ITOSHIMA has all kinds of land forms such as sea, mountains, rivers, and
plain. Moreover, it is abundant with fresh water and green sceneries.
These things help make high quality cooking ingredients for vegetables,
meat, rice, fruits, and sea foods.?
You could find various food outlets and factories everywhere in ITOSHIMA
City which are crowded with customers who are asking for fresh and sweet
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| JA Itoshima Farmers Market, Ito Sai-Sai. |
The giant direct selling spot that fills your list.
 ITO SAI SAI was founded by JA Itoshima (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives
Itoshima division) to provide fresh local Itoshima produce directly to
you at reasonable prices. As one of the largest farmers markets in Kyusyu,
Ito Sai-Sai welcomes you with all kinds of fresh produce brought in daily
by over 1,200 registered local farmers. You will be pleasantly surprised
by the exceptional variety of items Ito Sai-Sai’s farmers sell. Vegetables,
fruits, rice, flowers, Itoshiman beef, pork, fish, deli & bento, and
so much more. You will find everything needed to perfect your meal. Some
of the most dedicated customers come all the way from central Fukuoka,
every week!
 Memberships, special events, and some exciting bargains will entice you
with the promise of a fun and convenient shopping experience. Come and
enjoy your shopping at Ito Sai-Sai!
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| Address |
567-1 Hatae, Itoshima City |
| Phone |
092-324-3131 |
| Hours |
9:00-18:00 |
| Closed |
New Year Holidays |
| Directions |
At the corner of Hatae intersection on Imajuku Bypass |
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| Itoshima Pig |
Well-reputed pork for its safety and taste
Through the collaborative efforts made by Itoshima agricultural cooperative association (JA), the high-quality pork has been produced. The pork has
been branded as “Itoshima Pig.” Itoshima pigs are bred patiently in clean
and drafty piggeries. The number of pigs raised every year is estimated
to reach 35,000.
They are marketed mainly in Fukuoka or Saga Prefecture areas, getting high
acclaim and significant market shares.
Moreover, using “SAFETY, SECURITY, TASTY” as their business motto, another
Itoshima brand “Genkai Pork” has been newly produced in 2008.
The farmers standardized breed variety and feeding procedure, and “Genkai
Pork” has been produced by giving adequate water facilities and feedstuffs,
including those of relatives to wheat.
As per results basis, the taste is excellent. Also, the brand of “Genkai
Pork” is catching on as a new brand of Itoshima pork which now appears
on the menu for emphasized “Genkai Pork” among restaurants in Fukuoka Prefecture.
You could buy them at ITOSAISAI ( JA directly managed store), selected
supermarkets or farmer's markets. They are also available in cafes and
restaurants.
If the restaurant flies the flag of "Local production for local consumption
cheering group" especially, the Itoshima beef may be on the menu (
for more information, please contact each restaurant.).
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| Information |
JA Itoshima agricultural and livestock section |
| Phone |
092-327-3300 |
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| Itoshima Beef |
High quality beef grown in the green pastures
 What we call Itoshima beef is the beef produced by the dairy farmers who
participate in the commercial cattle group of Itoshima agricultural cooperative
association (JA) Endearingly grown with great attention by the dairy farmers,
the amount of Itoshima beef reaches to about 600 to 700 cows per year.
They are marketed mainly in Fukuoka metro area and have the reputation
for their tastes and high quality fleshes.
You could buy the Itoshima beef at ITOSAISAI ( JA directly managed store),
selected supermarkets or farmer's markets. They are also available in cafes
and broiled meat (Yakiniku) restaurants.
If the restaurant flies the flag of "Local production for local consumption
cheering group" especially, the Itoshima beef may be on the menu (
for more information, please contact each restaurant.).
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| Information |
JA Itoshima agricultural and livestock section |
| Phone |
092-327-3300 |
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| Itoshima Oyster |
Milk from the ocean born in Nature.
 Oysters are very good source of glycogen, protein, and iron. This is why
they are nicknamed “Milk from the ocean.”
Oyster season is during fall and winter, which is when they store plenty
of nutrition and rich flavor.
Itoshima Oyster Cabins are a newly popular sight-seeing stop for oyster
lovers, because you can enjoy delicious oysters being cooked right in front
of your eyes.  They also sell whole oysters (with shells) to go and they are available
at several direct sales depots throughout Itoshima, such as Shima no Shiki,
Fuku-Fuku no Sato, and others.
Itoshiman oysters are proudly known for their freshness, rich flavor,
safety, and the reasonable cost set by local Fisheries Co-operatives for
fair trade.
There are various ways to serve them including fried, grilled, or in hot
pot style. Raw oysters are the best in winter, with a little squeeze of
lemon, lime or Japanese Pon-zu!
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| Phone |
092-328-2311 (Itoshima Fishery Co-operatives) |
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Open from November to late March *please contact them for details |
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The list of Oyster Cabins |
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| Shima no Shiki |
The popular market for fresh seafood
SHIMA NO SHIKI (four seasons in Shima) is well known as Itoshima’s direct
sales depot operated by JA Itoshima (Japan Agricultural Co-operatives Itoshima
division.)
The produce is super fresh, the variety and reasonable prices will be
a pleasant surprise. The seafood that arrives every morning from 5 ports
in Shima area is the most popular item. Local fishermen bring them in directly
from each port. The fish are so fresh that many of them can be seen swimming
lively in their in-store fishpond. The store provides many kinds of fish,
especially ones which are in season. These are a must-have!
If you need some recipe ideas, the friendly shop staff will show you how
to cook and give you some delicious tips for how to serve your purchases.
Not only is there seafood, the depot is also filled with fresh local produce
ranging from vegetables, fruits, flowers, deli & bento, to Itoshiman
beef and pork.
Shima area is also a popular spot with tourists. On your way to Shima
no Shiki, you’ll be amazed by the beautiful scenery of Futami beach (Futami-ga-Ura)
and Keya’s big gates (Keya-no-Ooto.) Along your way, unique local potteries
and art galleries will add more fun to your trip!
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| Hot item |
tomato, eggplant, potato, lettuce, cabbage, orange, seafood |
| Address |
6333 Nijofukui ITOSHIMA city |
| Phone |
092-326-6886 |
| Store hours |
from 9:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. |
| Store holiday |
From 1/1 to 1/5 for New Year’s holidays
From 8/14 to 8/16 for Bon holidays |
| Access |
JR Chikuhi line Fukuyoshi Station: 15min. on foot |
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| FUKUFUKU NO SATO |
FUKUFUKU NO SATO is a food outlet in ITOSHIMA which sticks to regional
native ingredients. The good thing is: you could know the name of people
who grows the ingredients.
 Agricultural products and sea foods are very popular always for their freshness
and low prices.
“FRESH, SAFETY, SECURITY " is the motto of the outlet.
The farmer houses which supply foods to FUKUFUKU NO SATO are checked twice
a year for pesticide residues. They are trying to improve their market
for customers’ shopping enjoyment and convenience.
They are also upgrading their services such as cleaning fishes or issuing
discount cards. The seasonal event is really very popular.
In the beginning of summer, you could see swallow building nests along
the eaves.
And in the fall, you could see the flowers of cosmos spreading in the field.
These breathtaking nature sceneries around the shop will warm the cockles
of your heart and feature FUKUFUKU NO SATO.
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| Address |
33-1 Tsuwazaki, Shima, Itoshima City |
| Phone |
092-327-4033 |
| Hours |
8:30-17:30 *Closed on Bon holidays and New year’s holidays |
| Access |
Take Nishi-Kyushu Highway, get off at Maebaru I.C., and drive North about
5 kilos. |
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