Locations (Yumemigaoka)
Mar. 23rd, 2023 02:22 pmYUMEMIGAOKA
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Yumemigaoka is a large city in Northern Japan with a slightly damp climate with short but fierce summers and cold, snowy winters with a lot of rain year round. It is split into five wards: Koubai, Akabeni, Kihada, Matsuba and Asagi.
Koubai is essentially the city's central ward and is where most of the urban hustle and bustle can be found. Akabeni is where most of the city's more traditional fixtures can be found, such as shrines and Matsuba and Asagi are more residential, with primarily housing and grocery and home supply stores.
As the city is so large, players are given the freedom to handwave smaller details and incidental locations and some information to get you started can be found below.
!HOUSING
Housing is pretty affordable in Yumemigaoka though like any city, the closer you get to where all the action happens the pricier things get.
Housing closest to the city center in Koubai and Kihada is usually in high rise apartment buildings with units of varying size for different types of families. As you get further away from the main hubs of the city and more into the quieter neighbourhoods of Matsuba, Akabeni and Asagi small houses become available, with larger, detached properties typically on the very outskirts of the city.
Some universities also offer dorms on campus or small, inexpensive student housing for those who would rather try living alone.
Housing closest to the city center in Koubai and Kihada is usually in high rise apartment buildings with units of varying size for different types of families. As you get further away from the main hubs of the city and more into the quieter neighbourhoods of Matsuba, Akabeni and Asagi small houses become available, with larger, detached properties typically on the very outskirts of the city.
Some universities also offer dorms on campus or small, inexpensive student housing for those who would rather try living alone.
!EDUCATION
Education in Yumemigaoka begins with optional kindergarten from ages three to six, then picks up with mandatory education from ages six to fifteen. High school and further education is not legally mandatory, but is strongly encouraged. Typically, a student will start in elementary school (grades one through six), move to junior high (seven through nine) then study to get into their high school of choice (ten through twelve). Once they graduate high school, a student can enter the workforce or pursue further education.
There are a number of schools and universities scattered about the city, though a few notable ones are Koubai Elementary, Fujiwara Junior High in Kihada and Asagao High School in Akabeni.
Dreamers who are still in school also have the option of attending the Promised Morning Private Academy, a private school in Kihada that caters to Dreamers in junior high and high school. The school is managed by the Dreamer Union and can only be attended by Dreamers who have awakened their powers. More info on it can be found on the DU's page.
There are a number of schools and universities scattered about the city, though a few notable ones are Koubai Elementary, Fujiwara Junior High in Kihada and Asagao High School in Akabeni.
Dreamers who are still in school also have the option of attending the Promised Morning Private Academy, a private school in Kihada that caters to Dreamers in junior high and high school. The school is managed by the Dreamer Union and can only be attended by Dreamers who have awakened their powers. More info on it can be found on the DU's page.
!BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT
Like any large city, there are a good number of businesses in Yumemigaoka and employment within the city (both part and full time) is not difficult to find. Jobs regarding tourism, city infrastructure and translation/interpretation are highly valued but there's no small number of regular office jobs often looking for workers too. The city also has a robust and reliable system for placing ex-pats in employment if they're looking for it.
While not the largest, the Dreamer Union is the most notable business in Yumemigaoka and handles all matters regarding Dreamers within the city and has its own page here. They are primarily staffed by current and former active Dreamers and often have positions open regarding management and general upkeep.
Active Dreamers also have the option of dedicating themselves to fighting in the Dream Sphere full time and making a living from that, as they are compensated by the DU for fulfilling their duties there – though typically most Dreamers who go this route will have a part time job or two as well, just to give themselves a bit of extra security.
While not the largest, the Dreamer Union is the most notable business in Yumemigaoka and handles all matters regarding Dreamers within the city and has its own page here. They are primarily staffed by current and former active Dreamers and often have positions open regarding management and general upkeep.
Active Dreamers also have the option of dedicating themselves to fighting in the Dream Sphere full time and making a living from that, as they are compensated by the DU for fulfilling their duties there – though typically most Dreamers who go this route will have a part time job or two as well, just to give themselves a bit of extra security.
!SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
Yumemigaoka is a large and bustling city and there's plenty to do there! Koubai and Kihada are the densest in this regard with the most shops, restaurants and entertainment venues and a few tourist traps. Akabeni has primarily smaller, more local businesses and is overall quieter and a bit less chaotic, though it does house a small shopping district. Matsuba and Asagi are mostly residential, lacking any large commercial outlets and instead having more in the way of grocery stores, convenience stores and smaller cafes and fast food places.
