Loguetown

Loguetown is a city on an island in the East Blue, with the city in occupation of nearly the entire island, save for a few steep hills, Loguetown is a major city. Almost all ships, especially Pirate Ships pass through this town to stock supplies for the Grand Line since Loguetown is in a convenient location very close to Reverse Mountain, just out of sight of the Red Line. Captain Smoker first appears here and has since then became a major character. Gold Roger was born and died in this town.

Meaning of "Loguetown"
Gold Roger was born on this island. Later he was eventually captured somehow, and was executed here on the platform in the town square. Since the beginning and end of a book, that explain what happened before and after without being directly attached to the plot, are know as the prologue and the epilogue. Oda took the part both had and created loguetown.

Location and Climate
Loguetown is situation just North of the Calm Belt and East by North-East of Reverse Mountain's entrance. Therefore many East Blue Pirates stop by here to gather supplies. Since Smoker became the Captain of the local Marine Base many pirates are caught before reaching the Grand Line.

Weather and Climate
Normal weather is bright and sunny, occasionally partly cloudy. While the Straw Hat Pirates were in Loguetown a major storm, unlike any other known weather event, occurred right around the area.

Major Locations
There are a few locations in Loguetown that can't be missed.

Marine Base
A standard Marine base, led by Captain Smoker, who has a reputation for not letting any Pirates escape. This record was lost when Luffy and his crew escaped and Buggy's crew followed to chase them.

Sword Shop
Owned as a family business by Ippon-Mastu, Zoro stopped by here to get new swords after Mihawk broke his two normal swords at The Baratie and had to borrow Johnny and Yosaku's swords to fight Hatchan at Arlong Park. Here with Tashigi, Zoro found one named sword said to be cursed, and after a quick test decided to use it. Ippon-Mastu was amazed at his swordsmanship and risk he took during the test and gave him a family heirloom named sword which was later destroyed at Enies Lobby.