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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Feb 16, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka Cheesecake Popular in Thailand
A Fukuoka-born baked cheesecake is proving popular at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Thailand. Developed by Goyo Foods Industry Co., Ltd. of Itoshima City, the 39-baht gateau (abou...
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Feb 10, 2021 Local News
Itoshima Drive-in Theatre Extended
Additional nights for the ‘Forest Night Drive’ drive-in cinema in Itoshima were announced. The outdoor cinema screens international feature films and displays project mappings agai...
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Jan 27, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu Commemorates 111 History of Trains in Itoshima
JR Kyushu has released a memorial ticket sheet to celebrate the 111th year of train history in Itoshima. The first train company in the area was the Hokuchiku Kido, which operated....
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Jan 15, 2021 Local News
Online Cooking Class Featuring Itoshima Branded Ingredients
An online cooking class featuring Itoshima-branded ingredients will be held on Jan. 31. The local tourism association collaborates with an Itoshima-based food company Yamasue and a...
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Dec 2, 2020 Local News
Itoshima City Relocation Consultation Offered Via Zoom
Beginning on Dec. 1, Itoshima City provides online relocation consultation via Zoom. The city has aimed to expand its population by encouraging relocation of urban towns; however, ...
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Nov 25, 2020 Local News
Daiwa House to Develop Residential Academia Town Near Itoshima Campus
Fukuoka City officially selected Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. as the developer of its new residence-and-research town near the Kyushu University Ito Campus. According to the city...