Kumamoto
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Anne of ‘Ultraseven’ Marries Kamen Rider Amazon; Couple Will Move to Ashikita, Open Cafe
ASHIKITA, Kumamoto — Yuriko Hishimi, 77, who played the heroine in the tokusatsu sci-fi superhero...
June 14, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: New Sluice Gates Installed at Site of Methylmercury Poisoning Which Caused Minamata Disease
MINAMATA, Kumamoto — New sluice gates have been installed at a drain in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefec...
May 3, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Kumamon Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Debut as Regional Character; Aiming for ‘World Domination’
KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot Kumamon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2010 debut...
April 5, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Women Learn to Operate Forklifts in Kumamoto Prefecture; Preparing for Disaster
KIKUCHI, Kumamoto — To increase women’s role in providing support in areas hit by disaster, a wor...
February 8, 2025
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Locomotive Put on Display; Symbolizing Kyushu Recovery from Heavy Rain
The Yomiuri ShimbunThe SL Hitoyoshi is displayed in front of JR Hitoyoshi Station in Hitoyoshi, Kuma...
December 8, 2024
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: New Guinness World Record Set for Longest Tatami Mat at 12.67 Meters; Weighs 160 Kilograms
YATSUSHIRO, Kumamoto — A 12.67-meter-long tatami mat made by farmers, craftspeople and others in ...
November 9, 2024
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Travel SpotsKumamoto Castle Floats Above Sea of Clouds for Limited Time Event Using Artificial Mist
KUMAMOTO — Artificial mist surrounds the base of Kumamoto Castle to make it appear to be floating...
October 26, 2024
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General NewsM3.4 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto Pref. in Western Japan; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in western Japan at 8:58 a.m. on Saturday. ...
October 5, 2024
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Swimmers Demonstrate Centuries-Old Technique; Writing, Drinking While Treading Water
KUMAMOTO — A group of swimmers recently demonstrated a traditional swimming technique, which has ...
August 31, 2024
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Tram Still Running After 100 Years; Having Survived Earthquakes, Budget Shortfalls
KUMAMOTO — The Kumamoto City Tram celebrated its 100th anniversary this month, having survived th...
August 24, 2024
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Keirin Track Reopens 8 Years After Earthquake; G-1 Race to Be Held at Velodrome in 2026
KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto’s keirin cycle racing track, which closed after the April 2016 Kumamoto earth...
August 3, 2024
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Soy Sauce Maker Revived After Disastrous 2020 Flood
HITOYOSHI, Kumamoto — A long-established soy sauce maker in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, has m...
July 20, 2024
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Greenery Attracts visitors to Waterfall Hotspot; Advanced Tickets Required Since Hit Commercial
OGUNI, Kumamoto — Greenery season has come to a rare spot where visitors can look out from behind...
June 14, 2024
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Open Restoration of Castle Draws Tourists; Number of Visitors Gaining on Previous Levels
KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Castle, which was heavily damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, has been g...
April 27, 2024
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Kumamoto: Women Learn to Operate Forklifts in Kumamoto Prefecture; Preparing for Disaster
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Kumamoto: Open Restoration of Castle Draws Tourists; Number of Visitors Gaining on Previous Levels
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Matsumoto Castle Becomes Japan’s Most Followed Official Castle Account on Instagram; Overtakes Kumamoto Castle
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Kumamoto Castle Floats Above Sea of Clouds for Limited Time Event Using Artificial Mist
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Kumamoto: Back from Brink of Extinction, Local Fighting Style Marks 450 Yrs