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Read on to learn more about the amazing sights and sounds of the Japanese city of Kobe

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Most know this posh city for its famous (and oft-misunderstood) meat, but it’s a deliciously unique town full of awe-inspiring nature, innovative architecture, and, yes, steak.

Prisma by Dukas/Universal Images/GettyIf you’ve ever ordered Kobe beef at a restaurant in the U.S., you’ve almost certainly been had.The scam that is the American “Wagyu” and “Kobe beef” industry is well-documented. Suffice to say, odds are you’re eating a pretty standard piece of U.S. beef, a hybrid of domestically raised Wagyu cattle and the increasingly Frankenstein’s monster-like approximation of Angus. There are no rules about what res...

Tucked in the mountains behind the city of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture is Nunobiki Herb Garden, the largest herb garden in Japan. From riding the ropeway up to the garden to strolling its idyllic paths, the garden’s location on Mount Maya offers not only beautiful season...

Just west of Osaka lies Kobe, Japan’s sixth most populous city. But beyond the intense hustle and bustle of Sannomiya or the seaside glamor of Kobe Mosaic lies the Rokko Mountain range, providing a natural backdrop to the city that has sprung up at its feet. One&...

One of the most popular destinations for tourists and city natives alike, the peaks of Mount Rokko provide an inviting target for all trekkers.