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For a similar location, see Morioh (Diamond is Unbreakable).

Morioh (杜王町 Moriō-chō) is a fictional town located within Japan's S City, M (Momoji) Prefecture,[1] and the setting of the majority of the eighth part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, JoJolion.

History

The town was founded by Date Masamune. The coastline is saturated with condos, touring guides and vacation homes. Tourism is the town's main source of income; but, recently, there has been an unprecedented boom in the microchip manufacturing industry.

On March 11, 2011, before the events of the story, a great earthquake and tsunami (in reference to the Tohoku earthquake) struck the town, inflicting remarkable damage. In response to the approaching tsunami, the coastline sections were abandoned as sacrifices to protect the remainder of the city and its occupants. Restoration of the damaged areas is still underway, leaving many homeless and suffering.

Countless people were killed or are missing. With a significant amount of residential and industrial buildings damaged, refugees and the unemployed make up many of the survivors. The aftermath of the earthquake remains of primary concern in Morioh. The night after the event, the town became isolated by strange protuberances known as the Wall Eyes.[1]

Geography

According to the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan's official map, Central Morioh extends three kilometers inland from the coast and is located on a pleateu fifteen meters above sea level. Because of its placement so close to the sea, the coastline sections were abandoned in order to protect the remainder of the city and its occupants. After the quakes, several Wall Eyes litter the area between the coastline and the mainland.[1]

Culture

Morioh's local delicacies include:

  • Beef Tongue with Miso Pickles[1]
  • Mitsudango, dango of rice containing soybean, sesame seeds, cream; and honey, as speciality.[2]

Locations

Wall EyesLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 1: Welcome to Morioh
The Wall Eyes are a supernatural landform formed after an earthquake.

Place where Josuke was DiscoveredLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 1: Welcome to Morioh

The place where Josuke Higashikata was discovered. It is a plot of land situated right in the middle of the area uplifted by the earthquake, Josuke himself being found near a spring, and Yoshikage Kira having been buried at the bottom of said spring. It is situated near the Higashikata estate and the soil here has supernatural properties allowing an Equivalent Exchange.

  • Spring

    Spring

Kira's CondominiumLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 2: Soft & Wet, Part 1
  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Bathroom

    Bathroom

  • Mona Lisa

    Mona Lisa

  • Balcony

    Balcony

  • View of the condominium

    View of the condominium

  • View of Kira's apartment

    View of Kira's apartment

  • Condominium's main hall

    Condominium's main hall

Yasuho's ApartmentLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 8: California King Bed, Part 1

Yasuho Hirose's home. A modest underground apartment in which Yasuho lives with her mother Suzuyo Hirose. Although you have to climb a small set of stairs to go to the front door, entering leads immediately to a platform from which one has to descend to reach the living room. Yasuho has her own room in this apartment.

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Hasekura High SchoolLink to this section
Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 18: "Shakedown Road", Part 1 (Mentioned only)
Namesake: Hasekura Tsunenaga (Retainer of Date Masemune)
The high school Josuke and Joshu try to go to get the former academically evaluated. It is located at the end of Shakedown Road, but is ultimately never actually seen. Joshu does not go to this school, instead attending a different one in S City, but knows several people who do and whom he claims are all good people.

It is presumably named for Hasekura Tsunenaga, a historical figure who was a retainer to Date Masemune, the founder of Morioh in-universe and Sendai in real life.

Lone Meditation PineLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 22: Morioh 1901

A landmark of Morioh, it is a lone pine situated right at the edge of the coast. It was once situated at the top of a mound, over a small cavern with a shrine put there by the Higashikata Family where they used to perform equivalent exchanges to save the heir from the Rock Disease. The cavern also apparently leads to the Higashikata's underground facilities.[3] It is said that the famous mangaka Shotaro Ishinomori meditated here.

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Commercial DistrictLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 33: Josuke! Go to the Higashikata Fruit Parlor

Morioh's commercial district, situated near the train station. It is the touristic hub of the town and one of its economic hubs, as it is full of shops and has an arcade.

  • Arcade

    Arcade

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Higashikata Fruit ParlorLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 33: Josuke! Go to the Higashikata Fruit Parlor

The Higashikata Fruit Parlor is the shop of Norisuke Higashikata IV, where he sells high-class fruits to his customers. The unsold fruits are used as ingredients for the café situated above the parlor itself.

  • Cafe inside of the parlor

    Cafe inside of the parlor

Morioh StadiumLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 39: Doobie Wah, Part 1

Morioh Stadium (杜王スタジアム Moriō Sutajiamu) is the local baseball stadium of the Seiten Birdies and is owned by Maako Kitani. It is also where Aisho Dainenjiyama works as a security guard. Aisho conducted a trade of the Locacaca with local baseball star Atsunori Iwakiri.

