#Chinatown Kobe
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Lunar New Year in Kobe’s Nankinmachi! The Lion Dance is my favorite.
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#rip kobe#kobe bryant#los angeles#LA#losangeles#dodgers#lakers#dtla#dtlanightlife#dtlastreetart#the morden lovers#chef#cookslife#bernie sanders#my dog#theclassyissue#chinatown#little tokyo#echo park#silverlake#los angeles dodgers#sandy koufax#cook#love to cook#punk cook#chicano
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A hidden alleyway near Kobe's Chinatown. So tiny, so secluded, so hot. I really wanted to eat lunch there, but the overwhelming heat won the battle, forcing me to retreat to a food chain with air conditioning. I really want to go back one day and have a feast!
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September 9, 2023: My daughter visited me in Osaka, and we went out for lunch to Kobe Chinatown "Nankinmachi".
It's a compact Chinatown where you can enjoy delicious food at reasonable prices.
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Open The Introduction To Dragongate by Scar The Skelly [OVERVIEW]
Hello again, this is the start of my eventual full upload of the powerpoint presentation I have created to introduce people to Dragongate! I will be using a tag to collect all the posts into one place as well as linking them all here once they are uploaded.
Natural Vibes / Z-Brats / Gold Class / D'Courage / Big Hug / TBA Dudes Rock Unit / Unaffiliated Part 1 / Unaffiliated Part 2 / Unaffiliated Part 3 / Updates
Presentation Notes:
What is Dragongate?
The Dragongate logo says ‘since 1999’ because Toryumon Japan and Dragongate are widely seen as one and the same.
Kung Fu Masters?
It was a fun little thing devised for the Kobe faithful (Kobe is the birthplace of Toryumon/Dragongate) as Kobe has a notable Chinatown aka Nankin-machi.
Kung Fu Masters, in canon, has a restaurant in Nankin-machi.
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🌟🌆 Discover the Vibrant Wonders of Kobe, Japan! 🌆🌟
📸 Join us on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking city of Kobe! 🌸 Immerse yourself in a fusion of rich culture, tantalizing flavors, and awe-inspiring sights that will leave you in awe. 🎉 Here are 10 incredible things to do in Kobe that will make your visit truly unforgettable! 🌟
1️⃣ Indulge in the Beauty of Kobe Harbor: 🌊 Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing coastal charm, where mountains meet the sparkling bay. Experience the magic of Harborland, a vibrant shopping district that offers endless delights for all.
2️⃣ Dive into the Enchanting World of Chinatown: 🏮 Explore the vibrant streets of Nankinmachi, Kobe's bustling Chinatown. Indulge your taste buds with delectable Chinese cuisine while marveling at the stunning architecture and lively atmosphere.
3️⃣ Conquer Mt. Rokko: ⛰️ Embark on an exhilarating hike up Mt. Rokko and witness panoramic views that will take your breath away. Capture the stunning sunset and immerse yourself in nature's embrace.
4️⃣ Seek Serenity at Herb Mountain: 🌿 Embark on a magical journey through the lush greenery of Herb Mountain, where fragrant herbs and cascading waterfalls await. Let the serene beauty rejuvenate your spirit.
5️⃣ Discover the Architectural Marvel of Weathercock House: 🏰 Marvel at the bold beauty of Weathercock House, a striking red-brick residence nestled in Kitano. Step into a bygone era and immerse yourself in its elegant charm.
6️⃣ Unleash Your Spiritual Side at Ikuta Shrine: ⛩️ Visit Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, and experience its timeless spiritual aura. Feel a sense of tranquility as you wander through its sacred grounds.
7️⃣ Immerse Yourself in Art at Hyogo Prefectural Museum: 🖼️ Let the creativity of Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art captivate your senses. Delve into a world of masterpieces and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of Kobe.
8️⃣ Pay Tribute at Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park: 🕊️ Reflect on the resilience of the city at Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park. Witness the lasting impact of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and pay homage to its memory.
9️⃣ Savor the Legendary Kobe Beef: 🥩 Indulge in the world-renowned Kobe beef, renowned for its exquisite tenderness and marbling. Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure like no other.
🔟 Marvel at the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge: 🌉 Stand in awe before the engineering marvel of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge. Capture unforgettable moments against the backdrop of this iconic structure.
🌟 Unleash the Explorer Within! 🌟
Don't miss out on the captivating wonders that await you in Kobe! 🌸✨ Embrace the vibrant culture, immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 📸 Plan your adventure to Kobe today and prepare for an extraordinary journey unlike any other! 🌆✈️
#japan travel#travel blog#kobebeef#kobe trip#kobe#Kansai#japan destinations#japan vacation#KobeJapan#TravelInspiration#ExploreKobe
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After playing Streets of Rage 4, I hope they'll make a new Super Shinobi game too, maybe titled : Return of the Shinobi.
