Kobe, Japan
Home to one of the first ports in Japan to be open to foreign trade and blessed with access to land, sea and air transport, Kobe is an international city that has developed into Japan’s gateway to the world.
Part of the second-largest economy in Japan
Located in the Kansai area, Kobe is part of the second-largest economy in Japan, with approximately $808 billion in GDP (March 2023). It’s the 8th largest metropolitan area in the world with any economy.
Thanks to Kobe’s great location, traveling is simple. Get to Tokyo in just one hour, or visit another country with the Kansai international airport.
Known as a livable international city, Kobe has 8 international schools ranging from Western to Eastern ones, as well as temples and churches catering to different religions and beliefs, welcoming people from all around the world.
Kobe City
Hydrogen Smart City Kobe
The Hydrogen Smart City Kobe is a collective initiative to create a CO₂ free hydrogen energy supply chain with four actions: production, transport, storage, and use.
The city helps the private sector with their technological development and the construction of hydrogen stations. The goal is to become carbon neutral by 2050 with hydrogen.
Hydrogen Smart City Kobe Initiative
Business and Invest in Kobe
Each company needs different solutions, so the city of Kobe provides customized and efficient hands-on support in English, free of charge.
Our dedicated team with an extensive local network will connect you to the right business partners to grow your business in Japan. We will also introduce you to the right experts for recruiting, fundraising, and governmental support.
INVEST IN KOBEMeet Kobe energy companies
The World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) connects leading energy cities on all continents that are committed to fostering the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Academic partnerships
The World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) connects leading energy cities on all continents that are committed to fostering the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
As a global leader in large-scale hydrogen energy projects and a WECP member, Kobe City is committed to fostering a sustainable future by sharing best practices and lessons learned among the WECP member cities in diverse areas like energy, economy, the natural environment, education, and culture. We aim to strengthen cooperation and collaboration among these cities to achieve shared goals.
Get in touch with the City of Kobe
Tsutomu Mitsuishi
Director, Decarbonization Promotion Division, Environment Bureau