Kobe
神户

A Vibrant City of Industrial Innovation
产业创新的活力之城

Abstract

Kobe, a port city located in the southeastern part of Hyogo Prefecture, has been one of the major industrial bases in Japan since the opening of Kobe Port in 1868, with its unique location and port resources, rapidly developing heavy industries such as shipbuilding, steel, and machinery. As the times have changed, Kobe has not only continued to develop its heavy industry, but has also pioneered new development paths in new fields such as culture, design, and medical care, and has gradually formed a synergistic industrial pattern of multiple industries.

Today, Kobe's industrial development is remarkable. In the medical industry, the Kobe Medical Industry Cluster (KBIC) has become Japan's largest biomedical industry cluster since its inception in 1998, and has had a significant impact on the global biomedical industry. It is home to many renowned hospitals, universities, and academic organizations, which provide abundant application scenarios and human resources for R&D and innovation by pharmaceutical companies. Kobe is also the cradle of fashion design. Fashion Week, Fashion City, Fashion Museums, and the concept of “Party City” have created a unique fashion culture in Kobe that has nurtured a large number of outstanding fashion designers and craftsmen. In addition, Kobe has emphasized the concept of “grand design” in its development as a design capital, and has promoted the development and transformation of the city through public service design, architectural design, and other aspects, enhancing the overall image of the city and the quality of life of its residents.

Kobe's history of industrial development has been one of continuous innovation and pursuit of excellence. From the early days of heavy industry to the current synergistic development of multiple industries such as healthcare, fashion, and design, Kobe has continued to stimulate the city's vitality and potential with its unique geographical location, rich cultural resources, and innovative development concepts. In the future, as globalization accelerates and the technological revolution advances, Kobe will continue to leverage its strengths in the fields of healthcare, fashion, and design, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the international community, and further promote the transformation, upgrading, and innovative development of its industries in order to contribute to the creation of a more livable, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable urban environment.

摘要

神户，这座位于日本兵库县东南部的港口城市，自1868年神户港开港以来，便以其得天独厚的地理位置和港口资源，迅速发展起造船、钢铁、机械等重工业，成为日本重要的工业基地之一。随着时代的演进，神户不仅在重工业领域持续深耕，更在文化、设计、医疗等新兴领域开拓出新的发展道路，逐步形成了多元产业协同并进的产业格局。

如今，神户的产业发展状况令人瞩目。在医疗产业方面，神户医疗产业集群（KBIC）自1998年起步建设以来，已成为日本最大的生物医药产业集群，对全球生物医药产业产生了重要影响。这里汇聚了众多知名医院、大学和学术团体，为医药企业的研发创新提供了丰富的应用场景和人力资源。同时，神户还是时尚设计的摇篮，时装周、时装城、时装美术馆以及“Party City”概念的提出，共同构建了神户独特的时尚文化体系，培养了一大批优秀的服装设计师和制作工匠。此外，神户在设计之都的建设中，还注重“大设计”理念，通过公共服务设计、建筑设计等多个方面，推动城市的发展和转型，提升了城市的整体形象和居民的生活质量。

神户的产业发展历程是一部不断开拓创新、追求卓越的历史。从最初的重工业兴起到如今的医疗、时尚、设计等多产业协同并进，神户以其独特的地理位置、丰富的文化资源和创新的发展理念，不断激发城市发展的活力与潜力。未来，随着全球化进程的加速和科技革命的深入推进，神户将继续发挥其在医疗、时尚、设计等领域的优势，加强与国际社会的交流与合作，进一步推动产业的转型升级和创新发展，为构建更加宜居、美观、可持续的城市环境贡献力量。