Manufacturing companies based in Kobe

, commonly known as simply Asics (, or ), is a Japanese multinational corporation that produces sportswear. Asics is best known for its sneakers, but also produces other footwear such as sandals, as well as clothing (T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, swimwear, compression garments, leggings, socks) and accessories (bags, backpacks, caps).

Japanese steelmaker

Japanese rubber company

Japanese manufacturer of car audio, video, navigation and control systems

Japanese rolling stock manufacturer

shipbuilding subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries