【Established Date】Tianjin and Kobe of Japan officially established friendship-city relations on June 24, 1973, marking the first pair of friendship cities concluded between China and Japan, as well as between China and foreign countries.

【City Characteristics】Kobe is the core city of the Hanshin Industrial Zone in Japan, with industries primarily focused on transportation machinery, steel, rubber, and motors. The business sector is well-developed, with engagements in textiles, furniture, and department stores. Kobe Port stands as one of the largest international trading ports globally. Kobe is home to advanced medical technology research institutions, actively working towards building a "Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC)." Noteworthy specialties of Kobe include sake, wine, pearls, and Kobe beef.

【Cooperation Fields】Senior leaders and individuals from various sectors in Tianjin and Kobe have exchanged frequent visits, fostering fruitful cooperation in areas such as ports, education, sports, animal breeding, and youth exchanges.