KUMAMOTO--Kumamoto Prefecture’s popular mascot, Kumamon, and characters from the “One Piece” hit pirate anime appear together in videos on rebuilding efforts from powerful earthquakes that ...

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 ...

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 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.

Cities such as Kumamoto in Kyushuu began tapping into this trend back in 2010 when the black bear mascot Kumamon was created and proceeded to do an astounding ¥100 billion (more than $900 million ...

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 ...