Hanashima

Hanashima (Japanese: 花島) is the capital city of Sakuralia and of the Harumiko region. With a population of 6,325,000 inhabitants, it is the most populated city in the country.

The city's flag is a purple lotus flower (hasunohana) on a black field.

Government
Aside from the Sakuralian Parliament and the Imperial Palace, both the Hanashima Municipal and Harumiko Regional governments are located in the city. The regional governments consists of a regional chair and 12 members of council: 2 from each of the 6 major cities in the region. Municipal government is led by the Mayor and consists of 10 councilors: 1 from each of the 10 districts of the city.


 * Mayor of Hanashima: Devin Heroux
 * Harumiko Regional Chair: Yuko Hosaka

City Districts
The 10 districts of Hanashima (known collectively as the Jyuzu or "Ten Islands") each has their own identities and flavors in both their major attractions and their neighborhoods.
 * Tsukinozu: District where the Imperial Palace and some of the Natia and Waiting List national embassies are located
 * Mizunozu: Location of other foreign embassies as well as the Sakuralian parliament buildings
 * Hinozu: A cultural district, home to the city's largest Shinto shrine as well as galleries and museums
 * Kinozu: The Hanashima Dome (Sakuralia's largest sports stadium) and the headquarters of SHK are located here
 * Ainozu: Most of the city's shopping and nightlife are concentrated here
 * Kaiouzu: Hanashima's theater district, known for arts and culture
 * Tenouzu: Commercial/residential district, with some of the best sports/recreation facilities in the country
 * Meiouzu: Mainly a residential district with some commercial shopping areas. A large Canadian population lives here
 * Tomoezu: Like Meiouzu, this is mainly a residential area. The city's biggest park, Midori Koen (Green Park), is located within this district
 * Chibazu: Sakuralia's largest university is located in this district. The Hanashima International Airport is 10 kilometers southeast of Chibazu

Transportation
The Hanashima Metro is the city's subway system, with stations spread out over four lines (Pink, Purple, Green and Gold). Buses and streetcars also serve the city as part of the Hanashima Public Transit Network. Fares are quite affordable, one-way is Ꞥ4.00 for a cash fare, for frequent travelers on the system the "Hasuno Card" (Lotus Card) is a contactless way to pay Sakura Rail services all cities across Sakuralia, with trains in Hanashima originating from Mitsuishi Central Station in Ainozu.