Brisbane’s Sister City – Kobe
The signing of the Brisbane-Kobe Sister City Agreement in 1985 marked Brisbane’s first Sister City relationship. Since this date both cities have worked to strengthen the relationship through civic, cultural and business events.
Kobe and Brisbane have a long history of supporting each other in times of need. In the wake of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in Kobe, the people of Brisbane raised $AUD82,000 to help with the appeal. Conversely, following the 2011 flooding in Brisbane, Kobe City Government, City Assembly and Kobe City Government Workers’ Union donated more than $AUD50,000 to assist in the recovery effort.
Regular updates are made on Kobe City by the Society – please scroll through the news posts below for all the latest news and info
Brisbane’s New Bonsai House’s Link to Kobe
The Dedication Ceremony of the new Bonsai House at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha took place on 22 November. The Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Adrian Schrinner was joined by Mr GOMAKUBO Junji Consul-General of Japan, Brisbane to formally acknowledge completion of the Bonsai House,
Kobe Marathon 2023
19th November 2023 Held over a weekend in the sunny but cool month of November, the Kobe Marathon is one of the city’s most popular sporting events. The marathon starts at Kobe City Hall, a two-minute walk from Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae Station. A meaningful run Open to
Kobe/Kansai Hydrogen Hub
Kobe, Brisbane’s Sister City, continues to develop as a major hydrogen hub in Japan.
Australia Japan Society – Queensland’s Role in the Brisbane Kobe Relationship
The AJS-Q has been involved with the Brisbane Kobe Sister City relationship since the signing of the Agreement in 1985.
Lord Mayor Acknowledges and Commemorates 35th Anniversary of Brisbane Kobe Sister City Relationship
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner acknowledged and commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City relationship in a Motion of Appreciation at the Brisbane City Council Meeting on 3 November.
Kobe’s Waterfront Attractions
Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q has been celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City Relationship by highlighting aspects of Kobe. This month we are featuring Kobe’s Waterfront Attractions.
Ikuta Shrine – Kobe
Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q has been celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City relationship by highlighting aspects of Kobe. This month we are featuring Ikuta Shrine
Parks of Kobe
Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City relationship by highlighting aspects of Kobe. This month we are featuring a few of Kobe’s most beautiful parks and gardens.
Kobe’s Kitano Ijinkan-Gai
Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City relationship by highlighting aspects of Kobe. This month we are looking at Kobe’s Kitano Ijinkan-Gai
Kobe Sake
Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City relationship by highlighting aspects of Kobe. This month we are looking at Kobe Sake.
Arima Onsen – Kobe
Kobe’s famous Arima Onsen has a history that spans more than 1000 years, making it one of the oldest hot spring resorts in Japan. Tucked in behind Mt Rokko the resort’s secluded mountain location, pure, clean air and spectacular seasonal foliage has made it a favourite destination for centuries.
Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway and Herb Gardens
Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q is celebrating the Sister City anniversary by highlighting aspects of Kobe. This month we’re looking at the Nunobiki Herb Garden on Mount Rokko – one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kobe. Accessed by ropeway, this garden
Highlights of Kobe – Kobe City Loop Bus
Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q is celebrating the Sister City anniversary by highlighting aspects of Kobe. This month we’re looking at one of the most convenient ways to see and get a feel for the city, via the Kobe City Loop Bus.
Eat Local Kobe
EAT LOCAL KOBE was established in 2015 to represent a community of organic and small production farmers from within the City of Kobe.
Kobe Prepares to host Australia’s Paralympic Team
The City of Kobe is currently preparing to host the pre Games Camp for Australia’s Paralympic Team, in the lead up to the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Kobe was chosen from four cities in Japan because it was able to provide the most
35th Anniversary of Brisbane Kobe Sister City Relationship in 2020
2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the the Brisbane Kobe Sister City relationship. Established in 1985 during the term of Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO, the then Lord Mayor of Brisbane, it is Brisbane’s oldest Sister City relationship.
Kobe International Club
The Kobe International Club is open to anyone, regardless of nationality, who currently lives outside Japan, has studied, worked or lived in Kobe and wants to support and promote the City.