The Empire of Japan and the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity SphereDai Nippon Teikoku no Dai-tō-a Kyōeiken大日本帝國と大東亞共榮圏Commonly known as "Japan"
Capital: Tokyo
Government: Constitutional Absolutism
┼National Language: Japanese
Regional Languages:- English (most of Japan, inc. Shiyushima/支流島)
- Ainu (Hokkaidō)
- Malay (Malaysia)
- Mandarin (Hebei Autonomy, Shanghai, Singapore)
- Cantonese (Hong Kong, Hainan Island)
- Hawaiʻian (Hawaiʻi)
- Arabic + Soqotri (Socotra)
National Religion: State Shinto
Regional Religions:- Islam (Socotra, Malaysia, parts of the Meiji Islands)
- Protestantism (Central Japan, Shiryushima, parts of the Meiji Islands)
- Catholicism (Southern Japan, Shiryushima, parts of the Meiji Islands)
- Orthodoxy (Hokkaido, Ryojun)
- Buddhism (Japan)
- Confucianism (Chinese Territories)
- Polytheism (Oceania, Micronesia, Polynesia; Hawai'i, parts of the Meiji Islands)
Sovereign Monarchs117. Meiji Empress / Empress Akiko
Born: May 9, 1754 | Death: August 15, 1837 (died of old age; natural causes)
Reign: February 11, 1774 to August 15, 1837 (63 years, 6 months, 4 days)
Full name: Akiko Sakura Yamato
Right of Inheritance: Firstborn child of Emperor Momozono
118. Junkyou Emperor / Emperor George I
Born: June 22, 1783 | Death: December 24, 1837 (assassinated by the Black Chrysanthemum Society)
Reign: August 15, 1837 to December 24, 1837 (4 months, 9 days)
Full name: George Augustus Yamato
Right of Inheritance: Firstborn child of Empress Akiko
119. Nikkou Emperor / Emperor Alexander
Born: May 24, 1819 | Death: February 26, 1898 (hypothermia and stroke)
Reign: December 24, 1837 to February 26, 1898 (60 years, 2 months, 2 days)
Full name: Alexander George Yamato
Right of Inheritance: Firstborn child of Emperor George
120. Tsuki Empress / Empress Elizabeth
Born: mid 1844 | Death: May 6, 1909 (Canadian Flu)
Reign: February 26, 1898 to May 6, 1909 (11 years, 2 months, 10 days)
Full name: Elizabeth Alexandra Augusta Yamato
Right of Inheritance: Firstborn (legitimate) child of Emperor Alexander
121. Rikugun Empress / Empress Masako
Born: January 16, 1909 | Death: September 4, 2001 (died of old age; natural causes)
Reign: May 6, 1909 to May 9, 1969 (abdicated; 60 years, 3 days)
Full name: Masako Catherine Yoshiko Yamato
Right of Inheritance: Firstborn child of the late Crown Prince Tatsu (d. 1909); grandchild of Empress Elizabeth
122. Empress Akane
Born: May 9, 1952
Reign: May 9, 1969 to August 3, 2008 (abdicated; 39 years, 2 months, 25 days)
Full name: Akane Yoshiko Megumi Yamato
Right of Inheritance: Firstborn child of Empress Masako
123. Empress Elizabeth II
Born: July 31, 1991
Reign: August 3, 2008 - present day (currently: 7 years, 8 months, 27 days and counting)
Full name: Elizabeth Rika Yamato
Right of Inheritance: Firstborn child of Empress Akane
Heir: Crown Prince Alexander (will be Alexander II upon accession)
Born: April 13, 2016
Full name: Alexander George Yamato
Right of inheritance: Firstborn child of Empress Elizabeth II
Second-in-line: Princess Victoria (would be Victoria I)
Born: April 13, 2016
Full name: Victoria Ranko Yamato
Right of inheritance: Secondborn child of Empress Elizabeth II
Chancellors (elections have been held every 4 years since 1788)
1788-1808:
Thomas Jefferson (National Conservative) - Amerikanjin
1808-1820:
John Adams (National Conservative) - Amerikanjin
1820-1836:
John Quincy Adams (National Conservative) - Amerikanjin
1836-1852:
Iemochi Tokugawa (Imperial Liberal)1852-1872:
Kasumi Nakano (Imperial Liberal)1872-1880:
Ichirou Jefferson (National Conservative)1880-1892:
Syngman Rhee (National Conservative) -
[1]1892-1900:
Michiko Adams (Imperial Liberal) -
[2]1900-1908:
Avina Kamakura (Social Democratic Labour)1908-1916:
