The city of Kumamoto ... Jojuen Park. The traditional ceremony – known as ‘bushi no cha’, the tea of the warrior – is said to be based on that of Sen no Rikyu, Japan’s greatest tea ...

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.

Around 2,000 workers have gathered from around Japan for three ... the prefecture. The Kumamoto city government is also trying to secure a 20-hectare industrial park. TSMC’s move into the ...

MASHIKI, Kumamoto -- A giant illustration featuring characters from the popular manga series "One Piece" has been installed at Kumamoto Airport in western Japan ... at Sorayoka Park, an outdoor ...

On this episode of Journeys in Japan, James Lambiasi explores the legacy of the sprawling castle, meeting local people and learning about the reconstruction efforts after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake.

In Kyushu (southwestern Japan), various types of soy sauce have ... A traditional soy sauce producer in Kumamoto Prefecture has also been developing new ideas, such as a clear (transparent ...

Our road trip had begun, and half an hour outside Kumamoto we reached Mount Aso, Japan's largest active volcano ... and settled for an animal park in the foothills for a quick stop.