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VILLAGE Report #Kumamoto Prefecture

A tatami Japanese-style room

[VILLAGE Report vol.5] Japan’s Tatami Begins Here | Kumamoto Prefecture

Rush grass production ranks No. 1 in Japan. Yatsushiro City alone accounts for 80% of the domestic planted area. We visit Kumamoto, which has 4 nationally designated crafts.

[VILLAGE Report vol.5] Japan’s Tatami Begins Here | Kumamoto Prefecture

Rush grass production ranks No. 1 in Japan. Yatsushiro City alone accounts for 80% of the domestic planted area. We visit Kumamoto, which has 4 nationally designated crafts.

The green slopes of Aso’s outer rim

Kumamoto Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Aso Shrine is the head shrine of about 500 shrines nationwide. Rush grass accounts for almost all domestic production. We have summarized Kumamoto’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Kumamoto Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Aso Shrine is the head shrine of about 500 shrines nationwide. Rush grass accounts for almost all domestic production. We have summarized Kumamoto’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.