Kumamoto, Japan
Quick Facts
Founded: A.D. 1588
Population: 737,543
Area: 150.70 square miles
(390.32 square kilometers)
Main Industries: semiconductors, automobiles, electrical equipment, machinery and agriculture
Relationship Established: 1987
Relationship with San Antonio
Overview
Kumamoto inherited an abundance of cultural and historical sites, making Kumamoto City a wonderful place to visit. Kumamoto Castle, one of the three most famous castles in Japan, is representative of the majesty and grandeur of Kumamoto City and a prime example of how their arts and culture program has contributed to understanding.
In addition, Kumamoto sent living national treasures to construct an authentic Japanese garden, the Kumamoto En at the San Antonio Botanical Center. In exchange, San Antonio sent an authentic 19th century prairie cabin to Kumamoto's Botanical Center.
Kumamoto's economic strength has given its citizens a reasonable standard of living. The city has strong economic ties with China, South Korea, Taiwan, Europe and Southeast Asia.
Japan has risen to be the second most technologically powerful economy in the world after the United States. Japan has managed to bridge the gaps between manufacturers, suppliers and distributors in order to improve efficiency.
As a result of the long-standing sister city relationship, San Antonio was gifted the famous Kumamoto En by the city of Kumamoto in 1989.
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