Official LORE | The Districts, Roads, and Landmarks of Karakura

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Karakura's districts were formed by the Government of Karakura in the late 1990s as a way of narrowing the city down and getting a hold of the ever-growing population. These districts are to be taken ICly and will be used in various ways.
The districts of Karakura are as followed:

1. Karakura Plaza​

Karakura Plaza is located west of the city of Karakura and is considered a major social hotspot for all citizens of Karakura. Divided into three parts which are “The Flag Garden”, “Shicho Park”, and “Nakinawa Park”, the plaza is crowded with many different individuals. Exchange students, businessmen, politicians, unemployed adults, and even criminals socialize in this important district. The main train station for Karakura, Zikani, is located right in the centre of the city to offer citizens of Karakura easier transportation methods.

2. Karakura Highschool and College​

Located right in the middle of Karakura, Karakura High School and College was established in 1946 by the newly instated Government of Karakura as a high school alone before having a College education system added in 1975. The campus includes a 4 story building filled with the necessary education facilities, a gym building located south of the school, a large football field northwest of campus, several sports fields and courts southwest of campus, and lush gardens at the back. Two gates are located west and east of the school to allow access for all students, with a third door to the southeast allowing team members residing in the dormitories to enter.

3. Business Park​

Considered a significant economic and social hub in Karakura, Business Park is Karakura’s “Downtown”. The district holds most of Karakura’s towers, which are used either for residential or commercial use. Notable locations within Business Park include Karakura Hospital, a shutdown Club Luxe, Karakura Public Library, and Yuasa's Auction House. The district was changed and rebuilt in August of 2023, bulldozing all former towers to replace them with newer apartment blocks as part of the government's campaign to put an end to homelessness. Following the rebuilding, a cinema, arcade, and public gymnasium were added, and some shops from the shopping district were moved in. Crime reports rarely come from here due to the hospital’s location and the Karakura Police Department roaming around quite often. In historic Karakura, the district was named "Kampo".

4. Hokuseibu-Karakura​

Once named North-Western Karakura, Hokuseibu is the newest of the 12 districts and contains several residential plots, a large apartment block, the Jinsei Zen Garden, an abandoned power plant, and the town hall. Until recently, the district was stuck with the name of "North-Western Karakura" until its ancient, former name "Hokuseibu" was utilized again. The Jinsei Zen Garden was once called the Hokuseibu Palace and was the palace that held the ruling court of Karakura during its Edo Era and during the rule of the Itsbyoshi. Criminal and gang activity is frequent within Hokuseibu as the power plant is located within, a place infamous for its danger. Government officials would also be spotted lurking around the edges as Karakura Town Hall is here which includes the city court and the mayor’s office.

5. Seikatsu-Karakura​

Seikatsu is located north of town and was formerly packed with Karakura High School and College students as the team houses were built here until the formation of dormitories in Itsbyoshi. Split in half by Karakura Avenue, the eastern part once held the Bobcat block, including the bowling alley, and the western part once held the Spartan block. While it may sound safe here, it isn’t entirely true, as several murders and crimes have been reported, especially by the prominent teams. Today, the entire district is residential, with the only business being the bowling alley. Occasionally, the start of the district from Karakura Avenue is used for fairs and carnivals from time to time.

6. Karakura Shopping District​

An enormous centre that includes shops on the ground and residential apartments above. Most of Karakura’s population resides in the district as it holds the greatest number of housing choices from regular apartments to penthouses right above the Shinboshi station. Eden Roundabout surrounds what was formerly the Tree of Eden before it was burnt down after an incident of certain families and is now replaced by a regular-sized tree. City-wide events are held here frequently, including concerts and parades. Next to the shopping block is Karakura Church and Graveyard, a prominent place for the large majority of Christian Karakurans. The Masamaru train station is buried underneath this district. Ancient scrolls depict the Motokawa Palaces to be built here.

