Kumamoto

Where to Find the Best Coffee in Kumamoto

Jul 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Kumamoto locals love a good cup of coffee. This is great news for visitors who also want to make sure their daily caffeine is delicious. Coffee Gallery Despite being located...[ Click to read more ]

Where to Find the Straw Hat Pirates in Kumamoto

Jul 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

The creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, grew up in Kumamoto. After an earthquake severely damaged the city in 2016, he started a revival project in partnership with the prefecture...[ Click to read more ]

What to Visit in Kikuchi

Jul 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Kyushu, in general, is packed with great outdoor adventures — from mountains to climb and trails to cycle to rivers to wade in and forests to bathe in. One of...[ Click to read more ]

Best Shopping Spots in Kumamoto

Jun 27, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Whether you’re looking for modern malls full of big brand outlets or a more traditional bustling high street, Kumamoto has plenty to keep shoppers busy across the prefecture. This includes...[ Click to read more ]

Craft Workshops for an Interactive Experience in Kumamoto

Jun 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Seeing crafts in exhibitions gives you a good sense of the culture that created them and an idea of the craftsmanship involved. However, nothing compares to having the experience of...[ Click to read more ]

How to Reach Kumamoto from Tokyo or Kansai

May 31, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Most visitors to Japan are aware of the top tourist destinations, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other places in Kansai. However, there are interesting spots to see all over...[ Click to read more ]

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Sites to See on a Trip Around Yatsushiro

May 31, 2024 By Justin Hanus

A great option for a day trip if you’re in Kumamoto is Yatsushiro. This is a top destination for learning more about history and culture in Japan. 1. Kirai Art...[ Click to read more ]

Things to Do with Kids in Kumamoto

May 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

If you’ve got kids, you’ll know how important it is to have an ongoing list of activities and places to go to entertain them at weekends or during school holidays....[ Click to read more ]

Films Set in Kumamoto

Apr 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Lights! Camera! Action! Kumamoto is not the most well-known of Japanese prefectures but it has some fantastic settings for movies such as Mount Aso and Kumamoto Castle. These and others...[ Click to read more ]

Best Schools in Kumamoto

Apr 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

With a smaller expat population than some Japanese prefectures, Kumamoto doesn’t have the same depth of international schools that you might find in Tokyo or Osaka. However, you will find...[ Click to read more ]