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 ...

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

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 ...