is a subprefecture of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The subprefectural office is located in Nishinoomote.
It includes the following cities and towns on the Ōsumi Islands:
Kumage Subprefecture Nishinoomote (city on Tanegashima and Mageshima) Nakatane (town on Tanegashima) Minamitane (town on Tanegashima) Yakushima Office Yakushima (town on Yakushima and Kuchinoerabujima)
History
1889: These area, formerly governed by Ōshima Subprefecture, were succeeded by Kumage and Gomu District Governments. 1897: Gomu District was merged into Kumage District. 1926: Kumage Subprefecture was founded on the corresponding area.
Offices Kumage Subprefecture: 7590 Nishinoomote, Nishinoomote-shi, Kagoshime-ken. 891-3192 Kumage Subprefecture Yakushima Office: 650 Anbō, Yakushima-machi, Kumage-gun, Kagoshime-ken. 891-4311 Kumage Educational Office: 7590 Nishinoomote, Nishinoomote-shi, Kagoshime-ken. 891-3192
External links Official website