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Jun 4, 2019 Local News
Fortune Antique Hunters TV Show is Coming to Itoshima
The TV-Tokyo program "Fortune Antique Hunters!" (出張！なんでも鑑定団) will visit Itoshima on the city's 10th anniversary. The program travels across Japan to discover personal treasures tha...
May 29, 2019 Now Reports
Itoshima Now! June 2019
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 ...
May 27, 2019 Event
Shiraito Falls Opening Festival
Shiraito Falls, a designated prefectural scenic spot, is located in the beautiful foothills of Itoshima. The visiting season starts with a Shinto ritual followed by somen nagashi (...
Apr 25, 2019 Now Reports
Itoshima Now! May 2019
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...
Apr 24, 2019 Event
Yamame Salmon Catching at Shiraito Falls
Enjoy yamame (Japanese salmon) fishing in Itoshima this Golden Week! Visitors can rent a fishing net for ¥2,000 and catch up to four fish. Even guests that do not manage hook one w...
Apr 22, 2019 Event
Itoshima Handmade Carnival 2019
Approximately 150 artists sell their creative items at this annual spring event, including natural sundries, accessories, bags, clothing and leather items. Hungry? Delicious eats m...
Apr 18, 2019 Event
Takasu Kagura Shinto Dance
Takasu Kagura has been taking place since the start of the Ounin era in 1467. Designated as an important intangible cultural property of Fukuoka Prefecture in 1982, masked dancers ...
Apr 10, 2019 Local News
Tuk-tuks in Itoshima
A project led by Kyushu University students aims to introduce tuk-tuks to Itoshima. The Itop organization is trying to help revitalize the local area by supporting initiatives that...
Apr 9, 2019 Event
Hakko Fes Itoshima Vol. 1
This upcoming two-day festival brings together several experts in fermentation. Check out 40 booths selling a wide variety of fermented food, drink, and items such as miso, bread, ...
Apr 5, 2019 Event
4th Itogon Festival
Join this festival celebrating Itogon, Itoshima’s beloved mascot! There will be family-friendly festival games, a market selling handicrafts, fresh vegetables, decorative plants an...
