Study Tour of “The Kobe Shimbun” Newspaper

Outline

Attention International Students Staying in Kobe!

Kobe Shimbun is one of the leading companies in the Kobe area with a 120-year history. The paper is not only engaged in simply disseminating news and information.It also has linkages with institutions such as Kobe university, Kwansei Gakuin University and Konan University. Based on its information-transmitting as well as networking power unique to a local newspaper, Kobe Shimbun is committed to promoting people-to-people connection and helping to shape the local society.
We invite you to gain a closer knowledge of a part of the newspapre-making process starting with editiorial work up through printing and delivery. At the same time, you would learn about how the paper reports on disasters and disaster prevention, through which we hope you would come to feel a greater closeness to Kobe Shimbun and deepen your understanding of its work.

In order to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, the number of people will be reduced to seven this fiscal year, and the use of a wireless guide system will prevent splashes. In addition, please cooperate in the temperature inspection and disinfection at the time of reception.

We look forward to your participation.

The tour will be held as follows:

DATE & TIME November 15 (Tue), 2022; 9:30~12:00 am
PLACE Kobe Shimbun Harborland HQ
APPLICANTS International students staying in Kobe
CAPACITY 7 persons. first-come/first-served basis
DEADLINE Apply by November 11 (Fri)
FEE Free of charge
PROGRAM All explanatons will be in Japanese.
9:30 Assemble at JR Kobe Station (Central exit)
10:00 Walk to Kobe Shimbun Building in Harborland Watch video show (How Kobe Shimbun is Made) Tour of Editorial Dept, Information Technology Bureau, News Reporting Exhibit, etc
12:00 Tour ends.
HOW TO APPLY Please see the flyer.

Applications have been closed due to oversubscription.
Thank you for the many applications.