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Oct 12, 2021 Local News
Itoshima City and Nishinippon City Cooperate to Create Jobs
Itoshima City has partnered with The Nishi-Nippon City Bank (NCB) to promote the creation of new jobs. The city’s “Itoshima Science Village” plan would be combined with NCB’s busin...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Disturbances Lead to Nightly Closure of Parking Lot in Itoshima
The seaside parking lot has become a gathering point for drivers of noisy cars and motorcycles recently. Despite the efforts of locals to persuade drivers to be more considerate, l...
Sep 10, 2021 Local News
Unique Bookstore Opens in Itoshima
‘Itokao’ is a newly-opened bookstore in Itoshima, involving many local shop owners from different backgrounds. The shop’s sizable wooden bookshelf is divided into 100 sections. Eac...
Jul 28, 2021 Local News
Sharks Spotted Off Itoshima Coast
On the morning of the 28th, about 10 sharks, believed to be hammerhead sharks, were found 200 meters off the coast of Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The police are calling for ...
Jun 1, 2021 Local News
New Hotel Opening in Itoshima
Settle Glocal Hotel Itoshima will open on August 2. Located in the south of Kyushu University Itoshima Campus, the hotel offers eighty-two rooms, a 200-m2 convention hall, a book c...
May 14, 2021 Local News
Self Restraint Requested at Itoshima Fishing Ports
Recreational fishing at Itoshima City's ports is being restricted during the current state of emergency. The city requests people to refrain from making unessential trips to its tw...
May 13, 2021 Local News
Fukufuku no Sato Restaurant Opens inside Farmers Market in Itoshima
On Apr. 20, a restaurant opened in the parking lot of Fukufuku no Sato, a popular farmers’ market in the Fukuyoshi area of Itoshima City. Shunsai Shungyo Fukufuku serves meals made...
Apr 7, 2021 Local News
Public Hearing Event In Itoshima for Wind Power Project
A large-scale wind power generation business is planned for an area in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, including land bordering on Itoshima. This is an important chance for resident...
Mar 15, 2021 Local News
Mini EV Trial Begins in Itoshima
A trial for a mini electric-vehicle share program began at three locations in Itoshima City. Three Toyota’s two-seater EV, ‘C+pod,’ can be rented for free (*insurance fee of ¥330/r...
Mar 4, 2021 Local News
New Glamping Resort Opens in Itoshima
A new outdoor facility will open in Itoshima City on Mar. 31. Laspark Resort, a 26,500-square-meter resort complex consisting of a glamping ground, campground, BBQ square, and a ca...