Tokyo, Japan
| Tokyo, Japan | |
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 Tokyo, Japan | |
| Language(s) Spoken: | Japanese |
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
- Yamagato Industries
- The Tokyo subway
- The karaoke bar
- The schoolyard
- Hiro's apartment
Notable Residents
- A group of bikers
- A cubicle dweller
- 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 biker gang.
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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Ando and Hiro discuss teleportation in the streets of Tokyo. -
Tokyo has many subway stations. -
Hiro rides the subway home. -
Workers in Tokyo exercise on the roof of their building. -
The skyline darkens outside the windows of Yamagato.
