Hyogo Business & Cultural Center

About Us

The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center is an overseas office based in Seattle that seeks to promote the Hyogo-Washington Sister-State Relationship.

Zen Wellness & Godzilla Madness

Awaji Island, an island in Hyogo Prefecture, is filled with personality and intriguing sights. According to some ancient Japanese...

Relaxing in Ryokan

When booking a trip to Japan, one option that is sometimes overlooked is staying in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. Ryokan...

The Future of Precision and Predictive Healthcare

U.S.-Japan Healthcare Connection One important quest of healthcare is to prevent adverse events in individuals. The pandemic has been a...

Sake & Food for Americans

Free Sake Lectures Every Month Starting this month, join us for a series of free casual lectures and discussions from sake experts. The...

Sakura by the Sea, Onsen, and Castles

If you look at lists of top 10 places to view sakura (cherry blossoms) in Japan, you’ll likely come across parks in Tokyo, at shrines &...

Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival

Hyogo Tourism and Sake Sampling From Friday, April 8th to Sunday, April 10th, the HBCC provided not one, but two booths at the Seattle...

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