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Jan 11, 2024 Now Reports
Itoshima Strawberry Testers Wanted!
Japan is celebrated for its exquisite strawberries, now at the height of their season. The rise of tourist farms offering pick-and-eat experiences is crucial for local farmers, who...
Dec 1, 2023 Events
Fukui Night Kagura
As the clock strikes midnight and ushers in the New Year, Hakusan Shrine becomes the stage for the enchanting "Fukui Kagura," a traditional performing art honored as...
Dec 1, 2023 Now Reports
Itoshima’s Best Hikes: Trails for Every Climber
Itoshima, a gem of a peninsula stretching approximately 17 km east to west and 10 km north to south, is not only compact in size but also rich in natural beauty...
Nov 30, 2023 Events
Shiraito Cold Misogi
On the third Saturday night of December, a cold water purification ritual is held in the Kawatsuki River near the Kumano Shrine, downstream of the Shiraito Falls. This traditional ...
Nov 24, 2023 Events
Fukuoka Green Party
Twenty gardening enthusiasts and specialists are set to converge at Shima Central Park in Itoshima, presenting a diverse array of unique plants including caudex, agave, cacti...
Oct 26, 2023 Food & Drink
Kazura: Fresh Seafood Dining at Itoshima Peninsula
Nestled by a scenic fishing port with views of the pristine seas of the Itoshima Peninsula, Kazura welcomes diners to a fresh seafood adventure. Established in October 2023, this u...
Oct 3, 2023 Events
Itoshima Handmade Carnival
Celebrate the art of handmade crafts at this beloved biannual event in Itoshima, which marks its 10th anniversary this year. Held every April and October, the fair gathers over 120...
Oct 3, 2023 Places
Art Gallery – Studio Kura
In Studio Kura, located in Futamigaura, Itoshima City, artists from around the world visit and participate in a long-term Artist-in-Residence program. Every month, they welcome abo...
Oct 3, 2023 People
Hirofumi Matsuzaki: Creating a Global Art Hub in Itoshima City
Hirofumi Matsuzaki, after studying contemporary art in Germany, returned to his hometown of Futamatsu in Itoshima City to establish "Studio Kura." In addition to founding the art c...
Oct 3, 2023 Events
Itoshima Impressionist Exhibition 2023: Chihiro Miyata Painting Exhibition
Landscape artist Chihiro Miyata, known for capturing the essence of Itoshima, will be holding a solo exhibition in a historic building known as "Kozai no Mori (Former Nishihara Res...
