Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Language(s) Spoken:	Japanese
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Tokyo, Japan is the capital of and the largest prefecture in the nation, with a population of over twelve million. Although severely damaged during World War II, Tokyo has risen to become the technological, cultural, and economic center of modern Japanese society. It is the home of Hiro Nakamura and Ando Masahashi.

Notable Locations

• The city streets
• Hiro's apartment
• The karaoke bar
• Museum of Cultural History
• Nakamura apartment building
• The Tokyo subway
• Yamagato Industries

Notable Residents

• Tatsuya Atsumi
• A biker gang
• A cubicle dweller
• Fumio Fukazawa
• Hiro's boss
• Karaoke singers
• Ando Masahashi
• The Nakamura family (Kaito, Ishi, Kimiko, and Hiro)
• A Yamagato employee

About

Genesis

While at his job, Hiro stops time for a second. He and his friend Ando visit a karaoke bar and discuss the possibility of Hiro having a special power. Later, Hiro rides the subway, sees an advertisement for New York City, and and suddenly finds himself there.

Don't Look Back

As NYPD detectives questions Hiro, they call Ando in Tokyo, who says Hiro has been missing for five weeks.

After witnessing the explosion, Hiro teleports back to the Tokyo subway.

Graphic Novel:The Crane

Hiro teleports back into the Tokyo subway after the explosion. He visits his apartment, thinking about what he had witnessed and decides what he must do.

One Giant Leap

To convince Ando of his powers, Hiro shows him a prophetic comic book and saves a schoolgirl. This convinces Ando and they leave Tokyo.

Six Months Ago

Hiro, realizing he traveled too far back in time, calls Ando at Yamagato Industries, but Hiro from the past picks up instead.

Later, as Charlie and Hiro attempt to kiss, Hiro is teleported to the roof of the Yamagato Industries building where there is an calisthenics class going on.

The Fix

Kaito's assistant offers Hiro and Ando first-class airline tickets back to Tokyo, but they refuse.

How to Stop an Exploding Man

When Ando attempts to battle Sylar at Isaac's loft, Hiro rescues him by teleporting back to their office in Tokyo. After giving him the Kensei sword to ensure his return, Hiro returns to New York City.

Graphic Novel:Heroism is Found in the Heart, Part 1

Ando and Kimiko work late into the night at Yamagato. As Ando walks Kimiko home, they are confronted by a threatening group of bikers.

Graphic Novel:Heroism is Found in the Heart, Part 2

Fumio Fukazawa and his biker gang chase Ando and Kimiko through the streets of Tokyo, but are scared off by the fearsome Kaito Nakamura.

Trivia

• Scenes that take place in Tokyo are filmed primarily in Los Angeles's "Little Tokyo", around Astronaut Ellison South Onizuka Street and 1st Street.

Memorable Quotes

"We are not special! We are Japanese!"

- Ando Masahashi (to Hiro) (Genesis)

"Japanese people very lucky."

- Ando (to Ernie) (Better Halves)

Gallery

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  Sylar's map pinpoints Tokyo.
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  Ando and Hiro discuss teleportation in the streets of Tokyo.
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  Tokyo has many subway stations.
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  Hiro rides the subway home.
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  Workers in Tokyo exercise on the roof of their building.
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  The skyline darkens outside the windows of Yamagato.