Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it?

It used to be Kyoto.

But now, it’s Kobe.

There isn’t one dramatic reason — Kobe just feels right.

A place where you can quietly slip into everyday Japanese life,

without rushing, without trying too hard.

Mountains behind you, the sea in front of you.

Rokkō if you want a view, the harbor if you want some air.

And whenever you feel like exploring, all the famous temples, castles, and historic towns are just a short trip away.

Kobe isn’t the flashiest destination,

but it’s incredibly livable — gentle, balanced, effortless.

The kind of place that makes you think:

maybe life could move at this pace, and that might be enough.