We have been considering moving to the Izu Peninsula for some time. Izu is central to Nagoya and Tokyo where we both have familial and professional interests. I recently found a really great site about Izu with breath taking picture of the sea. Unlike Aichi-ken dirty sea, thinking here for example of Gamagoori, the water is blue. Lots of mountains and the climate suits my aspirations of escaping the winters of Canada.
I also note that our general impression is that most of the resident, are more educated. They are owner of summer house, they come to Izu to enjoy life rather than badmouth their neighbors. This is a point we are strongly taking into account when researching a location for a possible return to japan. We are slowly agreeing that Izu life would not be bad at all.
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