In terms of nightlife, the city has a good selection of bars and clubs that cater to a wide range of tastes, though what you'll see at these establishments depends largely on where you live. Those staying in Koubai and Kihada will have access to a number of lounges and nightclubs, while those in Akabeni will have a slightly smaller selection. In Matsuba and Asagi, the primary nightlife options are bowling alleys and karaoke joints... or just getting on the train and heading out to Koubai!
In terms of nightlife, the city has a good selection of bars and clubs that cater to a wide range of tastes, though what you'll see at these establishments depends largely on where you live. Those staying in Koubai and Kihada will have access to a number of lounges and nightclubs, while those in Akabeni will have a slightly smaller selection. In Matsuba and Asagi, the primary nightlife options are bowling alleys and karaoke joints... or just getting on the train and heading out to Koubai!
LOCATIONS
!COMMON LOCATIONS
Tomoe-24: A reliable chain convenience store scattered about the city, though mostly concentrated in the residential areas. They stock all the expected basics as well as a good selection of surprisingly tasty instant and ready meals to pick up when you're on the go.
Koubu-ya: A cheap ramen shop known for their strong broth and generous toppings, particularly their signature spicy miso soup. There are a few locations scattered across the city, with one in particular sitting opposite the Dreamer Union and mainly serving workers and Dreamers there.
All You Can Chug: A casual restaurant chain based in Yumemigaoka with branches scattered here and there around the city. They specialize in all-you-can-drink alcohol and salty food combos. Crashing at one of these after a Torment Hunt like theater kids at a 3AM Denny's is a time honoured tradition among Dreamers of drinking age, though one less beloved by the heroic Chug staff.
Public Transport: Public transport options around Yumemigaoka are generally reliable and will get you where you need to be when you need to be there. The trains are mostly commuter railways connecting the suburbs and outer parts of the city with each other and the city center, while buses cover most of the remaining routes. There is also a single monorail route that mostly circles the city center and a small leisure boat that goes along the Asagiri River.
Koubu-ya: A cheap ramen shop known for their strong broth and generous toppings, particularly their signature spicy miso soup. There are a few locations scattered across the city, with one in particular sitting opposite the Dreamer Union and mainly serving workers and Dreamers there.
All You Can Chug: A casual restaurant chain based in Yumemigaoka with branches scattered here and there around the city. They specialize in all-you-can-drink alcohol and salty food combos. Crashing at one of these after a Torment Hunt like theater kids at a 3AM Denny's is a time honoured tradition among Dreamers of drinking age, though one less beloved by the heroic Chug staff.
Public Transport: Public transport options around Yumemigaoka are generally reliable and will get you where you need to be when you need to be there. The trains are mostly commuter railways connecting the suburbs and outer parts of the city with each other and the city center, while buses cover most of the remaining routes. There is also a single monorail route that mostly circles the city center and a small leisure boat that goes along the Asagiri River.
!Koubai
Pegasus Arcade: A large gaming arcade filled with flashy and fancy game cabinets as well as some good ol' reliable claw machines, gachapon machines and purikura booths. Some of the machines also dispense tickets for high scores that, if collected, can be traded in for prizes.
Tsubaki Department Store: A sprawling, multi-level luxury department store filled with everything from clothes and cosmetics to furniture and electronics. It advertises itself as a place to shop for 'high end' goods and the prices reflect that status. They're a big fan of seasonal sales and when prices drop, things can get pretty brutal...!
EIEN: Koubai's most popular nightclub that stays open 24 hours a day, six days a week. Known for their excellent signature cocktails, friendly staff and their sworn slogan: "No sun? No sleep!"
Dreamy Creamery: This ice cream shop is a local favorite, serving a variety of ice cream flavors made fresh in-house every day. Their creative toppings and frankly ludicrous range of flavours despite the small size of the shop is a magnet for people from across the city and has resulted in lines out the door at peak hours, but it's definitely worth the trip if ice cream's your thing.
Dark Deep: A designer clothing boutique specializing in sleek, gothic style clothing that skews a bit androgynous. Items here range in price (starting at wince inducingly expensive and only going up from there) but their more expensive pieces feature elaborate embellishments, high grade materials and craftsmanship that make them feel and look worth the cost. If you're into that sort of thing.
