Koshi, Administrative city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Koshi is a city in northern Kumamoto that stretches across fertile volcanic ash soils, blending agricultural areas with rural neighborhoods. The landscape shows rice paddies and vegetable fields interrupted by scattered farmhouses and village clusters.
The city traces its roots to ancient Higo Province and developed slowly as a village through the Edo Period. It gained town status in 1966 and took its present form after merging with Nishikōshi in 2006.
The city's daily character is shaped by vegetable farming, with local markets selling produce that thrives in the volcanic soil. This agricultural focus defines how residents connect with the land and their local heritage.
The city is connected by the Kumamoto Electric Railway's Kikuchi Line and National Routes 3 and 387, linking it to larger centers. As a rural city, it is best explored by car since public transportation between settlements is limited.
The city operates eight elementary schools and four junior high schools, including specialized facilities for students with disabilities managed by the prefecture. These schools serve as the heart of education and community life across the rural villages.
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