Step Back in Time. A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields. Spend a day or a weekend. We have something for everyone, so come and discover Harpers Ferry!
Kumamoto Prefecture (çæ¬ç, Kumamoto-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu.The capital is the city of Kumamoto.istorically the area was called Higo Province; and the province was renamed Kumamoto during the Meiji Restoration. The creation of prefectures was part of the abolition of the feudal system.
A collapsed road after an earthquake in Minami-Aso, Kumamoto prefecture. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan early April 16, the U.S. Geological Survey said, a day after another powerful tremor killed at least nine people in the same area. AFP/Getty Images.