Nabegataki Falls, which is attracting many visitors looking to cool off, is seen in the town of Oguni, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 25, 2018. (Mainichi) OGUNI, Kumamoto -- Nabegataki Falls, famous ...

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Kumamoto is largely an agricultural prefecture, with mikan citrus being a major crop. Ranching and dairy farming are also important sectors, as are forestry, fishing, and aquaculture.

A boy walks along debris of household items piled up at the side of a road in Hitoyoshi city, Kumamoto prefecture, southwestern Japan, July 7, 2020. Kota Endo/Kyodo News via AP.

The southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto has recently launched a two-day bus trip to tour 10 bronze statues depicting characters from megahit comic and animated TV series "One Piece ...

On October 5, a ceremony in the castle’s expansive grounds commemorated its partial reopening to the public, though the full restoration work is expected to take many years.