Coulla

[lindsay-akihita-aomori 1]

very well done! i love the little asian houses and the old apartment! nice!

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WELCOME TO PAGE 9 OF NAWAKO!

[The_Hutt 11]

Nice update. It looks very authentic, especially the natural foilage and beaches.

[Savahoo 0]

wow you did a very good job! nice joB! it seems so asian like japan and thai mixed!

[nihonkaranws 88]

Schulmanator: Although the British were the ones who influenced Coulla, the French are the ones who influenced the Kimanoyo Islands, and they drove on the right there until 1946, when they decided to follow the rest of their country. Thanks for the comment!

suomi2005: Thanks! Updating Tokomo soon...?

Mike the Mayor: Thanks! Phew, I was a bit worried about the station. Thanks for the support!

patriots_1228: Hahaha! I'll give you guys Sohuo (Update 16!). Glad you like it, thanks!

feliwi: Thanks! Joining COFR soon...?

helsinkisvit: I am proud, now that you mention it. Thanks alot!

petertrom: Thanks! I try my best...

lindsay-akihita-aomori: Thanks for the comment and the nice "welcome to page"! Glad you like my city too!

The_Hutt: I really enjoy the blend between nature and housing. Thanks for the compliment!

Savahoo: Thanks! It is indeed a mix of those two, people are catching on! I like your username too, lols!

I was re-doing an area south of Nawako's CBD, and I just thought I'd post a couple pictures of it. I thought that it was a really good blend of modern and old asian architecture. Here it is:

Here's an aerial shot of Kaitashing at zoom four. As you can see, I used the "el-rail above street" for the first time!

Thanks to Amerikaner for pointing me to these beautiful train power lines. I think they make my CJ much more realistic.

So, what do you think? Anyway, hope you enjoyed it and please comment!

~nihonkaranws~

[don't forget to turn off the tap 0]

well i see that you are enjoying those japanese houses... i think it looks very realistic!

[Dsrwhat316 12]

your pics definitely have a japanese feel to it.

looks like the el-rail over road just stops as it reaches the highway. i know there isn't a puzzlepiece that'll allow you to go over the highway, so you might want to dip the rails underground to a subway to bypass the avenue. you'll have to get rid of the street there, though. just a suggestion; the area still looks great!

~ Dan

[helsinkisvit 0]

nice job! i really am looking forward to the Moedo update! anyway, i agree with Dsrwhat316, you should continue that rail line, but i guess its okay since you weren't even done that city ward yet, lols! anyway, looking forward ta' more!

[nihonkaranws 88]

Teaser time! In update 16, we'll take a look at the Kimanoyo Islands and their capital Moedo, so here's a preview of what's up next!

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull work you have done my friend,very nice city

[Shingure 56]

Very nicely done. I like the japanese theme. You've done a swell job at making it accurate as possible.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

The power lines do indeed make it a bit more realistic. The rail-over-road looks good. You gotta get some of those Chicago rail-over-road stations to go with it now!

Also, your teaser looks rather exciting.

[don't forget to turn off the tap 0]

nice teaser! whoo i wanna see that update! kinda reminds me of jargeah too !..

[petertrom 0]

oh nice! ive visited dubai before so i will like this update!

[auckland 0]

wow nice job! i like the dubai feel to it mixed with an east Asian touch!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

That building is so cool looking!

[helsinkisvit 0]

this is a really good updatw!

[nihonkaranws 88]

don't forget to turn off the tap: Thanks! Haha, I like your username!

Dsrwhat316: Thanks! Oh no, that's not the end of the line. I just wasn't finished building it, that's all. Thanks for the suggestion though!

helsinkisvit: Thanks! I hope that Update 16 will be the best yet!

jacqulina: Glad you like it, and thanks a bunch for the grape fields!

Shingure: Thanks! Accuracy is what I'm all about (lols...)!

NMUSpidey: Yes indeed, those Chicago rail-over-road stations are so beautiful. Thanks!

don't forget to turn off the tap: Thanks! I was inspired to make those hotels out on the water after looking at Jargeah a few days back.

petertrom: You've been to Dubai? Cool, I really want to go there! Thanks!

auckland: Thanks! That was my goal indeed...

