the singer is close enough to hear without amplification and you can drop in while shopping. Entry is 500 yen, free for children, and the room is indoors whatever the weather.
NOTE
Programme
- Soprano concert (about 30 minutes)
- A sing-along practice session with the audience after the performance
About the venue
RIC no Wa is a neighbourhood community space run by the NPO Kyodo no Wa, hosting music salons, a second-hand bookshop, tea gatherings and other events each month.
* Details and dates may change. Check the organiser's schedule page for the latest information.
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