Japan’s middle-aged fairy man character stole our reporter’s heart in a hot spring town

Atsuo fell in love with Atami, and Natsuno fell in love with Atsuo. A lot of sightseeing destinations in Japan have their own mascot character, and the town of Atami, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is no exception. As a matter of fact, Atami’s mascot is ready to greet travelers even before they’ve exited Atami Station. With […]

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