Between 270,000 and 90,000 years ago, four massive pyroclastic flows emanating from nearby Mount Aso were responsible for shaping much of the geological landscape of northern Kyushu. The last of those ...

Visitors walk behind Nabegataki Falls in Oguni, Kumamoto Prefecture, in this recent photo. Referred to by many as "Urami (looking from behind) Falls," Nabegataki Falls is a popular place for people to ...

Nabegataki Falls, which is attracting many visitors looking to cool off, is seen in the town of Oguni, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 25, 2018. (Mainichi) OGUNI, Kumamoto -- Nabegataki Falls, famous for ...