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Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Students Suffer Burns Walking Barefoot on Hot Asphalt at Itoshima School
Twenty-one students at a middle school in Itoshima City suffered burns after walking barefoot on hot asphalt during a swimming class on July 8th. The incident occurred...
Jul 31, 2024 Event
Dainyu Tug-of-War
This traditional event has been held for over 160 years in the Dainyu district of Itoshima. On August 15th, during Obon, vines are collected from the mountains to create a thick, l...
Jul 23, 2024 Event
Maebaru Yamakasa & Summer Festival
There is a Yamakasa festival in Itoshima too! The Maebaru Yamakasa (Hi-fuse Jizo and Oimatsu Shrine Summer Festival) features floats from nine districts parading energetically thro...
Jul 5, 2024 Event
30th Sunset Live 2024 – Love & Unity –
Sunset Live, a large-scale outdoor music festival held in the popular resort area of Itoshima, Fukuoka, is celebrating its 30th and final event...
Jun 26, 2024 Event
Itoshima Red Sea Bream Fair
Itoshima is rich in sea bream! Known for boasting one of Japan's top-class catch volumes of red sea bream, Itoshima will host the Itoshima Red Sea Bream Fair to...
Jun 4, 2024 Local News
Surge in Theft of Air Conditioner Units in Itoshima Amid Rising Metal Prices
With summer approaching, Itoshima City has reported a spike in the theft of air conditioner outdoor units, with 11 units stolen by the end of May. The stolen units...
May 30, 2024 Event
Shiraito Falls Opening Festival
Shiraito Falls, a scenic spot in Itoshima, attracts many visitors in the summer seeking natural coolness. Every June, a waterfall opening ceremony is held...
May 10, 2024 Local News
New Bus Service Links Itoshima’s Scenic Spots
Starting on April 6, 2024, the new "Itoshima Sunset Line" bus service began transporting visitors between the picturesque sites of Futamigaura and the vibrant Keya area...
Apr 26, 2024 Event
Sakurai Futamigaura, Shimenawa Festival
Visit one of Itoshima's captivating attractions, tMeotoiwa at Futamigaura, and witness the annual festival where the grand shimenawa rope is replaced. This unique ceremony takes...
Apr 26, 2024 Event
Itoshima Golden Week Yatai Festival
Join us during Golden Week for a special gathering of food trucks at 'Yamasue,' renowned for its Itoshima mentaiko. Over the course of four days, 16 unique vendors will...
