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Kobe City

Kobe Harborland

Opened in October 1992, Kobe Harborland has become Kobe's premier destination for the city's best waterfront sights and nightlife.

Kobe Port Tower

Completed in 1963 by the architecture firm behind Tokyo Skytree and the redesigned Barcelona Camp Nou, Kobe Port Tower features prominently in the city skyline as a symbol of the region.

Located in the southeast of Hyogo Prefecture is the Rokko mountain range. This is one of the prefecture's main travel destinations, famed for its hot springs, excellent hiking trails, and unbeatable views of Kobe and Osaka.

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

At almost four kilometers in length, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world's longest suspension bridge. The bridge links the city of Kobe with Awaji Island and, as part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, provides onward links to the island of Shikoku.

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Discover Kobe

Gateway to Innovation

Kobe's startup ecosystem is uniquely positioned with a blend of public, private, and international support. Offering a comprehensive range of resources from acceleration programs to subsidies to mentorship, Kobe is an ideal hub for innovation and growth.

Leading in Medical and Computational Sciences

Kobe is home to the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster, renowned for its exceptional talent in medical and computational sciences. This positions Kobe as a leading city for startups and ventures in these cutting-edge fields, offering access to first-rate universities and a highly skilled talent pool. The city's focus on these sectors provides unique opportunities for businesses looking to innovate in healthtech, biotech, and computational research.

Work-Life Synergy

Kobe is not just about business growth; it's about thriving in a balanced environment. As one of the first areas in Japan to host an international community, Kobe offers a vibrant lifestyle and rich culinary culture, surrounded by the natural beauty of mountains and the ocean.

For FOUNDERS

Business matching

The Kobe government startup team provides access to their extensive local network, connecting you to the right people to grow your business in Japan — as well as introductions to experts for recruiting, fundraising, and governmental support.

#Startup Support #Matching

Kobe is one of fewer than 10 areas in Japan where you can get a Startup Visa, allowing international entrepreneurs to establish their business in the city hassle-free.

#StudentVisa, #WorkVisa,#Startup Support

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Shiori Fukuda (Life-Tech KOBE)

Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture has been on the front foot in its efforts to support startups in Japan. We invited Ms. Shiori Fukuda, an innovation specialist at the Life-Tech KOBE, a regional startup ecosystem who has been supporting local startups aiming to expand their business overseas as well as startups from other countries interested in developing their business in Japan, to talk about her background and the initiatives of Kobe City.

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Jun

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONVENTION FOR AERO ENGINES, GAS TURBINES & PROPULSION EQUIPMENT

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Feb

The sustainable future of the Earth starts from Kobe

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Dec

We are thrilled to invite you to the "Global Founders Kobe Meet-up," a remarkable evening of networking and collaboration.

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