Technicolor Hair Studio: A unisex hair salon offering all manner of haircuts, dyes, perms and extensions. They specifically focus on catering to clients who've come from overseas and as such have a pretty robust army of staff who all speak varying degrees of second and third languages to better assist their customers. And they give you cute sodas with umbrellas in them while you wait!
The Dreamer Union: The five-story office building that houses the Yumemigaoka branch of the Dreamer Union - most of the day to day management of the DU happens on the upper floors of this building. The top four floors are limited to employees and registered Dreamers, but the reception area on the bottom floor is open to the public. While the majority of space taken up on these upper floors are for boring office work, the building also acts as a bit of a community space for the Dreamers of Yumemigaoka. This includes a rec room, a small lounge on the second floor free for use and a number of "nap rooms" that Dreamers can make use of to make sure they have somewhere safe to return to after a trip to the Dream Sphere.
Glowstone Path: A permanent art installation that's meant to light up the Dreamer Union's front entrance, based off of the magic that Olruggio's most well known for in WHA. It's a series of tiles that appear normal but light up when stepped on. Here, it's a series of sensor and LED lights, done in a way that allows for easy maintenance and durability while keeping things from being too intrusive. It's designed like a regular path, but the soft pink and yellow glow that it emits is meant to resemble the Slumbering City's aesthetics. (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
olruggio)
Tsubaki Department Store: A sprawling, multi-level luxury department store filled with everything from clothes and cosmetics to furniture and electronics. It advertises itself as a place to shop for 'high end' goods and the prices reflect that status. They're a big fan of seasonal sales and when prices drop, things can get pretty brutal...!
EIEN: Koubai's most popular nightclub that stays open 24 hours a day, six days a week. Known for their excellent signature cocktails, friendly staff and their sworn slogan: "No sun? No sleep!"
Dreamy Creamery: This ice cream shop is a local favorite, serving a variety of ice cream flavors made fresh in-house every day. Their creative toppings and frankly ludicrous range of flavours despite the small size of the shop is a magnet for people from across the city and has resulted in lines out the door at peak hours, but it's definitely worth the trip if ice cream's your thing.
Dark Deep: A designer clothing boutique specializing in sleek, gothic style clothing that skews a bit androgynous. Items here range in price (starting at wince inducingly expensive and only going up from there) but their more expensive pieces feature elaborate embellishments, high grade materials and craftsmanship that make them feel and look worth the cost. If you're into that sort of thing.
Technicolor Hair Studio: A unisex hair salon offering all manner of haircuts, dyes, perms and extensions. They specifically focus on catering to clients who've come from overseas and as such have a pretty robust army of staff who all speak varying degrees of second and third languages to better assist their customers. And they give you cute sodas with umbrellas in them while you wait!
The Dreamer Union: The five-story office building that houses the Yumemigaoka branch of the Dreamer Union - most of the day to day management of the DU happens on the upper floors of this building. The top four floors are limited to employees and registered Dreamers, but the reception area on the bottom floor is open to the public. While the majority of space taken up on these upper floors are for boring office work, the building also acts as a bit of a community space for the Dreamers of Yumemigaoka. This includes a rec room, a small lounge on the second floor free for use and a number of "nap rooms" that Dreamers can make use of to make sure they have somewhere safe to return to after a trip to the Dream Sphere.
Glowstone Path: A permanent art installation that's meant to light up the Dreamer Union's front entrance, based off of the magic that Olruggio's most well known for in WHA. It's a series of tiles that appear normal but light up when stepped on. Here, it's a series of sensor and LED lights, done in a way that allows for easy maintenance and durability while keeping things from being too intrusive. It's designed like a regular path, but the soft pink and yellow glow that it emits is meant to resemble the Slumbering City's aesthetics. (
olruggio)!Kihada
Zekkyo!! Karaoke: An independently owned karaoke bar with a focus on belting out your feelings with some good loud karaoke. They serve a number of drinks and snacks, but their tooth-rattlingly loud speakers are the real attraction.
Dice and Dash: A TTRPG and board game cafe with a large selection of games and plenty of tables to play them on. They've got an attached tabletop gaming shop as well, selling a variety of games and accessories. Drinks and snacks are on the menu but really, everyone knows the main draw here.
Yumemigaoka Kitties: A cat cafe that's recently become popular after one of their resident cats became a social media darling and went viral. You can stop in for snacks and a drink or to pet some soft and fluffy kitties. Many of the cats are permanent residents, but there's also a handful up for adoption.
