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→Etymology and design concept: The DYKG video only translated one of the two kanji words | 条都 appear to be related to 条坊制 (a historical term for the grid city plan used for the Imperial capital), so trying to fit the translation around that
(→Etymology and design concept: A recent video by DYKG clarifies that the original interviews were mistranslated, and that this was Masuda's actual reasoning. Sorry about deleting the kanji, but please put it back up if you can verify that it is accurate.) |
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==Etymology and design concept== | ==Etymology and design concept== | ||
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Johto}} | {{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Johto}} | ||
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Johto region as the {{wp|Kansai region}}.]] | [[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Johto region as the {{wp|Kansai region}}.]] | ||
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated in his director's column that the kanji that inspired the name mean "castle capitol" (城都)<ref name="Masuda No. 149 (Japanese)">[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2009/05/index.html Hidden Power of Masuda: No. 149]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDJuM8C5g-8 New Pokemon Gold & Silver Facts Discovered]</ref> or "lattice-plan capital" (条都)<ref name="Masuda No. 149"/>; this meaning is connected to the city of {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara}}, which was the basis for [[Violet City]]. | |||
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated in his director's column that the kanji that inspired the name mean " | |||
Johto is based on the real {{wp|Kansai region}} in Japan.<ref>(July 2000). [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page04.html 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｄ)]。 ''Nintendo Online Magazine'' (N.O.M). No.23.</ref> Kansai and {{wp|Kantō region|Kantō}} are the two most populous areas of {{wp|Honshū}}, the largest island of Japan, and much like Johto and [[Kanto]], represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. Compared to modern Kantō, Kansai is linked to the past, and known for its historical temples, shrines, palaces, gardens, and architecture. {{wp|Kyoto}}, which is the basis for [[Ecruteak City]], is considered the cultural center of Japan; although {{wp|Osaka}}, which is the basis for [[Goldenrod City]], is typically modern. | Johto is based on the real {{wp|Kansai region}} in Japan.<ref>(July 2000). [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page04.html 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｄ)]。 ''Nintendo Online Magazine'' (N.O.M). No.23.</ref> Kansai and {{wp|Kantō region|Kantō}} are the two most populous areas of {{wp|Honshū}}, the largest island of Japan, and much like Johto and [[Kanto]], represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. Compared to modern Kantō, Kansai is linked to the past, and known for its historical temples, shrines, palaces, gardens, and architecture. {{wp|Kyoto}}, which is the basis for [[Ecruteak City]], is considered the cultural center of Japan; although {{wp|Osaka}}, which is the basis for [[Goldenrod City]], is typically modern. | ||