Heavy rains trigger mass evacuations in Japan's Kumamoto, 360000 evacuated

Jul 03, 2023

For safety purposes, evacuation orders have been released for almost 3,60,000 residents in the city of Kumamoto.

Japan uses cedar tree wood while preserving environment

Jul 30, 2021

Oguni [Japan], July 30 : Famous for its lush green Cedar forest, Oguni town is located in Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan.

Kumamoto Masters Japan: PV Sindhu advances to second round after beating Thailand's Busanan

Nov 13, 2024

Top India shuttler PV Sindhu on Wednesday moved to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles event at the ongoing Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024.

Japan Open: Prannoy exits after second-round defeat against Chou Tien Chen

Nov 16, 2023

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy conceded a defeat in the second round of the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023 on Thursday against Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien...

Taiwan's TSMC delays second Kumamoto fab construction due to traffic congestion

Jun 04, 2025

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has postponed the commencement of construction for its second wafer fabrication plant in Kumamoto, Japan, citing significant traffic issues...

US-Japan firing exercise begins in Kyushu: Reports

Aug 28, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], August 28 (ANI/Sputnik): A joint US-Japan military exercise with firing training kicked off on Sunday in the Kumamoto prefecture in the Kyushu...