Riverwalk Theater: The city's largest performance venue. It's a large, elegant theatre that seats roughly five hundred people. The stage is fairly standard, but they do have a decent sound system and lighting rigs. Various concerts, plays, movies and more are hosted during the year and thanks to the reasonable ticket prices, they tend to draw a good crowd.
Irodori Electronics: A locally owned electronics store with a good relationship with its customers and employees. Despite not being a major chain they're often able to match prices or even outdo them and they've won the hearts of more than a few bargain hunters with their frequent sales.
Dream Weavers: A well-established tailoring shop that primarily focuses on tailoring costumes for cosplay and other fantastical sorts of looks. They've also made quite a name for themselves in collaboration with the DU, as their go-to tailor for providing recreations of Dreamer costumes for PR purposes. Their quality and reasonable prices make them a popular destination for all manner of customers and the shop hosts a number of crafting classes and workshops every month.
Syrup Sweet Cafe: A locally loved cafe that specialises in desserts, especially pancakes and cake. The owner has a bit of a sweet tooth and is known for sometimes experimenting with different recipes, often adding different syrups, jams, and sauces. Whether they always pan out is another question altogether, but at least you can rest assured that the chef's choice toppings will always be interesting.
Meteor Bowling: A modestly sized 10 lane bowling alley mainly focused on catering to small, friendly groups. While it's not as spacious and professional looking as some of the more commercial and high tech places to bowl, what it lacks in space it makes up for in a casual, cozy atmosphere with cheap prices and some friendly staff to keep an eye on things. The alley occasionally holds league meets that anyone is free to join, and it also features an attached snack bar serving various soft drinks and snacks, but the staff's real specialty is their homemade fried chicken.
Hybrid Colours: A small but hip indie art studio! There's a gallery as well, with the main feature being the owner's own paintings and photographs, often focused on the environment with a hint of whimsy inspired by actual locations/fauna/flora found in the Dream Sphere itself! Along with that, local artists can also submit their pieces to be put on display/sold (with a slight commission) or their own music to be played in the studio. The whole location is designed with the simple, clean modernist flare to let the art pieces stand out more, but the studio towards the back always seems to be tastefully messy. Once settled in, the owner will open up the studio for things like art lessons or life drawing sessions in the evening, for people who need a creative outlet! If enough interest is shown, she's even even host local musicians for event nights! (greaterspeed)
Dice and Dash: A TTRPG and board game cafe with a large selection of games and plenty of tables to play them on. They've got an attached tabletop gaming shop as well, selling a variety of games and accessories. Drinks and snacks are on the menu but really, everyone knows the main draw here.
Yumemigaoka Kitties: A cat cafe that's recently become popular after one of their resident cats became a social media darling and went viral. You can stop in for snacks and a drink or to pet some soft and fluffy kitties. Many of the cats are permanent residents, but there's also a handful up for adoption.
Riverwalk Theater: The city's largest performance venue. It's a large, elegant theatre that seats roughly five hundred people. The stage is fairly standard, but they do have a decent sound system and lighting rigs. Various concerts, plays, movies and more are hosted during the year and thanks to the reasonable ticket prices, they tend to draw a good crowd.
Irodori Electronics: A locally owned electronics store with a good relationship with its customers and employees. Despite not being a major chain they're often able to match prices or even outdo them and they've won the hearts of more than a few bargain hunters with their frequent sales.
Dream Weavers: A well-established tailoring shop that primarily focuses on tailoring costumes for cosplay and other fantastical sorts of looks. They've also made quite a name for themselves in collaboration with the DU, as their go-to tailor for providing recreations of Dreamer costumes for PR purposes. Their quality and reasonable prices make them a popular destination for all manner of customers and the shop hosts a number of crafting classes and workshops every month.
Syrup Sweet Cafe: A locally loved cafe that specialises in desserts, especially pancakes and cake. The owner has a bit of a sweet tooth and is known for sometimes experimenting with different recipes, often adding different syrups, jams, and sauces. Whether they always pan out is another question altogether, but at least you can rest assured that the chef's choice toppings will always be interesting.
Meteor Bowling: A modestly sized 10 lane bowling alley mainly focused on catering to small, friendly groups. While it's not as spacious and professional looking as some of the more commercial and high tech places to bowl, what it lacks in space it makes up for in a casual, cozy atmosphere with cheap prices and some friendly staff to keep an eye on things. The alley occasionally holds league meets that anyone is free to join, and it also features an attached snack bar serving various soft drinks and snacks, but the staff's real specialty is their homemade fried chicken.
