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Apr 25, 2018Now Reports
Touring Itoshima on Electric-assisted Bicycles
Itoshima’s coastline is gorgeous but getting around without a car is tough, and not everybody is a Tour de France cyclist! To the rescue is a service offering electric-assisted bic...

Nov 2, 2016Now Reports
Itoshima’s Oyster Hut Season Begins!
Dining at Itoshima’s famous kakigoya (oyster huts) is a must-do winter activity. This year, the huts officially opened on Sat., Oct. 29. when the JF Itoshima Kishishin-machi oyster...

Sep 9, 2016Now Reports
Sunset Live 2016 Report
The power of Sunset Live’s music and vibes kept Typhoon #12 away and, despite the predicted storm, both Saturday and Sunday went down without a single drop of rain...

Aug 20, 2016Now Reports
Kiwami Fish Burgers – New, Healthy Itoshima Fast Food
Could this be another hit trend from Itoshima? Well actually, Yui Shibata began selling these fabulous fish burgers seven years ago. Now there are two kinds of burgers to choose fr...

Jul 21, 2016Now Reports
Foreign Acts at Sunset Live 2016
At Sunset Live 2016, over 80 live artists will be rocking Keya Beach in Itoshima over two days (Sep. 3 (Sat.), Sep. 4 (Sun.))! As well as top Japanese artists, there will be great ...

Apr 7, 2016Now Reports
Itoshima People: A New Video Series
Itoshima City has created a series of videos to introduce Japanese and foreigners alike to the people of Itoshima and the work they are doing - keeping traditions alive and forging...

Mar 31, 2016Now Reports
Michelin Chef Meets Itoshima Brand
Nestled between the ocean and the mountains, the Itoshima Peninsula is about a 40-minute drive from Fukuoka Airport or a 30-minute train ride from downtown Fukuoka. The proximity o...

Feb 29, 2016Now Reports
Strawberry Picking and Oyster Hut Day Trip
One chilly February morning, Jess (UK), Sally (Australia) and Grace (UK) were lucky enough to test out JTB’s inaugural Itoshima Strawberry Picking & Oyster Hut Day Trip – a jam-pac...

Nov 13, 2015Now Reports
Seven More Reasons to Visit Itoshima!
Many readers already know that we LOVE Itoshima and often post reports. But it seems that lately we’ve been too busy enjoying ourselves to actually post our findings. Well, better ...

Sep 10, 2015Now Reports
Sunset Live 2015 – Saturday Report
Fukuoka Now’s Jess McHugh attended the Saturday festivities of the three-day spectacular that was Sunset Live 2015. Here’s her report on the awesome sights and sounds of Kyushu’s h...










