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Stop This Malicious Prank! Plants Uprooted at Shimotori Arcade in Kumamoto City

On the 8th, an interview with the Shimodori Prosperity Association revealed that one of the Japanese fraxinus trees planted in several pots in the Shimodori Arcade in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, had been uprooted and broken by someone. Similar incidents have occurred several times in the past, and the association appealed, "We would like this malicious mischief to stop."Plants · Kumamoto Read Article

10th Anniversary of Kumamoto Prefecture Strawberry "Yubeni" Promotional Event at Kumamoto Airport | Ja Kumamoto Economic Federation

An event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the release of Kumamoto Prefecture strawberries "Yubeni" was held at Kumamoto Airport on the 8th, with JA Kumamoto Economic Federation and prefectural officials promoting the product to airport users. Samples were distributed to passengers before boarding, and jelly, castella cake, and strawberry daifuku made with Yuubeni were sold.Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Long-Standing Contributions to the community... the 130th Recipient of the "Kumamoto Nichinichi Green Ribbon Award" is...

Ten organizations and six individuals have been selected for the 130th Kumamoto Shimbun Green Ribbon Award, which recognizes those who have dedicated many years of their lives to community service and environmental beautification in Kumamoto Prefecture. We will introduce the winners from time to time. The winners were selected from articles published in this newspaper in 2025. The award ceremony will be held on the 17th from 2:00 p.m.Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

What Is "Interpretation" Doing Business on the West Coast of Amakusa? Utilizing Local Attractions for Tourism

Amakusa City and the Ministry of the Environment are working on creating a guidebook for the west coast of Amakusa, using an "interpretation" method to introduce the appeal and value of the region's natural and cultural resources and connect the region with visitors. Tourism operators, farmers, fishermen, and museum curators are being invited to participate.Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Green Volunteers (Kumamoto City) Green Nishihara Elementary School, with the Children

The Green Volunteers, made up of residents of the Nishihara Elementary School district in Kumamoto City's Higashi Ward, have been working on greening activities at the school since 2008. The group consists of about 10 members, aged between 30 and 90. Since 2010, they have been creating "green curtains" by covering the sides of the three-story school building with loofahs and bitter melons as a way to combat the heat.Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Exchange Rates: 8th (9am Japan Time) (Kyodo News)

As of 9:00 AM $1 = 156.69 yen - 156.70 yen -0.21 yen compared to the previous day 1 euro = 182.95 yen -Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

From Volunteering to Moving to Nishihara Village and Becoming a Farmer: "Supported by the Villagers," Mr. Koide, Originally From Shizuoka, Works Hard to Revitalize the Village Through Potato Digging, Branding, and More. [10 Years Since the Kumamoto Earthq

Shinya Koide (50), a farmer in Miyayama, Nishihara Village, commuted to Nishihara from Shizuoka as a disaster volunteer after the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, and moved there the following year. He has been farming for 10 years. He grows a variety of crops, including sweet potato, and says, "Since I became independent as a farmer, my connection with the community has become stronger."Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Taro, a Cuddly Doll that Replaces My Own Child, Comes to My Rescue: Kunie Endo of Kikuchi Keifuen Passes Away [Reporter's Note]

It was in 2006 that I visited Kunie Endo at the National Hansen's Disease Sanatorium, Kikuchi Keifuen (Koshi City). Endo, who was 66 years old at the time, picked up a doll that was lying in a small basket and gently placed it in my arms, saying, "Taro, this is our guest. Here, let me hold him."Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Ai Evolution Fights for Supremacy: Machines with Brains, Labor Replacement (Kyodo News)

[CES Opening] AI Evolution Leads to a Struggle for Dominance Anonymous (Unverified User) 2026/01/07(Wed)Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

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Stop This Malicious Prank! Plants Uprooted at Shimotori Arcade in Kumamoto City

10th Anniversary of Kumamoto Prefecture Strawberry "Yubeni" Promotional Event at Kumamoto Airport | Ja Kumamoto Economic Federation

Long-Standing Contributions to the community... the 130th Recipient of the "Kumamoto Nichinichi Green Ribbon Award" is...

What Is "Interpretation" Doing Business on the West Coast of Amakusa? Utilizing Local Attractions for Tourism

Green Volunteers (Kumamoto City) Green Nishihara Elementary School, with the Children

Exchange Rates: 8th (9am Japan Time) (Kyodo News)

From Volunteering to Moving to Nishihara Village and Becoming a Farmer: "Supported by the Villagers," Mr. Koide, Originally From Shizuoka, Works Hard to Revitalize the Village Through Potato Digging, Branding, and More. [10 Years Since the Kumamoto Earthq

Taro, a Cuddly Doll that Replaces My Own Child, Comes to My Rescue: Kunie Endo of Kikuchi Keifuen Passes Away [Reporter's Note]

Ai Evolution Fights for Supremacy: Machines with Brains, Labor Replacement (Kyodo News)

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Stop This Malicious Prank! Plants Uprooted at Shimotori Arcade in Kumamoto City

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From Volunteering to Moving to Nishihara Village and Becoming a Farmer: "Supported by the Villagers," Mr. Koide, Originally From Shizuoka, Works Hard to Revitalize the Village Through Potato Digging, Branding, and More. [10 Years Since the Kumamoto Earthq

Taro, a Cuddly Doll that Replaces My Own Child, Comes to My Rescue: Kunie Endo of Kikuchi Keifuen Passes Away [Reporter's Note]

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