(Japanese: カノコタウンKanoko Town) is situated in the southeastern part of the Unovaregion. If you travel north, you will begin traveling on Route 1. It is where the protagonists of the Generation V games Pokémon Black and White start their journeys. It is also the hometown of the player and their friends Bel and Cheren.
The player's house lies in the middle of Kanoko Town and is where the player lives before beginning their journey. The player's mother lives here. The player, Bel and Cheren get their Starter Pokémon from Professor Juniper here at the start of their journey. There are two levels to the house, the first being a living room and kitchen area, while upstairs on the second level is the player's bedroom. It contains a Wii controlled with a Wii Remote, connected to a television, and a PC.
Rival's Houses
Bel and Cheren's houses are located at the bottom of Kanoko Town. Bel's house is home to her mother and father. When the player first visits her house, her father is shouting at her for going on her journey but she goes on her journey anyway.
Professor Juniper's lab
Professor Juniper's lab in the anime
Professor Juniper's lab lies in the northwest of Kanoko Town; when the player first starts their journey Bel and Cheren are waiting for the player outside. When the trio go inside Professor Juniper is waiting for them. She lets the player nickname their Pokémon before giving the player a Pokédex.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Kanoko Town made its appearance in BW001. Part of it is shown to have a harbor and airport tower with an airport. Professor Juniper's lab is located here with a variety of Pokémon living there. Kanoko Town also has houses and shops.
Ash, Delia and Professor Oak arrived by airplane, and were greeted by Professor Juniper. Soon afterwards, Ash left Kanoko Town to begin his journey in Unova.