Itoshima Kakigoya – Oyster Hut Guide 2019-2020

The coastline of Itoshima is dotted with small fishing ports. At some of these are kakigoya (oyster huts) where Fukuoka locals...

Mar 2020 Fukuoka Now

Nearby Saga Prefecture was to host this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants event, but alas, the COVID-19 virus forced its cancellation. But all is not lost! You still can read our feature on...

Yanagawa Hina Festival 2020

Every year on Mar. 3, Hina (Doll) Festivals are held to pray for the health of young girls. The day is known as Momo no Sekku, a date that traditionally marked the coming of spring. The custom is said to have begun in...

Visit Yame

Yame is an area located south of Fukuoka City that is rich in beautiful nature. Over the years it has developed a reputation as a...

Itoshima Now!

Hats off to Shuji Oshima, who’s now living his dream! And that dream is to watch goats freely roam and graze the fields of his mountainside ranch in Itoshima. Oshima retired from a successful career in...