About Kobe Printworks

About our studio

Kobe Printworks is an appointment-led print studio for photographers, illustrators, and local artists in Kobe.

Print work with a careful process

We handle photographic prints, art reproduction prints, portfolio production, and small exhibition print sets with a clear review process before production.

From file resolution checks to paper and size consultation, we help you move from inquiry to approved production with practical guidance at each step.

2023Founded

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Why clients choose us

Our working values

A focused print studio for projects that benefit from review, proofing, and careful finishing.

File review

We review image files for resolution and crop concerns before production, so avoidable layout problems can be caught early in the process.

Material guidance

Paper and finish choices are explained in practical terms, helping you select a surface that suits the image and the intended presentation.

Proof first

Test prints are recommended for projects where the final look depends on how the image translates to the chosen paper.

Clear approval

We keep approval steps clear from quote to production, with status updates available during the work and collection arranged after completion.

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Our story

How we work

Built for projects where image handling, paper choice, and approval steps matter.

Kobe Printworks was founded in 2023 to give image-based work a more careful production path, especially when a project needs testing before the final run.

We begin with an image print inquiry, review the file resolution and profile, then discuss size and paper before moving to a test print when needed.

For small exhibition projects, we work by quote and approval, with production and protected packaging handled after final confirmation.

Hiroshi TakedaFounder

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