Schulmanator: Thanks! Glad you like it...

helsinkisvit: Thanks! Glad you like it too...

So here we go with Update 16! Today, I will show you guys Moedo, the capital city of the Kimanoyo Islands, Coulla's Hawaii! I was inspired to make some hotels out on the water after seeing Jargeah, so my goal today is to give it a Dubai feeling, mixed with Coulla's original Southeast Asian spirit.

Moedo

Moedo (moh-ay-doe), is a city with a metropolitan population of about 2 million, and is home to mostly housing, but an area home to skyscraper hotels is present due to the high tourism demand. Because it is so isolated from the rest of Coulla, businesses other than tourism aren't very large, and many people cannot afford to build fancy houses. But outside of the slums is a beautiful tropical island spirit, home to hotels stretching out onto crystal-clear water, the burning sun high in the sky.

Duque Royale Hotel, home to two main buildings, and a large swimming pool.

Coral Lagoon Resort sits at the edge of Mahihi Beach.

Kanakwa Tower, an office building owned by Masami Electronics, sits on a man-made peninsula jutting out from Sehui Beach.

Keneha housing district is a favorite among Moedo's residents, due to the sprawling beach right next to it.

Le Parc Royale Field, home of the Moedo Dolphins, the Kimanoyo Islands' only major league football (soccer) team.

Hiaha Temple, one of the few Zaist temples of Moedo, due to the major Catholic influence from the French in the 1730's.

Wondering what that's all about? In 1732, French explorer Miguelle du Duque came across the Kimanoyo Islands, and claimed the land for the French, who occupied it until 1737. During the occupation, most of the Kimanoyo Islands' citizens were converted to Catholicism, and to this day about 70% of the population still follows the Catholic faith. Let's continue on now...

Palm Boulevard, lined by gigantic coconut trees.

An overhead shot of Moedo, giving you a clearer view of the area.

[yoshikoroyimara 5]

Despite all the skyscrapers and beaches...my favorite was...the rice patties!!! I love rice...can't live without it...

but everything else is still cool!

great wiki page, too...

just curious...if most of them are Catholic...why a Buddhist symbol for Coat of Arms?  Just tradition?

[nihonkaranws 88]

No no no yoshikoroyimara, you've got it wrong, lols! If you look at the map of Coulla on the first page, the Kimanoyo Islands are at the very bottom. Most of the citizens of those islands are Catholic, but most of Coulla follows the Zai faith (Coulla's home religion). That coat of arms is a mix of Zai and Buddhist symbols.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Nice update! That looks like an incredibly sunny place.

I especially like the building in the second picture with all the little beach huts in front of it.

[waway625 72]

wonderful pics there nihon clever thing on the arrangement of the dorrabay building too lol (so the 4 buildings together looks circular)

and those houses near the rail..GREAT! reminds me of the japan i have in mind (from movies and pictures)

great wor kmy friend

[suomi2005 52]

WOW two very impressive updates I just love this cj nice beachs and hotels and I like the residentials very much.

I updated Tokomo.

[waway625 72]

nihon, may i know where you got those rice paddies in the 2nd to the last pic? thanks

[don't forget to turn off the tap 0]

great work and pics! where did you get those houses? nice photoshoppping too!

[lindsay-akihita-aomori 1]

LOVELY work there my friend! i love the photoshopping, it seriously adds a tropical touch to it! looking forward to the next update!

[petertrom 0]

good work! i like the sun and the huts! i would like to know also whered you get those houses?

[Schulmanator 5,787]

I am ready to cancel my spring vacation plans and fly out at once. That is a wonderfully tempting beach and resort area. And chance I could get a Simtropolis discount on a luxury suite with an ocean view?

[helsinkisvit 0]

a dubai city! well it is very asian indeed! good work! great work!

[tnt-103 0]

hey nihonkaranws! i havent seen this cj in a while, and i hear that it is booming with success! amazing work with the beautiful lense flares to make it seem really tropical! i love it!

and im with you Schulmanator, Im cancelling my trip to Fiji and coming down to Moedo!

[muilirk 0]

thanks for doinga great update and its very nice! im coming over to stay the weekend!