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Community and commercial events in Kobe

Overview

Kobe, Japan, is hosting a series of diverse community and commercial events throughout late 2026.

Educational initiatives for youth include the Science Festival for Youth 2026 at the Bando Kobe Youth Science Museum in September, following a professional aquarium career experience program held in July.

Cultural and lifestyle events include the fifth annual Minato HANABI fireworks festival at Meriken Park in October, which features music and laser displays. Pop-up events include a beauty technology showcase at Kobe Hankyu from September 18 to September 23, where GM Corporation will host the ‘Electron POP UP SHOP’ featuring beauty devices and professional consultations. An art exhibition by painter Naoto Kitamura will also take place at Mint Kobe from October 17 to October 26, featuring original paintings and live painting sessions on October 24 and 25.

Other local activities include the 13th ‘Kobe City’ festival at Daimaru Kobe from September 9 to September 14, showcasing over 60 brands and celebrating the 130th anniversary of cinema in the city. At Kobe Harborland umie, a lottery campaign will run from September 21 to September 23. Additionally, the ‘RUN TRY FESTA 2026’ is scheduled for October 3 at the Sumaura Fisheries site, allowing runners to test footwear in preparation for the Kobe Marathon.

Entities

Kobe · Suma Coast · Suma Sea World · Naoto Kitamura · Daimaru Kobe

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Kobe hosts series of local festivals and sporting events

    Kobe will host various local events in late 2026, including the ‘Kobe City’ festival at Daimaru Kobe, a shopping lottery at Harborland umie, and a running shoe testing event at Suma Coast.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Kobe to host beauty and art pop-up events

    Kobe will host two upcoming pop-up events: an Electron beauty device showcase at Kobe Hankyu in September 2026, and a Naoto Kitamura art exhibition at Mint Kobe in October 2026.

  3. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kobe to host Minato HANABI 2026 fireworks festival

    Kobe will host the Minato HANABI 2026 festival from October 19–23, featuring themed fireworks, music, and laser shows at Meriken Park, alongside special viewing cruises.

  4. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kobe hosts youth science and career experience programs

    Kobe will host various youth educational events, including the 2026 Science Festival for Youth and career experience programs at the átoa aquarium.

Sources

anna-media.jp · beautypost.jp · kobe-journal.com · kobebayc.co.jp · mint-kobe.jp · prtimes.jp

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