As much as I love Ghost of Tsushima and Assassin's Creed, I love an retro type of games which reminds me of old school SEGA games.
What I love about Streets of Rage 4 is that it is something familiar with a touch of nostalgia of the original but new and refreshing.
Imagine if they were to do the same with Super Shinobi, with similar art style and same music composer as the original.
But this time it takes place across all prefectures of Japan instead of going from Japan to America.
Joe Musashi, the legendary Shinobi returns beginning his journey from Aomori Prefecture all the way down to Kyushu.
So gamers feel like they are traveling across Japan themselves, fighting various villains against the familiar backdrops.
First mission starts of at Aomori Castle where the villain ninja, Neo Zeed, attacked his dojo, killed his master and kidnapped his fiancee.
Then he goes to Sendai, the city of Date Masamune, where he fought with his descendant who sides with the villainous ninja.
Then he goes further down to other prefectures, eventually going to Kansai where he fights female ninjas at Dotonbori, Osaka.
Then he goes Nara prefecture to fight a Onna Bugeisha, a female Samurai.
Then the bamboo forest of Kyoto to fight a Yokai disguised as a Miko or Shrine Maiden or Gion to fight a Yokai disguised as a Geisha.
Then he proceed to other places like Aizu, Tokyo, Hikone, Lake Biwa, Mount Koya, Kobe, Chinatown, Himeji, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, etc.
Each prefecture with its own unique songs, theme, villains, backdrops and history.
The final stage is at the city of Fukuoka, going up the high rise building to confront the Neo Zeed himself.
Maybe Neo Zeed is a descendant of a Samurai warlord who wants revenge against the Shinobi's clan since the Sengoku Jidai.
I'm surprised that no game studio have made this by now. There's a lot of potential to develop to get both new and existing fans.
#sega#streets of rage#streets of rage 4#nintendo#super shinobi#revenge of the shinobi#198x#street fighter#shinobi#ninja#japan#ghost of tsushima#assassin's creed#video games#samurai#miko#shrine maiden
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10 Books for 2024
Stealing from @dauen and @goldengirlschildhood because (1) I like this idea and (2) one of my friends wants me to join her in reading one unread book from my shelf/month this year, and this seems like a nice way to pick what to read
Ground rules: they have to be on my shelf right now, they're not for research, at least half have to be women (°), and half have to be non-US writers (•). Audiobooks count (*).
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot °
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon •
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
Passing by Nella Larsen °
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley °
Kullervo by JRR Tolkien •
The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot °•
Earwig and the Witch by Diana Wynne Jones °•*
Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen °•
Bonus: Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez and The Once and Future King by TH White (currently in progress)
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Tag 31. 03.08.2023
Kobe - Rokkosan Drahtseilbahn. Heute fuhren wir nach Kobe und standen dafür verhältnismäßig früh auf, nämlich 07:30 Uhr. Die Fahrt vom HBF Osakas nach Kobe dauerte 30 Minuten, die Städte sind miteinander an der Küste verbunden, was mit der JR-Bahn leicht machbar war. In Kobe angekommen liefen wir zuerst am Hafen entlang bevor es in die Einkaufsstraße Motomachi und ins Chinatown ging. Wie in Kyoto und Osaka gabs viele Vintage Second-Hand-Läden (selbst von Dynamo Dresden gabs Pullis), dennoch schafften wir es irgendwie wieder ins UNIQLO.
Daraufhin setzten wir uns in die Rokkosan Drahtseilbahn und fuhren auf eines der Hügel über Kobe. Der Ausblick von oben war phänomenal, wir konnten Osaka erkennen und sahen die verschiedenen Häfen rundum Kobe. Danach ging’s auf einen niedlichen Bauernhof (Rokkosan Pasture Farm), wo wir über die Weiden liefen. Der Bauernhof war eher was für Kleinkinder, trotzdem war’s eine abwechslungsreiche Erfahrung (kein Tempel…).
