Isla de Salsa 2026
Stands & Shops
What makes a “Matsuri,” a Japanese festival, complete? The stalls, of course!
Food stalls, craft stalls, beach huts… This year, you’ll find flavors from Spain and Latin America, curry, sweets, books featuring Japanese literature translated into Spanish, and much more! More stalls will be joining us, so we’ll keep updating this page with all the latest information.
Pay with at the stands!
Pay Pay is available at some stands.
So you can enjoy food and drinks from stands without carrying cash inside the venue.
Café Restaurante
SANCHO PANZA
Spanish and Latin American food
The highlight of this year: A Kyushu first! Premium Argentine beef — just recently approved for import — prepared Argentine-style as a traditional asado!
This year, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Nichia Shoji Co., Ltd., you can enjoy world-acclaimed Argentine prime beef and fresh chorizo for the first time in Kyushu, right here at Isla.
Currently visiting from Japan, Carla — a specialist in the traditional BBQ style known as parrilla — will bring you the authentic taste of Argentina through her delicate and masterful culinary techniques.
In addition, we proudly feature Isla's signature seafood paella, cooked dynamically at the venue in a giant paellera filled with an abundance of ocean treasures. Don't miss our original "Isla-meshi" chorián, made with juicy fresh chorizo and special chimichurri sauce — a perfect match for ice-cold beer. We also offer vegetarian burritos!
El borracho
Mexican food
Welcome to Mexico, the vibrant and colorful land of Latin America! Come and enjoy authentic Mexican flavors at ISLA.
We’ll be serving up popular tacos y original house tequila. Come hungry and get ready for a taste of Mexico!
Off Broadway PARK CAFE
Jamaican food
Taste Jerk Chicken, one of Jamaica’s most iconic traditional dishes, packed with the bold, spicy flavors of this vibrant Caribbean island!
Oita Karaage Senmonten Torian
Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Torian specializes in Oita-style karaage, Japan’s beloved crispy fried chicken. Just before frying, the chicken is lightly coated with potato starch from Tokachi, Hokkaido, using a carefully developed cooking technique. The result stays crispy and delicious even after some time.
Idou Cafe Sunny Truck
Organic Food
Sunny Truck started as an organic café in Ishigaki Island and is now based in Fukuoka. Combining Asian cuisine with traditional Japanese techniques such as koji fermentation, Sunny Truck offers unique dishes like Ryukyu Spice Grilled Chicken, organic acai bowls made with carefully selected ingredients, and Ryukyu Spice Keema Curry. Delicious and full of flavor, each bite is made with ingredients and techniques that are as good for you as they are satisfying.
AyodhayA
Thai food
AyodhayA is a Thai restaurant in Nishijin, Fukuoka, where Thai chefs bring the authentic flavors of Thailand to the table. From classic dishes to popular street-food favorites, enjoy the taste of Thailand right here in Fukuoka!
At Isla, they’ll be serving two of their most popular specialties: Gapao Rice and Green Curry. Don’t miss the chance to savor authentic Thai cuisine!
Oku ito
Food Truck
We are thrilled to be back from Itoshima this year—it's OKUITO!
We've prepared a special menu that fits the wonderful vibe of Isla, and we can't wait to see you!
Takoyaki (Octopus Dumplings)
French Fries
Shaved Ice
Frozen Cut Pineapple
Umi no Eki Uoza - Kaientai
Sushi
Located right next to the Nagahama Fresh Fish Market, "Umi no Eki Uoza" is a facility dedicated to promoting fish cuisine. Our food truck, "Kaientai," which also operates inside the facility, offers fresh seafood bowls and sushi made with exceptionally fresh fish landed at the Nagahama market, with a strict commitment to serving only catch-of-the-day ingredients.
Seafood Bowl (Kaisen-don)
Sushi
Charcoal Flavor
Grilled over Charcoal
Enjoy charcoal-grilled local free-range chicken and charcoal-grilled skirt steak from our butcher shop in Nokonoshima!
Charcoal-Grilled Local Chicken
Charcoal-Grilled Sandwich
Merchandise & Other Stands:
"Encuentros entre líneas"
Fernando Cordobés & Yoko Ogihara
Books & Meetups
What do people read from Japan on the other side of the world?
Did you know that Japanese novels and manga have captured the hearts of thousands of readers across Spain and Latin America? Literary translators Fernando Cordobés and Yoko Ogihara invite you to discover which works are fascinating readers in the Spanish-speaking world today, and how Japanese culture is perceived through translation.
Come by for an intimate chat with them: How well do we truly know each other through books? Just as the Hispanic world turns pages to understand Japan, how much does it intrigue us to peek into theirs? This is a space to exchange perspectives, break down prejudices, and rediscover our cultures. Feel free to drop by! (A round-table discussion is also planned for October.)
JICA Kyusyu
Activity Introduction & More
JICA Kyushu is back with a booth this year!
Discover the strong connections between Japan and Latin America through JICA’s ongoing projects in the region. We also have plenty of engaging activities to help you explore different ways to connect with the world!
[ Booth Highlights ]
Individual consultations for JICA Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV)
Presentations on JOCV activities
Overview of JICA projects in Latin America
Panel exhibition on Nikkei Society Study Missions (Brazil, Paraguay, Peru)
Information on Grassroots Technical Cooperation Projects and JICA Biz
Follow JICA Kyushu on Instagram to receive a special souvenir from around the world!
* Gifts are available in limited quantities.
Interested in international cooperation?
Dreaming of working or volunteering overseas someday?
Curious about the ties between Japan and Latin America?
If any of these sound like you, be sure to stop by the JICA Kyushu booth!
Come discover new connections with the world while enjoying the music and dance!
Philip Morris Japan Limited
Smoking Area
Tents will be provided in the designated smoking area at the venue.
Sale of heated tobacco products (IQOS) and provision of a designated smoking area.