Japantown

Cyberpunk 2077 guide · Exploring for clues

Japantown is a densely packed sub-district of Westbrook known for its bustling neon markets, corporate luxury high-rises, and heavy Tyger Claw presence. Players explore its vibrant multi-level streets and vertical alleyways while working gigs for the local fixer, searching for hidden gear, and progressing main storylines involving Takemura.

Region: Westbrook
Getting there: east across the bridge from Little China and Watson
Connects to: Little China, Charter Hill, North Oak, Kabuki
Related quests: The Space in Between · Disasterpiece · Down on the Street · Gimme Danger
Services and people: Wakako Okada · Fingers · Goro Takemura
Enemy types: Tyger Claws

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Cocktail Stick: From the Megabuilding H8 fast travel point, take the elevator up to Clouds, head past the reception desk into the upper-floor VIP hallway, enter Evelyn's private dressing room (marked with an "on air" neon sign), and look on the vanity makeup table directly beneath the makeup mirrorsHow: Pick up the iconic katana resting on the vanity table beside Evelyn Parker's coatMissable because: Clouds enters total lockdown once you conclude "Automatic Love" and cannot be entered again, with later access during Judy's side jobs leaving the VIP dressing room locked.

Items

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Fenrir: On a table next to the captured monk in the side job "Losing My Religion" located near the northern docks

Secrets

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Rollercoaster ride in Pacifica can be unlocked early, but in Japantown you can find a usable pedestrian elevator leading to high-elevation catwalks with hidden Tyger Claw stashes by scanning the neon pagoda structures near the central market.

Enemies

Tyger Claw Ganger

Weak to EMP and Shock damageSteal / drop Smart weapons often have tracking disrupted

Often equipped with cyberware that redirects smart bullets away from them

Shops and people

Wakako Okada: Local fixer who provides district gigs and rewards
Fingers M.D.: Ripperdoc clinic on the outskirts

Tips

Invest in double jump or charge jump cyberlegs early, as Japantown has significant verticality with loot hidden on fire escapes and rooftops.
Avoid relying solely on Smart Weapons when fighting local Tyger Claw enemies, as their dermal tattoo cyberware naturally deflects smart ammunition.

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