Nankin-machi is one of 3 old Chinatowns in Japan. It is not so big unlike Yokohama's Chinatown, this disitrict is shopping and restaurant mall rather than residental area. Actually most chinese people live in mountainside high-residental areas, Kitano-cho or Tor Road, mingling Japanese people. Thier main high-class restaurants can be seen there, too. So Nankin-machi is slightly different from general Chinatowns, but the origin is almost same to other chinatonws in both Yokohama and Nagasaki City. Big difference is both Japanese and Chinese merchants coexist in Nankin-machi. Not a little owners are still Japanese even now. They belong to same community as "Nankin-machi" merchants.
Nankin-machi experienced tragic air raid in WW2 and Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995 as same as other parts of central Kobe. They know charity and smile whennever else.
Too many food stands!
These food stands can be seen since after-earthquake. Kobe citizens were depressed with the disaster, Nankin-machi cheered up us with their events and food.
150 years aniversary. I think Lunar New Year is too early a bit... : ) How about your country?
Always many visitors there. I took chai tow kway (turnip cakes) after the movie for late lunch. Yum-yum.
Nankin-machi is not so big unlikely Yokohama Chinatown, but amusing place. Yep I love it.
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