LoonyMan

Congrats everyone! Utgard, you just deserve the #1 spot! Keep up the good work!

I recommend choosing a real life region which you will be basing your journal off of, such as: Japan, England, America, Mexico, UAE, etc. After choosing the specific region, download as much custom content that relates to that specific region. You can also go creative and use some other regional buildings and mix it with others to make a whole new, creative journal.

Replies Forthwall: Volcanoes shall appear. Hazani Pratama: Thanks! 111222333444: Okaiken is a fail... (no just kidding ) ggamgus: No real life girls though... 10000000000000: It was going outta service anyways..... RepublicMaster: Oh no! We no fix it. Suzaku: Nice to hear it reminds you of Japan! titanicbuff: They are? Huston: Thank you! -------------------------------------------- Volcanoes, lake, and trees are what you will be seeing today. Nature is a great beauty that deserves to be seen more than once in the life of a city. Situated next to Yamaro is a great volcano and a residing lake nearby. Mount Meakan is Shihaisha's highest mountain, and a volcano that calmly erupts at least once a year. On non-eruptive days, the volcano sees plenty of clouds and steam during the afternoons, and snow stays on the mountain for most of winter and spring. It is possible to rock climb on the mountain in the summer, when conditions are best for it. It is usually prohibited towards beginners due to its slight steepness. On the edge of the surrounding hillsides of the mountain, is a large lake called Lake Akan. It sparkles in the summer and sometimes you can see the reflection of the tall volcano. Flora is aplenty in the area, and many like to swim or picnic along the lakeside. Fishing is also another hobby for residents and it can be sold at small markets in the rural towns nearby. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want a swim in Lake Akan? Comment and rate below! あなたは阿寒湖で水泳をしたいですか？コメントとレート以下！

I also see that the educational and safety funding are very low.

Replies ggamgus: Oh come, on at least try. Forthwall: Are you? SimRico: Haha! Thanks! Hazani Pratama: Thanks! 111222333444: No, I don't. :3 westy177: Lost all your money using our slot machines? 10000000000000: :wub: -------------------------------------------------------- Far from the bright lights of Bumisu and the dense suburbs of Daisanji, is a city in the mountains: Yamaro. It's quite small, and is located near Mt. Meakan. Now, it has fast travel to the bigger neighboring cities with more road access and Shinkansen's being introduced there. I was a kid since I last visited, it sure has changed over the years. North Ekusutori Rail, a subsidiary of Ekusutori Rail, serves the many farmers and locals that may be traveling to Shiroku, Bumisu, or even as far as Minamicihi. The stations around here are mainly island platforms that serve up to 2 trains simultaneously. Trains are usually run on electricity by overhead wires. Although, some accidents have occurred over the past, and just last week, a train had derailed and crashed into a home. It killed 23 commuters. Like American suburbs, a sprawl of suburban stores like supermarkets and drugstores have been constructed to help ease with the buying of foreign goods. Most stores are larger than their urban counterparts due to the spaced out area. They also have a much wider variety of conveniences and foods. Like Akihiko, Yamaro is a major producer of rice. Although, with much more land provided for containers, it is easier to harvest and store the rice before shipping and delivering it. Also, the farmers usually homeschool or hire tutors for their kids. It makes sure that all Shihaishans have a high level of knowledge and education. ----------------------------------------------------- Do you want to see the volcano here? Comment and please share! あなたはここで火山を見たいと思っていますか？シェアをコメントしてください！

Like elavery has said, I love how you are making L.A. BATs. San Diego is also a neglected big city, so maybe you can make stuff there too.

