Kumamon celebrated 15 years as the mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan.The annual Kumamon birthday ...

Kumamoto Prefecture's cultural juggernaut Kumamon has celebrated his birthday. The mascot bear is still wildly popular 15 ...

The Kumamoto prefectural government has obtained the trademark for its bear-like mascot Kumamon in China, South Korea and 15 other countries and regions. The mascot has official names in Japanese ...

A statue of the main character of Japan's popular anime series "Crayon Shinchan" has been unveiled in front of children in ...

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 ...

Kumamon comes from Kumamoto Prefecture (like a province) in Japan. It's one of the most popular mascots in Japan. The rugby World Cup came to Chofu city in Tokyo in 2019. A Japanese actor who ...

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.

MASHIKI, Kumamoto -- A giant illustration featuring characters from the popular manga series "One Piece" has been installed at Kumamoto Airport in western Japan as part of a project to revive ...