Kobe Hankyu: Kobe Heats Up Again! KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER – The Three Forces That Ignite Kobe
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- Kobe Hankyu: Kobe Heats Up Again! KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER – The Three Forces That Ignite Kobe
- Kobe Hankyu is hosting 'KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER,' a collaborative event featuring Kobe Storks (B.LEAGUE), Kobelco Kobe Steelers (Japan Rugby League One), and Vissel Kobe (J.League). The event includes a limited-time shop, talk show, and sports experience activities to energize the local community.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 17, 2026
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Kobe Hankyu is hosting 'KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER,' a collaborative event featuring Kobe Storks (B.LEAGUE), Kobelco Kobe Steelers (Japan Rugby League One), and Vissel Kobe (J.League). The event includes a limited-time shop, talk show, and sports experience activities to energize the local community.
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- Kobe Hankyu: Kobe Heats Up Again! KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER – The Three Forces That Ignite Kobe (June 17, 2026), PR Times
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- June 17, 2026
Kobe Hankyu is hosting 'KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER,' a collaborative event featuring Kobe Storks (B.LEAGUE), Kobelco Kobe Steelers (Japan Rugby League One), and Vissel Kobe (J.League). The event includes a limited-time shop, talk show, and sports experience activities to energize the local community.
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The professional basketball team 'Kobe Storks' of B.LEAGUE, the 'Kobelco Kobe Steelers' of NTT Japan Rugby League One, and 'Vissel Kobe,' a member of the J.League, are three of Kobe's most prominent sports teams.
This season, all three teams delivered thrilling performances. The 'Kobe Storks' won the Risona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 SEASON B2 championship, the 'Kobelco Kobe Steelers' claimed victory in the NTT Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 season, and 'Vissel Kobe' secured the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Vision League title—achieving outstanding results across the board.
These three pride-of-Kobe sports teams are gathering at Kobe Hankyu for an exciting 7-day event that will energize both mind and body. Let’s break down team barriers and come together to cheer on Kobe!
KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER: Limited-Time Joint Pop-Up Shop
All three teams’ merchandise will be available in one place. Let’s support Kobe’s sports teams together!
Exclusive event-only limited-edition goods will also be released. Customers who make a purchase will receive an original-designed sticker as a gift.
◎ June 24 (Wed) – June 30 (Tue) ※ Final day ends at 6:00 PM
◎ 2nd Floor, Patio Stage 2, Main Building
※ Sticker gifts are limited and will end once supplies run out.
Kobe Hankyu Original Goods Launch!
Left) KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER T-shirt – ¥3,300
Sizes: M, L, XL Colors: WHITE, SUMI
※ WHITE: M size limited to 24 pieces, L and XL sizes limited to 13 pieces each
※ SUMI: M size limited to 14 pieces, L size to 6 pieces, XL size to 5 pieces
Right) KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER Tote Bag – ¥2,200
Colors: BURGANDY, GREEN, RED, YELLOW, MARINE BLUE, GRAY, LIGHT PINK
※ BURGANDY, GREEN, RED: 20 pieces per color
※ YELLOW, MARINE BLUE, GRAY, LIGHT PINK: 10 pieces per color
※ Purchase quantity may be limited depending on circumstances.
Celebrate the weekend with exciting events!
KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER Talk Show
Three local athletes from Hyogo Prefecture will appear! Enjoy a unique crossover conversation about the joy of sports, their feelings toward Kobe, and their goals for the upcoming season—content you can’t hear anywhere else.
◎ Date & Time: June 27 (Sat), 11:00 AM – (approx. 30 min) ※ Free admission, canceled in case of rain
◎ Venue: Gran Patio, 2nd Floor, Main Building
◎ Panelists: Michiya Nakajima (Kobe Storks), Hayato Fukunishi (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Kaito Yamada (Vissel Kobe)
◎ Host: Satoshi Otsuka (Representative, LTG Planning)
※ To ensure safety and reduce congestion, requests for autographs or individual photos with players will not be accepted.