Zum Abendessen ging’s in die Innenstadt Kobes, heute war nämlich das Kobesteak-Essen angesagt. Kobe ist weltweit als Rindersteak Hauptstadt bekannt, hier werden die edelsten und zartesten Steaks von 1A-Rindern hergestellt. Wir setzten uns in ein Establishment auf der Haupteinkaufsstraße und bestellten einmal Wagyu (übersetzt japanisches Rindfleisch) und einmal Kobe Steak (das beste japanische Rindfleisch aus der Hyōgo Präfektur, wo sich Kobe befindet). Einmal war’s teuer und dann wollten wir die zwei Steaks vergleichen. Die Steaks wurden auf einer Teppanyaki-Platte vom Koch vorbereitet, er briet die Steaks für maximal 1 Minute pro Seite, dann schnitt er sie auf und servierte sie persönlich auf unsere Teller. Wir fielen beide fast vom Hocker, sowas zartes hatten wir noch nie probiert! Beide Steaks vergingen regelrecht auf der Zunge, das Kobe-Steak nochmal deutlicher als das Wagyu.
Wir fuhren anschließend mit breiten Lächeln zurück nach Osaka und bereiten uns jetzt auf den morgigen Ausflug nach Nara vor. Bis dann!
Day 31. August 3rd, 2023
Kobe - Rokko Mountain Cable Car. Today we went to Kobe and woke up relatively early at 07:30 a.m. The journey from Osaka HBF to Kobe took 30 minutes, as the cities are connected along the coast, which was easily achievable with the JR train. Upon arriving in Kobe, we first walked along the harbour before heading to the shopping street Motomachi and Chinatown. Like in Kyoto and Osaka, there were many vintage second-hand stores (we even found Dynamo Dresden sweaters), but somehow we ended up at UNIQLO again.
After that, we took the Rokko Mountain Cable Car and went up one of the hills overlooking Kobe. The view from the top was phenomenal; we could see Osaka and the various ports around Kobe. Then, we visited a cute farm (Rokko Mountain Pasture Farm), where we walked across the pastures. The farm was more suited for young children, but it was still a great experience (and not another temple...).
For dinner, we went to downtown Kobe since tonight was all about Kobe steak. Kobe is globally renowned as the capital of beef steaks, where the finest and most tender steaks from 1A-grade cattle are produced. We went to an establishment on the main shopping street and ordered Wagyu (Japanese beef) and Kobe Steak (the best Japanese beef from Hyōgo Prefecture, where Kobe is located). One was expensive, and then we wanted to compare the two steaks. The steaks were prepared on a Teppanyaki grill by the chef, who cooked them for a maximum of 1 minute per side, then cut them and served them personally on our plates. We were both amazed; we had never tasted anything so tender! Both steaks practically melted in our mouths, with the Kobe steak even more distinct than the Wagyu.
Afterward, we returned to Osaka with big smiles on our faces and are now getting ready for tomorrow's trip to Nara. See you then!
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Schlechter Tag mit positivem Ende
Wie der Titel schon sagt, war der Tag heute nicht so berauschend.. Das lag vor allem am Wetter... Wie erwartet, hat es leider den ganzen Tag ohne Pause geregnet. Nach dem Aufstehen machte ich mich auf den Weg nach Kobe. Ich entschied mich dann doch gegen den Tag Entspannung, da ich den Tagesausflug schon mal von meiner Liste abhaken wollte.
Durch den Regen ging es zügig zum Bahnhof, wo ich direkt in den Shinkansen nach Kobe einsteigen konnte. Während der Fahrt war ich schon kurz am Überlegen, ob ich einfach den Tag mit Shinkansen-Fahren verbringen soll. Mit dem JR-Railpass wäre das ja kein Problem. 😂 Aber den Gedanken verwarf ich dann doch recht schnell wieder und stieg in Kobe aus. Mit einer Kleinigkeit vom Supermarkt und einem Kaffee machte ich mich dann auf meine Erkundungstour. Die Frage war nur wohin, da ich mir recht wenig Gedanken dazu gemacht hatte. Durch einen kurzen Blick auf Google Maps fand ich zwei Museen, die interessant klangen. Außerdem entdeckte ich noch die Chinatown auf der Karte, von der ich schon gehört hatte.
Als erstes Ziel wählte ich dann auch die Chinatown in Kobe. Beim durch den Regen laufen, merkte ich aber auch schon wie meine Laune etwas in den Keller ging. In Chinatown konnte ich wenigstens noch etwas die Essensstände beobachten, bevor ich mich dann auf den weiteren Weg machte.
Dieser führte mich dann in eine große Einkaufspassage, die überdacht ist. Dort lief ich zwischen den Reihen an Shopping-Läden hindurch. Im unteren Bereich der Passage gab es auch eine sehr große Auswahl an Restaurants. Ich stellte außerdem fest, dass es dort eine lange Verbindung zwischen mehreren Bahnstationen gab, was mir dann doch zugute kam, da ich dementsprechend nicht die ganze Zeit durch den Regen laufen musste.
