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. The city ...

The city of Kumamoto is steeped in the spirit of its samurai past, which many of its citizens point to as a major influence on their hometown to this day. In addition to its famed castle ...

No injuries have been reported, according to prefectural officials. In the city of Kumamoto, 368,000 residents were ordered to evacuate on the morning of July 3, after water levels rose in the ...

KUMAMOTO--The city government will delete wording defining foreign nationals from a proposed ordinance revision after a public outcry. Officials feel it created a misunderstanding among the ...