Meet Atsuo, Atami's charmingly unconventional fairy mascot. Once an ordinary salaryman, Atsuo fell in love with the seaside town's hot springs during a company trip and never left. His passion for Atami was so strong it transformed him into a middle-aged fairy, complete with a mustache, balding head, and a magical plum blossom wand.🌸🪄

Atsuo now spends his days promoting Atami's famous hot springs, fireworks, and local delicacies, all while sporting a yukata, making him one of Japan’s most unique and endearing mascots.

Source: Sora News 24 
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