South of Atami resort on the east coast of the Izu Peninsula, the picturesque small town of Ito draws tourists with its hot springs, something which the city fathers are happy to play up. Dotted around the town there are little springs, each with a cute little statue perched on top, and an explanation in Japanese, presumably of who the statue represents. There are also a number of more abstract sculptures, particularly in a spacious park near the beach.
Peter Sidell @peter.sidell
I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.
