Minor Locations in JoJolion

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This is a list of minor locations featured in the eighth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, JoJolion. This list includes maps, places and transportation.
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JoJolion

Place Where Josuke Was DiscoveredLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 1: Welcome to Morioh
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The place where Josuke Higashikata is 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.

SBR Hat ShopLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 2: Soft & Wet, Part 1
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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 here.

Kira's CondominiumLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 2: Soft & Wet, Part 1
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Yoshikage Kira's home. Situated in the building 258, "Tsutsujigaoka", it is a small but comfortable residence fitted with modern furniture.

During the Soft & Wet story arc, the condo is booby-trapped by Ojiro Sasame. When Yasuho Hirose and Josuke Higashikata enter the condo, they are stuck in the middle of the multiple traps Ojiro has placed to injure their limbs.

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

Residential AreaLink to this section
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One of Morioh's residential areas, full of houses. Josuke Higashikata has to cross it to go to TG University Hospital while being pursued by Born This Way.
OwsonLink to this section
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A chain of convenience stores situated in Morioh.
Mutsu-kabe ShrineLink to this section
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Mutsu-kabe Shrine (六壁神社, Mutsukabe Jinja) is a shrine situated near the TG University Hospital. Its pond is the home of Dolomite since he's lost his limbs.

Hasekura High SchoolLink to this section
Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 18: "Shakedown Road", Part 1 (Mentioned only)
Namesake: Hasekura Tsunenaga (Retainer of Date Masemune)
Hasekura High School (支倉高校, Hasekura Kōkō) is the school that 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.

Johnny's RanchLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 21: "Shakedown Road", Part 4
After marrying Rina Higashikata, Johnny Joestar and his family settled in a ranch for a time, until Johnny felt compelled to go to Japan after his wife fell ill.
Commercial DistrictLink to this section
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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.

Higashikata Fruit ParlorLink to this section
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The Higashikata Fruit Parlor (東方フルーツパーラー, Higashikata Furūtsu Pārā) 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.

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

Aisho's HouseLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion 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 during the process.
Morioh HarborLink to this section
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Morioh Harbor (杜王港, Moriō Kō) is a port for private boats that contains an industrial area. It is partially wrecked when Killer Queen triggers an explosion to save Yoshikage Kira and Josefumi Kujo from Tamaki Damo.

Pachinko ParlorLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion 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: JoJolion Chapter 44: Love Love Deluxe, Part 2
A café where Josuke Higashikata and Karera Sakunami briefly visit. Karera has an appointment here with a bald man to make hair grow on his head. Karera causes a scene here, forcing the staff to ask her to leave.
New GuineaLink to this section
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New Guinea (ニューギニア島, Nyūginia-Tō) is an island (the world's second largest by landmass) situated north of Australia and considered part of the Melanesia region, administratively divided between six provinces of Indonesia in its western half and Papua New Guinea in the east. It was the host to a major campaign of World War II, invaded by the Empire of Japan before being returned to its then colonial powers and subsequent modern nations. It is the native range of the Locacaca fruit, with local peoples having used it for generations to cure various ailments.
Damokan CleaningLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 47: Hato Brought Her Boyfriend Home, Part 1 (Mentioned only)/JoJolion Chapter 58: Dawn of the Higashikata Family
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Damokan Cleaning (ダモカンクリーニング, Damokan Kurīningu) is Tamaki Damo's dry cleaning business. A now abandoned building since Damo's death.

Ramen RestaurantLink to this section
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A ramen restaurant situated near Morioh Harbor.
Morioh BeachLink to this section
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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.
PharmacyLink to this section
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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.
Hyogara RocksLink to this section
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Hyogara Rocks (ヒョウガラ列岩, Hyōgara Retsugan) is a reef known for the abalones that inhabit the seashore. Lucy Steel mentions that poaching abalones here was once punishable by death. Josefumi Kujo and a dying Yoshikage Kira climb from the shore while escaping Tamaki Damo.
Stone OceanLink to this section
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Stone Ocean (STONE OCEAN, Sutōn Ōshan) is a prison where Kaato Higashikata has been imprisoned for 15 years, having been convicted of murder.
Convention CenterLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 56: Milagroman, Part 1
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A convention center, which Joshu visits to greet the idol Rena Nanami and buy merchandise of her.

Watch ShopLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 56: Milagroman, 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: JoJolion Chapter 56: Milagroman, 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 realizes that he's using the Milagroman's money, so he tries to throw him out.
High-Class RestaurantLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 56: Milagroman, 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: JoJolion Chapter 56: Milagroman, Part 1
A movie theater which Joshu Higashikata visits when he becomes rich. He goes here to see a pirate movie starring Johnny Depp in 3D, and wins a figure of Depp's character.
Zaihei's ApartmentLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 57: Milagroman, Part 2
Zaihei Nigatake's apartment of a modest size. Full of Nanami Rena merch.
Shoe ShopLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion 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.
Mutsu-kabe SchoolLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion 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 were unable to locate him.
Mount HananeroLink to this section
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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.

Mamezuku's HomeLink to this section
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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.
Kotodai ParkLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 71: The Qing Dynasty Hair Clip
A park which once hosted a large outdoor flea market. It was here that Yasuho purchased the Hair Clip.

It shares its name with a real park in Sendai.

Trussardi RestaurantLink to this section
Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 72: North of the Higashikata House. The Orchard (Mentioned only)
An Italian restaurant operating in Morioh. It is never seen, but Jobin Higashikata complains about being unable to book a table at them. They having dealings with the Higashikata Fruit Company.
Maako's ApartmentLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion 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.
Hasekura Academy Elementary SchoolLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 83: The New Locacaca
Namesake: Hasekura Tsunenaga (Retainer of Date Masemune)
JailLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 96: Just Don't Move
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Morioh's jail. Rai Mamezuku is imprisoned here by the police after his capture.

Summer CampLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 102: The Wonder of You, Part 19
A summer camp in the woods. Roughly ten years before the events of JoJolion, Suzuyo Hirose left her daughter Yasuho here, against Yasuho's will, in order to have some vacation. The children all live in tents of four set on wooden platforms, tables are available for the children too. The camp includes a log house and a playground for children.
Hunting GroundsLink to this section
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Manga Debut: JoJolion Chapter 109: The Radio Gaga Incident (1941)
An area of gently sloping hills crossed by a curving road. It was once an area where the upper classes would build and live in villas. It is situated near Hyogara Rocks, and also near the mountains, where one can hunt pheasants. 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: JoJolion 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 here 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.

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