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.
Saga ken (prefecture) is famous for porcelain and pottery. Kyushu and the near islands are divided into the seven prefectures of Fukuoka, Kagoshima (including a portion of the Ryukyus), Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Åita, and Saga. In addition, the region includes the portion of the Ryukyus within Okinawa prefecture. The chief cities are the northern industrial complex of Kita-KyÅ«shÅ«, the commercial centre of Fukuoka, and Nagasaki. Area island, 14,177 square miles (36,719 square km); region, 17,157 square miles (44,436 square km).