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Kumamoto prefecture (Kumamoto-ken) is located on
Kyushu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Kumamoto.
History:
Historically the area was called Higo province and was renamed to Kumamoto
prefecture during the Meiji Restoration as part of the abolition of the
feudal system.
Geography:
Kumamoto prefecture is located in the center of Kyushu. It is surrounded by
the Shimabara Bay to the west, Fukuoka and Oita prefectures to the north,
Miyzaki prefecture to the east, and Kagoshima prefecture to the south.
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