Kumamoto Prefecture

Pottery Workshops and Galleries in Kumamoto

Sep 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

The island of Kyushu is known worldwide for its ceramics. Kumamoto prefecture is the birthplace of the Shodai and Koda styles, and the city of Amakusa produces high-quality ceramics from...[ Click to read more ]

Expat Community Support in Kumamoto

Sep 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Finding your feet when you relocate to a new country or area can take a while. What are the registration procedures, if any? Where can you go to meet new...[ Click to read more ]

Halloween in Kumamoto

Sep 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Halloween isn't as big a deal in Japan as it is in the US, so you won't see places filled with jack-o-lanterns, witches' broomsticks, or cobweb decorations. However, it has...[ Click to read more ]

Live Music Venues in Kumamoto

Jul 19, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Kumamoto is the live music hub of the Kyushu region in Japan. While it doesn't have the same reputation for live bands as Tokyo or Osaka, it boasts a few...[ Click to read more ]

Breweries in Kumamoto

Jul 19, 2023 By Justin Hanus

One of the most thriving areas of Japan's Kyushu region, Kumamoto has a strong history of alcohol production. Not just in the nation's favorite tipple of sake but also in...[ Click to read more ]

Aso-Kuju: Kumamoto’s Breathtaking Park

Jul 01, 2023 By William Farrow

For residents of Kyushu, the outdoors and nature are always nearby. A far cry from the large cities of Honshu, people can expect a rich abundance of activities and places...[ Click to read more ]

The Reborn Town of Hitoyoshi Kuma

Jun 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Since the 2020 Kyushu floods brought record-breaking heavy rains down on Kumamoto prefecture, the Council for Tourism Advancement in Hitoyoshi-Kuma has been working to bring tourism back to the area....[ Click to read more ]

Kumamoto Street Food

Jun 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Home to picturesque remote islands and the smoking Mount Aso, Kumamoto is the place to head to in Japan’s Kyushu region if you’re a foodie. Famed for its sweetfish sushi...[ Click to read more ]

Kumamoto Art Galleries and Museums

Jun 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Located in the central Kyushu region in Japan, Kumamoto prefecture is rich with its unique history and culture. There are spaces both large and small where you can bask in...[ Click to read more ]

Boat Trips in Kumamoto

May 19, 2023 By Justin Hanus

As a port city with several waterways, Kumamoto offers up a few boating opportunities. These include cruises along rivers and lakes and ferry trips that take you further afield. Here...[ Click to read more ]