Replies Hazani Pratama: Thank you! 16minuteman: Maybe I should put more manga in the updates..... Forthwall: Shustrepistaz is excellent too raynev1: I love fireworks! ggamgus: Thanks! westy177: Go 2013! 111222333444: I've always liked big. :3 -------------------------------------- Well, it seems like a lovely day to head to Jamingu Island (ジャミング). It was a lovely day when I first arrived here. It was newly finished, and it's all reclaimed land. Amazing huh? Fits an entire airport and a small seaport for cargo and cruise use. So, let's go check it out! "Guys, look! A cargo plane is landing over that bridge!" Oh yes, when arriving, planes pass over the lovely bridge that brought our car here. ANA Cargo seems to be landing today. Not too busy at the airport, maybe we can check out the seaports. Oh no, the fog is rolling in. Fog is quite normal on Hazoku Island's coastline, so be sure to not get lost. A cruise ship seems to have docked at Gate 1 in the cruise ship terminal. I'm thinking that it will be heading out tomorrow morning, so let's take a picture before it leaves. Oh shoot, that wasn't fog, it was a storm. Hehe.... Get your raincoats on if you have one! "You said it was a lovely day! You are-" I know what I said, but it can be unexpected. Anyways, the cargo port is growing to be one of the largest in Shihaisha. Rice, deliveries, and much more are put in cargo containers on the ship. Who knows where these ships will be heading. -------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for reading! I hope you comment and rate! Until next time. 読んでいただきありがとうございます！私はあなたのコメント、評価を願っています！次回まで。

Moved down a bit, but those above me really deserve their spot!

Shihaishans love to gamble, and thus many travel to the gambling centers of the world: Macau and Las Vegas. The government thought if they transform a city into a major gambling center too, more of their residents and other tourists would tend to visit the city instead. Bumisu was formed under these plans, and so far has been quite successful. With the growing numbers of tourists and visitors heading to Bumisu, it has now reached #4 on the world's largest casino markets. This also means the larger amount of pedestrians walking through the streets. Since Japan has a major influence on the designs and infrastructure of Shihaisha, quite a few crossings for the roads have been designed, with 2 in Bumisu. The 3rd busiest pedestrian crossing is located on the north end of the Bumisu Strip. With the increase of tourism in the area, businesses have set up stores in the surrounding areas hoping to get plenty of customers and revenue. Traditional Asian architecture can still be found on the Strip, usually used for some theaters and concert stages. -------------------------------------- Do you want to gamble here? Comment and rate now! あなたはここでギャンブルをしたいですか？今を評価しコメント！

If you're having trouble with a .dmg file, I don't see why considering it's a Mac you are using.

Replies ggamgus: Thanks! Kruness: Gracias! I love Photoshop. 111222333444: Don't worry there is.... or is there? westy177: ....and you're in it!! Forthwall: Nah, just some rice and other stuff. Hazani Pratama: Thanks! Johan_91: ありがとうございました！ Ying Blanc: Thank you! Hiigarar: Hiigara is awesomer... titanicbuff: "Yes it is!!!" raynev1: It didn't hit your car or anything... I think.. ThomasSimpson: Thanks! Port actually. -------------------------------------------------- Daisanji is a growing eco-friendly, and smart-in-testing city. It currently has a city population of 209,745. My first time visiting this city was back in 2010, and it was very small compared to now! Some parts are unfamiliar to me still, so we shall go visit the older but renovated parts of town. "Can we stop by for sushi, Loony?" Yes, I guess we can... "Hello visitors! Daisanji is filled with townhouses," says Masahiko. Daisanji is filled with thousands of townhouses, although they are all packed up in a dense configuration. So, if you're looking for a backyard, go look in America or something. Townhouses house 60% of the population. They are cheap and comfortable, so if you just want a place to live, this is the best place to go. I myself live in a townhouse in Akihiko. "Daisanji also features a number of companies and small alleys," says Shozaburo. The low income residents need jobs too, so the government provides a few ghetto shopping strips where they can work. Businesses range from karate studios, poor clothing stores, and some drug stores. There tends to be a bit of crime in these areas, so I recommend that we leave soon. I don't see much of these in the urban areas. "In the central district, things get dense and traditional," says Soseki. Lastly, the central district is dense as usual in the urban Shihaishan areas. Although it may lead someone to think that all it features are nightclubs and anything found in downtown areas, it actually has many traditional theaters and businesses. Soseki here actually works at a traditional dance show. She has to leave now to get to a performance, and we have to end the tour. I love Daisanji, and would like to return soon. ----------------------------------------- Do you want more of this city? Comment and rate below! Criticism helps too. あなたはこの街をもっとしたいですか？コメントとレート以下！批判があまりにも役立ちます。

Beautiful! Inspiring!

