Dec 1, 2020

You might have to drive along some rough and narrow roads, but shopping in Itoshima has rewards.

You might have to drive along some rough and narrow roads, but shopping in Itoshima has rewards.

Dec 1, 2020

From whizzing through the forest on a zip-line to horseback riding on the beach, Itoshima has outdoor and indoor activities for all.

From whizzing through the forest on a zip-line to horseback riding on the beach, Itoshima has outdoor and indoor activities for all.

Dec 1, 2020

For a spectacular view of the brilliant blue Genkai Sea and the green fields surrounding the rocky outcrop of Keya no Oto.

For a spectacular view of the brilliant blue Genkai Sea and the green fields surrounding the rocky outcrop of Keya no Oto.

Dec 1, 2020

One Kyushu’s wondrous power spots: the sea caves of Keya no Oto... has to be seen to be believed.

One Kyushu’s wondrous power spots: the sea caves of Keya no Oto... has to be seen to be believed.

Dec 1, 2020

From beachside shacks to cozy cabins in the hills, Itoshima has no shortage of cafes.

From beachside shacks to cozy cabins in the hills, Itoshima has no shortage of cafes.
Making sun-dried fish, 魚を干している干物作りの棚

Dec 10, 2021Itoshima Now

Exploring Itoshima’s Fishing Villages – Uotabi Tour #2

November in Itoshima is when winter seafood starts to come into season and people can enjoy the delicious delicacies the region has to offer. Oyster huts, which have become a winte...

Nov 10, 2021Itoshima Now

Exploring Itoshima’s Fishing Villages – Uotabi Tour #1

Beautiful ocean and bountiful mountains. Located about 30 minutes by car from downtown Fukuoka City, the Itoshima Peninsula on the western edge of Fukuoka Prefecture is home to...

Nov 9, 2021Itoshima Now

Jizakana Bank

Jizakana Bank is an ongoing project in Itoshima to ensure that everyone in society can continue enjoying fresh, delicious local fish. (Jizakana means local fish in Japanese.) In or...

Oct 29, 2021Itoshima Now

Oshi no Chiitama

A new eatery featuring "salt noodles" opens on October 29th, just three minutes on foot from JR Chikuzenmaebaru Station, the gateway to Itoshima. If you read the restaurant's name....

Oct 6, 2021Itoshima Now

Wakamatsu Farm Market & Cafe Rita

This spacious cafe and shop opened this summer in a quiet town at the valley’s base in Itoshima. The renovated warehouse is directly managed by Wakamatsu Farm, which grows fruits a...

Sep 7, 2021Itoshima Now

Uniquely Packaged Edamame On Sale In Itoshima

We found something rather cute today in Itoshima along Route 202. A local farmer has set up an old and doorless refrigerator as a self-serve honor-system shop to sell...

Jun 29, 2021Itoshima Now

Santa Monica Itoshima

Earlier this year, we introduced a new burger joint in Keya, Itoshima, and here we go again, but this time not in the town but along the coast. Tucked in along a beach access road ...

Jun 3, 2021Itoshima Now

Yakitori no Hachibei Karaage Takeout Shop

Hachibei, one of Fukuoka’s best-known group of yakitori restaurants with locations in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills and Honolulu, actually began in Maebaru, Itoshima. While decidedly more...

May 27, 2021Itoshima Now

Shimasoba

Itoshima is well-known for a wide variety of cuisine, but until now, ramen hasn’t been one of them. That might change with the recent opening of Shimasoba. Produced by Itoshima leg...

May 12, 2021Itoshima Now

Fuku Fuku

Fukufuku no Sato, a farmer’s market in Nijofukui, Itoshima City, is known for its wide field of brilliant yellow rape blossoms that attract visitors from afar in spring. This April...

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