※ Panelists may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Left) Michiya Nakajima (Kobe Storks) Center) Hayato Fukunishi (Kobelco Kobe Steelers) Right) Kaito Yamada (Vissel Kobe)
[Player Profiles]
■ Michiya Nakajima, Kobe Storks
Born October 2002. From Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from Ikuei High School and Kanagawa University, signed with Kobe Storks in 2025. Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard. Height: 179 cm
■ Hayato Fukunishi, Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Born May 2000. From Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from Hohoku Gakuen High School and Kyoto Sangyo University, joined Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 2023. Position: Flanker. Height: 178 cm
■ Kaito Yamada, Vissel Kobe
Born August 2006. From Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture. Joined Kobe Youth from middle school. Graduated from Shinko Gakuen High School in 2025. Same year, loaned to Tacoma Defiance, reserve team of Seattle Sounders FC (USA). Returned to the top team this season. Position: Defender. Height: 192 cm
The mascots from all three teams are gathering!
Take photos with Stokie (Kobe Storks), Korokun (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), and Movii (Vissel Kobe)!
◎ Date & Time: June 28 (Sun) ① 11:00 AM – ② 12:45 PM (approx. 20 min each) ※ Free participation, canceled in case of rain
◎ Venue: Gran Patio, 2nd Floor, Main Building
※ Please bring your own camera for photos
※ Entry tickets will be distributed at Gran Patio, 2nd Floor, from 10:30 AM on the day. Limited to 20 groups per session, one ticket per group.
※ Each group may take up to two photos. Photos will include all three mascots.
Sports Experience Sessions
Let’s energize Kobe through sports! Come enjoy fun, accessible sports experiences. Participants should arrive at the venue during scheduled times.
◎ Venue: Gran Patio, 2nd Floor, Main Building ※ Canceled in case of rain
※ Entry tickets may be distributed depending on conditions.
※ Photos are for illustration purposes only
'Kobe Storks Presents: Free Throw Challenge'
◎ June 27 (Sat) 12:00 PM – (approx. 60 min)
※ Free participation upon registering with Kobe Storks’ official LINE account
The popular 'Free Throw Challenge' comes to Kobe Hankyu! Can you make two shots under the watchful eyes of the audience?
※ Photo is for illustration
'Kobelco Kobe Steelers Rugby Pass Target'
◎ June 27 (Sat) 12:00 PM – (approx. 60 min)
※ Free participation
Pass the rugby ball toward the target! Success if the ball goes through the hole. Fun for kids and adults alike—experience the joy of rugby firsthand. Can you pass like in a real match?
※ Photo is for illustration
'Vissel Kobe Kick Darts'
◎ June 28 (Sun) 2:00 PM – (approx. 60 min)
※ Free participation
The popular soccer game 'Kick Darts' returns from Vissel Kobe’s events. Aim carefully and kick the ball!
※ All events are held outdoors—please manage hydration and health accordingly.
※ No age restrictions, but children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
※ All events are canceled in case of rain. Final decision made at noon the day before, announced on Kobe Hankyu’s official website.
※ For the latest event updates, please visit the Kobe Hankyu website.
https://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/kobe/shopnews/detail/12697670_2191.html
This season, all three teams delivered thrilling performances. The 'Kobe Storks' won the Risona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 SEASON B2 championship, the 'Kobelco Kobe Steelers' claimed victory in the NTT Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 season, and 'Vissel Kobe' secured the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Vision League title—achieving outstanding results across the board.
These three pride-of-Kobe sports teams are gathering at Kobe Hankyu for an exciting 7-day event that will energize both mind and body. Let’s break down team barriers and come together to cheer on Kobe!
KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER: Limited-Time Joint Pop-Up Shop
All three teams’ merchandise will be available in one place. Let’s support Kobe’s sports teams together!
Exclusive event-only limited-edition goods will also be released. Customers who make a purchase will receive an original-designed sticker as a gift.
◎ June 24 (Wed) – June 30 (Tue) ※ Final day ends at 6:00 PM
◎ 2nd Floor, Patio Stage 2, Main Building
※ Sticker gifts are limited and will end once supplies run out.
Kobe Hankyu Original Goods Launch!
Left) KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER T-shirt – ¥3,300
Sizes: M, L, XL Colors: WHITE, SUMI
※ WHITE: M size limited to 24 pieces, L and XL sizes limited to 13 pieces each
※ SUMI: M size limited to 14 pieces, L size to 6 pieces, XL size to 5 pieces
Right) KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER Tote Bag – ¥2,200
Colors: BURGANDY, GREEN, RED, YELLOW, MARINE BLUE, GRAY, LIGHT PINK
※ BURGANDY, GREEN, RED: 20 pieces per color
※ YELLOW, MARINE BLUE, GRAY, LIGHT PINK: 10 pieces per color
※ Purchase quantity may be limited depending on circumstances.
Celebrate the weekend with exciting events!
KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER Talk Show
Three local athletes from Hyogo Prefecture will appear! Enjoy a unique crossover conversation about the joy of sports, their feelings toward Kobe, and their goals for the upcoming season—content you can’t hear anywhere else.
◎ Date & Time: June 27 (Sat), 11:00 AM – (approx. 30 min) ※ Free admission, canceled in case of rain
◎ Venue: Gran Patio, 2nd Floor, Main Building
◎ Panelists: Michiya Nakajima (Kobe Storks), Hayato Fukunishi (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Kaito Yamada (Vissel Kobe)
◎ Host: Satoshi Otsuka (Representative, LTG Planning)
※ To ensure safety and reduce congestion, requests for autographs or individual photos with players will not be accepted.
※ Panelists may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Left) Michiya Nakajima (Kobe Storks) Center) Hayato Fukunishi (Kobelco Kobe Steelers) Right) Kaito Yamada (Vissel Kobe)
[Player Profiles]
■ Michiya Nakajima, Kobe Storks
Born October 2002. From Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from Ikuei High School and Kanagawa University, signed with Kobe Storks in 2025. Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard. Height: 179 cm
■ Hayato Fukunishi, Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Born May 2000. From Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from Hohoku Gakuen High School and Kyoto Sangyo University, joined Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 2023. Position: Flanker. Height: 178 cm
■ Kaito Yamada, Vissel Kobe
Born August 2006. From Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture. Joined Kobe Youth from middle school. Graduated from Shinko Gakuen High School in 2025. Same year, loaned to Tacoma Defiance, reserve team of Seattle Sounders FC (USA). Returned to the top team this season. Position: Defender. Height: 192 cm
The mascots from all three teams are gathering!
Take photos with Stokie (Kobe Storks), Korokun (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), and Movii (Vissel Kobe)!
◎ Date & Time: June 28 (Sun) ① 11:00 AM – ② 12:45 PM (approx. 20 min each) ※ Free participation, canceled in case of rain
◎ Venue: Gran Patio, 2nd Floor, Main Building
※ Please bring your own camera for photos
※ Entry tickets will be distributed at Gran Patio, 2nd Floor, from 10:30 AM on the day. Limited to 20 groups per session, one ticket per group.
※ Each group may take up to two photos. Photos will include all three mascots.
Sports Experience Sessions
Let’s energize Kobe through sports! Come enjoy fun, accessible sports experiences. Participants should arrive at the venue during scheduled times.
◎ Venue: Gran Patio, 2nd Floor, Main Building ※ Canceled in case of rain
※ Entry tickets may be distributed depending on conditions.
※ Photos are for illustration purposes only
'Kobe Storks Presents: Free Throw Challenge'
◎ June 27 (Sat) 12:00 PM – (approx. 60 min)
※ Free participation upon registering with Kobe Storks’ official LINE account
The popular 'Free Throw Challenge' comes to Kobe Hankyu! Can you make two shots under the watchful eyes of the audience?
※ Photo is for illustration
'Kobelco Kobe Steelers Rugby Pass Target'
◎ June 27 (Sat) 12:00 PM – (approx. 60 min)
※ Free participation
Pass the rugby ball toward the target! Success if the ball goes through the hole. Fun for kids and adults alike—experience the joy of rugby firsthand. Can you pass like in a real match?
※ Photo is for illustration
'Vissel Kobe Kick Darts'
◎ June 28 (Sun) 2:00 PM – (approx. 60 min)
※ Free participation
The popular soccer game 'Kick Darts' returns from Vissel Kobe’s events. Aim carefully and kick the ball!
※ All events are held outdoors—please manage hydration and health accordingly.
※ No age restrictions, but children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
※ All events are canceled in case of rain. Final decision made at noon the day before, announced on Kobe Hankyu’s official website.
※ For the latest event updates, please visit the Kobe Hankyu website.
https://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/kobe/shopnews/detail/12697670_2191.html
FAQ
When is the KOBE SPORTS CROSSOVER event taking place?
The event runs from June 24 (Wed) to June 30 (Tue), 2025, for seven days.
Where can I buy the limited-edition goods?
Exclusive items are available at the pop-up shop on the 2nd floor, Patio Stage 2, Main Building.
Do I need to reserve a seat for the talk show?
No reservation is needed, and admission is free, but the event will be canceled in case of rain.
Can children participate in the sports experience sessions?
Yes, children can join if accompanied by a guardian. Activities are suitable for all ages.
Where can I check the latest event updates?
Visit Kobe Hankyu’s official website or social media channels for real-time updates.