Kumamoto Ramen (noodle)
Overview Kumamoto Ramen（熊本ラーメン）is pork bone ramen mainly served in Kumamoto city. It is propagated from Fukuoka where pork bone ramen was born. Kumamoto Ramen, unlike Hakata Ramen which uses thin noodles, has ticker noodles. And, Kumamoto Ramen is different from…
Nabegataki Falls
Overview Nabegataki Falls is a popular and spectacular spot where the water falling from the waterfall looks like a curtain of water amidst the greenery. Because of its beauty, a famous Japanese tea commercial has been filmed here. It is…
Basashi (Fresh Horse Sashimi)
What is Basashi? Basashi (馬刺し）means sashimi of horse meat. It is a Japanese cuisine where horse meat is cut into thin slices and eaten raw. While it is customary to eat horse meat raw in other areas in Japan where…
Yamaga Garden Lantern Festival
Overview Yamaga Garden Lantern Festival (山鹿灯籠まつり) is a festival of the Omiya Shrine, located in Yamaga Onsen in Kumamoto. The festival is held annually from August 15th to 17th. It is one of Kumamoto prefecture’s representative annual events. Women in…
Daikanbo & Milk Road
Overview Daikanbo (大観峰) is a mountain located in Aso City of Kumamoto prefecture. Its elevation is 935.9 meters above sea level. Daikanbo is the best view spot in Aso City where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the…
Kumamoto Castle
Overview Kumamoto Castle (熊本城) is located in Chuo-ku of Kumamoto City. It is one of the three best castles in Japan. Therefore, it is a historical site very much worth seeing in Kumamoto. The castle was built over a period…