  • Interior

    Interior

  • Far view

    Far view

Aisho Dainenjiyama's HouseLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 42: Doobie Wah, Part 4
A small octogonal tuscan-style house situated at the top of a hill. It once belonged to Aisho Dainenjiyama. However, his girlfriend stole the deed of the house and sold it. The house was demolished while Aisho was hibernating inside and Aisho almost died in the process.
Morioh BeachLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 50: Vitamin C and Killer Queen, Part 1
A pleasure beach situated near Morioh. One day, as Kiyomi Kujo and her young son Josefumi Kujo were having fun at the beach, Josefumi fell in the water and got trapped between rocks, hitting his head and nearly drowning as a result.
Mutsu-kabe SchoolLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 62: Dolomite's Blue Lagoon, Part 4 (Mentioned only)
A school situated in Morioh. It is mentioned as part of an incident in which 15 of the school's rabbits have been devoured by an unknown "man" between the 4th of December 2007 and the 25th of January 2008. Masaji Dorokoma was the prime suspect due to the dental imprint on the corpses, but the police was unable to find him.
Mount HananeroLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 65: The Plant Appraiser - Rai Mamezuku (31), Part 1

Mount Hananero (鼻炉山 Hananero-yama) is one of the mountains situated near Morioh. Used as a ski resort in the winter, as it is equipped with a ski lift. Rai Mamezuku lives on said lift in the summer.

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Rai Mamezuku's HomeLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 65: The Plant Appraiser - Rai Mamezuku (31), Part 1
A ski lift on a mountainside serving as Rai Mamezuku's summer home. Firstly, the mountainside is Rai's orchard, where he cultivates various plants (for example, strawberries). Rai has organized his orchard to keep the pests within a controllable area with bait plants, safeguarding the rest of his terrain. The second pole is a library and winery. The third pole is a closet where Rai keeps his clothing and shoes. The fifth pole contains the kitchen. A water tank sits on the sixth pole, which also houses a bidet (with a curtain for shy guests). The seventh pole contains a gas tank.
Maako Kitani's ApartmentLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 86: The Wonder of You, Part 3
Maako Kitani's home, a luxurious two-storied apartment situated at the top of a condominium, with modern architecture and a spacious balcony with a jacuzzi. She lives here with her daughter and Ojiro Sasame.
JailLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 96: Just Don't Move

Morioh's jail. Rai Mamezuku is imprisoned here by the police after his capture.

  • Jail cell

    Jail cell

Hunting GroundsLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 109: The Radio Gaga Incident (1941)
An area of gently sloping hills crossed by a curving road. It was formerly an area where the upper classes would build and live in villas. It is situated near the coast where one can catch abalones and also near the mountains where one can hunt pheasants. Poaching there was punishable by death in the past. By 1941, the area has become part of the Higashikata estate and is used as an orchard for the Higashikata Fruit Company.
Road CurveLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 109: The Radio Gaga Incident (1941)
A mysterious part of a road curving along the slope of a hill, with a guard rail installed there to prevent falls. It is the site of the "Radio Gaga Incident", an incident involving a woman who was inexplicably drawn to the guard rail, began to undress herself and mumbling "gaga" repeatedly, who then suddenly disappeared as a truck came by. Lucy Steel discovers that the guard rail is a living creature which is responsible for the disappearances.
Morioh's Shops and BusinessesLink to this section
Morioh is full of shops and other various businesses that are briefly featured in the story as the characters live their lives in Morioh or are forced to run throughout the town.
SBR Hat ShopLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 2: Soft & Wet, Part 1

A hat shop in Morioh, founded in 1891. It sells all kinds of hats, like sailor hat, baseball caps, caps, and cowboy hats. Josuke Higashikata and Yasuho Hirose visit the shop and learn that Yoshikage Kira has recently bought a sailor hat there.

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OwsonLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 12: "Paisley Park" and "Born This Way", Part 1
A chain of convenience stores situated in Morioh.
Pachinko ParlorLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 43: Love Love Deluxe, Part 1
A pachinko parlor which Karera Sakunami visits while she's discussing with Josuke.
CafeLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 44: Love Love Deluxe, Part 2
A café where Josuke Higashikata and Karera Sakunami briefly visit. Karera actually had a kind of appointment there where she was supposed to make hair grow on a bald man's head. Karera causes a scene there, forcing the staff to ask her to leave.
Ramen RestaurantLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 49: Hato Brought Her Boyfriend Home, Part 3
A ramen restaurant situated near Morioh Harbor.
PharmacyLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 51: Vitamin C and Killer Queen, Part 2
A pharmacy which Aisho Dainenjiyama visited in the past. Yoshikage Kira and Josefumi Kujo ostentiously ask for Eye Eya Syaa medicine to push Aisho into taking the last box.
Convention CenterLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 56: Milagro Man, Part 1

A convention center, which Joshu visits to greet the idol Rena Nanami and buy merchandise of her.

