The city of Kumamoto is steeped in the spirit of its samurai past, which many of its citizens point to as a major influence on their hometown to this day. In addition to its famed castle ...

A historic city on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, Kumamoto is renowned for its imposing castle, rich regional food culture and friendly, welcoming inhabitants.

A former high school classroom where literary giants Soseki Natsume (1867-1916) and Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) used to teach has been pres･･･ ...

“I was shocked when it was hit by the disaster. I'm glad that I was finally able to take in the view here.” The Kumamoto city government aimed to fix the castle tower as a symbol of recovery ...

The Kumamoto city government is also trying to secure a 20-hectare industrial park. TSMC’s move into the prefecture has created a demand for land that surpasses supply. Kanken Techno Co., a ...

The center of Yamaga City in Kumamoto Prefecture lights up on winter nights. A total of 5,300 bamboo tubes lit with candles and Japanese umbrellas illuminated by lights filled the street of 300 ...

Once on Kyushu proper, the route twists along the coast, offering even more breathtaking views of Unzen and the surrounding sheer, rocky island peaks. Misumi West Port and Nagame Island are ...