Oct 31, 2022

Itoshima Kakigoya – Oyster Hut Guide 2022-2023

This year, Fukuoka Now has gathered information on 26 kakigoya to choose from! This year, some of the huts will open as early as October 8, 2022...

Sep 6, 2022

Shinichiro Ueno – Linking Itoshima’s potential to the region’s abundance

Shinichiro Ueno, the owner of the Toyohisa-maru oyster hut in Shima-Kishi in Itoshima, proudly serves the rich and creamy Mirukugaki brand oysters...

Jan 16, 2023

Itoshima on Foot: Enjoy the ocean, mountains, farmland and beaches at a leisurely pace

While it is known for its green-blue sea and silky sandy beaches, Itoshima City is also home to peaceful satoyama—border zones where foothills meet arable land—with expansive fields where rice and many fruits and vegetables are grown...

Aug 1, 2022

Chihiro Miyata – Portrait of an Itoshima Landscape Painter

With every painting, Miyata expands her horizons, and that’s what keeps her going. Mt. Kaya standing majestically beyond the waving wheat fields...

Dec 23, 2022

Kohji Baba – Enriching the lives of locals

Yamasue is a mentaiko company whose headquarters and factory are located in Itoshima City. Company president Kohji Baba enthusiastically...