Spontan entschied ich mich, den Ort Arima Onsen zu besuchen, welcher ca. eine halbe Stunde von Kobe entfernt ist. Mit der Bahn ist der Ort auch einfach zu erreichen. Eigentlich fuhr ich mit dem Gedanken hin, eventuell doch etwas Entspannung im Onsen mitzunehmen. Aber dort angekommen, war der Regen noch schlimmer als in Kobe. Das und meine mittlerweile durchnässten Schuhe haben dann meine Motivation sehr stark nach unten gezogen. Ich überlegte, ob ich einfach direkt wieder nach Kyoto zurückfahren sollte. Auf dem Rückweg nach Kobe entschied ich mich aber dagegen, da ich eine Sache auf jeden Fall noch erledigen wollte.
Um die Zeit zu überbrücken, suchte ich mir von den zwei Museen das Sake-Museum heraus. Davor gönnte ich mir allerdings noch einen Matcha Latte, um mich wieder etwas positiver zu stimmen. Außerdem holte ich mir im nächstbesten Supermarkt einen Regenschirm. Wieso ich mir nicht vorher schon ein Beispiel an den Japanern genommen habe, weiß ich auch nicht... Der Regenschirm hat auf jeden Fall auch für einen kleinen Aufschwung meiner Laune gesorgt. 😅 Das Sake-Museum war zwar nicht sehr groß, aber trotzdem interessant. Leider gab es aber die im Tourguide angekündigte Sake-Verkostung nicht... Aber das Museum war kostenlos, deshalb kann ich nicht beschweren.
Danach ging es wieder zurück in die große Shopping-Meile, wo ich noch etwas dem Regen entging, bevor ich mich zum Höhepunkt des Tages aufmachte. Ich hatte bereits den ganzen Tag über recherchiert, wo man am besten Kobe-Rind in der Stadt probieren kann. Meine Wahl fiel dann auf das Restaurant "Meriken Hatoba", welches eines der beliebtesten Kobe-Restaurants, vor allem bei der internationalen Kundschaft, ist. Von außen macht der Laden überhaupt nicht den Eindruck, dass hier das teure Fleisch serviert wird. 😄 Beim Kobe-Rind handelt es sich um Wagyu-Rind, welches in der Region rund um Kobe gezüchtet wird.
Um es kurz zu fassen: Es war echt sehr schmackhaft. Nach dem Essen hatte ich dann doch etwas bereut nur 150 Gramm zu wählen. Als ich dann aber die Rechnung zahlen musste, war ich dann aber doch ganz froh darüber. 😅 Aber die knapp 60 Euro waren die Erfahrung dann doch wert. Damit konnte der Tag doch noch mit einer guten Note enden.
Danach ging es dann mit der Bahn wieder zurück nach Kyoto und durch den immer noch strömenden Regen zu meinem Hostel. Zum Glück soll der Regen morgen schon wieder vorbei sein und ich kann den morgigen Tag für eine weitere Erkundungstour durch Kyoto nutzen. Einen Termin habe ich bereits schon fest geplant. Was genau das ist, könnt ihr dann morgen lesen.
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Another view from Kobe's Chinatown; this time from one of the gates at the entrance. How was your Christmas? I completely forgot to make a celebratory post, since I'm planning many things for 2024, including some related to the future of this account. Let's see what the new year brings...
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獅子舞・The Lion Dance
朝5時半に起きて、ご飯を食べて、7時35分発の高速バスに乗った。娘と一緒に高松市での獅子舞イベントを見に行った。2人ともワクワクしていた。1ヶ月前垂水の海神社の秋祭りに行ったが、獅子舞は行わなかった。家に帰ってパソコンで娘に見せるため獅子舞の動画を探した。出たビデオはほとんど香川県で撮ったビデオだ。何でかなーと思った。もうちょっと調べたら香川県は獅子舞で「日本一」だと初めて知った。
Got up at 5, ate breakfast, and took the 7:35 highway bus. My daughter and I went to Takamatsu City to see a Lion Dance event. We were both so excited. A month before, we had gone to Kaijinja, a shrine in Tarumi in Kobe, for their autumn festival, but there had been no Lion Dance. When we got home, I looked for some good Lion Dance videos to show my daughter, and most of the videos that came up were from Kagawa. I wondered why. After a little more searching, I found out that Kagawa Prefecture is "#1 in Japan" for the Lion Dance.
確かに、香川に住んだ4年半の間、秋になるとマンションの近くにある神社が獅子舞をしながら神輿を担いで近所を歩き回った。それが特別だと感じていなかったが、神戸に引っ越してから獅子舞は1回も見たことがない。
Of course! I'd live in Kagawa for four and a half years, and every fall a shrine near my apartment walked around the neighborhood, performing the Lion Dance and carrying the mikoshi. I hadn't really thought it was anything unique to Kagawa until coming to Kobe, where I haven't seen the Lion Dance even once.
