Dobuita
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The main town near Ryo, it has a large variety of shops and restaurants as well as small apartments. The town is usually busy night and day and Ryo is quite known, a lot of the people in town are willing to help Ryo with information.
Locations
Aida Flower Shop
| Aida Flower Shop | |
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| Opening Time | 7:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 10:30 PM |
The Aida Florist is run by Nozomi's grandmother, Aida, and Nozomi can usually be seen standing outside. As Ryo's close friend she is always willing to listen to his questions and help him out if she can. Aida can also usually be found inside the florist.
Ajiichi Chinese Restaurant
| Ajiichi Chinese Restaurant | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 9:00 PM |
A Chinese Restaurant run by Tao-san and his wife Lin Xia. Tao-san is quite well known and respected in the Chinese community and is also the head of the Dobuita Chinese Society. They also have an apprentice working there called Wang-san. They are all quite helpful to Ryo's questions.
Asia Travel Co.
| Asia Travel Co. | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
This shop is usually always closed and seems to have a bad reputation in the area, some saying that the company went bust a while ago.
Bar Linda
| Bar Linda | |
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| Opening Time | 6:30 PM |
| Closing Time | 5:00 AM |
A small bar with a woman standing outside who tries to get Ryo to come inside for a drink. Inside the bar is a Jukebox and also a man inside working at the bar.
Bar Yokosuka
| Bar Yokosuka | |
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| Opening Time | 5:00 PM |
| Closing Time | 3:00 AM |
A bar where outside a woman stands to try to get people to come inside. At the bar is Saijo-san who is quite willing to help Ryo. Other people can be seen at the bar here too such as Akemi-san, who often tells Ryo he is probably worrying Ine-san for being out so late.
Bob's Pizzeria
| Bob's Pizzeria | |
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| Opening Time | 5:00 PM |
| Closing Time | 4:00 AM |
Despite being called Bob's Pizzeria the guy behind the counter is actually called Mario. There are usually other people inside too that Ryo can talk to. Mario seems to know Ryo quite well and even offers to make a pizza for Ryo to share with Nozomi.
Bunkado Antiques
| Bunkado Antiques | |
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| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
Oishi-san's Antique shop, sometimes when he is out on errands his granddaughter watches the shop for him. As well as antiques there are also some move scrolls on sale.
Items for sale:
- Rising Flash - ¥500
- Mud Spider - ¥1000
- Crawl Cyclone - ¥1000
- Twin Swallow Leap - ¥1000
- Tiger Storm - ¥2000
- Arm Break Fire - ¥3000
Daisangen Mahjong Parlour
| Daisangen Mahjong Parlour | |
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| Opening Time | Noon |
| Closing Time | 5:00 AM |
A small Mahjong Parlour, Ryo can't actually play here but other people can be seen playing. However they all seem to busy with various things to really talk to Ryo.
Funny Bear Burgers
| Funny Bear Burgers | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
A small burger stand that is run by a helpful man who is usually able to help Ryo somehow with his questioning.
Global Travel Agency
| Global Travel Agency | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 9:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
The shop is owned by a helpful man Ryo can talk to when he is trying to buy his fare to Hong Kong, but even with a student discount and it being a one-way fare it's too expensive for Ryo to afford. The shop is located opposite Tom's Hot Dog truck.
Hattori Sporting Goods
| Hattori Sporting Goods | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 7:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 6:30 PM |
A shop run by Hattori-san who can usually be seen outside, sometimes even practising his golf swing. Ryo can't actually go inside the shop but Hattori is usually quite helpful when you talk to him.
Heartbeats Bar
| Heartbeats Bar | |
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| Opening Time | 7:00 PM |
| Closing Time | 4:00 AM |
The Heart Beats Bar isn't accessible until Ryo is sent to go there when he is looking for sailors, if he tries to go there before he will be shooed away by a guard. The bar serves some shady customers and after Ryo's fight there he is told to not return again.
Hirata Tobacco Shop
| Hirata Tobacco Shop | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 7:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 6:30 PM |
This little stall is run by Hirata-san who seems to know a bit about the area and the people so she is usually quite helpful. There is also a telephone that Ryo can make calls from for ¥10 and a telephone directory if Ryo is in need to look up a number..
Hokuhoku Lunches
| Hokuhoku Lunches | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
AKA Hokuhoku Lunch Box Shop. Run by Sawano-san who is usually willing to talk to Ryo and answer his questions.
Honda Drugstore
| Honda Drugstore | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
The owner of the store can usually be seen standing in the doorway, so Ryo can't actually go inside the store. Ryo seems a little hesitant when he talks to him sometimes but the owner is quite helpful.
Jupitor's Jacket Shop
| Jupitor's Jacket Shop | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
This shop is run by a helpful man who is willing to answer any questions Ryo has about Dobuita.
