City of Kobe

Kobe Medical Industry Development Project Kobe Medical Industry Development Project DIA 44th Annual Meeting
June 22-24, 2008

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The Kobe Trade Information Office (KTIO) is the U.S. Branch office for the City of Kobe, Japan based in Seattle, Washington. KTIO's mission is to provide information for companies and individuals interested in business and travel to Kobe City.

Kobe is the sixth largest city in Japan with many characteristics that distinguishes itself from other major Japanese urban cities.

WineThe city of Kobe is nestled between the lush green Rokko Mountain range to the north and the shimmering blue water of the Seto Inland Sea to the south. There are many unique charms of Kobe - the beauty of its surrounding sea and mountains, international cuisine, Kobe beef, sake, specialty cakes and coffee, fashionable ambience, cultural assets and many other delights. No matter where you are in Kobe, you will always feel the resort atmosphere and the richness of this 21st century city.

News


Seattle Seafair Torchlight Parade


The Kobe Festival Ambassador, Ms. Kozue Hirabuki, participated in the SeaFair Torchlight Parade on July 26, 2008. She is pictured with the Governor Christine Gregoire. Also of note, the 2008 Seattle Japanese Community Queen, Ms. Erina Tami Aoyama visited the Kobe Trade Information Office, pictured with Mr. Kenji Uematsu, the director of the City of Kobe branch office. The Seattle Japanese Community Queen is to go and participate in Kobe's festival parade next year.


2007: Kobe Medical Industry Development Project NEW!

2007: Next Generation Super Computer will be in Port Island Second Stage in Kobe

2007: Kobe Medical Industry Development Project was introduced by Society for Biomolecular Sciences NEW!

2005: Kobe Voted Best Overall Medical Cluster

Activities

Kobe Premium Sake Tasting at Bellevue Harbor Club
  *Sept. 5, 2008

Kobe Citizen Cruise, Cruise between Seattle and Kobe
  *May 23, 2008

Drug Information Association 44th Annual Meeting
  *June 22-25, 2008

Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival
  *April 12-13, 2008

Sea Trade Cruise Shipping Convention
  *March 10-13, 2008

WBBA Life Sciences CEO & Investor Forume
  *March 18-19, 2008

Japanese Food and Sake Festival
  *March 13, 2008

JNTO Japan Travel Showcase
  *November 7, 2007 Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston, TX
  *January 23, 2008 The Westin San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, CA
  *January 24, 2008 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Seattle, WA
  *February 11, 2008 The New Otani Hotel & Garden, Los Angeles, CA
  *February 13, 2008 Doubletree Hotel San Diego-Mission Valley, San Diego, CA

Luxury Travel Expo 2007
  *December 5-7, 2007

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Awards

Port of Kobe Wins 2007 Most Efficient Terminal Operator Award

The Port of Kobe has received the celebrated award of Most Efficient Terminal Operator in 2007 by the Dream World Cruise Destinations Magazine at the 2007 Sea Trade Cruise Convention.