Kumamoto, Kumamoto

Kumamoto (熊本市) is the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan.

Kumamoto is in the south central part of Kyushu. Kumamoto is an ordinance-designated city since April 1, 2012.

History
In 1600, Kumamoto Castle was built by Kato Kiyomasa; and the city grew around it.

Other websites

 * Official site of Kumamoto City
 * Kumamoto International Mailing List