Hybrid Colours: A small but hip indie art studio! There's a gallery as well, with the main feature being the owner's own paintings and photographs, often focused on the environment with a hint of whimsy inspired by actual locations/fauna/flora found in the Dream Sphere itself! Along with that, local artists can also submit their pieces to be put on display/sold (with a slight commission) or their own music to be played in the studio. The whole location is designed with the simple, clean modernist flare to let the art pieces stand out more, but the studio towards the back always seems to be tastefully messy. Once settled in, the owner will open up the studio for things like art lessons or life drawing sessions in the evening, for people who need a creative outlet! If enough interest is shown, she's even even host local musicians for event nights! (
greaterspeed)!Akabeni
Yotsuba Park: A large, scenic park built up around a natural lake, filled with trees and lush greenery. While some sections of the park are private and closed to visitors, a good majority of it is open and people are free to roam as they please.
Hikawa Shrine: The city's largest and most popular shrine that sees the most visitors year-round. Their summer festival and fireworks displays for both summer and New Year are particularly famous and see huge amounts of turnout.
Moon Bunny Market: Akabeni's cute and cozy shopping district, packed with local businesses. As well as groceries like fruit, veggies, meat and fish, the shopping district also has a few clothing and homeware stores as well as a "dreamy cute" style stationary store that's become trendy. The district as a whole serves as something of a community hub and they occasionally hold events here.
Yumemigaoka Cultural Museum: A DU-sponsored museum dedicated to the history of Yumemigaoka as a city as well as the emergence of Dreamers and their culture. It's a large, stately building with two floors filled with displays, information boards and exhibits. The museum charges a small entry fee per person, but Dreamers get a discount.
Yumemigaoka Aquarium: Yumemigaoka Aquarium is one of the largest and best aquariums in Japan. Features everything from nurse sharks to penguins to stingrays to sea turtles; if it's aquatic and can be reasonably found in an aquarium, then there's a good chance Yumemigaoka Aquarium features it. Notable for its high standards of care for its animals and livestreams of its various habitats. (platinumdreamer)
Camellia: A long-standing flower shop-slash-kissaten located in one of the more secluded spots in Moon Bunny Market. Run by the Yugi family, they specialize in cute potted plants, fresh flowers, tasty Western-style food, and specialty coffee, with a dark, retro-style interior filled with books and Showa-era knick-knacks. Due to the vintage décor and out-of-the-way location, the customer base skews on the older side, but it's a good spot for a quiet meal or a break from the bustle of the main shopping district. (hanamane)
Kabacha Books: A small, independently-owned bookstore that's been comfortably running longer than most people in the city can even remember. It stocks all sorts of books, including stationery, notebooks and the like. It's a cozy spot with lots of comfy places to sit and read and the owner is always happy to recommend their favourite selections.
TOKOROEMO: A curated boutique of vintage clothes and collectables that occupies what used to be a dagashiya. Everything in the shop is designed and sourced by the owner with a fair amount of upcycling and a focus on giving older items that might not have a place in ultra-modern society a second chance to find homes. The store has a penchant for vintage and retro styles but they don't shy away from modern and trendier looks either, so long as it's not too out of place with the store's ethos.
Ozora Curry: The number one curry restaurant in Yumemigaoka. Packed from opening to close with people waiting for tables, it has a cozy, homey feel and a menu filled with all sorts of spicy and flavourful curries. Once a simple family run business, the place has taken off to the extent that it has a handful of locations around Akabeni to better manage its clientele and rumors abound that more shops are planned to be opened elsewhere around the city.
Hikawa Shrine: The city's largest and most popular shrine that sees the most visitors year-round. Their summer festival and fireworks displays for both summer and New Year are particularly famous and see huge amounts of turnout.
Moon Bunny Market: Akabeni's cute and cozy shopping district, packed with local businesses. As well as groceries like fruit, veggies, meat and fish, the shopping district also has a few clothing and homeware stores as well as a "dreamy cute" style stationary store that's become trendy. The district as a whole serves as something of a community hub and they occasionally hold events here.