Knocking Motorcycle Shop
| Knocking Motorcycle Shop | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Unknown |
| Closing Time | Unknown |
The shop can be easily spotted by the motorcycles that are parked outside. Some bikers gather outside but are generally very unhelpful and rude to Ryo if he tries to talk to him. Odo-san however can sometimes be seen outside working on the bikes and he is quite helpful.
Komine Bakery
| Komine Bakery | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 7:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 6:30 PM |
As the name suggests, this bakery is run Komine-san, the bakery can't be entered by Ryo but Komine is usually standing outside for him to talk to.
Kurita Military Surplus
| Kurita Military Surplus | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 9:00 PM |
Kurita-san's little shop, you can usually find him standing outside to talk to, so Ryo can't actually go inside the store. He seems to be friend's with Ryo so he can usually be quite helpful.
Lapis Fortune Teller
| Lapis Fortune Teller | |
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| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | Midnight |
This is a small shop run by a lady fortune teller who uses a Crystal Ball to tell her fortunes. It costs ¥300 per reading and you can choose from three types of fortune telling - Future, Clue or Gamble. Future will give a hint as to what will happen to Ryo next, Clue gives Ryo a hint as to what he should be looking for next and Gamble gives Ryo his Lucky Number for the day. Sometimes an image will appear in the Crystal Ball.
Liu Barber and Hair Salon
| Liu Barber and Hair Salon | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 7:00 PM |
A little barbershop, run by Liu, a second generation Chinese. But Liu's father is ill in hospital and his family have fallen on hard times, so the shop is closed for a while. It re-opens again once Liu's father is out of hospital.
Maeda Barbershop
| Maeda Barbershop | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 6:00 PM |
A traditional barbershop run by Maeda-san where Ryo usually goes to have his hair cut. Sometimes Maeda-san's daughter, Miki, can be seen helping out with the shop.
Maison de Ishikawa
| Maison de Ishikawa | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
A small apartment block next to Nagai Industries. There isn't really anything here of interest.
Manpukuken Ramen
| Manpukuken Ramen | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 5:00 PM |
| Closing Time | 4:00 AM |
A small restaurant run by a woman, she seems to be quite helpful even though Ryo isn't a customer. The woman's husband used to be a cook also but he died some while ago.
Mary's Patches & Embroidery
| Mary's Patches & Embroidery | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
A small stall run by Itoi-san, he is quite helpful towards Ryo.
MJQ Jazz Bar
| MJQ Jazz Bar | |
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| Opening Time | 7:00 PM |
| Closing Time | 4:00 AM |
A reasonable bar where you can also play Pool. There are often people here to talk to as well as the bartender.
Mochizuki Apartments
| Mochizuki Apartments | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
A small apartment block across from the Jeans Water Dragon Vol. 2. There isn't really anything here of interest.
Nagai Industries
| Nagai Industries | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Unknown |
| Closing Time | Unknown |
Nagai Industries is a suspicious looking business that is open at seemingly random times of day and night, or just closed completely. A few people can be seen there but range from being rude to giving strange advice.
Nana's Karaoke Bar
| Nana's Karaoke Bar | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 7:00 PM |
| Closing Time | 4:00 AM |
A small Karaoke Bar run by a woman, other people can usually be found in here too sitting at the bar.
New Yokosuka Movie Theatre
| New Yokosuka Movie Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Closed |
| Closing Time | Always Closed |
The Movie Theatre is closed for building works and never seems to open while Ryo is in Japan. A small barricade stops Ryo from going inside and the outside of the building is covered in scaffolding.
Oiwa Apartments
| Oiwa Apartments | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
A small apartment block near the Funny Bear Burgers. There doesn't seem to be anything here of interest.
Okayama Heights
| Okayama Heights | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
A small block of flats near the Bars, there is also a Tattoo Parlour here on the first floor. There is also a Jet Cola machine outside the block. Other than that there is nothing of interest here.
Parking Lot
| Parking Lots | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
This empty Parking Lot can be used by Ryo to practice his martial arts moves. Other than that it serves little purpose.
Russiya China Shop
| Russiya China Shop | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 9:00 PM |
The Russiya China Shop seems to always be closed, until Ryo is refered to go there. The shop is owned by an older Chinese lady who also teaches Japanese to Wang-san.
Slot House
| Slot House | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | Midnight |
A small slot house, here there are 1 token, 5 token, 10 token and 20 token machines. It costs ¥100 to buy 20 tokens.
Smiley Flower Shop
| Smiley Flower Shop | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 7:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 6:30 PM |
A florist run by Nemoto-san and Yumiko-san who seem to know Ryo and are quite willing to listen to his questions and help him with answers if they can.
Suzume Park
| Suzume Park | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
A small park just oppasite Yamaji Soba Noodles, children can be sometimes seen playing here as well as people sitting on the benchs such as Yamagishi-san.
