Amakara Techo magazine to feature Kobe food culture

The October 2026 issue of the gourmet magazine ‘Amakara Techo’ will feature a comprehensive special on the food culture of Kobe. Titled ‘Mountain Side, Sea Side, Kobe’s West Side,’ the issue explores the culinary landscape spanning from the mountains to the coast and westward.

The feature covers various districts including Kitano, Shin-Kobe, Rokko, Sannomiya, Motomachi, Hanakuma, Shinkaichi, Tarumi, and Suma Kaigan. Content ranges from long-established local favorites to new establishments, highlighting diverse offerings such as hidden lunch spots, traditional Chinese cuisine, Italian sweets, and Taiwanese flavors.

In addition to food reviews, the issue includes essays by Kaneko Heimin and photography by Masashi Sane, alongside serial columns by author Yasushi Machida.