Gyoson is the oldest settlement on the island by far, being founded in 1711 and continously inhabited since 1719. It started as a fishing village - Gyoson translates to 'fishing village' - of Japanese fishermen who progressively went further and further west in search of fertile fishing spot, finding them around the island they called Daikakuji Jima. The island grew prosperous for the several centuries it spent under Japanese rule, but was largely ignored by successive Soviet and American-aligned regimes. The exception, however, is in Prime Minister Shiki Takemoto's tenure - he was born in Gyoson, and his administration sought to diversify the city's industry. The effects of those policies are still felt today, as Gyoson hosts a number of artisans, as well as an electronics factory that supplies the whole rest of the island. Gyoson was one of the first to revolt against the US occupation forces after the liberation of Frolov, and has carried forward that revolutionary spirit to this day.
The Gyoson Lighthouses - one closer to town, one further away - have for centuries guided ships into port. They still serve that function from time to time, but today they're mainly tourist attractions for both Ochayans and foreign tourists. The lighthouse stewards are on staff to educate about the rich maritime history of Gyoson - for example, the lighthouses tint their lights red every year in honor of the revolution (during the day, of course). The lighthouses are additionally the tallest structures in the city, standing at nearly 7 stories tall. The first lighthouse is on the spur road of 2nd Street, and the second lighthouse can be reached through a regular shuttle bus or by taking the Local Route up northwest from the city.
The Sumire Gardens, on the corner of Sumire and Oniyrui, is a large and rich garden that has been continously maintained for over a century, when Gyoson resident Onoue Ryoko decided to turn her backyard garden into something more fancy. The garden has hundreds of different types of flowers, trees, all in a brilliant and pleasant atmosphere. In addition, it also features the largest model train set on the island, with different scenes depicting various areas of Ochay. For foreigners and residents alike, the Sumire Gardens are a wonderful place to get some relaxation in for an afternoon.
The scenic views of Gyoson and the relatively plain land around it have made it a prime destination for hangliding, and it's become a common sight to see them gliding over the city. Most of the more well-known pictures of Gyoson were taken from hanglider. People will head up the hills to the southeast of the city and launch their hangliders out over the bay. A few people living up there operate base camps on prime launching locations, and offer training courses on how to hanglide optimally - for information on how to reach these people, ask around Gyoson.
Gyoson is next to Astor in terms of taking in foreign ships, with it's historic and expansive port facilities just outside of town. Said port also has regular ferry service around the island. Gyoson is on the Highway 21 loop route, which heads for Kinley in the south and Ochay to the west - Reigen can be reached with the Local Route to the north. As expected, Ochay Transit offers regular bus service both within and in/out of the city.
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