Johto: Difference between revisions

{{Samename|musical group|Jouto (musical group)}}

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|caption=Artwork of the Jouto region from [[Generation IV]]

|league=[[Jouto League]]

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|season=[[S03|The Jouto Journeys]] (3)<br>[[S04|Jouto League Champions]] (4)<br>[[S05|Master Quest]] (5)

The '''Jouto''' region (Japanese: '''{{tt|ジョウト地方|ジョウトちほう}}''' ''Jouto-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located west of [[Kanto]], and as revealed by the {{DL|Pokégear|radio}} show {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}}, is located south of [[Sinnoh]]. It is the setting of {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Jouto and Kanto are part of a large landmass, with everything west of [[Indigo Plateau]] falling in the Jouto region. It was the second [[main series]] region to be introduced.

Johto returns in [[Generation IV]]'s HeartGold and SoulSilver, with all areas from its [[Generation II]] iteration returning, and several new areas being accessible, such as the {{safari|Jouto}}, with the new [[Route]]s {{rtn|47|Jouto}} and {{rtn|48|Johto}} leading to it.

{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Jouto}}

[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Jouto region as the {{wp|Kansai region}}.]]

Regardless of their proximity, the people of Jouto and those of Kanto are set apart by many cultural differences. Jouto is based on the real {{wp|Kansai region}} in Japan. This trait is most noticeable in its geography; however, the Kansai influence also defines the culture in Jouto. Kansai residents are known for their attitudes against typical Japanese standards, mostly due to the historical rivalry between the region, once the major seat of political power, and the real {{wp|Kantō region}} where Tokyo, the current capital, is located. The soil of the Kansai region is rich, unlike the volcanic Kantō region, and this is perhaps referenced by the in-game Kanto region's inability to maintain a [[Berry]] crop in [[Generation III]]. People from Kansai are considered to be more relaxed. Kansai and Kantō, however different, are the two most populous areas of Honshū, the largest island in Japan, and, much like Jouto and Kanto, represent a harmony of contrasting cultures living together. The cultural divide is most noticeable in the games, as the player talks to and learns about the denizens of both regions.

Certain cultural aspects of the Jouto region are deep-seated in Japanese history, as well. Kyoto, which is probably the basis for Ecruteak City, is considered the cultural center of Japan. Kyoto and its many historical temples, shrines, palaces, gardens and architecture have been preserved. This connection to history is reflected in many areas of Jouto. However, Goldenrod City (like Osaka) is typically modern.

In the Jouto region, including all the towns, cities, and other areas, the total population in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} is 452.