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Here are some guides that are created by both members and administration members to aid you with certain topics. These are OPTIONAL reading materials that may help members get a better feel for Niwa.

This is the place for everything dealing with registrations! (Also contains the templates for everything) - Character Registration - NPC Registration - Drug Registration - Gang Registration

This is where a constantly updated plot and storyline of the RPG is located. Wanna get into the feel of NN? This is the place to go. It also includes the Rumor Mill.

Here lies the directory for -MOST- of the known groups that inhabit the streets of Niwa City. (Also where all approved profiles go)

Whether it be well-known characters, urban myths, or fairy tales, this is the place to do your research on everything that most citizens of Niwa already know of, or at least have heard of.

Middle class to upper class housing. Crime is generally invisible here... invisible. These nice kept houses with green lawns and garages provide a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Religion is one thing that Niwa seems to be lacking in these days. Located atop a small hill in its own section in the residential area is the huge three-story church, which is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows and artisan-crafted benches along with its own bell tower. The only thing this place is used for these days is to host weddings... Nobody ever attends mass.

On the outskirts of the more suburban mountainside lies thick forests and plenty of wildlife. Often a destination for campers and even hooligans.

Amongst all the hustle and bustle of Niwa City's business district is the calm and peaceful Shinto shrine, where many tend to crowd on days of worship. This is considered to be a holy place and there is often very little crime activity on the shrine grounds. It just happens to be one of those "unwritten rules" for the lawless to follow here in Niwa.

The Kogano Financial Center is a collection of skyscrapers that are the center of Niwa's corporate might. At the helm of the businesses--the highest skyscraper of them all--is the KoganoBANK Financial building, followed by the much smaller buildings owned by Fudo International and Yuki Corp.

Stand in the middle of this crowded intersection and you will find yourself completely surrounded by the tall skyscrapers daunting over you. See if your ears can take in the amount of noise caused by taxi's, pedestrians, truckers, street vendors, and the occasional siren of a police car or fire truck just whizzing by. This is the city!

[NCPD]

At the heart of Niwa is the center for all things dealing with the municipality. Most of the buildings necessary to ensure that the great city of Niwa keeps running are located in this area.

[NCPD]

On the edge of the business district is a sprawling park filled with beautiful marble fountains and a vast array of trees from around the world--all maintained well by the park's owner: Niwa's very own Yuki Corporation.

Every night is bumping in this little night life hotspot! The Sky Lounge is a Bar/Lounge located at the top floor of one of the tallest buildings in the downtown. Conveniently located by bus stops and subway stations, this place is the place to be! Beautiful waitresses and bartenders dressed in sky blue formal wear and live DJ's all night!

[YAKUZA]

A classy strip of boardwalk along the shore of Niwa's beach, filled with many bars, stores, and trendy restaurants where the foodies of Niwa come to dine.

A lavish luxurious hotel stationed close to the heart of Niwa City's beautiful and lively downtown, the Goodnight Hotel takes up about half a city block and goes nearly fifty floors up and ten floors down. Most VIPs choose to stay here for the luxury suites, the five-star cooking staff, the top-rated service staff, and for the wonderful location it is in. Security is extremely tight here, making safety one of the best perks of staying here.

[TACHIBANA]

What was once the artistic gem of Niwa's past is now a large clump of cheap, dirty, and nearly lawless bars, stripclubs, liquor stores, and fast food joints. Despite still being a hot spot for the night life, West Jinsei is not a place one would like to be left alone in. Countless dark alleyways and dim-lit streets weave through here...

[YAKUZA] [WJR]

Once an institute of higher education and a prime choice for achievers looking towards a future in medicine or politics, now even the prestigious college is starting to be dragged down by Niwa's soiled spirit. Attendance has begun to falter in the last couple of years as criminals start recruiting kids younger and younger. Shady characters have been spotted around the campus, and the security guards seem to be meager reassurance in the face of the violent new gangs. In the past, Jinsei University was the linchpin of Takeshi Tsukamoto's efforts to clean up Niwa. When the Tsukamoto gang was still in power many disadvantaged youths were given a chance at a real education, and JU was the place to get it. Even as Tsukamoto influence has waned many staff and faculty members have still tried to uphold their standard of excellence in education. Despite falling on hard times JU is still a prestigious school, with many modern facilities.

[YAKUZA]

To top off the trendy scene that is the Waterfront, is a true place where the youth of Niwa are sure to enjoy. L'avenir, is part arcade, part cafe, and part bar. Each section of the massive store is divided accordingly, designed with a sci-fi esque design with neon lights and electronic sound.

Niwa is the home of many skyscrapers, but they were not there from the start. The Havenberg Construction site--taking on slightly more space than an average city block--is one of the most ambitious engineering projects in the world. However, it is being constructed by less-ambitious construction workers. This skeleton-of-a-building has undergone numerous delays, resulting in leaving one very-out-of-place construction site in the very technological, sharp, and clean business district of Niwa.

