Wilderness of Japan

The wilderness of Japan is an often seen location in Ranma 1/2; its many mountains, covered in lush forests, make superb training grounds for martial artists, and they are a place where martial artists can cut loose without fear of injuring people or destroying public property. In addition, there are a variety of small dojos, shrines, temples, resorts and other locations that often operate far away from civilisation, so a trip to the forests often brings about new techniques, items or simply problems for Ranma Saotome and the other regulars to deal with.