Courser Firm is based in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan—a port city where the sound of ship whistles echoes and an international atmosphere prevails. Kobe is a government-designated city located about 580 km (360 miles) from Japan’s capital, Tokyo, and adjacent to Osaka, the second-largest city in Japan.
We specialize in exporting high-quality Japanese industrial products worldwide. Our primary focus is on automotive parts, especially components for kei trucks (mini trucks) and other vehicles that were originally manufactured for domestic sale in Japan only.
Today, Kobe Port, together with Osaka and other ports around Osaka Bay, forms the Hanshin Port—one of Japan’s largest trade hubs. The area handles a wide variety of cargo, including containers, automobiles, and bulk shipments, serving as a vital logistics link with Asia, North America, and Europe.
Its location provides ideal access to major manufacturing centers in Hyogo, Osaka, and Kyoto, making it one of the most strategic positions in western Japan. In addition, large-scale export yards for used cars are located in the Kobe and Osaka port areas, from which thousands of vehicles are shipped to destinations worldwide every day.
Supporting our trade ecosystem is Kansai International Airport (KIX), built on an artificial island in Osaka Bay. KIX operates 24 hours a day without the nighttime noise restrictions that limit many other airports in Japan, making it a key hub for international air cargo.
Global logistics providers such as FedEx and DHL have established major bases at KIX, offering express connections to North America, Europe, and Asia. Our proximity to KIX gives us a significant advantage: we can ensure some of the fastest cargo arrivals and departures in Japan, enabling highly reliable and time-sensitive international shipping.