Takara Sushi
| Takara Sushi | |
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| Opening Time | 11:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 9:00 PM |
A small Sushi Bar that is run by Takara, sometimes there are other customers in here that Ryo can talk to.
Tamura Butcher Shop
| Tamura Butcher Shop | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Unknown |
| Closing Time | Unknown |
A small butcher stand that is run by Tamura-san. He is quite helpful to Ryo when he asks him questions.
Tattoo Parlor
| Tattoo Parlor | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Unknown |
| Closing Time | Unknown |
The Tattoo Parlous is located on the first floor of the Okayama Heights apartments and is always closed until Ryo is sent to go there when he is looking for a man named Charlie. Once the tattoo artist meets Ryo he is very eager to work on him and always asks whenever Ryo comes by, no matter how many times Ryo says no.
Tom's Hot Dogs
| Tom's Hot Dogs | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
Tom's Hot Dogs is where Tom can always be found. As Ryo's friend, he is always willing to talk to him and help him out some way if he can. Tom also has a cassette player on his stand which Ryo can play his own cassette tapes on.
Tomato Convenience Store
| Tomato Convenience Store | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
Tomato Convenience is a helpful shop that seems to be open 24/7, these shops seem to belong to a chain as these shops can also be found in areas of Hong Kong.
Items for sale:
- Box of Matches - ¥50
- Light Bulb - ¥90
- Caramel - ¥120
- Chocolate - ¥120
- Potato Chips - ¥120
- AA Size Batteries - ¥150
- C Size Batteries - ¥150
- Candles - ¥150
- Canned Tuna - ¥180
- Antiquity Tree cassette - ¥300
- Be-Witch Cassette - ¥300
- Boz Nov Cassette - ¥300
- Dandy Old Man Cassette - ¥300
- Destiny Cassette - ¥300
- Feel Tired Song Cassette - ¥300
- Flower Girl cassette - ¥300
- GLYFADA Cassette - ¥300
- GoGo Cassette - ¥300
- Harbor Bar Cassette - ¥300
- Heart Beats Cassette - ¥300
- Hip De Hop cassette- ¥300
- Like A Feeling cassette - ¥300
- Linda cassette - ¥300
- Liquor Cassette - ¥300
- MJQ Cassette - ¥300
- NaNa Cassette - ¥300
- Spider Cassette - ¥300
- Y.A.D.A Cassette - ¥300
- Yokosuka Blues Cassette - ¥300
- Dried Fish - ¥300
- Flashlight - ¥500
- Sliced Fish - ¥500
The cassettes are available to buy at varying times depending on the date. A full list of dates is available in the Cassettes and Videogames section.
Types of gambling available:
- Raffle
If Ryo buys either the Caramel, Chocolate, Potato Chips or any one of the cassettes he is able to take a chance at the raffle. Prizes are:
- A cassette player, either Black, Red or Silver
- A SEGA Saturn game, either Hang-on or Space Harrier
- A choice of Four Cassette Tapes
- A choice of four Capsule Toys, either Super Sonic, Metal Sonic, Tom's Hotdogs Truck or B. B. Ultra
- A random Capsule Toy
Tsukushi Apartments
| Tsukushi Apartments | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Always Open |
| Closing Time | Always Open |
A small apartment block across from the Liu Barber and Hair Salon. There isn't really anything here of interest.
Uokichi Seafood
| Uokichi Seafood | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Unknown |
| Closing Time | Unknown |
A little seafood stall run by Shinkichi-san, he's usually quite helpful in Ryo's questions.
Water Dragon Thrift Store
| Water Dragon Thrift Store | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
Ryo can't actually go inside this shop but there is usually a woman standing outside. She's not always very helpful though and seems more intent on trying to sell Ryo clothes.
Water Dragon 2 Thrift Store
| Water Dragon 2 Thrift Store | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 8:00 PM |
AKA Jeans Water Dragon vol. 2. Ryo can't actually enter this shop but there is usually a woman standing outside who Ryo can talk to.
Yamaji Soba Noodles
| Yamaji Soba Noodles | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 11:00 AM |
| Closing Time | 9:00 PM |
A small restaurant run by Aketegawa-san who seems to know Ryo. He is quite willing to take the time to talk to Ryo and answer his questions.
Yaokatsu Produce
| Yaokatsu Produce | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | Unknown |
| Closing Time | Unknown |
Aoi-san's stall that sells mainly vegetables, he seems to know Ryo so is usually helpful to his questioning.
You Arcade
| You Arcade | |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | 10:00 AM |
| Closing Time | Midnight |
The You Arcade has several games Ryo can play such as Darts 7, Neo Darts, Space Harrier, Hang On, QTE Title and Excite QTE 2. There is also a Jukebox. All games here cost ¥100 per play. Sometimes other people can be seen playing games here and there is always a man behind the counter.















