Kobe — Port City Fashion & Beef Capital

Kobe stakes its reputation as a world-class port city and the home of Kobe beef, among the most expensive beef in the world at $300 or more per pound. Roughly 7.8 million visitors a year explore Harborland, Nunobiki Waterfall, and a vibrant fashion district, all rebuilt with resilience after the devastating 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake. With a population of about 1.5 million, Kobe ranks among Japan's largest cities.