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| The city of Kobe provides the best environment for investment by foreign-affiliated companies. |
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Compared with larger cities such
as Tokyo or Osaka, Kobe provides a much more comfortable
living environment. While have sufficient urban functions,
Kobe is full of suburban benefits such as spacious houses,
a cheaper cost of living, less crowded traffic and commuter
trains, shorter commuting times and an overall safer environment.
Moreover, Kobe is rich with a natural environment, surrounded by the Seto Inland
Sea to the south and Mt. Rokko to the north. It is easy to enjoy seasonal pastimes
from hiking and skiing on Mt. Rokko, strolling and bathing in Suma or Maiko,
visiting shrines and temples for an introduction to traditional Japanese culture
and relaxing in hot springs at many locations within the city. |
In addition, a wide variety of shopping
and eating establishments are available in Kobe. This fashionable
city is famous all over the country not only among Japanese
but also with non-Japanese as well. Brand boutiques line Sannomiya
and Motomachi’s streets, and many restaurants in Nankin-machi,
Kobe’s China Town, and other locations serve exquisite
cuisine from all over the world. Kobe is also proud of its
local beef, wine and many other distinctive tastes. |
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| An international flavor has been
added to the original charms of the town through 130 years
of history with non-Japanese residents. International exchange
at the citizen level is actively promoted in Kobe. All of
these factors make for a city in which non-Japanese residents
can achieve a harmonious balance of a fulfilling job with
a comfortable lifestyle on weekends. |
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New Corporate Development Headquarters, Kobe Enterprise Promotion Bureau
City Hall, Bldg. 1, 6-5-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-8570
Tel 078-322-6216 Fax 078-322-6072 invest@office.city.kobe.lg.jp |
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