Kumamoto

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Kumamoto
Japanese name
Kanji 熊本市
Hiragana くまもとし
Kyūshū Shinkansen and the skyline of the city with Kumamoto Castle in the background.
Flag
Emblem

Kumamoto is in the south central part of Kyushu.[1] 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.[1]

Kumamoto Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2002). "Kumamoto" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 572.

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Coordinates: 32°47′N 130°44′E / 32.783°N 130.733°E / 32.783; 130.733