Kumamoto for Foreigners: Jobs, Housing, Schools, Events & Tours
Your complete guide to living in Kumamoto in the Kyushu & Okinawa region as a foreigner — find jobs, foreigner-friendly housing, Japanese language schools, events, and tours, all in one place.
Latest in Kumamoto
- 1LDK Mansion in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto¥55,000/mo
- 1SDK Mansion in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto¥47,000/mo
- 1LDK Mansion in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto¥71,000/mo
- 1LDK Mansion in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto¥61,000/mo
- 1K Mansion in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto¥49,000/mo
- 1K Mansion in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto¥49,000/mo
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kumamoto a good place for foreigners to live?
Kumamoto has jobs, foreigner-friendly housing, and Japanese language schools for foreigners, plus an active expat community. Browse each on Gaido Japan.
How do foreigners find work in Kumamoto?
Use the Kumamoto jobs page on Gaido Japan to find visa-sponsorship and English-friendly roles.
How do foreigners rent an apartment in Kumamoto?
Browse the Kumamoto housing page for no-guarantor, foreigner-friendly rentals.