黒木 (Kuroki)

Kuroki is a small town located in the heart of Midori forest. It is the home of Yami, and the Ghost Gym.

Description
Kuroki is a very traditional town. Only a small portion of it has electric lighting and heat, and all houses are built the same way as a hundred years ago.

The highest technology in the town is the Pokémon Center's machinery, and even the Center has traditional architecture.

Kuroki has been described as a glimpse into the past

Citizens
The citizens of Kuroki are as old fashioned as the buildings. People are usually seen in yukatas and the like, and many people haven't even heard of TV.

Modern technology is frowned upon by most elders. But, the town's Gym Leader, Yami, welcomes anyone.

Gym
The Gym is... different from the other houses. It is built outside of the towns, across what could have been a path before. But it has been overgrown with grass and trees. The leaves of the branches hanging over the Gym hang, as if weeping. The flora's colours have darkened, giving them a horrific look.

The first thing greeting Trainers is a cracked, moss grown Torii. There is a clay tablet leaning against it saying "黒 町  ジ ム" Behind it, is the Gym. A ruin of what could have been some sort of palace. The remaining walls are covered in cracks and almost black, red splashes. The ruins is always surrounded by an earie silence.

Usually leaning against the wall, is Yami. With a manic grin across his face.