KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot Kumamon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2010 debut in March. Kumamon is one of Japan’s most beloved characters for regional promotion. The prefecture is ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Toraya Confectionery Co., which is based in Tokyo and is famed for its “yokan” traditional jelly, also boasts a long history ... Prefecture; Kanazawa Castle’s Ishikawa Gate; Kumamoto ...

Turco sang a Gregorian chant at the end. Ogasawara Genya was a retainer of the feudal Hosokawa clan that ruled what is now Kumamoto Prefecture. He and his family were Christians who were ...

monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images For almost half of human history, our ancestors moved with the four-legged food supplies of their respective areas, leaving only traces of their lives in the ...

Addressing bottlenecks in chipmaking is essential for Japan's economic security and requires public-private collaboration, including aimed at information sharing.

The 21st century pharmaceutical and biotech sector has come a long way from its roots in 19th century pharmacy. pharmaphorum looks at its evolution over the centuries. The roots of the ...

Night - Scattered showers with a 61% chance of precipitation. Winds from E to ENE. The overnight low will be 46 °F (7.8 °C). Sunny with a high of 65 °F (18.3 °C) and a 29% chance of ...

JR Kyushu and Kumamoto Prefecture have finalized plans to restore the Hisatsu Line between Yatsushiro and Hitoyoshi, which has been suspended since the 2020 floods. The agreement includes the ...

A new study recently found that 63 million people travel to and within Japan to witness the breathtaking spectacle of cherry ...