Few realize that it is in reality a secret office for the shadowy New World Order. Notable locations within Yumezaki include the stand-out nightclub Club Zodiac, which is the subject of several whispered rumors. No factories can be found in Yumezaki, and non-entertainment/recreational businesses and institutions, while they do exist, are the exception rather than the rule. As such, prices tend to run higher in Yumezaki, particularly where housing is concerned the apartments here scale to the upper-middle class and above. Yumezaki Ward sits as the northeast ward of Sumaru, and is predominantly devoted to various aspects of the entertainment industry. Smile Hirasaka, a mall and apartment complex, has also become particularly popular since its reopening following its complete destruction as a result of a terrorist attack. There are very few industries in Hirasaka.Ī few notable locations in Hirasaka Ward include the boys-only Kasugayama High (see Schools for more information on it), as well as the popular shopping district of Kameya Alley. While far from crime-free, the ward is hardly a slum, and many generations of hard-working people have proudly raised their children and owned businesses in the area. Some office and corporate buildings round out Hirasaka. Hirasaka is the northern-most ward of Sumaru City, and is where the bulk of the lower-class shopping and housing can be found within the city. Araya Shrine is a much-used local shrine on the foothills of Mount Iwato in the central island region that was destroyed in a fire in the summer of 1999. Once closed due to an archaeological discovery, it has reopened, though some dig sites are still off-limits and no word has come about what they found. Honmaru Park is a large park on the western end of the central island. Typically, things are more peaceful here than in other parts of the city, but crime isn't unheard of.Ī few notable locations here include Seven Sisters High School (See Schools for further information on it), Honmaru Park, and Araya Shrine. Industry and corporate offices are unheard of here. Rengedai is mainly a middle-to-high class residential area, with some commercial districts and municipal buildings to be found. The central ward of Sumaru City, and also the smallest and oldest of the wards, Rengedai consists of both the island in the middle of the Tanabata River and some of the coastline circling it on the opposite banks.

Sumaru City is dangerous, and it is a blessing that most remain unaware of just what threats it can level at them. There are impossible hours and even alternate worlds to be had, all dangerous threats to the unwary. Rumors can become real here, much to the detriment or benefit of those who master their powers. Many conspiracies are had, and invisible wars are waged on the streets of the city. Demons lurk in many dark corners of the metropolitan area.

However, beneath the surface, Sumaru City is a hotbed of supernatural activity. Disturbances are typical for a major city when they occur, and things seemingly proceed as they should to the eyes of the outside world. The history of Sumaru City in recent decades has largely been uneventful on a national scale unlike real world history, Sumaru did not suffer an earthquake in 1995 like Kobe did. Little evidence beyond some fragmented stories exists to verify or disprove the tale, but it has been a popular one throughout the ages. Within the suburban towns, there is more foliage and open landscape, but not as much as a country town.Īncient history claims that Sumaru City was founded in the Sengoku period by a warlord named Kiyotada Sumaru. Parks provide much of the greenery and wild places, mountains aside, in the wards and cities of Sumaru. To the northwest is the tall peak of Mount Mifune, and a smaller mountain called Iwato can be found in the central island section of Rengedai Ward. Notable geography of Sumaru City includes the Tanabata River, which cuts the city nearly in half. Further information on the wards and other areas of Sumaru can be found below. It includes six main wards as well as several cities and towns within its boundaries, and borders on the Inner Sea. Sumaru City is a large metropolitan area in Japan, effectively replacing Kobe it its precise location within the Hyougo region of Japan, and boasts a population of 1.2 million. This file discusses the various areas and locations around the grid, and their locations in relation to one another.

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