Itoshima volunteer association “Itoshima Koyomi-sho” has released a local daily calendar with information and cute illustrations about seasonal changes on each page, along with various tips about farming and mini-recipes. The “Itoshima Koyomi 2014” calendar features phrases like “The birds start singing” on the Feb. 4 page (the first day of spring), or “Onions start growing” on the Jan. 30 page. This information was gathered through interviews with local Itoshima farmers and fishermen. Each individual calendar’s pages are held together by a wooden clamp made from Itoshima wood. The 2014 calendar is on sale for ¥2,000 at various shops in Itoshima City (incl. Ito Aguri). The 2013 edition has been on sale since January, with 8,000 copies published monthly. For more information: 090-5543-9149. Source: Nishinippon Shimbun, 12/5