7. Motokawa-Karakura​

What was once a river-like c**** is now a residential area by the name of Motokawa. Formerly a crime-ridden area, now a ghost town, the district is filled with foul garbage in between alleyways and streets. Secret entrances to infamous places such as the fight club could be found here, causing Karakurans to frown upon the area and usually avoid it when possible.

8. Kaigan-Karakura​

The southern district of Karakura, Kaigan, is the coastal district of the island and is a giant tourist destination. Karakura Police Department, the beach courts, beach houses, several residential areas including villas and apartments, rocky coasts, and even a waterpark can all be found. The beach is closed off for the winter and is inaccessible to the public. Certainly not the safest of areas as incidents have been reported here, especially by the apartment blocks. Beware of the area, for it is dangerous sometimes.

9. Kagoshima-Karakura​

Kagoshima is located southwest of Karakura and is the most peaceful place after Itsbyoshi. Translated to “Sailor”, Kagoshima is a residential district of Karakura, containing a number of apartment blocks, a couple of department stores, a skatepark, and a stadium for events such as the bi-annual school tournaments. It is uncommon to find the place busy and will only ever get packed if an event is held within. The Kagoshima station, constructed in 1970, connects the district to the three other train stations.

10. Karakura Pier​

Located mostly in the southernmost part of Karakura is Karakura Pier, a place designed for family and fun. There are numerous thrilling attractions, beach-related shops, and a lighthouse. The area is commonly crowded with people, especially during the summer, and is a social hotspot. To the far west, you can find a giant tunnel that leads into the sewers and the Karakura lighthouse. It was formerly known as Kagoshima Beach.

11. Itsbyoshi-Karakura​

Itsbyoshi is a suburban district of Karakura located southeast of the city. It holds the Itsbyoshi Palaces: The Saiky and Akihito estates. The district is named after the former Itsbyoshi forest, Karakura’s haunted forest of the tale of the two sisters. After Karakura's 2023 earthquake, the Saiky estate replaced the Akihito Zen Garden, and the former plot of land was made into an apartment building, with the newest train station being the Itsbyoshi station. Many claim the trail behind the newest apartment block to be haunted. The school dormitories replaced the simple housing zones in December of 2023. Contrary to Business Park, older generations of affluence and wealth live within this district.

12. Ochiba-Karakura​

Ochiba is located northeast of Karakura and contains the Ochiba forest, Shinsei Seinaru Monastery, a campsite, a parkour climbing site, Takagi Hut, and the Karakura Wildlife Sanctuary. Bears and other wildlife, such as foxes, are commonly sighted. Tales that the Kodoma haunts the area are quite frequently told about the serene area, especially around the “bear cave”. A wildlife sanctuary was added in 2024 as part of the preservation of Karakuran wildlife.

Karakura's roads each received their own unique name depending on their location and buildings/facilities that are placed on the road. Each house/apartment has its own address following the format: "House Number". "Apartment Block" (If an apartment), "Road/Nearest Road", "District", Karakura. Example would be: House 1, Komichi Road, Motokawa, Karakura. The roads of Karakura are as followed:

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There are 13 landmarks in the city, which are:
1. Karakura Plaza/Flag Garden
The centre of the town is where most people are greeted when they arrive in the city. It is divided into 3 divisions, 1 being the center flag garden, and the other two are the two halves of the Tagahashi Pathway Park.

2. Karakura Hospital
Once thrown at the back of the Business Park, Karakura Hospital stands tall today in front of the business park, where it is the first building in sight from the plaza. The new hospital includes a new clinic, an ambulance hub, Happy Pills; a pharmacy, and other rooms and facilities that are required from a hospital. Doctors and nurses can be seen running past in emergency situations, while patients can enjoy the roof where a Sakura tree is located. Engraved on it is the name of all past and current directors of the hospital. Its current director is Rokku Heddo of the Monogatarihito Heddo Clan, who is infamous for running the hospital the way it is right now. Despite that, the hospital remains strong in his reign, unlike other reigns. Two new divisions were recently added: the paramedics, emergency responders who answer calls immediately to assist in medical aid, and the veterinarians, tasked with assisting and aiding animals.

