The 4th Visual Tourism Award x Tabi Motion Japon Special Event B
Kundo Koyama/Kumamoto/15:00/Documentary/2015
It has been four years since “kumamoto surprise film.”
As a sales representative for Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamon is often in and out of the prefecture, busy delivering surprises and happiness throughout the rest of Japan. On this occasion, he will go back to visit some of those he has not seen for a long time, to see what has been happening back in his hometown over the last four years. What will be the new surprise he reveals…
Location : Kumamoto Prefecture
■About the Area
Kumamoto Castle, considered one of the three premier castles in Japan, is located in the centre of the city. Kumamoto boasts of the majestic Mount Aso, complete with caldera, and two national parks: “Aso-Kuju National Park” and “Unzen-Amakusa National Park," spread over 120 islands of varying sizes. With access to both the mountains and the sea, this is a region with beautiful scenery. The top quality hot springs come highly recommended.
■Specialty Products
Horse sashimi, mustard lotus root, and vermicelli soup are among the local specialties. Popular agricultural products include tomatoes, watermelons, melons and decopon (citrus fruit). It is the top producer of fresh prawns and clams in Japan.