Yumemigaoka Cultural Museum: A DU-sponsored museum dedicated to the history of Yumemigaoka as a city as well as the emergence of Dreamers and their culture. It's a large, stately building with two floors filled with displays, information boards and exhibits. The museum charges a small entry fee per person, but Dreamers get a discount.
Yumemigaoka Aquarium: Yumemigaoka Aquarium is one of the largest and best aquariums in Japan. Features everything from nurse sharks to penguins to stingrays to sea turtles; if it's aquatic and can be reasonably found in an aquarium, then there's a good chance Yumemigaoka Aquarium features it. Notable for its high standards of care for its animals and livestreams of its various habitats. (
platinumdreamer)Camellia: A long-standing flower shop-slash-kissaten located in one of the more secluded spots in Moon Bunny Market. Run by the Yugi family, they specialize in cute potted plants, fresh flowers, tasty Western-style food, and specialty coffee, with a dark, retro-style interior filled with books and Showa-era knick-knacks. Due to the vintage décor and out-of-the-way location, the customer base skews on the older side, but it's a good spot for a quiet meal or a break from the bustle of the main shopping district. (
hanamane)Kabacha Books: A small, independently-owned bookstore that's been comfortably running longer than most people in the city can even remember. It stocks all sorts of books, including stationery, notebooks and the like. It's a cozy spot with lots of comfy places to sit and read and the owner is always happy to recommend their favourite selections.
TOKOROEMO: A curated boutique of vintage clothes and collectables that occupies what used to be a dagashiya. Everything in the shop is designed and sourced by the owner with a fair amount of upcycling and a focus on giving older items that might not have a place in ultra-modern society a second chance to find homes. The store has a penchant for vintage and retro styles but they don't shy away from modern and trendier looks either, so long as it's not too out of place with the store's ethos.
Ozora Curry: The number one curry restaurant in Yumemigaoka. Packed from opening to close with people waiting for tables, it has a cozy, homey feel and a menu filled with all sorts of spicy and flavourful curries. Once a simple family run business, the place has taken off to the extent that it has a handful of locations around Akabeni to better manage its clientele and rumors abound that more shops are planned to be opened elsewhere around the city.
!Matsuba
Hina Flower Gardens: A small and secluded botanical garden near the northern edge of the city, filled with a variety of flowers and plants native to the area. They host viewing events in the spring and fall when the scenery is most beautiful and it's become a bit of a trend to propose under the cherry blossoms here when they're in full bloom.
Kokuhaku Tea: A small cafe run by an elderly couple specializing in the preparation of fine tea and traditional sweets. They have a limited menu of other food and snacks available to accompany their drinks, but their specialty is the tea itself, which has been praised by many aficionados.
Matsuba World Market: A large indoor market dedicated to groceries, homeware and apparel from all around the world. If you want to buy something that isn't stocked in the local convenience stores, this is probably your best bet.
Yumemigaoka Language School: A private language school primarily catering to new arrivals to Yumemigaoka who want to learn Japanese. It's a reasonably priced school that offers a wide range of courses and an easygoing atmosphere. While Japanese is the focus here, there are also a few beginner courses for English and other languages, though they're not quite as in depth.
Hakuchou Dance School: A second-floor dance school in a small, sedate strip-mall. A humble exterior belies its growing reputation as a hidden gem of a dance school, with a multi-disciplinary approach that allows its students the freedom to find what style best fits them. Employs a handful of instructors, and has three fully-equipped classrooms, though they don't often all three see use at once. (kitri)
Domremy Apartments: A humble but well-kept, reasonably-priced apaato owned and maintained by Jacques d'Arc. Named after the Church of St. Remi, a small Catholic church across the street. Dreamers are encouraged to apply for housing; the only established NPC is a NEET who's only a nuisance if your name is Jeanne. (darcangel)
Kokuhaku Tea: A small cafe run by an elderly couple specializing in the preparation of fine tea and traditional sweets. They have a limited menu of other food and snacks available to accompany their drinks, but their specialty is the tea itself, which has been praised by many aficionados.
Matsuba World Market: A large indoor market dedicated to groceries, homeware and apparel from all around the world. If you want to buy something that isn't stocked in the local convenience stores, this is probably your best bet.
Yumemigaoka Language School: A private language school primarily catering to new arrivals to Yumemigaoka who want to learn Japanese. It's a reasonably priced school that offers a wide range of courses and an easygoing atmosphere. While Japanese is the focus here, there are also a few beginner courses for English and other languages, though they're not quite as in depth.
