Embark on this epic road trip with views of Japan's largest active volcano and visit charming onsen towns, hike scenic trails ...

Kumamoto Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, is known in Japan as a haven for nature lovers, with active volcanoes, wild rivers, and verdant islands just waiting to be explored. A quick 30-minute ...

On October 5, a ceremony in the castle’s expansive grounds commemorated its partial reopening to the public, though the full restoration work is expected to take many years.

Kuma Village in Kumamoto saw a record-breaking 83.5 mileometers of rainfall in one hour on Saturday morning, according to the meteorological agency, while Kanoya city in Kagoshima had 109.5 mm in ...