Manga Span: Volume 1, Chapitre 1 to Volume 1, Chapitre 3
Anime Span: Episode 1 to Episode 2
Both images are from the xxxHOLiC manga and anime, respectively.

Modern Japan

Welcome to Japan! Located in south-east Asia, we are one of the most wealthy and technologically advanced nations on the face of the planet! Many things go on in our country... perhaps a young girl embarking on a journey to save the world? Perhaps receiving customers from different dimensions to help them out? Come to Japan, you never know what you'll find!
(Note: This Japan is the equivalent of our Japan in Asia, where xxxHOLIC and Card Captor Sakura's events occur.)

IMPORTANT PLACES

YUKO'S SHOP

In Japan, there's a little house located in the metropolis. It's a shop... that grants wishes. But of course, with your wish, there's an equal payment. Come to Yuko's shop and you might be a little surprised at the result..

REAPPEARING CHARACTERS

Alternately known as the Dimensional Witch or East Witch, Ichihara Yuko (which is also an assumed name) is proprietor and owner of a shop that grants wishes. Wise and a little crazy, Yuko's looking out for the group as they travel through different dimensions. It looks like she's trying to stop someone from interfering in their journey, as well... Watanuki is Yuko's hired help, and basically caters to all of Yuko's desires. He cooks and cleans for her, as well as accompanying her to wherever she needs him. Watanuki landed the job because he wanted his wish granted, as well - that his spritual sight be gone.