We ate the Best Steak in the World in Kobe Japan 4k HDR vlog

A trip to kobe is not complete without eating authentic kobe beef steak at a great restaurant. Here in Kobe, our meal included just under 6 oz of Kobe beef with a matcha tea and vegetables for about $80. A similar meal at a Japanese restaurant inside the Wynn Las Vegas would run well over $500. But at least they also have real kobe beef. In the US, the Kobe beef trademark is not usually recognized and many restaurants will claim they serve kobe beef when it’s really only wagyu. Only 3k cattle a year are permitted the distinction of kobe beef. The boiling point of the fat of kobe beef is much lower than traditional beef. Therefore, it melts in your mouth.

Founder Shozo Kawasaki designed the logo of his company inspired by the Chinese character for river. This stone marker bearing the logo was originally installed at the entrance of the company’s western style headquarters in 1909.
In 1953, Kawaski received certification for the first domestically produced aircraft engine developed after world war II. This model was never installed in an aircraft.
The Hien Fighter developed in 1941 was the only military fighter powered by a water cooled engine to be used during World war II
This is a scaled down diesel engine used for oil tankers and car carriers built in the late 1970s.
This is a horizontal articulated clean robot. This was used for handling robots for semiconductor machines for which high repeatability and high cleanliness are required.
Although I don’t know much about motorcycles, I’m always able to spot a Kawasaki motorcycle as they always stand out and they are built right here in Kobe Japan.
This is the first air cooled, 4 stroke DOHC in line four engine in its class. It’s power, combined with the well balanced frame ensured the z400fx to be a big hit. This model helped establish Kawasaki’s high performance brand image in the 80s amongst the youth in Japan.

There are two top destinations overlooking the surrounding city with different respective views worth seeing in the Kobe area. Mt Maya is located in Rokko National Park, not to be confused with Mt Rokko, which is another mountain peak full of points of interests to also visit. The easiest way to get to Mt. maya is take a train to Shin-Kobe station and then take the Shin-Kobe rope way about half way up the mountain. From there, you take a fun cable car from where you can continue to look at the great views of the dense forest contrasting with the overlooking Kobe/Osaka cityscape… Or you can hike for 3 hours to get to the same destination at the top where there’s a great observation deck at around 2292 feet elevation providing for one of three of Japan’s best night view skies. It’s a bit lower than the top of Mt Rokko which is just over 3k feet high. Mt. Rokko is accessible from either Kobe or Osaka train stations. From there you take a cable car all the way up to the top. Besides the amazing views at the top, there’s a musical box museum, a botanical garden, a country house, and the Rokko Garden Terrace which has restaurants and shops nearby. We came late in the evening and and so we didn’t get to do all the activities here. I recommend coming earlier and spending at least half a day here so that you get a better feel for the area here. Mt. Maya is more of a short time at the top and back kind of deal vs Mt. Rokko which has a lot more to do.