Kumamoto is the author's hometown, which they love. It is known for Kumamoto Castle, the cute character Higomaru, and has a population of over 400,000. The author is from Yamae village, known for chestnuts. Kumamoto is full of nature and famous foods include Taipien noodles, basashi horse meat, and spicy karashi renkon. The Sea of Amakusa is a recommended beautiful place to visit to relax.