Hiroshi is suddenly given an job assignment near his hometown in Akita.<\/p>\n
So the Nohara family make their way to a small village near Hiroshi\u2019s parents\u2019 home and rent out a traditional Japanese farmhouse.<\/p>\n
Nestled in this tranquil rural landscape, they begin their carefree and quiet life in the countryside.<\/p>\n
Ginnosuke, Shinnosuke\u2019s grandfather, bestows the mysteries of country playtime by teaching Shinnosuke how to catch bugs and fish.<\/p>\n
A highlight of every evening is when the family gathers around the sunken hearth to savor delicious Akita dishes.<\/p>\n
In the village, Shinnosuke talks with farmers and makes new friends.<\/p>\n
Every day, he\u2019s enjoying life to the fullest until\u2026<\/p>\n
Shinnosuke Follows After a Soot-covered Shiro<\/p>\n
One morning, Shiro shows up at the house covered in soot.<\/p>\n
As a confused Shinnosuke looks on, Shiro suddenly dashes away\u2026!<\/p>\n
Shinnosuke chases after Shiro until, stopped before him, he notices a mysterious train he\u2019s never seen before.<\/p>\n
Shinnosuke follows after Shiro and accidentally boards this train.<\/p>\n
Welcome to Coal Town<\/p>\n
The mysterious train stops in a lively and prosperous town that seems to have been frozen in time since the Showa era.<\/p>\n
In this town called Coal Town, there are energetic working-class people going about their day.<\/p>\n
After meeting a mysterious young girl, Shinnosuke becomes friends with these people.<\/p>\n
And so begins Shinnosuke\u2019s newest adventure\u2026!<\/p>\n
Life in Akita<\/p>\n
Fish<\/p>\n
Akita’s rivers are rich with a diverse range of fish, from common catches to rare species that are hard to find.<\/p>\n
There are also crawfish in irrigation channels\u2026! Experiment with different times of day and locations to catch the fish you want.<\/p>\n
Add any fish you find to your nature book collection!<\/p>\n
Catch Bugs<\/p>\n
There are all kinds of bugs living in the groves and forest. As night falls, fireflies emerge, creating a magical scene.<\/p>\n
You may even find some bugs that only live in this village!<\/p>\n
Add any bugs you catch to your nature book collection!<\/p>\n
Pick Wild Vegetables<\/p>\n
You can forage for wild vegetables along the village roads and in the mountains.<\/p>\n
Use the vegetables you find for your errands!<\/p>\n
Of course, you can add them to your nature collection too.<\/p>\n
Grow Vegetables<\/p>\n
Your grandma in Akita will teach you how to grow vegetables.<\/p>\n
Grow more vegetables to get more new seeds.<\/p>\n
You can also use the deliciously fresh vegetables as ingredients in local dishes!<\/p>\n
Life in Coal Town<\/p>\n
Inventions<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a gorgeous young lady inventor in Coal Town!<\/p>\n
Work with this young lady to create amazing inventions with the help of her strange machine that creates inventions.<\/p>\n
Use different items found around town to create inventions.<\/p>\n
Menu Creation at the Diner<\/p>\n
The people of Coal Town love hanging out at the diner.<\/p>\n
Help the owner of the diner come up with new menu items while she serves up the food.<\/p>\n
Shinnosuke can catch fish or find other ingredients for new menu items!<\/p>\n
Trolly Race<\/p>\n
This entertainment facility is popular with the people of Coal Town. You can even race against other people in town.<\/p>\n
Win a race, and you\u2019ll even receive rare items.<\/p>\n
More and more courses!<\/p>\n
Explore a collection of unique tracks, from courses with exhilarating jumps to courses designed for thrilling battles.<\/p>\n
Get stronger and challenge more racers.<\/p>\n
A variety of trollies!<\/p>\n
Choose from a variety of trollies, like stable beginner trollies or to faster trollies for more advanced racers. Choose the trolly that suits your racing style.<\/p>\n
You may even find some peculiar trollies with special skills\u2026!<\/p>\n
Amazing custom parts!<\/p>\n
Choose from a large collection of items to upgrade your trolly with melee parts that can distract your opponents, parts to help you hit corners smoothly, or parts to boost your speed.<\/p>\n
Create your very own trolly with custom parts!<\/p>\n