#000|Cap. Kogryo Dynasty.|Oldest city in all of Korea-|dates to 1100 B.C.|
#001|Cap. of Shilla Dynasty.|The richest collection of|Korean artifacts housed here|
#002|Small village on Tsu Island|in the Strait of Korea.||
#003|Occupied since Stone Age.|Capital of the Tokugawa|Shoguns (1590 - 1868)|
#004|Bustling seaport provides|wealth for the powerful|Yamoto daimyos.|
#005|Guards passage between the|southern peninsula and the|main body of the island.|
#006|This whaling village is the|daimyo's favorite; it pays him|more tribute than any other.|
#007|Island outpost is part of the|Hokkaido archipelago chain.|Ancient, quiet, & secluded|
#008|Northern tip of Hokkaido|Island chain; Home to an|ancient clan of whalers.|
#009|Ainu peoples lived here in|2,000 BC. Russia & Japan|contest ownership even today|
#010|The people of Kochi prefer|origami and tea ceremonies to|war; but don't have a choice|
#011|From here, the iron-fisted|Minamoto clan rules the|lands of Shikoku.|
#012|Ancient village in Osumi|Forest. A 20th Century|National Park.|
#013|Fishing village in Osumi|Islands guards south coast |of Japan|
#014|Imperial capital; 12-15th|Centuries. Gilded, ornate,|center of Japanese culture.|
#015|Provincial capital without|authority. Shogun's power|overshadows Prince's rule.|
#016|Has the best natural harbor|in Japan; most Portuguese|shipping came through here.|
#017|Fujiwara capital. In 1877,|the center of the bloody|Satsuma Rebellion.|
#018|Center of trade and culture|of South Kyushu. Satsuma|Rebellion started here, 1877|
#019|Swordmaking is a family|calling. Some of the best|swords are made here.|
#020|Ancient seaport on eastern|shores of Honshu. Many|legends and tales abound.|
#021|For centuries, a major|horse-trading center. Home|of powerful Hojo clan.|
#022|The vistas of this mountain|village are breathtaking and|help defend it from attack.|
#023|The horsemen of this plains|village are skilled mounted|swordsmen.|
#024|Southernmost outpost of|mainland Japan; defensive|stronghold against pirates.|
#025|In 1859, Commodore Perry|found only 350 people here.|Now, 4 Million live here.|
#026|Important center for trade|and commerce for northern|coast of Honshu.|
#027|Shipbuilding is an ancient &|respected art in this quiet, if|busy, village.|
#028|The famed cattle raised here|are pampered more than|most humans.|
#029|A city with a history of|intrigue, betrayal, misery and|suffering.|
#030|Rumours abound to tell of|a clan of Ninja assassins|who supposedly live here.|
#031|An early center of art and|religion important to Shintos|and Buddhists alike.|
#032|Active center of trade and|commerce for farmers in the|Edo region.|
#033|This fishing village is also a|haven for ships lost or|crippled at sea.|
#034|Small seaport on Southern|tip of Hokkaido; large group|of Christian samurai here.|
#035|Became "Arms Dealer To|Japan" shortly after Nobu-|naga used muskets in battle.|
#036|Birthplace of Japanese|drama. White Heron Castle|is now a national treasure.|
#037|The daimyo of this region is|an accomplished artist and|a masterful swordsman.|
#038|Small seaport important to|trade during reign of the|Yoritomo shoguns.|
#039|Tokugawa Ieyasu granted|the Dutch rights to settle|here in 1601-to Jesuit dismay|
#040|Military headquarters of the|Yoritomo shoguns, from|1192 to 1333.|
#041|The people of Todo are|very proud of their talented|Kabuki theater company.|
#042|Villagers here can be trusted|to be one thing: loyal to any|daimyo who threatens them.|
#043|Small, but wealthy village of|fishermen who spend off-|months as part-time pirates.|
#044|A village of pirates who|occasionally earn an honest|living through fishing.|
#045|Small fishing village with|commanding position over|Toyoma Bay.|
#046|The most prosperous whaling|village in the empire. Even|peasants eat and live well.|
#047|Secluded village high in the|Nikko Mountains. Many|come to meditate and pray.|
#048|The peasants here probably|are the most rebellious in the|empire and tend to mutiny.|
#049|This is the most tranquil and|serene village, nestled in the|woods of Saigo Island.|
#050|Takushima in Japanese;|Tok-Do in Korean; long|disputed by the two nations.|
#051|First invaded by Japan in|1592; became center of trade|with Japan in 19th Century|
#052|Large fishing village on the|island of Tanega; renowned|for nude female pearl divers|
#053|Small seaport and fishing|village ships forest products|to India and China.|
#054|Important seaport and home|of a great fleet of ironclads|built in the 16th Century.|
#055|Bustling, prosperous port on|southern tip of Hokkaido; a|powerful Daimyo rules here|
#056|Minor port; home to a|legendary sect of militant|monks and their followers.|
#057|Farflung outpost of the|Ashikaga shoguns; secret|training camp for musketeers|
#058|Mongolian gateway to the|Pacific; frequent target for|Japanese pirates.|
#059|Busy Ichibari riverport is|a link between the two parts|of the island.|
#060|One of the oldest fishing|settlements on Hokkaido and|home of many great warriors|
#061|Hokkaido daimyos often use|this secluded getaway to|avoid enemy encounters.|
#062|Alone on the plains of this|large island; Ashikagi cavalry|trains here for battle.|
#063|Small but extremely active|shipping port for food and|weapons for Hokkaido.|
#064|Protected by the mountains|by land; outpost against any|invaders from the sea.|
#065|Not many visitors come here|unless you count the many|whales swimming by.|
#066|The blistering cold wind|riveting this village has made|the people tough and sturdy.|
#067|The horsemen of Kurayoshi|are some of the best scouts|in all the empire.|
#068|The regional daimyo holds|lavish parties. His vassal|lords seethe with envy.|
#069|A safe, calm deep water|harbor provides a powerful|base for Japanese warships.|
#070|Cold, lonely harbor village is|home to poor Samurai clan|and poorer whaling serfs.|
#071|This whaling village is pro-|tected from bone-chilling|winter wind by mountains.|
#072|The garrison of this small|city is fiercely loyal to their|daiymo.|
#073|Sheltered by deep forests|& a natural seawall. Life is|easy, slow and comfortable.|
#074|Small seaport is the domain|of a courageous minor|daimyo & his crack archers.|
#075|Guards the passage into|Edo (Tokyo) and Yokohama|harbor system.|
#076|This strong fortress guards a|critical pass betwen the|mountains.|
#077|Villagers in this mountain|hideaway specialize in herbs|for healing medicine & magic|
#078|A great daimyo, Hideyoshi,|spared this village because he|found beautiful gardens here|
#079|The keenest, fiercest scouts|in Japan are born and|raised in Nagano.|
#080|The villagers of Hacinobe|are amongst the most skilled|artisans in castle building.|
#081|A small village on the edge|of a great forest of ancient|pines.|
#082|The peasants here have seen|many daimyos rise and fall.||
#083|An early military capital of|the first Shoguns; has a long|tradition of top horsemanship|
#084|Deep in Towada forest, the|monks of the Red Lotus|temple plot a rise to power.|
