Kumamoto

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  Japan In Focus

  Kumamoto: Mountain town embraces cracker-fed emus

  KIKUCHI, Kumamoto — A manufacturer of famous Fukuoka souvenir crackers has started raising emus in t...

  November 28, 2021

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  Japan In Focus

  Kumamoto: Anime fans help fund restoration of temple

  HITOYOSHI, Kumamoto — Fans of the anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” from across Japan helped fund th...

  August 14, 2021

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  Japan In Focus

  Kumamoto: Tours Offer rare Glimpse into Aso Pastureland

  ASO, Kumamoto — Cycling enthusiasts have been racing to sign up for the chance to bike, trek and cam...

  February 20, 2021

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  General News

  Kumamoto: Castle Regains Pre-disaster Appearance in Show of Recovery from Earthquake

  KUMAMOTO — The towers of Kumamoto Castle have been restored to their majestic pre-disaster appearanc...

  February 12, 2021

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  Japan In Focus

  Kumamoto: New Bridge Symbolizes Restoration

  The Yomiuri ShimbunThe Shin Aso Ohashi bridge in Minami-Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, is scheduled to be...

  February 12, 2021

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  Japan In Focus

  Kumamoto: Female Wrestlers Deliver Humor to Community

  YATSUSHIRO, Kumamoto — A traditional women’s sumo event is held annually on Oct. 5 in Yatsushiro, Ku...

  January 29, 2021

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  Japan In Focus

  Kumamoto: Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle to Open Next Spring

  KUMAMOTO -- Kumamoto Castle, which was damaged in an earthquake, has largely completed restoratio...

  December 4, 2020

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