Kumamoto brings to mind a myriad of images. The largely rural prefecture in central Kyūshū is home to majestic Kumamoto Castle, its iconic black walls, stone fortifications, and ornate rooftiles ...

Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has arranged a special birthday bash for Kumamon, its nationally and internationally beloved official mascot, "Kumamon Birthday Festival 2023 -- Welcome to Kumamon Land, ...

The Kumamon Island game map was developed using Fortnite’s Creative Mode tools by the Kumamoto Prefectural government in collaboration with advertisement company CyberAgent. The map was revealed ...

The success story of a beloved, cuddly Japanese character reveals more about human nature than you might realise. Neil Steinberg explores the science and cultural impact of cuteness. On 14 April 2016, ...

This image provided by the Kumamoto Prefectural Government shows mascot Kumamon at a campfire. KUMAMOTO -- The Kumamoto Prefectural Government has unveiled 29 new illustrations and logos featuring the ...

In the vast ecosystem of costumed mascots in Japan, the Kumamoto Prefectural character Kumamon probably stands at the top of the food chain. His empire has been estimated well into the billions of yen ...

A consortium of Japanese media companies is partnering with U.S. animation studio Tonko House to make an animation series starring Kumamon. The hugely popular character is the mascot of Kumamoto, a ...

One of Japan’s most famous regional mascots is in Yo-kai Watch 2. After completing a number of Harrisville quests that sees your avatar’s grandfather, Kenny, reconnecting with his Yo-kai friends, a ...

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Kumamon was depicted leading the rescue efforts, his head bandaged, lifting stones to rebuild the tumbled walls of Kumamoto Castle, propping up tottering foundations, enfolding children in his arms. “ ...

The success story of a beloved, cuddly Japanese character reveals more about human nature than you might realise. Neil Steinberg explores the science and cultural impact of cuteness. On 14 April 2016, ...