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.

A traditional soy sauce producer in Kumamoto Prefecture has also been developing new ideas, such as a clear (transparent) shoyu. This port town in Nichinan City has a long reputation as a center ...