Residents of Kobe are always ready to help foreign guests; many of them speak foreign languages. Before asking local people on the street, it is important to take into account one more important feature of their character - shyness. Due to this, it is best to seek help from middle-aged people, since young and older people are especially embarrassed to talk to strangers.
In general, local people can be characterized as very positive, cheerful and active people. City streets are never empty in the evenings, there are always a lot of young people walking around here. Kobe regularly hosts interesting fairs and festivals whose mandatory attributes are gastronomic programs. Townspeople love their traditional cuisine and are ready to eat some particular dishes literally every day and in any setting. Fried squid skewers sold in virtually all grocery markets are a great example.
Local youth also have interesting features and traditions largely related to the variety of existing subcultures. Among young people living in Kobe, there are fans of world-famous anime, as well as modern music bands and actors. Such ardent fans try to look like they idols in all possible ways. The city has many specialized shops selling clothes and accessories for representatives of different subcultures.
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