Saku Haru

Saku Haru (咲く春, meaning "blooming spring" in English) is one of the four main cities of the Empire. It is said to be the best one to live in because of the festive and calm atmosphere.

It's a pretty old city with a lot of historical monuments. There is a port as well as a train station. The technology is fairly advanced.

There is around five thousands inhabitants, mostly middle class, who work in the city or around it. Many tourists come here to visit the old town.

Location
The city of Saku Haru is located to the south-west of the main island, near the sea.

Ruling
There is a council to take the decisions. It is made up of 4 members plus the master of the board that often goes to the capital, Shuto, to discuss more important matters.

The council members are in fact chosen among the richest families in the city. The board master is voted by the other members every 5 years.

Main buildings
As mentioned before, the city of Saku Haru is full of old buildings, especially the old town, in the middle of the city. There is a War museum, an authentic clock said to be a gift from the first earth bender, the council house and a big ancient tower.

There is also a huge factory just outside of the city that produces cars and vehicles.

Weather and Climate
The weather is mostly temperate but can be a little chill at night. It sometimes snow during winter.