獅子舞王国さぬきというイベントでは、上演した獅子舞団が香川県と沖縄も神戸市からも来た。神戸市の団体は南京町から来たから、中国の伝統的な獅子舞と似ていると思う。香川の団体は私にとって「普通な」日本の獅子舞を踊った。沖縄の獅子舞は香川の獅子舞とだいぶ違う。本州、九州、四国などの獅子舞は奈良時代に中国から入ってきた。しかし、沖縄の獅子はシーサーに基づいている。シーサーも元々中国の獅子だったが、伝説と特性が本州の獅子と異なる。ネットでいろんなことを調べていっぱい知ったが、このエッセイは研究論文じゃない。😂
At the Shishimai Okoku ("Lion Dance Kingdom") Sanuki event, groups came from around Kagawa, Okinawa, and even Kobe to dance. The team from Nankinmachi, Kobe's Chinatown, performed what I imagine is a more traditionally Chinese Lion Dance. The Kagawa teams danced what I had come to know as "the usual" Japanese Lion Dance. The Okinawa team's performance was totally different from Kagawa's. The Lion Dance came from China to the Japanese islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku during the Nara Period, but the Okinawan shisa is the basis for their shishi, or "lion." The shisa also came from China, but its legend and features are different from Honshu's shishi. I read a lot online about these things, but this essay is not a research paper. 😂
娘と一緒に獅子舞を見に行ったという話を友達にして「怖くない?」と聞かれた。全然。娘が可愛いツインテールの髪型を下ろして、獅子みたいに頭を左右に振って鈴の音を真似して「ジンジャリンジャリン」と歌った。このイベントの数週間後、山形県に住んでいる親戚に会いに行ったとき、夫のおじさんがお土産を売っている店で、「何が欲しい?」と娘に聞いた。「これ!」と答えて小さい獅子様を指で指した。その日以来、毎日コートのポケットに入っている。
When I talked to a friend about going to the Lion Dance event with my daughter, my friend asked, "Wasn't she scared?" Not at all. My daughter took down her cute pigtails and swung her head around like a shishi, imitating the bells and drums with her voice, "Jin jarin jarin." A few weeks after this event, we took a family trip to Yamagata Prefecture to visit my husband's relatives. While we were there, we went to a souvenir shop where my husband's uncle asked my daughter, "What would you like?" "This!" she answered happily and pointed at a little shishi. Ever since that day, she's been carrying it in her coat pocket.
Various links to things I read while writing this essay:
#japan#japanese culture#studying japanese#leanring japanese#bilingual#essay writing#エッセイ#獅子舞#lion dance#kagawa#kobe#香川県#秋祭り#postcards from Japan#langblr#Japanese langblr#日本語の勉強
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Exploring the Delights of Kobe Chinatown: A Journey Through Culinary and Cultural Wonders
https://japanlandmark.exblog.jp/30602685/
Kobe, a city nestled between the Rokko Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea in Japan, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Among its many gems, Kobe Chinatown stands out as a vibrant and fascinating enclave that captures the essence of Chinese culture in the heart of Japan.
In this article, we will embark on a delightful journey through the narrow streets of Kobe Chinatown, exploring its culinary wonders, cultural landmarks, and the harmonious blend of Japanese and Chinese influences.History of Kobe Chinatown:Kobe Chinatown, also known as Nankin-machi, boasts a history dating back to the late 19th century. Established in 1868, it is one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan and has played a pivotal role in the cultural exchange between Japan and China. Originally founded as a settlement for Chinese immigrants, Kobe Chinatown quickly evolved into a thriving community, preserving its traditions while adapting to the Japanese way of life.
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If you come to Kobe Chinatown, one of the must-try gourmet foods you must try is the pork buns from Roushouki. Founded in 1914, this famous store is counted as one of the three best pork buns in Kobe, and there is always a long line of people waiting in front of the Nankin Town Square in the center of Chinatown. The number of customers is not half as large as you would expect.
There is another pork steamed bun specialty store in Motomachi Shopping Arcade with a confusing name that is one letter different from the popular pork steamed bun specialty store Roushouki. The name is Roushouki. The name “Roushouki” is very confusing because of the difference of only one character between “記” and “紀,” or rather, the difference of the word “Gon-ben” and “Ito-hen”. I was unaware of this fact and thought, “Oh, it’s Roushouki! I was not aware of this fact and entered the restaurant on a conditioned reflex. I was curious in a different way…
Continue reading... >> Roushouki Motomachi
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