J-Town: A Visual Novel

May 18, 2023
Indie Visual Novel
PC Mac
About

A friendly crash course in Japanese American history, culture, and community! Inspired by the real stories of the three historic Japantowns of California: San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles's Little Tokyo.
Storyline

A corporate contractor has tasked you with infiltrating the quiet neighborhood of J-Town and finding a weakness for him to move in and open up a new store. However, as you meet the locals, they challenge you to see this community for what it really is. Residents from all walks of life come together to share what makes this place so special. Visit shops and establishments and dip your toe into the rich experiences that bring our real world Japantowns to life!
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Release Date May 18, 2023
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Text
Themes Educational
J-Town: A Visual Novel

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