Kobe is the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture. It covers an area of 552.26 km²and has a population of 1.54 million. It has the world’s second largest port Kobe Port, the world’s first artificial island and the world’s biggest cable-stayed bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. The city has developed a diverse economy, with traditional industries at its core, alongside the simultaneous growth of fashion, tourism, healthcare, and food sectors.