00:00Welcome to Kokura. It's the year 1915.
00:04You are Makoto Daito, still a young man at this point in the story.
00:09After a series of events, he finds himself arriving in this unfamiliar land.
00:14His native language is English, so he begins the story not really understanding Japanese.
00:19As he navigates an unfamiliar culture, he encounters the harsh realities of the era,
00:25like open discrimination and widespread prejudice.
00:28Against that backdrop, young Daito pursues his dreams, persevering through life and growing along the way.
00:37The city of Kokura has a traditional character mixed with symbols of modernization, like steelworks.
00:43It's a period when modern culture starts to take root alongside older ways of life.
00:49Many old-style buildings still remain, giving the city its unique charm.
00:54You can explore and enjoy on foot, or by hitching a ride on streetcars like this.
01:00Stop in at restaurants or food stalls to eat a hot bowl of udon noodles,
01:04or check out weapon shops, pharmacies, and other establishments along the way.
01:09There are also many residential areas throughout the city to explore.
01:14These homes aren't just part of the scenery, though.
01:16You can step inside and discover unique interactions with the residents.
01:23Since there weren't electrical appliances back then, people entertain themselves in all sorts of different ways.
01:29Whether it be dangerous tests of skill like this knife game, or others of strength, like an arm wrestling match,
01:36and other activities, like this group of men playing Menko.
01:39You can play it in every era and enjoy collecting a variety of cards along the way.
01:45Besides games, you can also take a break to quench your thirst and recover some health, or snap photos around
01:51town.
01:52The camera is old-fashioned, though, so it takes a little more effort to get that perfect shot.
01:57You can also go fishing, and do a variety of other things as you explore.
02:02All these elements come together to make Kokura a truly vibrant setting.
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