3. Karakura Police Department
The Karakura Police Department or Station is located in Kaigan Karakura and is an epicentre for all law enforcement on the island and the only one of its kind. It is currently led by Sasha Vasylenko, the former DSI of the detective department. In February of 2024, the building was rebuilt to fit in with the newer architecture of Business Park. Within can be found a main lobby, questioning rooms, jail cells, visitation rooms, and other facilities that one is prohibited to speak of. The only way to truly know what occurs behind the doors of the station is by being a cop yourself.

4. Karakura High School and Community College
A school bustling with life from native Karakurans whose families have studied in the school for decades to international students leading the KHSCC teams. Karakura High and College has it all. The school hosts a graceful amount of facilities from a large gymnasium that can fit the entire school's population, to silent rooms that are dedicated to arts and reading. Classrooms are equipped with the best of educational materials, and equipped with whatever fits students' needs. Clubs have been formed in the school where students can participate in after-school extracurriculars, and SLT can be seen roaming the halls occasionally to catch any troublemakers.

5. Karakura Town Hall
Rebuilt 4 times, the final version of the Town Hall you see before you was finished in 2024 by architect Souta Akihito per the orders of the mainland's government after a mold breakout occurred, halting all governmental procedures. Formerly, it was rebuilt in 2022 as part of Miss Akai's campaign after it had been destroyed previously due to known causes that may have been linked up to the Soda and Masuo lines. First, the Town Hall was established as part of the Itsbyoshi's main court building before shifting to the governors of the town and their mayor in 1946. It wasn't until Sengoku's resignation after the Popovich trial which was overseen by an echelon of judges that had Miss Blackwell in charge that individuals paid attention to the building. The building was used again with Saeko Heddo's trial by the public before court cases sprung up in Karakura's main court instead of Tokyo's. The mayor of Karakura for the longest period of time had been Annabell Sturm before she stepped down in the 1st of August, 2024. Today, the court is overseen by Mayor Ami Akai, with Ezri Akai as deputy mayor and Chief Judge Odette Kijimaa. It is a place where citizens of Karakura endeavour to register for an I.D.

6. Shopping District
Formerly the centre of all of Karakura's business trading and hub for all those who would like to entertain themselves, it is now a peaceful block with the Eden Tree planted right in the middle for all to grace themselves. It is the perfect area for events to be held, from 'Tailor Speed' concerts to festivals such as the pride event. Karakura's shopping district also hosts a majority of Karakura, with it being the largest apartment block in the town!

7. Shinsei Seinaru Monastery
Protected by its Kami, the Shinsei Seinaru Monastery has stood where it was for centuries and has been rebuilt several times by notable clans and individuals that many now cease to remember. Today, the shrine stands above the peaks of Kohaku, with a famous bridge that overlooks the Ochiba forest and the Eien Springs, known for their ability to grant one eternal life should they drink from its waters. Many claim the grounds are spiritual and full of spiritual life, where one can visit to escape all of Karakura's terrible troubles.
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8. Karakura Wildlife Sanctuary
In 2024, a large portion of the Inner Ochiba forest was turned into a sanctuary dedicated to preserving the wildlife of Karakura, such as bears, foxes, and other creatures that could be found rumouring around. It replaced the old Spartan shed that was used by Karakura College students as a party house and has surveillance guarding its inner walls. Should a citizen attempt to harm the animals, law enforcement will be made aware and fine whoever caused distress to the animals. The sanctuary itself is a host to beauty and nature, renowned for its lush and serene greenery and atmosphere.

9. Sakura Water Park
A place where Karakurans get to spend time with their families during all parts of the year except for winter. Swim team members can be seen practising here commonly, and is also a place where events are hosted, usually related to the summer season.

