KUMAMOTO—Memorial ceremonies were held throughout this prefecture in southern Japan on April 14 to remember the 278 people who died in Kumamoto and neighboring Oita prefectures in twin massive ...

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 ...

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.

Wednesday marks nine years since the second of the two consecutive massive earthquakes hit Japan's southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto. Reconstruction work is making progress in the affected areas.

Monday marks nine years since the first major tremor in a series of earthquakes that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan. Although most damaged infrastructure has been restored ...