A Study on the relationship between the formation of “Kobe Chinatown” and Kobe overseas Chinese

The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between residential area and “Kobe Chinatown” surrounding areas overseas Chinese in Kobe since opening Japan business area, clarify how get involved with that led current Chinatown”. As for living Kobe, we revealed range today's Chinatown Chinese-related building use, distribution gates temple, location environment from map. In addition, literature, district its related Chinese, festivals events Chinese. results indicate near temple Chinatown, which directs culture, have different aspects buildings events, a dual structure culture. This history city it can be said characteristic aims become an urban tourist site by using image while accepting as residents.