This week (11/22–11/28), welcome to “This Week in Nishinomiya,” where we look back at shop openings and closures in Nishinomiya, plus the stories that got people talking on Nishinomiya Tsushin (Nishi2)!
This year, it’s in the LaLaport parking lot!

Yesterday (the 27th), it looks like they visited Nishinomiya Shrine and Hirota Shrine to pray for victory~
Between LaLaport and Ito-Yokado

This time of year always feels like Nishinomiya Animal Kingdom 🦝
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Shop Openings, Closures, and Hot Topics by Area This Week
Here are the openings, closures, and other topics we covered on Nishi2 this week, organized by area.
Just by looking through the headlines, you can get a digest of what happened around Nishinomiya.
Nishinomiya Citywide
Yamaguchi, Najio, and Namaze Area
Nothing this week (2nd week)
Send us your tips!
Koyoen and Kurakuen Area
Hirota, Taisha, and Uegahara Area
Nothing this week (1st week)
Send us your tips!
Nigawa and Kotoen Area
Mondoyakujin and Hinokuchi Area
Shukugawa and Kurakuen-guchi Area
Hanshin Nishinomiya Area
JR Nishinomiya Area
Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Area
Nothing this week (1st week)
Send us your tips!
Koshienguchi Area
Koroen, Hamawaki, and Yomihama Area
Nothing this week (1st week)
Send us your tips!
Imazu and Hanshin-Kokudo Area
Koshien and Koshienhama Area
Naruo, Takasu, and Komatsu Area
Nishinomiyahama Area
News from Nishi2 Friends

Mukogawa Women’s University Recurrent Education Center
“I guess it’s about time I started preparing for job hunting…”
“I’m thinking about changing jobs too, but what can I actually do?”
For anyone feeling that kind of uncertainty.
Even if you try doing some self-analysis, many people may still find themselves wondering, “Am I doing this right?” or “What are my strengths?”
In this online seminar, we’ll clearly explain the essential ideas behind career planning and the right way to do self-analysis for job hunting and career changes,
as well as tips for creating a self-introduction that helps you stand out and get chosen.
Date
2025/12/17 (Wed) 20:00–21:15
Free to join
Online seminar (Zoom)
Let’s start preparing together to become someone who gets chosen!
※This seminar will cover the same content as the one held on 7/23 (Wed). Please note this if you attended the previous session.
Apply here → Click here

Coworking Space SARASA
Details: Camper Van x Smartphone Photo Trip
This time, it’s a special collaboration project where we’ll tour Hyogo Prefecture in a “camper van” from Miyakko Camper Rental, while photographer Kenta Kasuga gives a landscape photography lesson using smartphones 📸✨
We’ll share scenes from the day, including conversations during the drive and feedback on photos after the shoot, through Instagram Live and Reels 📸✨
We’d be happy if you joined us in enjoying the atmosphere of a little autumn trip ☺️
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
8:30–18:00
Location: Coworking Space SARASA (departing from Naruo / traveling by camper van)
Fee: 4,500 yen (tax included)
Contact: 0798399117
To apply, send a DM here → Click here
※This notice is PR information from shops and companies that are members of “Nishi2 Friends.” If you’d like to have your information posted, please see here!
Weekend Nishinomiya Info
Here’s the weekend weather and event information for Nishinomiya.
Watch Out for Colds
On Saturday the 29th, it will be sunny, with a 20% chance of precipitation. The high will be 15°C and the low will be 8°C.
On Sunday the 30th, it will be sunny at times and cloudy at times, with a 20% chance of precipitation. The high will be 17°C and the low will be 6°C.
※Information as of Friday at 8:00 p.m. For the latest details, see ⇨ Japan Weather Association tenki.jp
Weekend Events in Nishinomiya
Saturday, November 29
3rd Koshien Machinaka Fest Hanshin Koshien Station Plaza and shops around Koshien
Harukaze Elementary School District Disaster Drill Nishinomiya Municipal Harukaze Elementary School
Hikari no Tree Lighting Ceremony Nishinomiya Marina Park City, Umi no Machi
29th Miyakko Walking Event Shukugawa Community Center to Rokutanji Minami Park
Koshien Kaikan Light-Up Kami-Koshien Campus
Sunday, November 30
3rd Koshien Machinaka Fest Hanshin Koshien Station Plaza and shops around Koshien
Traffic Safety EXPO Hyogo Prefectural Driving School Nishinomiya Main School
For more 2025 event information in Nishinomiya City, click here.
With that, we’re still waiting for your Nishinomiya tips! Please send us your news through the information submission form, LINE, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and more!





















