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Watch ShopLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 56: Milagro Man, Part 1
A shop selling luxurious watches. Joshu Higashikata visit it briefly when he becomes rich. However, the sellers spots a crack on the glass and apologizes. He retakes the watch and gives Joshu back his money, although it is secretly more than what Joshu paid for the watch.
Hostess BarLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 56: Milagro Man, Part 1
A hostess bar which Joshu Higashikata visits when he becomes rich. Like any establishment of its kind, it provides female company for its clients and serves extravagant drinks such as champagne with golden flakes in the beverage. The manager of the bar notices Joshu and realises that he's using the Milagro Man's money, so he tries to throw him out.
High-class RestaurantLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 56: Milagro Man, Part 1
A luxurious restaurant which Joshu Higashikata briefly visits when he becomes rich. Joshu finds a hair in his dish and the owners overcompensate him.
Movie TheaterLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 56: Milagro Man, Part 1
A movie theater which Joshu Higashikata visits when he becomes rich. He goes there to see a pirate movie starring Johnny Depp in 3D, and wins a figure of Depp's character.
Shoe ShopLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JJL Chapter 62: Dolomite's Blue Lagoon, Part 4
A shoe store in Morioh. Josuke Higashikata has visited it offscreen to buy a new pair of sneakers.

See Also

Map

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Residents

Residents of Morioh
Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)
Josuke Higashikata
Yasuho Hirose
Yasuho Hirose
Rai Mamezuku
Rai Mamezuku
Joshu Higashikata
Joshu Higashikata
Tsurugi Higashikata
Tsurugi Higashikata
Norisuke Higashikata IV
Norisuke Higashikata IV
Daiya Higashikata
Daiya Higashikata
Hato Higashikata
Hato Higashikata
Jobin Higashikata
Jobin Higashikata
Mitsuba Higashikata
Mitsuba Higashikata
Kaato Higashikata
Kaato Higashikata
Kei Nijimura
Kei Nijimura
Yoshikage Kira (JoJolion)
Yoshikage Kira
Josefumi Kujo
Josefumi Kujo
Karera Sakunami
Karera Sakunami
Holy Joestar-Kira
Holy Joestar-Kira
Tamaki Damo
Tamaki Damo
Yotsuyu Yagiyama
Yotsuyu Yagiyama
Aisho Dainenjiyama
Aisho Dainenjiyama
A. Phex Brothers
A. Phex Brothers
Dolomite
Dolomite
Urban Guerrilla
Urban Guerrilla
Doremifasolati Do
Doremifasolati Do
Poor Tom
Poor Tom
Wu Tomoki
Wu Tomoki
Satoru Akefu
Satoru Akefu
Toru
Toru
Ojiro Sasame
Ojiro Sasame
Suzuyo Hirose
Suzuyo Hirose
Iwasuke
Iwasuke
Hair Clip
Hair Clip
Kiyomi Kujo
Kiyomi Kujo
Atsunori Iwakiri
Atsunori Iwakiri
Zaihei Nigatake
Zaihei Nigatake
Rena Nanami
Rena Nanami
Mina
Mina
Maako Kitani
Maako Kitani
Hospital Security Guard
Hospital Security Guard
SBR Hat Shop Owner
SBR Hat Shop Owner
Kidnapped Girl
(Visitor)
Kidnapped Girl
The Man from Josuke's Memories
The Man from Josuke's Memories
Ojiro's Friend
Ojiro's Friend
Oblivious Grandmother
Oblivious Grandmother
Crying Little Boy
Crying Little Boy
Hospital Taxi Driver
Hospital Taxi Driver
Extortive Mother and Child
Extortive Mother and Child
Shakedown Road Veteran
Shakedown Road Veteran
Three Drug Dealer Thugs
Three Drug Dealer Thugs
Voluptuous Woman
Woman
Shakedown Road Cops
Shakedown Road Cops
Mysterious Baby
Mysterious Baby
The Old Man in the Wheelchair
The Old Man in the Wheelchair
Aisho's Girlfriend
Aisho's Girlfriend
Yakitori Shop Owner
Yakitori Shop Owner
Bald Salaryman
Bald Salaryman
Tourists
(Visitor)
Tourists
Muneyuki
Muneyuki
Plaza Police Officers
Plaza Police Officers
Bar Owner
Bar Owner
Milagro Man's User
Milagro Man's User
Cab Driver #2
Cab Driver #2
Courier Boy
Courier Boy
Mature Woman
Mature Woman
Female Delinquent
Female Delinquent
Jogger
Jogger
Bicycle Boy
Bicycle Boy
Cab Driver #3
Cab Driver #3
Possessed Baby
Possessed Baby
Jobin's Childhood Bully
Jobin's Childhood Bully
Mount Hananero Police Officers
Mount Hananero Police Officers
Yasuho's Dad
(Formerly)
Yasuho's Dad
Angry Patient
Angry Patient
Poor Tom's Harlot
Poor Tom's Harlot
Maako's Daughter
Maako's Daughter
Dododo De Dadada
Dododo De Dadada
Obladi Oblada
Obladi Oblada
Joseph Joestar (JoJolion)
Joseph Joestar

Chapters

Book Icon.png Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance

Gallery

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Trivia

  • Likewise, this Morioh appears to be based on Sendai, Hirohiko Araki's hometown; located in the same place, and sharing some of its history and culture.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 JJL Chapter 1: Welcome to Morioh
  2. ↑ JJL Chapter 2: Soft & Wet, Part 1
  3. ↑ JJL Chapter 23: Paper Moon Deception, Part 1

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