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 project is helping the castle again attract sightseers to the main tourist destination in this central Kumamoto city. Especially noteworthy among all facilities being reconstructed is the ...

Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell Valley) – Follow the wooden path through Unzen Jigoku, a dramatic geothermal field where clouds of ...