Kasuga's Lab

Located on East Bay Avenue in the Two Gates neighborhood, the building is, surprisingly enough, a former workshop for a woodworker who produced decorative yosegi paneling for other merchants. That is, until the construction of the MTC Compound across the street. The landlord states that the noise and activity of the construction was making it difficult to concentrate on his delicate work. Considering the deal he offers you it seems more likely that the older, traditional craftsman may have had more personal reasons for wanting to be nowhere near the gaijin and their exceedingly foreign building.

Inside it's a small area, about 20 feet by 30 feet, with an open main floor and a small loft. Out back is a small garden, half the size of the shop, surrounded by a tall stone wall.

The surrounding area, with the notable exception of the MTC compound, is relatively quiet and middle class. Albeit located at the transition of two neighborhoods. Heading south towards the Wharves sees an increase in warehouses and shipping offices. Only a few blocks away, the Northeast Wharf sees a great number of smaller merchant ships arriving with cargo passing in both directions, particularly along Porcelain Loop immediately to the west. Heading north and east sees a more diverse mix typical of the Two Gates consisting of workshops, stores, and modest homes. Many of the businesses in this area are highly specialized and often focused on sale to other merchants or tradesmen.

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Annual rent: 10 koku