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The Isshu region (Japanese: イッシュ地方 Isshu-chihō) is a large area of the Pokémon world and the setting of the fifth generation Pokémon games Pokémon Black and White. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Isshu are diverse and different from those of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. In his director's column, Junichi Masuda suggested that the geographical and social background for Isshu draws inspiration from the New York City metropolitan area, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial.
Isshu features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Hiun City, a sprawling metropolis, is the largest city in any known Pokémon region. Kanoko Town, which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert Professor Araragi, is smaller and quieter. Black City is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Isshu's landscape also features several forests (one of which, White Forest, is also version-exclusive), a desert, a magnetic cave and areas where the move Dive can be used outside of battle. Although Isshu appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region.
These towns and cities are connected by a network of routes. These are numbered from 1 to 18, mimicking the naming scheme used in Kanto and emphasizing Isshu's isolation. Isshu has the least numbered routes of any region, but also has named routes stretching between settlements. These include five bridges and a subway network.
Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Isshu is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.
Etymology and design concept
Isshu's name is derived from 一種類 isshurui, meaning "one variety". As explained by game director Masuda, this is to express that even though the region has great diversity in species and race, when seen from a distance they are all the same as living creatures.[1] It may also be influenced by the motto of the United States, e pluribus unum, Latin for "from many, one".
Although some of Isshu is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. Clearly, the largest city in Isshu, Hiun City, is based on Lower Manhattan, but to the immediate north of Hiun is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a vast desert. To the east and west of the region are large mountains. Isshu also contains many rural settlements.
History
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Cities, routes, and other locations
Cities and towns
- Kanoko Town
- Karakusa Town
- Sanyou City
- Shippou City
- Hiun City
- Raimon City
- Hodomoe City
- Fukiyose City
- Sekka City
- Souryuu City
- Kagome Town
- Sazanami Town
- Black CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
- Kanawa Town
- Pokémon League
Landmarks
- Site of Dreams
- Underground Waterway Opening
- Yaguruma Forest
- Resort Desert
- Ancient Castle
- Lost Forest
- Freezing Container
- Fukiyose Cave
- Electric Rock Cave
- Spiral Mountain
- Tower of Heaven
- Dragon Spiral Tower
- Sekka Wetlands
- Training Cavern
- Sazanami Bay
- Honor Shrine
- Shift Factory
- White ForestWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
- Victory Road
- P2 Lab
- Liberty Garden
- Sky Arrow Bridge
- Hodomoe Drawbridge
- Cylinder Bridge
- Village Bridge
- Wonder Bridge
- High Link
Routes
Unlike previous regions, Isshu's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered 1-18, paralleling the Kanto region's numbering system.
Geography
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Climate
- Main article: Seasons
League
- Main article: Isshu League
The Isshu League is the regional Pokémon League of the Isshu region. After obtaining the eight badges of the region a trainer may battle the Elite Four at the Pokémon League building.
Gym Leaders
| Isshu League | |||||||||||
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| Generation V | Region: Isshu | ||||||||||
| Gym Leader Japanese |
Location Japanese |
Type | Badge | ||||||||
| File:VSDent.png Dent デント Dent |
File:VSPod.png Pod ポッド Pod |
File:VSCorn.png Corn コーン Corn |
Sanyou City サンヨウシティ Sanyou City |
Grass, Fire and Water | File:Tri Badge.png Tri Badge | ||||||
| {{{size}}} Aloe アロエ Aloe |
Shippou City シッポウシティ Shippou City |
Normal |  Basic Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Arti アーティ Arti |
Hiun City ヒウンシティ Hiun City |
Bug | File:Beetle Badge.png Beetle Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Kamitsure カミツレ Kamitsure |
Raimon City ライモンシティ Raimon City |
Electric |  Bolt Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Yacon ヤーコン Yacon |
Hodomoe City ホドモエシティ Hodomoe City |
Ground |  Quake Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Fuuro フウロ Fuuro |
Fukiyose City フキヨセシティ Fukiyose City |
Flying |  Jet Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Hachiku ハチク Hachiku |
Sekka City セッカシティ Sekka City |
Ice |  Icicle Badge | ||||||||
| File:VSShaga.png Shaga シャガ ShagaWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. |
 Iris アイリス IrisWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. |
Souryuu City ソウリュウシティ Souryuu City |
Dragon |  Legend Badge | |||||||
Elite Four
| Isshu League | |
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| Generation V | |
| Member Japanese |
Type |
| {{{size}}} Shikimi シキミ Shikimi |
Ghost |
| {{{size}}} Giima ギーマ Giima |
Dark |
 Caitlin カトレア Cattleya |
Psychic |
| {{{size}}} Renbu レンブ Renbu |
Fighting |
| {{{size}}} Champion Adeku アデク Adeku |
Various |
Trivia
- Isshu is the only main series game region not to have an "O" sound in its name.
- Isshu is the first main series region not to be based on real-world Japan.
- Isshu has the fewest routes of any region with 18.
See also
References
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