Gosh, stop being too great! It hurts my eyes. :3 But in reality, you are perfect for this type of scenery.

This cannot be, maybe this a dream. Thanks Ben, and congrats to Forthwall! You really deserve it, Shustrepistaz is an inspiration for me!

Sorry to say that I'm not too much of a fan of the surrounding pavement... Other than that amazing.

Sorry, but is it okay if you could use English please?

[b]Landmark - National Opera, 1 Li Yuen Mo Avenue - Okatabawashi (AIN) by TowerDude[/b] http://community.simtropolis.com/journal/2861/entry-19379-national-opera-1-li-yuen-mo-avenue/ [b]Jaw Dropping - [/b][b]The Glamorous Life of West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Century City - City of Angeles by TheOlympics[/b] http://community.simtropolis.com/journal/3993/entry-19414-the-glamorous-life-of-west-hollywood-beverly-hills-and-century-city/

Wow, such lovely nightlights! The glass could be improved like others have said, but other than that it seems fine!

Replies: FaisalZulkarnaen: They are found on the LEX. You will have to register an account for that. raynev1: Happy New Year, raynev1! Forthwall: Thanks! Here, have 8 bags.... D: Superbacon: True dat! daybreak: No problem! Here have some! RepublicMaster: Yay! Thanks! SimEmirate: I know!! D: --------------------------------------------------- It's December 31, 2012, in Shihaisha! Everyone is excited, people are partying; Shihaishans are doing everything you can think of! Except having fun at the beach.... It's um.. sort of cold..... Anyways, I'm going to take you through a journey in Shihaisha that summarizes just a bit of what the Shihaishans do on New Year's Eve. Some manga friends will be coming to help! During the past few days, airlines have been flying their planes to Akihiko Airport and Shiroku International Airport (to a minor extent). The majority of the visitors and relatives fly over to the country 1-2 days before New Year's Eve. It looks like an Air Canada A340 just landed at Shiroku International Airport! On the afternoon of that special day, many teenagers go out and party with their friends out in the suburbs and streets. Sometimes they get so rowdy the police have to come over and calm them down. Crazy huh!? The pubs and bars get tons of revenue this way, and houses are usually filled with friends visiting to party. Well, this is Shihaisha. Let's see what their parents think when they see the security footage...... [centre][/centre] While the kids are partying, and some latecomers arrive in town, some adults go out to eat in the urban restaurants. Restaurants serve special meals on New Year's Eve, like giant sushi platters, seafood dishes, and Korean and Chinese delicacies. Very yummy huh? Around this time, 5:00 PM SST (Shihai Standard Time), many famous restaurants and cafes in downtown areas everywhere have wait times of up to 30-50 minutes. It must be best to reserve up to a month ahead of time! Once all the parties, meals, and groundings are done, Shihaishans get ready to put their New Year's resolutions inside lit lanterns that they hang upon their houses and apartments. Streets are dimly lit with the candlelights inside of those paper lanterns. This year, there will be a 2 minute moment of darkness and silence for those who died at the Asian bombings of Kaisan, Shihaisha, and the Riyadh Islamic Federation. May the victims rest in peace. Time for the countdown! It's 11:59 PM! Hurry everyone! Hurry!

Wow, thanks also to those who commented on Shihaishan updates recently! I'm getting closer and closer to BTT #1!

The AC Aircraft team on the LEX has made Lion Air and if I'm not mistaken, Garuda Indonesia... You can always request...

Nice use of the danchis in Cattala! Lovely rural scenes.. Stop making it so over the top. :3

Wow, this is very beautiful!

I for one love Balboa Park's clock tower. So elegant, with a Hispanic-like touch to it. Lovely.