Tourist Information - Westbrook
- Brian Church
- Mar 4
- 2 min read
Of all the districts in Night City, Westbrook feels like home.
In this episode of The Corpo and the Streetkid, Brian and I drive into Westbrook's glitz, grit, and cozy corners—a place that somehow manages to be both overwhelming and welcoming.
This district is more than just a visual feast; it’s where so much of the heart of Cyberpunk 2077 unfolds, whether you're hunting for story beats or just taking in the sights.
We talked about the district’s three subdistricts—Japantown, Charter Hill, and North Oak—and how each brings something different. Japantown is my personal favorite. With its vibrant orange-and-blue color palette, layered architecture, and cherry blossom-lined streets, it has a lived-in charm.
It’s cozy. Even amidst the chaos of Tyger Claws, trash heaps, and tight corridors, I feel safe running through it, soaking in every neon-lit alley and digital petal.
Cherry Blossom Market and Redwood Market stand out as pivotal locations for moments with Goro. Additionally, the Silver Pixel Cloud Drive-In and the Columbarium are infused with emotional weight and rich storytelling.
Every visit to these sites feels intentional, as if I’m navigating through memory as much as through space.
Of course, we can’t ignore the fixer of the area—Wakako Okada. Love her or hate her (I lean toward the latter), she’s iconic. Her quests might not be morally complex, but they reflect the district’s unique flavor. Gigs like “Olive Branch” and “Tyger and Vulture” offer moments that either challenge your ethics or your build.
We also revisited my absurdly long search for Club Atlantis, hidden in a nearly invisible corner of Japantown, along with our shared memories of creating our Cyberpunk-inspired tavern sign: Commodore Loaf.
Westbrook isn't perfect—it’s high-end, sometimes elitist, and its characters can be grating (looking at you, Fingers), but that’s part of what makes it compelling. It’s layered, like the skyscrapers you can actually climb. It invites you in and makes you stay.
For Brian and me, it’s the beating heart of Night City.
