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Kumamon Square
Home to Kumamoto's rosy-cheeked black bear mascot, this activity center doubles as a souvenir shop. The mascot Kumamon was created by the Kumamoto government to
Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence
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- Address
- 2-6 Anseimachi
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- visions.dusted.poker
- Phone
- +81-96 354 7842
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- Open Hours
- 1-12: Mon-Sun: - 09:30-16:30
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About this sight
Former residence of 19th century author Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first western writers to write about Japan and its culture.
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