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The Real Taste of Kobe: Why This Port City is Japan’s Bakery Capital

Kobe residents spend more on bread than almost anyone else in Japan. Explore the data and 150-year history behind Kobe’s unique bakery culture.
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Is Kobe Really Shrinking? A Local’s View on the City’s Future and “National Task”

Kobe's population decline explained by a local. Why Chuo-ku is growing while suburbs shrink, and how the Mayor's urban planning is saving the city.
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What is Kobe Really Like? A Local’s View on Steak, Football, and the City Limits

Is Kobe just about beef and style? Discover the real Kobe through the eyes of a 20-year resident. Exploring the mountain-sea harmony, Vissel Kobe, and the hidden charm of Kita-ku and Nishi-ku.
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Welcome to Discover Kobe: Stories of Life Between the Mountains and the Sea

Hello, I’m editorS. I have been living in Kobe over 20 years, exploring every corner of this beautiful city. Today, I a...
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