In ancient China, it was called Kyushu because in the past, the Han region was divided into nine parts: Jizhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Yuzhou, Liangzhou and Yongzhou. Later, two states were divided into three states, so there was also the saying of twelve states.
China is an ancient civilization with a long history. It is often called Huaxia, Kyushu, Shenzhou, etc. the name "Kyushu" has existed since the Warring States period, and it can also be called "Han Kyushu".
In ancient China, Kyushu was called because in the past, the Han region was divided into nine parts: Jizhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Yuzhou, Liangzhou and Yongzhou.
However, Kyushu also changed in different periods. For example, in the Zhou Dynasty, Xuzhou and Liangzhou were incorporated into Qingzhou and Yongzhou. Later, two states were divided into three states, so there was also the saying of twelve states.