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.

YATSUSHIRO, Kumamoto -- A hot spring inn called "Kinparo," literary translating to "golden wave tower," in this southwestern Japan city has been ... was inspired by the view from the third floor ...

KUMAMOTO—Kumamoto Prefecture experienced the highest growth rate of foreign tourism of any prefecture in Japan, helped by popular statues of characters from “One Piece,” the iconic manga and ...

The Higo Medical Education Museum showcases the deep-rooted tradition of medical education in Kumamoto, highlighting the legacy of world-renowned bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato, whose portrait ...

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 ...