The opening of Kobe Port in 1868 (shortly before Meiji) was quickly accompanied by the creation of the Foreign Settlement area where foreigners were allowed to freely reside and conduct business.
　Foreign settlements were also introduced in Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Tokyo, etc., but were abolished and repatriated in Year Meiji 32, or 1899, by revision of relevant treaties. So, in Kobe, the place came to be known as the “Old Foreign Settlement”.
　In the former settlement area around Kobe City Museum are many spots where you can intimately feel Kobe’s history through numerous historic sites and monuments scattered around there. You are bound to run into them as you walk around in search of retro-looking buildings. So do make sure to join the fun event!

神戸市内在住の留学生の皆さま

　1868年(慶応3年)に神戸港の開港と同時に設けられたのが、外国人に対して居住・営業が自由に許可された地域、居留地(きょりゅうち)です。居留地は横浜・長崎・神戸・大阪・東京などにありましたが、明治32年(1899)、条約改正により廃止・返還され、旧居留地と呼ばれるようになりました。
　旧居留地界隈には神戸の歴史を感じることのできるたくさんの史跡や地碑が随所に点在しています。この度、異国情緒ある街並みにふれていただく「旧居留地を歩こう会」を開催することとなりました。 皆さまの参加を歓迎いたします。

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