Kumamoto

is the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2002). "Kumamoto" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 572.

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.

References

 Other websites 

 Official site of Kumamoto City 
 Kumamoto International Mailing List 


Category:Cities in Kumamoto Prefecture