Tokyo

Tokyo (東京, *Tōkyō*?) is a port in Chocolatier: Decadence by Design. Infusions are introduced here via Dieter Baumeister, therefore is an important port story and quest-wise.

## Information

The second half of the 1940s and the 1950s were a transformative period for Tokyo, Japan, as the city recovered from the devastation of World War II and underwent rapid modernization.

In the immediate aftermath of the war, Tokyo was a city in ruins. The bombing campaigns of the Allies had destroyed much of the city, leaving large swaths of it in rubble. The economy was in shambles, and many of the city's residents were struggling to survive in the wake of the conflict.

Despite these challenges, Tokyo began to rebuild in the late 1940s. The city's infrastructure was gradually restored, and new buildings and businesses began to emerge. The government also implemented policies to encourage economic growth and development, such as promoting exports and investing in key industries.

By the 1950s, Tokyo was a bustling metropolis, with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture. The city's streets were filled with people, and new neighborhoods and suburbs sprang up to accommodate the growing population. Tokyo also became a center of innovation and technology, with companies like Sony and Honda establishing themselves in the city.

However, the period was not without its challenges. The Korean War, which lasted from 1950 to 1953, had a significant impact on Tokyo's economy, as the city's exports to Korea were disrupted. The city also experienced a significant increase in crime, particularly in the aftermath of the war.

## Buildings

* **Nakamise Market:** The local market in Tokyo, maintained by Reiko Tsuneda. The player can purchase ingredients that go into making chocolates here.
* **Nakamitsu Fine Coffees and Sweets:** The local chocolate shop managed by Yoshi Kawai. The player can sell his/her chocolates/coffees here.
* **Honmei Industries:** The main factory in Tokyo, operated by Dieter Baumeister. The factory is specialized to make Infusions.
* **Tokyo Tower:** The famous Tokyo Tower where the player can contact various characters. Asako Yomura can often be found here.
* **Tokyo Station:** A train station in Tokyo, known for being the central hub for the Japanese Shinkansen bullet system, where the player can contact various characters. Daisuke Sato can often be found here.
* **Imperial Palace:** The royal palace of Japan, where the player can contact various characters. Kenji Watanabe can often be found here, who gives passage to Bogota.
* **Mount Fuji:** A famous active volcano in the distance, where the player can contact various characters. Thomas Hardy can often be found here.
* **Meiji Shrine:** A Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji, and his wife Empress Shōken. The player can contact various characters here.

## Trivia

* In the game's XML files, there's an NPC that was supposed to be featured in place of Deiter Baumeister working for Honmei Industries, called Hitoshi Akimoto. He isn't found in the final game, suggesting he was going to be in a development version.

## Gallery

Tokyo Labelled.pngThe scenery of Tokyo, with appropriately-labelled buildings.