For those who desire the higher style of living in Niwa, there are several towers of purely condominiums along the waterfront. Pet friendly, on-site parking and laundry, security, and close to all the amenities that make a social life happy, this is the place to live for most Niwanese, but only few can actually afford it.

Downtown police headquarters, the center of all police activity.

[NCPD]

A simple term for the most complex, massive, beautiful, and lively subway/train/bus terminal in all of Niwa. This huge transportation center is one of Niwa's few true gems that shine to the whole world. Decorated with world-class art and technology, the Hub serves as the heart of all that moves for the public in Niwa. Security cameras, guards, and other secrets rest within this grand center.

There's always a Little Seoul, a Little Japan, but nothing will ever have the other-worldly feeling like Niwa's Chinatown. Comparable to the mainland itself, one must always be careful in this part of Niwa, as it is filled with bootleggers, pickpockets, heavy Triad activity, and overall a sort of lawlessness that never seems to be under control of the NCPD. "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown"

[TRIAD]

One of the newest additions to the Downtown, this new establishment has single-handedly boosted sales in all neighborhoods around it. This night club is known for its live performances by locally-known DJs, its vibrant clubbing scene, and the numerous beautiful women that frequent it. If you want a party, this is the place.

A dive-bar decorated and run by police hq’s janitor, Pyramid Head. Illuminated by Christmas lights and bad vibes, The Shit is a cheap liquor bar nestled in the run-down section of NIWA. All walks of life are welcome. The Shit happens.

There are plenty of places to go in the East Side of Niwa, but one area has been coined as the heart of these parts of the city. On Haven boulevard are numerous bodegas, medium-low class stores, family-owned restaurants, and bus stops, subway stations, and most of all drug trafficking.

[GJK]

In between the complex web of apartment lay Bakuhatsu Park. Beware coming here at night, as everyone knows that the East Side is not the best place to be. Even the police proceed with caution on the roads inside the park.

[SKULK] [ESB]

Land is for the luxurious. Come stay at these giant apartment complexes dotted across the East Side of Niwa! Many of Niwa's hard-working, underpaid, underappreciated, (illegal as well), and blue collar citizens call this place home.

KLENE-LIFE, the prominent waste management corporation that turns Niwa's garbage into cold hard cash! At the edge of the East Side are numerous warehouses and facilities that KLENE-LIFE and other corporations use (and not-use) for whatever means. Most of these warehouses remain empty and hardly monitored, leaving them to be hot spots for illegal activity.

Despite its decaying night life appeal, the East Side still harbors some of the best entertainment in the city. The FALLEN is mainly a gothic night club that attracts some of Niwa's most interesting characters. Many come to live in the moment, but be aware that you are always being watched in this underground night club.

[WJR]

What was once a run-down, hobo-filled bar has now been renovated and opened into a pub. Come for the burgers or the good times, as the White Lion has risen again!

Just finished is one of Niwa's greatest architectural feats. A beautiful and modern bridge connecting Tenshi Island to the mainland of Niwa, connecting right into its waterfront, without covering the view. Take a break on one of its many rest stops and enjoy the breath-taking view!

Every big city needs a mode of international travel, doesn't it? This is Niwa's magnificent airport. With plenty of terminals, state of the art electronics, a staff that actually gives a damn about keeping the place clean, and numerous artistic collections littered throughout; Niwa International Airport is the perfect way to welcome any visitor to Niwa.

Come one, come all, to the happy place that is Paradise Park! A new amusement park is now open to all, thanks to the heavy contributions of one Hotaru Tachibana. Come enjoy the water slides, the roller coasters, the fun carnival games, and the never-ending fun memories!

The only way to get to the "Akuma" Island (its name not official, instead given by the people of Niwa) is through this slow and carefully guarded ferry. Now see, Akuma Island is not something the city of Niwa is proud of--and they have slums. This ferry also takes patrons to all the other smaller islands scattered along Niwa's coast.

The Kogano family is at it again! This time the action in Niwa Times Square will be nothing short of purely insane love. From SPEED DATING ONEGAISHIMASU to RACE TO RABU RABU, men and women will show Niwa the meaning of love. Sure, it might be a little unconventional and a little random, but it'll always be exciting! Come and watch! Who will win the year's supply of pizza (plus liposuction package)?

Here we go everyone! Now that the Speed Dates are done, it's time for the race for love! Stationed at Yuki Corp. Park, plots have been divided for each team, color-coded for your convenience! Where's the actual race? Oh, no sir~ The race is that of the heart! When faced with three (kind of impossible) tasks, what will each pair do? How will they react? And, ultimately, will they overcome the struggles and be brought closer together? Don't forget the laughter! Let's go~ MINNA-SAN, ASHITERU!

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