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.

End of Summer Fun

When thinking of summer in Japan, fireworks and camping will often come to mind. Hyogo is home to many summer fireworks festivals and...

Pop Asia Standout at Emerald City Comic Con

HBCC Brings Back Anime-Related Tourism in Hyogo and Kansai On August 18th-21st, the Hyogo Business & Cultural Center (HBCC) had the...

Summer of Sun & Sand

With a coastline on both the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea, Hyogo Prefecture is home to many beautiful beaches and seaside spots....

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...

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