๐ A Journey to Izu is a Must ๐ธ
๐บ๐ฟ๐ I first learned about Izu through Kawabata Yasunari's novel "The Izu Dancer" ๐ during my high school years. ๐ The novel, set against the backdrop of the protagonist's travels in Izu, ๐ tells the story of a budding first love and a yearning for beautiful things amidst the natural scenery and local customs, ๐making Izu seem like a place brimming with romance. Han Xue's song "Drifting Snow" โ๏ธ also utilizes the romance of Izu ๐ and the warmth of its hot springs โจ๏ธ in the lyrics ๐ "This pool of Izu's hot spring, dampening my lonely longing." ๐ It makes one inevitably curious to explore Izu, to see what charm it holds that has become a source of inspiration for many literary figures... #IzuInspirations #RomanticEscape ๐ผ๐