Real-world locations

Despite portraying a fictional universe consisting of planet-like Worlds that each represent a separate setting based on Disney or Kingdom Hearts-original fiction, the Kingdom Hearts series includes many references to real-world locations on Earth.

China
China is a country in East Asia, and is the setting for the movie . The film takes place in Ancient China.

In the Kingdom Hearts series, the Land of Dragons is the homeworld of Mulan and others.

London
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, an island country in western Europe. It is one of the settings for the movie .

In the Kingdom Hearts series, London is the home of Wendy. This is where the Clock Tower is located.

Shibuya
Shibuya (渋谷区) is a part of central Tokyo, Japan, famous for its fashion and nightlife, and is the setting of the game .

In the Kingdom Hearts series, Shibuya is the hometown of Neku, Shiki, Beat, Rhyme, and Joshua.

Africa
Africa is a continent south of Europe, and is the setting for the movie .

In Kingdom Hearts, Sora and company land in the jungles of Africa, the homeworld of Clayton, Jane, Tarzan, and the Gorillas.