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Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Kawakubo Saketen
The only hint of what awaits inside is a large and precariously hung grape vine. This stark white building, without any signboards, is where Toyochika Kawakubo’s father once ran a ...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Lion Kitchen One Love
Unless you’re headed for Kafuri Port’s oyster huts, you may never drive past here. But for those who enjoy hummus, tandoori and tempeh, this off-the-beaten-track with a bohemian vi...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Maruta Katsugyo
Azuma Tanaka’s father was a fisherman, and their family has run this roadside seafood dinner in Kafuri since 1986. The massive tanks are a temporary home to up to thirty kinds of f...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Itoshima Togeitaiken Shima Kobo
Enjoying the variety of ceramics made and used here is a highlight of living in Kyushu. But have you ever seen how earthenware is made? Or wanted to try making something by yoursel...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Bench & Mug
Kaori’s cakes look good. So good, you just know they’re going to be scrumptious. Born in Kitakyushu, she spent a few years in Australia’s Gold Coast and then ran her own cafe in Ky...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Keya no Oto Boat Tour
The town of Keya is awesome in many ways. It’s got sandy beaches, some of the best surf points, fresh seafood restaurants, a golf course, and it’s home to many talented craftspeopl...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Itoshima’s Power Spot – Shinseki
Japanese “power spot” (spiritual place) fans are buzzing about an enormous boulder in Itoshima! The stone, Shinseki, is located inside a bamboo forest about five minutes on foot be...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Mori to Coffee
Three years ago Keita Yamada and his wife Saori moved from Hokkaido to Itoshima with the dream of opening a cafe and roasting beans. On Jan. 11 they proudly opened the doors to Mor...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Rental Bicycles in Itoshima
Great news for those who want to explore Itoshima by bicycle. Ten new bikes have been added to the City’s rental fleet (now 26 in total: 7 cross-bikes, 12 power-assisted bicycles, ...
Oct 27, 2020Itoshima Now
Strawberry Picking in Itoshima
Well known for high-quality vegetables and fresh produce, Itoshima also has plenty of strawberry farms. At three of them, you can pick your own berries, while at some others you ca...
