Survey Region (IMAGE) Kumamoto University Caption Taragi-machi, Yunomae-machi, and Mizukami-mura (left, green tinted areas) in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island, the southern area of Japan (right, orange area; entire left area). Credit Prof. Shinjilt Usage Restrictions This image may only be used in conjunction with the accompanying release, or stories written about the work described in the release with reference to the original work. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.