Kumamoto Prefecture - Sports

Sports

These sports teams are based in the prefecture:

  • Professional:
    • Roasso Kumamoto - Men's football and J League Second Division
    • Blaze Kumamoto - Men's association football
    • Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto - Women's association football
  • Amateur:
    • Kumamoto Golden Larks - regional baseball

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