The Latest Breaking News from Kobe

A Common Dog and Cat Roundworm Filled a Man's Chest with Fluid, and Cancer Was the First Suspect

A Japanese man's fluid-filled chest defeated a full cancer workup until antibodies revealed toxocariasis, a parasite rarely found in the chest.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

Belgian student Kobe thought he had found €1 coins while digging a sewer; the hidden stash turned out to be gold worth about €9 million

For a student with a summer job working on a Belgian building site, “money down the drain” has taken on a whole new meaning. Excavating the trenches for a sewage system, 18-year-old Kobe stumbled across a hidden trove of gold worth an estimated €9 million (£8 million). According to a…

The Times of India · Aug 17

MA/NA: If Mayfair is your manor, this is the place to be

4/5 ‘A brooding new Japanese-inspired restaurant full of rich mahogany and beautiful people who ski much better than me,’ writes Josh Barrie

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Vissel Kobe vs. Barcelona: Friendly Preview, Predictions, Lineups

Barcelona take on Japanese side Vissel Kobe in their first preseason outing of the summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26, 2025

Fans Loved Fever Coaches’ Subtle Tribute to Caitlin Clark During Cup Final Win

This was so sweet to see.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2, 2025

Steelers storm their way into Japan Rugby semi-finals

Former Chiefs flyhalf Bryn Gatland created two of his side's four tries to help steer the Kobe Steelers into the Japan Rugby League One semi-finals.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Former Wallabies coach guides Kobe to Japan playoffs

The Kobe Steelers, led by former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, have clinched fifth spot on the table and a place in the Japan Rugby League One playoffs.

AAP · Apr 27, 2025

Wild ride takes Knights six points clear in Japan

The Robbie Deans-coached Saitama Wild Knights have beaten the Kobe Steelers to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Japan Rugby League One standings.

AAP · Mar 2, 2025

Differing fortunes for ex-Wallabies' coaches in Japan

Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers were beaten but another former Wallabies' coach Robbie Deans saw his Saitama Wild Knights go top of Japan Rugby League One.

AAP · Jan 5, 2025

Mariners sunk after keeper error gifts Kobe ACL win

Central Coast Mariners have slumped to a fourth defeat in five Asian Champions League Elite matches after a goalkeeping mistake undid a brave comeback at Kobe.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024