Why You Should Visit
A month-long spring celebration across the Former Foreign Settlement, inspired by International Women's Day (March 8) — known in Italy as 'Mimosa Day'. Shops dress in yellow, special mimosa-themed menus appear, and the area comes alive with a flea market, jazz lives, a stamp rally, and an Instagram campaign throughout March.
Essentials
- location
- Former Foreign Settlement Area
- period
- March 4, 2026 (Wed) - March 31, 2026 (Tue)
- cost
- Free (some events may vary)
- NOTE
- Yellow Spot (photo spot): Mar 7–31 Corridor Jazz Live: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 at Daimaru Kobe north corridor Yellow Giving Day (flea market & jazz): Mar 8 & 29 at SMBC Plaza Stamp rally: collect 2 stickers → enter to win ¥2,000 Daimaru food floor voucher (10 winners) Instagram campaign: post with #旧居留地イエローギビング2026 → win prizes (5 winners)
Nearby Spots
We present captivating tourist attractions in the surrounding area.
Kobe Old Foreign Settlement
A sophisticated streetscape lined with beautiful retro modern architecture
Higashi Yuenchi Park
An open lawn plaza in the heart of Kobe. A relaxing spot for citizens to enjoy picnics and events. Beautiful night illumination with diverse programs including night picnics and jazz events.
Nankinmachi (Chinatown)
One of Japan's three major Chinatowns
Kobe Children's Book Forest
A cultural facility donated by architect Tadao Ando, where children can freely explore books. From picture books to literature, encyclopedias, and foreign-language books, the 'forest of books' nurtures creativity and curiosity.
átoa
A theatrical aquarium that fuses aquarium and art. Features Japan's largest spherical aquarium and digital art productions, with approximately 100 species and 3,000 creatures alongside 50 art pieces that stimulate all five senses.
Kobe Customs
A landmark customs building overlooking Kobe Port. Visitors can tour only the Old Building entrance hall, the Public Relations Exhibition Room, and the courtyard; the second floor is not open to the public. The exhibition introduces the history of customs operations and anti-smuggling efforts.
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