Not a town so much as an outpost. New Bark Town is a border checkpoint between Kanto and Johto, although a small population of hikers and researchers have made a home there, close to nature.

A spiritual town of calm and meditation, the citizens of Violet City reflect the monastery of Sprout Tower. They believe in the co-existence of all living beings, and they're accepting of all those that follow their tradition.

Cherrygrove City was once a bustling bordertown, but ever since ships became the favored mode of travel, the city dwindled into barely a town. Now, the people here are either content with simple lives, or they leave for greener pastures.

Azalea Town seems to constantly be at peace, even living in harmony with the local pokemon. They lack great wealth or power, but they care for themselves and their neighbors, and that's good enough for them.