MapleStory/Towns/Japan

Zipangu / Japan / Edo Village
Zipangu (JapanMS, ThailandMS, MapleSEA) / Japan (KoreaMS) / Edo Village (TaiwanMS) is the name of the area based on Japanese culture. It was the first original area created, and was long thought to be exclusive to JapanMS. Zipangu consists of three towns, and is renowned as a great place to train at almost every level. All three areas are host to a number of bosses. It is by far the largest World Tour map.


 * Mushroom Shrine


 * Region: World Tour
 * Roads: Zipangu (JapanMS, ThailandMS, MapleSEA) / Japan (KoreaMS) / Edo Village (TaiwanMS)

The first town you arrive at when entering Zipangu is the Mushroom Shrine. The shrine area is full of shops, selling a variety of foods with different effects. One of the most important items is Takoyaki, which boosts weapon attack by an enormous amount. Various monsters roam the nearby countryside, from the common and weak mushroom species, to the monsters that only appear in Zipangu, like the Cloud and Night foxes, and the great for training Crows. Off the main town is an area called the Cemetery, which houses a number of undead monsters, like Ghosts and Coolie Zombies. In the last map of the Cemetery are some Bains. Nearby is a hidden street called Hall of Mushroom, where the Blue Mushmom spawns. In another map off of Mushroom Shrine, a bamboo and pine forest branches off, leading through throngs of Kappa and Hiime, finally up to the notoriously difficult Tengu (Changoo).
 * In JapanMS, ThailandMS, and for a short time, in MapleSEA, Zipangu is reached by Perry the Pelican, who carries travelers in his mouth back and forth from Kerning City. In TaiwanMS, Perry is located in Xi Men Ding. For KoreaMS, JapanMS, TaiwanMS and MapleSEA, Mushroom shrine is reached via Spinel the Tour Guide as part of the World Tour.

Near the Mushroom shrine is a dark area called the Cemetery. It has a bright moon shining over Mount Fuji, and as would be expected, all of the monsters here are undead. Zombies and Zombie Mushrooms walk the area, under Japanese shrines to the dead. Further out, crows, which in many cultures represent the reincarnated souls of humans, fly around, and Dark stone golems and Night Foxes walk the earth. At the very end, a map called the Spa of Hell, where water is found, is made up exclusively of Bains. The Cemetary area is one of the few places in MapleStory that has a night sky scene, along with Korean Folk Town's Black Mountain and Taiwan's Night Market.
 * Cemetery

This area contains a number of monsters, including a boss. It is a foggy area with bamboo and wrecked boats in the background. Unlike the Cemetery, the moon in this map is full and overpowers the majestic image of Mount Fuji. The first map is made up of Paper Lantern Ghost, a great training spot that has, in JapanMS, become the new alternative to Zombies. The next map is made up of Three-tailed foxes, called Samiho, and Water Goblins, green duck-like monsters. These are also a great training spot for higher levels. Beyond the Water Goblins are Dreamy Ghosts, ghostly female forms that roam on a flat and even map. At the far end is a giant golden Buddha statue, under which the Black Crow boss spawns. It is a powerful and annoying boss, often leading to the death of unsuspecting people training here. Pine Forest Area is Available in KoreaMS, JapanMS, ThailandMS and MapleSEA. In KoreaMS, only the Pine Forest Area is available and the Black Crow Boss doesn't spawn.
 * Pine Forest Area

This is a small single map town that can be accessed from Mushroom Shrine, via two men who carry a kit. There are NPCs who give quests and sell the same items that are available in Showa Town. There is another map before entrance into the tower where a number of NPCs are also gathered, though unlike a traditional town map there are also monsters here. It is new and currently only available in JapanMS.
 * Maple Castle Gates
 * Region: World Tour
 * Roads: Zipangu (JapanMS)

Maple (Kaede) Castle is one of the strongest areas in Zipangu. On the outside of the castle there are many lower level minions. Once the player enters the castle, the monsters instantly become stronger, and by the time a player reaches the center, the monsters reach level 100 plus. The maps are difficult to navigate, as there are no blue portals to signify doorways, and there are trap doors that can send a player backwards all over the place. Subi throwing stars and arrows can be seen sticking out of the walls,and even walked on. There are pictures of the Feudal Lord of the castle all over the place. At the heart is the highest level boss in the game, the castle's lord, who transforms into a giant purple toad.
 * Maple Castle
 * Region: World Tour
 * Roads: Zipangu (JapanMS)


 * Showa Town


 * Region: World Tour
 * Roads: Zipangu (JapanMS, ThailandMS, MapleSEA) / Showa Village (TaiwanMS)

When most people think of Zipangu, they are usually remembering parts of Showa. After walking to the right of Mushroom Shrine, the maps begin to change into a street or alleyway. The enemies look like players, and roam the streets wield guns, swords, baseball bats and bricks. In one of these streets, the Male Boss of the Yakuza, the japanese gangster group that operates like the Mafia, spawns. These Yakuza members and random bosses pose a hazard to lower level players venturing to Showa. Once in Showa's Main town, there is a sauna, with secret maps filled with monsters. There's a number of quests and even a Free Market Entrance. The NPC shopkeepers here sell different items that act like return scrolls, instantly taking you back to areas of Zipangu. Also, there are hair and skin salons, and NPCs selling rare Gachapon only items for very high prices, the only items from an NPC for over 1 million mesos. Showa Town is currently available in JapanMS, TaiwanMS, ThailandMS and MapleSEA.


 * Showa Hideout (Yakuza Mansion)


 * Region: World Tour
 * Roads: Zipangu (JapanMS, ThailandMS, MapleSEA)

Inside Showa, an NPC will lead you to the Showa Hideout, where large numbers of the human monsters appear. These are far stronger than the members roaming outdoors. The maps range from Parking Lots to Break Rooms. Towards the end, a Female boss, Called Anego, is found, and beyond her is the room where both Bodyguards and the Grandpa Boss are found, the most difficult single form boss in the game. Showa Hideout is Currently available in JapanMS, ThailandMS and MapleSEA.