Kumamoto
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Back from Brink of Extinction, Local Fighting Style Marks 450 Yrs
HITOYOSHI, Kumamoto — A sword-fighting style that originated in the Kyushu region and was once on th...
October 14, 2023
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Temple’s Unique Sauna Brings in Visitors
KUMAMOTO — Amid an unprecedented sauna boom, a mountain temple in Kumamoto is attracting many fans. ...
September 28, 2023
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: 19th Century American Teacher’s House Open to Public after Quake
KUMAMOTO — A 19th-century Western-style building that collapsed during a pair of powerful earthquake...
September 16, 2023
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Travel SpotsKumamoto Pref. pushes ‘Kumamon Land’ vision
KUMAMOTO — Quite a few establishments headlining Kumamon, the widely loved mascot of Kumamoto Prefec...
September 2, 2023
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Fans Bring Breeze in Elegant Way
YAMAGA, Kumamoto — Uchiwa fans made of Japanese washi paper are just one traditional Japanese item t...
July 1, 2023
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Giant Kumamon Statue Shows Mask-Free Smile
KUMAMOTO — Visitors can now see a giant statue of Kumamoto Prefecture’s official mascot without his ...
May 20, 2023
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Fan of Quake-Hit Railway Aids Restoration Efforts
ASO, Kumamoto — As a teenager on an internship with Minami-Aso Railway Co. in March 2016, Yusuke Shi...
May 6, 2023
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Old Aqueduct Wows Onlookers
YAMATO, Kumamoto — Tsujunkyo Bridge’s water-release system has begun to be deployed for this season,...
April 15, 2023
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: New Terminal Building Opens
KUMAMOTO — A newly constructed passenger terminal building at Kumamoto Airport has opened, replacing...
April 9, 2023
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Travel SpotsBamboo Lanterns Illuminate Hot Spring Town in Kumamoto Pref.
An illumination event is being held in Kurokawa Onsen in Minami-Oguni, Kumamoto Prefecture, in whic...
February 19, 2023
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Japan In FocusIron Sword Excavated in Kumamoto Inlaid with Characters Possibly Meaning Year 604
KUMAMOTO — Characters that may indicate the year 604 have been discovered on an iron sword that was ...
January 28, 2023
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Travel SpotsKumamoto: Students develop app to tour earthquake areas via ‘One Piece’ characters
KUMAMOTO — Six university students have developed a smartphone app that allows people to tour areas ...
December 12, 2022
"Kumamoto" Popular Articles
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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