>>54120862I feel like issue with modern regions is not fact that they are not in Japan, but more specifically because they happen in popular, well known locations and/or are poorly researched by Gamefreak. It's not anymore about entering distinct, fantastical world that may have elements borrowed from real places and instead it's "oh gosh they are making Francerino into pokeymanz world! I'll get pokey Eiffel Tower and pokey Louvre and pokey protesters burning entire country down!".
If GF wants to continue with making regions based on various irl places they should pick lesser known regions and actually send there someone for at least two-three weeks to do proper research. Shitfuck places like Faroe Islands would be perfect for it.
