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Kumamoto

Sony wins major subsidy for Kumamoto plant

Japan will provide up to $380 million in subsidies to Sony for a new image sensor manufacturing facility, as the government ramps up support for key technologies linked to artificial intelligence and autonomous driving.

17 Apr 2026-09:14
TSMC eyes advanced chip production in Japan’s Kumamoto

The chief executive of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Thursday informed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of the company’s plan to mass-produce advanced semiconductors using 3-nanometer technology in Kumamoto Prefecture, marking a first for Japan.

05 Feb 2026-11:49
Tourist helicopter missing near Mount Aso in Japan

Japanese authorities have launched a search after a sightseeing helicopter went missing near Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, January 20.

20 Jan 2026-10:50
Another strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported, but no tsunami warning was issued.

25 Nov 2025-13:56
Floods, landslides leave several missing in Southern Japan

Torrential rains triggered flooding and landslides across southern Japan on Monday, leaving several people missing and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate, officials said.

11 Aug 2025-14:55