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 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 ...

About 30,000 hydrangeas are in full bloom at a farm in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto. They are the pride and joy of a 74-year-old farmer who taught himself how to plant and grow the flowers.