10. Karakura Pier
A pier where Karakura's trade and stock come from. It is said to have been first built by the Mizukawas of the Motokawa c****. Today, it is a place of entertainment for all individuals and a business landmark for visitors and investors alike.

11. Abandoned Power Plant
Whilst many have protested to get the powerplant destroyed, part of the government's initiative is that it is too dangerous, due to the fatal gas pipes that run riddle the walls that can explode at any given moment. The power plant is a hub for criminal activity, and police can be seen roaming and patrolling the area almost on a daily basis. Many incidents have occurred here, all relating to certain gangs from Bonten to Akihito. The power plant has seen all.

12. Itsbyoshi Park Estates
Once a land that was graced by the elite, today, the park is a private land of estates where individuals pry to open all the gates of the manors before them, despite the retaliation from those that reside within the winged chambers. The Saiky and Akihito estates remain the last pieces of the former Itsbyoshi Palaces that were built within the Itsbyoshi forest along with Takagi Hut. If caught trespassing into the estates, do beware of the monstrous gaze of its residents, most notably Katsuhito Saiky-Akihito.

13. Jinsei Zen Garden
After several takeovers by Ogonshoku families, the Jinsei Zen Garden was finally built to replace the Akihito Zen Garden located in Itsbyoshi. Unlike the former Zen garden, the newer one includes several buildings that can be utilized in a variety of manners and is overseen by the Shinsei Seinaru shrine instead of a family. The Zen Garden holds ancient relics left by the residents of Hokuseibu Palace, including a gong that is rumoured to summon 'Descendants of Heaven' if Karakura is ever in need of military or political assistance.

14. Karakura Church and Graveyard
With a large population of Christians, Karakura Church was a crucial key in the city's diversity. In 2024, along with the creation of the Karakura Wildlife Sanctuary, the church was rebuilt to fit in with Karakura's evolving architecture. Neighbouring the church is a graveyard that has no religious dedication. Citizens of all religions are welcome to be buried in this graveyard should they meet the reaper at their doors. A dark tomb is located at the edge of the graveyard, containing graves of mystery and a doorway to the sewers.

15. Itsbyoshi Trail
Following the Great Karakura Earthquake of 2023, the Saiky Estate was moved to the Akihito Zen Garden per the orders of Annabell Sturm to construct a new apartment block. Designated behind the apartment block was a lush trail that was the remnants of the old Itsbyoshi gardens. Plants and wildlife not found in the Ochiba forest are found here, with other mysterious features and an eerie cave system that sends chills down people's spines. Beware, for the face of the trail is the opposite of its inner self.

16. KHSCC Dormitories
In December of 2023, Karakura High School and Community College's Trust bought the remaining non-estate residences in Itsbyoshi and dedicated the land to dormitories that would house the team members of its respective schools, the Spartan and Bobcat teams. Two additional dormitories were added for newer students to settle into immediately once they land in Karakura should they not have a residence prepared. A door was added near the greenhouse in the school that faces the dormitories to allow easier access for students residing there. Two party houses, dedicated to the college and high school teams, were assigned in front of apartment block L. Due to the abundant amount of school students in the area, resulted in the area being a third large estate of commotion.

17. Lush Shores of Kaigan
A number of cliffs and rocky terrain decorate the eastern side of Kaigan's shore, with trees and other flora growing around to add a lush, serene sight to the place. A lone Tori gate stands at the edge of one of the cliffs, rumoured to be haunted by a certain kitsune spirit. The gate was nicknamed the "Blood Moon Gate", "Blood Gate", and the "Kaigan Gate" across history.

18. Karakura Stadium and Convention Center
After several complaints from Karakurans that the city's stadium center was located outside the city's main area, especially for the local high school and college's summer and winter sports tournaments, the city decided to dedicate the former football pitch in Kagoshima as a stadium within the city's boundaries. Karakura Stadium and Convention Center is home to where many conventions and school sports tournaments take place. Instead of taking a bus to the stadium, it is now located directly within the city.