2017 commemorates the 150-year history since Port Kobe opened as well as the arrival of many refugees.
On December 16 at Kobe Harborland a charity concert was held to support the refugees still suffering from being removed from their home land even up until now. Christmas songs filled the air by approx 40 trumpeters at the harbor.
The “Concerto” cruise ship at Port of Kobe operated by Kobe Cruiser hosted by request of authorized Tokyo non-profit organization, “Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR)”.