Itoshima

Jun 23, 2022 Event

Studio Kura Resident Artist Exhibitions

Well-known Itoshima artist-run gallery, studio and residency program Studio Kura will host an exhibition featuring the work of international artists. The artists are from Italy and...

May 23, 2022 Local News

Tsutaya to Open Bookstore on Kyushu University Ito Campus

Culture Convenience Club Co., the operator of the TSUTAYA bookstore chain, announced that it will open "Kyushu University Ito Tsutaya Bookstore" in the spring of 2023. The Kyushu U...

May 11, 2022 Local News

Sediment Disposal Facility Owner Arrested

The 74-year-old president of a company operating a landfill in Itoshima City was arrested on suspicion of violating the prefecture's sediment ordinance by creating fill without per...

Apr 28, 2022 Event

Yamame Salmon Catching at Shiraito Falls

Enjoy yamame (Japanese salmon) fishing in Itoshima this Golden Week! Visitors can rent a fishing net for ¥2,500 and catch up to four fish. Even guests that do not manage hook one w...

Festival

Apr 28, 2022 Event

Sakurai Futamigaura, Shimenawa Festival

One of the main tourism spots in the Itoshima region is Meoto-iwa in Futamigaura. Every year, a ceremony is held on one Sunday in late April – May to replace...

Apr 26, 2022 Local News

Quantum Dots Technology To Build Plant in Itoshima

Fukuoka Prefecture has signed an agreement with a company to build a factory for next-generation quantum dots technology in Itoshima City. Shoei Chemical Industry (Tokyo) will inve...

Mar 18, 2022 Event

Itoshima Handmade Carnival 2022

Approximately 120 artists sell their creative items at this annual spring event, including natural sundries, accessories, bags, clothing, and leather items. It’s fun just to browse...