Ayy thank you so much!!! Hope you have fun playing our other games! <3
Just played the game of yours (well still playing it now, actually, (I can't believe the most popular girl in school is a lesbian just like me.) Don't want to read the comments in case of spoilers!) I was just wondering why, like over 90% of the Visual Novels I have played in the past are they set with a Japanese-like tones and visuals? Is it a requirement of these types of games, or are you in fact a Japanese company? It's not a criticism, honest, it's just an observational question really. Thanks for a brilliant game! I do hope Hanna and Hinata stay together! Thanks again.
Hope you end up liking it!!
As for your question, it's because most popular (haha no pun intended) Visual Novels were originated from Japan, hence the association with Japan and visual novels. Since they were made in Japan, it's most likely the creators set the setting in Japan/have the characters Japanese, their native culture. Of course, there are also a lot of VNs made in Japan by Japanese companies that are set in fantasy settings as well, but due to previous point, there are plenty of VNs made in the west that feature a Japanese setting.
It is by no means a requirement, just personal taste :)