From Kobe Port to Brazil —
Stories of Migration
A Museum Sharing the Stories of
Those Who Crossed the Ocean
Passing on the History and Significance of Overseas Migration
The Kobe Migration Center (then known as the National Emigration Reception Center), established in 1928, served as Japan's hub for overseas migration until its closure in 1971, sending many emigrants abroad, primarily to South America.
The former Kobe Migration Center—the only remaining migration-related facility in Japan—has been redeveloped as the Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, to preserve the history and significance of overseas migration and to serve as a base for multicultural coexistence.
We hope this facility, connecting the past, present, and future, will be used by many.
Management organization
Management organization
The Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction is operated by the following organizations.
Japan-Brazil Association (Nippaku Kyokai)
A Place of Hope and New Beginnings (Migration Museum)
Exhibiting and disseminating materials and information related to overseas migration in Kobe, to convey the history and significance of migration to the public and to future generations.
CBK
(NPO Kansai Brazilian Community)
Support for residents, centering on South American Nikkei, and promoting mutual understanding and coexistence with the community.
C.A.P.
(NPO Arts and Planning Conference)
C.A.P. is a non-profit organization that promotes cultural activities. Based in Kobe, it carries out various activities connecting society and the arts.
Facility Guide
Facility Guide
The center houses the Migration Museum (operated by the Japan-Brazil Association), KOBE STUDIO Y3 (where C.A.P. presents artists' activities), as well as seminar rooms, meeting rooms, and a hall that can accommodate approximately 100 people.
Access
Access
Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction · 3-19-8 Yamamotodori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0003
By train
About 15 min on foot from JR / Hanshin Motomachi Station East Exit (north along Koikawa). About 10 min on foot from Municipal Subway Kencho-mae Station.
By bus
City bus route 7: Get off at Yamamotodori 3-chome or Yamamotodori 4-chome, about 3 min on foot.
Parking
Parking is available on the north side of the building. Hours: 9:00–18:00. Vehicles cannot exit after 18:00 until 9:00 the next morning (charges continue to apply). Vehicles smaller than minibuses can use the lot. Fee: ¥100 per 30 minutes (no maximum).