Fishing Migration from Hokkaido to Shizuoka Prefecture!

As the title suggests, due to various circumstances, I decided to turn my life around.
Before I knew it, I had successfully moved to Shizuoka Prefecture.
This is a record of that experience, and I hope it serves as a reference for those who want to move to Shizuoka or are considering moving to other regions.

Preparation for Migration: Let's Go to Numazu

My decision to move was quite sudden.
I had returned to my hometown in Hokkaido for work, but an opportunity to rethink my life suddenly arose, and I decided to change jobs and move.
At this time, I considered:
・Being able to enjoy my hobby of fishing to the fullest
・Having a job←This is important!
・Not being in a major metropolis like Tokyo or Osaka
I vaguely thought about where to move based on these criteria.
When it comes to fishing, various places like the Goto Islands in Kyushu or Okinawa come to mind, but as for me,
I like sea fishing
I also like mountain stream fishing
I am super selfish, wanting a place where I can enjoy all genres of fishing.
Initially, I was thinking of moving to an environment where I could make Manazuru in Kanagawa Prefecture my home base, as I used to go rock fishing there when I lived in the Kanto region.
However,Well, there were no jobs.
Even if there were, they were all jobs I couldn't make a living on.
I was an auto mechanic at the time, and I thought this was a good opportunity to quit being a mechanic and jump into a different industry, but there were just no jobs.
I barely managed to apply for a ship maintenance job that seemed possible, butfor some reason, I ended up being lectured by the president's wife.
Why are you moving?
You should just keep doing your original job.
Yeah. I can't argue with that.
I wonder why.
Banagher, it's sad, isn't it? (From Gundam UC)
A Gundam nerd who learned the sadness of space tearfully abandoned the Manazuru home base plan.
So, what should I do now? Just as I was thinking that,
I happened to be watching 'Potsun to Ikkentya' (A House in the Middle of Nowhere) in the living room.
The wasabi fields on TV were so beautiful.
I will become a wasabi farmer!
I impulsively looked it up. Moving to the Izu Peninsula might not be a dream after all!
I looked into it from there, butwell, there was nothing.
Right. I knew it. It was too convenient. Sorry.
Even if there were, it was only part-time or casual work.
I started to think that maybe it would be difficult regarding work.
Then, another sweet trap appeared.
A job opening at a trout farm.
This is it!
I checked the recruitment period (be careful when looking for rural jobs! It's common for recruitment periods to be from several years ago) and immediately arranged an interview.
Jobs like this are usually interviewed on-site. ZOOM or similar things are just being soft.
I took paid leave and headed to the Izu Peninsula.
I passed through tourist spots, glanced at Mentaiko Park, and headed deep into the mountains of Izu.
I reached the upper reaches of a small stream, even while scraping the bottom of my car on falling rocks along the way.
What was waiting for me here too wasfor some reason, a lecture.
Why are you moving?
Even if you come all the way here, I can't pay you a salary you can live on.
I wonder why.
Banagher, it's sad, isn't it? (From Gundam UC)
Are people in the countryside worried, or do they just dislike outsiders?
People who say things like 'neighborhood relationships are...' are definitely not suited for rural migration. Let's give up.
With that, while I was eating Mentaiko from Mentaiko Park in a completely traumatized state,
Oh, this area is surprisingly open.
Oh, I've been to Numazu before.
Senbonhama was nice.
It was fun.
This place is fine.
Before I knew it, I had decided while eating splendid alfonsino at Numazu Uogashi Sushi.

The Potential of Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This city facing Suruga Bay is surprisingly well-located.
First, the convenience of being able to reach Tokyo in less than two hours.
Surprisingly, there are many headquarters of manufacturing companies, so there is work.
It's not a big city, so rent is cheap.
It faces the Pacific Ocean, so there is no worry about snow.
From here on, regarding fishing:
Suruga Bay is one of the deepest seas in the country, with abundant fishing opportunities.
The Kano River is nearby, where you can enjoy sweetfish fishing and mountain stream fishing.
If you go to Shimoda, you can do deep-sea fishing, and if you go to Omaezaki, you can do medium-deep sea fishing at Senisu, the largest fishing ground in Shizuoka Prefecture.
The Izu Peninsula has many rock fishing spots.
In East Izu, you can also fish in Sagami Bay.
Regarding fishing, it is a blessed environment that is endless if you start listing it.
There is also fishing that utilizes local characteristics, such as long-distance basket fishing using a double-axis reel.

Let's Actually Move

Now that the location is decided, the first priority is work.
Unless you are a millionaire, you will be stuck if this isn't decided.
Since 'I'll figure it out after I get there' is a guaranteed failure, make sure to decide on a job before moving.
The Numazu area, Mishima City, and Shimizu City have many large companies, and there is a wide variety of work.
It's good to make use of your own experience.
It's also good to challenge yourself in a new industry.
I will talk from my own experience from here on.
As mentioned above, I was an auto mechanic.
However, being a mechanic is a so-called 3K (difficult, dirty, dangerous) job.
Above all, the salary hits a ceiling quickly, and unless you switch to sales, the salary is low.
I don't mean to speak ill of it, but it's quite tough to continue even if you like cars.
In such a situation, I would like to recommend a service engineer as a job change.
It's a job where you go to the customer's site and repair machines.
Basically, if you have the knowledge and skills from your time as a mechanic, you are ready to work immediately. Of course, the machines handled vary depending on the company, so you have to learn that knowledge, but coupled with the labor shortage, the difficulty of changing jobs is low and the salary is decent.
I am also currently working as a service person for a small to medium-sized enterprise, repairing large machines.
Well, since the items are huge, the parts are also exceptionally expensive. Quotas are met in an instant.
And if it's a general company that welcomes I-turners, you can sometimes decide on employment without going to the site by using ZOOM for interviews.
Actually, my interview was also via ZOOM after I returned to Hokkaido.
I conveyed my rough circumstances and that I needed a job because I was moving, and I was hired quite easily. It is true that small and medium-sized enterprises have a labor shortage.
Now that the job is decided, the next is housing.
Numazu also has apartments along the sea, and depending on the location, there are many rentals in locations where you can walk to Senbonhama. It is an irresistible place for people who like shore jigging and beach fishing. Honestly, it's a much better fishing spot than places like Kozu in Sagami Bay.
However, what you must not forget when fishing in Numazu is the Uchiura and Nishiura districts. It is a fishing paradise with many breakwaters and scattered small rocky shores.
Unfortunately, rentals rarely appear in this district. I am also looking, but occasionally used properties appear. They are mainly properties of people who originally lived in this district or properties that were used as vacation homes. If you have the financial power to renovate a used property and live in it, or buy a property that was used as a vacation home, this is also an option. However, since it is far from the city, caution is required. There are no supermarkets, etc., and there are only two convenience stores. It will be a life dedicated to fishing to the limit, so you need to be prepared.
Since there are pros and cons for each person, why not decide on housing by considering the balance?
I decided on a rental in a moderately distant area because I would be immersed in it if I were extremely close to the sea.

Migration Success! And After That

With the job and housing successfully decided, it's time to move.
I had little luggage, so I took my personal belongings that fit in a light car, boarded the ferry from Tomakomai to Oarai, and from there it took about 3 hours on the highway. I arrived in Numazu, my ideal land.
Now, I go to the sea or river every weekend and enjoy fishing.
I plan to introduce fishing spots in Shizuoka in the future, so I would be happy if those who are interested would take a look.
If you like fishing, I think the choice of Suruga Bay and Numazu City is a good one.

Fishing Center Moriyama