Hakuchou Dance School: A second-floor dance school in a small, sedate strip-mall. A humble exterior belies its growing reputation as a hidden gem of a dance school, with a multi-disciplinary approach that allows its students the freedom to find what style best fits them. Employs a handful of instructors, and has three fully-equipped classrooms, though they don't often all three see use at once. (
kitri)Domremy Apartments: A humble but well-kept, reasonably-priced apaato owned and maintained by Jacques d'Arc. Named after the Church of St. Remi, a small Catholic church across the street. Dreamers are encouraged to apply for housing; the only established NPC is a NEET who's only a nuisance if your name is Jeanne. (
darcangel)!Asagi
Remy's: A family restaurant that was once part of a nationwide chain but has now detached from the brand and become its own thing. Nobody has been able to discern any change whatsoever in the restaurant since the switchover.
Asagiri River: A large manmade river running through the city that cuts Asagi away from the rest of Yumemigaoka. A large bridge connects the ward to the rest of the town and the river is used by locals as a fishing spot.
Asagi Public Library: A cozy public library with a surprisingly good selection of books in multiple languages. They also have a small computer room and free public Wi-Fi. It's a relatively old building but has been kept in good shape thanks to the dedication of the staff and the community around it.
Fuji Bakery: A humble, family-owned bakery that serves all manner of mouth watering baked goods at reasonable prices. Since they open quite early in the day, they've become a favourite of students and workers looking to grab a quick and handy bite to eat before starting their day. Specializes in French baguettes, Japanese-style cakes, pastries and bread rolls.
Usubeni Community Gardens: A public gardening plot within the ward that residents pay an access fee for, but can grow pretty much whatever they like as long as it doesn't violate zoning codes or cause undue harm to other gardeners and their plants. They organize contests and seasonal festivals that anyone from the ward is free to attend and often have plant giveaways and other community events. A handful of Yumemigaoka local businesses source their produce from gardeners here.
Hidamari Daycare: A bright and cheerful daycare center that's served Asagi for years, to the extent that most of the parents who have children attending are alumni of the daycare themselves. They've got a decent number of staff to care for the kids so they're pretty busy all day but the atmosphere is light and they take excellent care of their little charges. The director, Ookane-sensei, has a particular talent for predicting the weather with amazing accuracy.
Akagi Rentals: A small and slightly dated DVD and game rental service mostly focused on preservation of nostalgic titles from the late nineties and early 2000s. They stock primarily domestic titles though there are some international and indie movies and games thrown in here as well. Despite being located in Asagi, this shop sees a lot of foot traffic from people from the city centre and tourists who are looking to nose around and pick up something to pass some time on.
Asagiri River: A large manmade river running through the city that cuts Asagi away from the rest of Yumemigaoka. A large bridge connects the ward to the rest of the town and the river is used by locals as a fishing spot.
Asagi Public Library: A cozy public library with a surprisingly good selection of books in multiple languages. They also have a small computer room and free public Wi-Fi. It's a relatively old building but has been kept in good shape thanks to the dedication of the staff and the community around it.
Fuji Bakery: A humble, family-owned bakery that serves all manner of mouth watering baked goods at reasonable prices. Since they open quite early in the day, they've become a favourite of students and workers looking to grab a quick and handy bite to eat before starting their day. Specializes in French baguettes, Japanese-style cakes, pastries and bread rolls.
Usubeni Community Gardens: A public gardening plot within the ward that residents pay an access fee for, but can grow pretty much whatever they like as long as it doesn't violate zoning codes or cause undue harm to other gardeners and their plants. They organize contests and seasonal festivals that anyone from the ward is free to attend and often have plant giveaways and other community events. A handful of Yumemigaoka local businesses source their produce from gardeners here.
Hidamari Daycare: A bright and cheerful daycare center that's served Asagi for years, to the extent that most of the parents who have children attending are alumni of the daycare themselves. They've got a decent number of staff to care for the kids so they're pretty busy all day but the atmosphere is light and they take excellent care of their little charges. The director, Ookane-sensei, has a particular talent for predicting the weather with amazing accuracy.
Akagi Rentals: A small and slightly dated DVD and game rental service mostly focused on preservation of nostalgic titles from the late nineties and early 2000s. They stock primarily domestic titles though there are some international and indie movies and games thrown in here as well. Despite being located in Asagi, this shop sees a lot of foot traffic from people from the city centre and tourists who are looking to nose around and pick up something to pass some time on.
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