Kumamoto
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General NewsKumamon Gets Over 3,700 New Year’s Greeting Cards; Delivered from 12 Countries, Regions
KUMAMOTO — Kumamon, a popular mascot character tasked with promoting Kumamoto Prefecture, has rec...
January 7, 2026
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Playing Villain, New Kumamoto Mascot Warumon Helps Combat Fraud with Police
KUMAMOTO — Warumon, a new mascot created by the Kumamoto prefectural police, has been enjoying it...
January 3, 2026
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Business SeriesSouthwest Japan’s Challenges: Revitalization Efforts / Students at Specialized Schools in Kyushu, Okinawa Pref. Attract Attention of Companies as Industry-Ready Workforce
This is the third and last installment of a series of articles examining measures to solve worsen...
December 31, 2025
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Business SeriesSouthwest Japan’s Challenges: Revitalization Efforts / Self-Driving Minibus Trialed in Fukuoka Pref. as Companies Build Bases for Technologies in Kyushu
With the future of Kyushu as well as Yamaguchi and Okinawa prefectures in mind, this series of ar...
December 29, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Trams to Continue Accepting IC Cards after Strong Opposition from Riders
KUMAMOTO — Nationwide transport IC cards will continue to be accepted on Kumamoto City trams afte...
December 20, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Public Bath Refurbished as Library Where You Can Chat, Take Photos
NANKAN, Kumamoto — A library renovated from a beloved municipal public bath opened for visitors i...
December 6, 2025
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PerspectivesControlled Burns at Aso Field Play Role in Combating Global Warming, Absorbing more CO2 than Emitted
Controlled burns are a springtime tradition in grasslands in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefectu...
December 2, 2025
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General NewsM5.7 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kumamoto Pref., Measuring Upper 5 Intensity, No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.7 hit Kumamoto Prefecture at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday....
November 25, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Whisky Being Produced at School-Turned-Distillery, with Distillation Equipment in Former Gymnasium
HITOYOSHI, Kumamoto — A single malt whisky is being produced at a distillery built by a shochu ma...
November 1, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Grass Mowed into Shape of Fan Bearing Japanese Flag Seen on Mountain Slope in Aso
ASO, Kumamoto — An image of a fan bearing the Japanese flag has been created on the slope of a mo...
September 13, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s Beloved Mascot Kumamon to be Conductor of Own Orchestra in Kumamoto Pref.; Debut Concert to be Held in Oct.
A new orchestra has formed featuring Kumamoto prefecture’s popular mascot Kumamon and musicians n...
September 1, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Tanabata Festival Decorations Adorn Unique Tunnel
TAKAMORI, Kumamoto — Step into a world where vibrant colors meet refreshing coolness. An array of...
August 17, 2025
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General News2 in Japan Found in State of Cardiopulmonary Arrest Amid Record Rainfall; Five Reported Missing in Fukuoka, Kumamoto Prefs
Two people were found in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest in Kumamoto Prefecture, while five wer...
August 12, 2025
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General NewsSpecial Heavy Rain Warning Downgraded to Heavy Rain Warning in Kumamoto Pref.; Most Dangerous Situation Passes
The Japan Meteorological Agency downgraded its “special heavy rain warning,” which it had issued ...
August 11, 2025
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Shark-Attack Sequel Filmed at Onsen Resorts; Tourism Board Hopes for Fans to Visit Featured Locations
OGUNI, Kumamoto — A shark-attack movie was filmed on the steam-filled streets of hot spring resor...
July 13, 2025
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M5.7 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kumamoto Pref., Measuring Upper 5 Intensity, No Tsunami Expected
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2 in Japan Found in State of Cardiopulmonary Arrest Amid Record Rainfall; Five Reported Missing in Fukuoka, Kumamoto Prefs
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Kumamoto: Open Restoration of Castle Draws Tourists; Number of Visitors Gaining on Previous Levels
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Kumamoto: Women Learn to Operate Forklifts in Kumamoto Prefecture; Preparing for Disaster
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Kumamoto: Shark-Attack Sequel Filmed at Onsen Resorts; Tourism Board Hopes for Fans to Visit Featured Locations