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The region west of Kanto — a land of ancient towers, legendary beasts, sacred forests, and a history that runs deeper than anyone suspects.
Johto is the setting for the GSC arc. Connected to Kanto by the Tohjo Falls, it's a region steeped in mythology and tradition. The Tin Tower and Burned Tower of Ecruteak City house the legends of Ho-Oh and the three beasts. The Ilex Forest Shrine conceals Celebi. The Lake of Rage hides unnatural experiments. The Whirl Islands guard Lugia. Every location in Johto carries weight — there are no throwaway towns. Each city has a Gym Leader with a role in the arc's conspiracy, and each landmark connects to the Masked Man's plan. Johto is beautiful and dangerous in equal measure.
A traditional, pastoral region blending Japanese-inspired architecture with natural wilderness. Ancient towers rise above cities. Sacred forests hide time-traveling gods. Lakes shimmer with unnatural red. The landscape feels older than Kanto — more weathered, more mysterious, more haunted by its own mythology.
Also known as: Johto, Johto Region