Kobe is the city recognised for the 1995 Hanshin Earthquake and its Kobe beef. There are two man-made islands off Kobe named Port Island and Rokko Island. The Kobe University International Residence which I stayed at is located on Port Island.

Port Tower and Meriken Park at night.

I attended an ikebana (flower arrangement) show.

Mama no patii at Saiko's place. (Top L-R) Mune-kun, Okaasan, Naomi, Nicky. (Bottom) Jon, Saiko, Rachel, Me.

Kami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture.

Anyone know what the time is?

Bottles and lights...

1995 Hanshin Earthquake

Port Island

Rokko Island

Kobe from 21st floor of KICC.

Aussie students enjoying a few drinks at the beer garden. (All you can drink and eat!)

Brett, Yusuke (my tutor) and I had okonomiyaki for lunch.

Nankin Machi, China Town.

I feasted on Kobe Beef for lunch!

Yes, Japan has beaches too.