- Jacques Paillard
Even in remote locations apart from the big Kansai cities, it is easy to find great expat contacts because of the quality of members on InterNations.
Our International Community of Expats in Kobe Welcomes You!
Konnichiwa and welcome to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍøKobe; a resource packed with in-depth guides, advice and reliable, up-to-date information. We aim to support you from making your first exciting preparations to settling into daily life and making new friends. On InterNations, you can find exclusive articles to help overcome obstacles and answer your questions like "how do I apply for a work permit?". Our unique platform also has a busy, welcoming social forum where you can get first-hand advice from fellow expats who have already made their way to Kobe. Build on their range of experiences to find reassurance, help and recommendations on the most colorful local events. Your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍøaccount opens the doors to a wealth of information, social interaction and ongoing friendships in Kobe.
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Embark on a New Life in Kobe
As a modern, cosmopolitan city, Kobe boasts all the conveniences one would expect including shopping malls, art museums, and regular festivals. The nearby hot springs, Kobe Fashion show, the annual jazz festival, as well as excellent sports facilities are great places to start exploring the city. Kobe is a busy commercial port as well as home to a number of research institutes in the fields of biology, ICT, Earth Sciences and disaster prevention. The city is also home to a high number of national and international businesses with major companies manufacturing clothing, motors, ships and steel.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍøis the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍømakes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Bangalore or Seoul, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍøallows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.
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Attend our 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍøEvents for the perfect welcome to Kobe where you'll meet fellow expats and make new friends. With an easy-going atmosphere, our expats enjoy meting newcomers for the first time, making professional contacts and relaxing into their new life. You may also want to look at our 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍøGroups and meet like-minded expats to share your interests with as you get to grips with the city. With unwavering support and friendship waiting in Kobe, your new life starts here.
- Jacques Paillard
Even in remote locations apart from the big Kansai cities, it is easy to find great expat contacts because of the quality of members on InterNations.
- Victoria Arrington
The information on 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍøand the help of the local expat community are a real time-saver when moving abroad to Japan.
