It looks like a new local media outlet dedicated to the Ashiya area, “あしやらへん,” launched in November!
Screenshot from “あしやらへん”
Screenshot from They also distribute a free publication, and their first feature is apparently titled “芦屋川の濃人（こいびと）”—a playful phrase referring to the fascinating characters of Ashiyagawa.
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It also seems to be available at stores around the city, including the bookstore “風文庫,” American pie shop “HONEY BUNNY,” fried-bread specialty shop “パイクとそら,” and the café “はるのうた.”
↑ The exterior of the building housing 風文庫
There’s something about the casual hiragana name “あしやらへん” that feels similar to “あしつー,” which makes us feel a certain kinship with them!
But the articles on their website are mostly in-depth interviews, and the photography has such a wonderful atmosphere! Compared with them, あしつー is a whole lot more laid-back, haha.
It looks like the kind of media outlet where you can discover a surprising side of a shop owner you see all the time—or find a wonderful shop you’ve never visited before!
