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Jan 28, 2022 Local News
Itoshima City Extends Subsidy For Newlyweds
Itoshima City announced an extended application period for its subsidy program for newly married couples. The city provides up to ¥600,000 to couples aged 29 or under and up to ¥30...
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Dec 9, 2021 Local News
Two Saunas In Kyushu Rank In Top Ten
Two sauna facilities in Kyushu made the top 10 sauna rankings in Japan. The ranking, Saunachelin, selects innovative facilities that add new values to saunas. Hideaway Sunsetcamp i...
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Oct 20, 2021 Local News
Itoshima Frozen Sweets Manufacturer Acquired by Mitsui
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of the Itoshima-based food producer, Goyo Foods Industry Co., Ltd. By Dec. 2, the frozen-sweet manufacturer would become...
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Oct 20, 2021 Local News
Two-seater EV Rental In Itoshima
A mini electric vehicle sharing service began in Itoshima City, Fukuoka. Toyota’s two-seater EV, ‘C+pod, became available at three spots to provide a new mobility option for...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...