“It’s more relaxing than in Tokyo and other big cities.” Kumamoto officials are promoting lesser-known sightseeing spots in hopes that international tourists will spend more time and money ...

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 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 ...

According to Japanese media, a sightseeing helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing around noon on Sunday in Kumamoto prefecture's Aso city after suffering a mid-flight engine failure.

The city of Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture ... Participants will draw up sightseeing programmes that can accommodate the needs of foreign visitors with diverse dietary and cultural habits.