Nicholas Romanov (Social Democratic Labour)1916-1920:
James Sun (Constitutional)1920-1921:
Nicholas Romanov (Social Democratic) -
[3]1921-1932:
James Sun (Constitutional)1932-1936:
Fumimaro Konoe (Conservative) -
[4]1936-1940:
Inukai Tsuyoshi (Democratic)1940-1942:
Saitō Makoto (Constitutional-Democratic Alliance) -
[5]1942-1952:
William Jiang (Constitutional-Democratic Alliance)1952-1968:
Sakura Kamakura (Socialist)1968-1976:
Jacqueline Kennedy (Democratic) -
[6]1976:
Alexander Satō (Imperial Liberal) -
[7]1976-1979:
Masayoshi Ōhira (Imperial Liberal) -
[8]1979-1980:
Oyabun Kasumi Yamato (Imperial Rule Assistance Association)1980-1992:
Bernard Sanders (Socialist) -
[9]1992-2000:
Sarah Adams (Democratic)2000-2002:
John MacLeod (Constitutional) -
[10]2002-2008:
Princess Ranko Yamato (Imperial Rule Assistance Association)2008-2012:
Yuki Satsuma (Liberal)2012-present:
Julia Noragami (Social Democrat)[1] Forced to leave office after vote of no confidence, caused by the Kyushuu Raid of 1892.
[2] Resigned office in 1900 for personal reasons.
[3] Resigned office in 1921 to become King of Manchukuo.
[4] Resigned office in 1936; feeling responsible for the 2/26 Incident.
[5] Creator of the Constitutional-Democratic Alliance, which lasted until 1952; after their defeat in the 1951 General Election by the Socialist Party. Died in office in 1942.
[6] Blackmailed by Imperial Liberals, forced to resign in 1975.
[7] Forced to resign due to sexual scandal, 1975
[8] Removed from office due to acts of treason, revolt against the Empire; later executed for a number of charges; prosecuted under the Sedition Act of 1836, the same laws used to charge the last King of Korea, as well as Hideki Tojo.
[9] Leader of the post-Civil War United Front which united all of the remaining parties behind a long-standing government; the United Front dissolved in the 1987 election; Sanders was still re-elected twice after that. In 1993, he chose not to seek another term in office.
[10] Forced to leave office after vote of no confidence during the 2002 riots in Niigata.
Political Parties (from far-left to far-right)
National Syndicalist Party - Syndicalism
Japan's foremost Syndicalist Party. Formed in the early 20th century; largely far-left these days, as are most Syndicalist parties across Europe; the syncretic blend of fascism and communism has created a unique ideology. They are very staunchly economic nationalist; believing all industry should serve the state. Socially, they are progressive, believing that what people do moves them closer to a greater understanding of the world.
Socialist PartyWhile the Socialists were originally one of the first "four factions" in the original Japanese Diets in the late 18th century, the Socialists never had a formally organized party until the SDLP came into existence in 1891; before then, all members of Parliament were simply "Independent Socialists". As the SDLP became more moderate over the years, many people too far left for the SDLP, but too far-right for the NSP, joined into the new Socialist Party, which didn't form until 1934. They largely resemble modern socialist parties; advocating further state intervention on certain industries, and the limitation of predatory capitalism. They are socially progressive.
Social Democratic Labour PartyThe first "mainstream" Socialist Party, formed in 1891 by Megumi Takibara, Nikolai Romanov, Kim Bo-hyon and other figures. They grew increasingly moderate over the years, and soon had more die-hard socialists (following more closely to Belinskyism than moderate Socialism) break off to form the Socialist Party. They are the largest party in the Imperial Parliament right now, and champion both economic and social liberalism; as well as regulatory action with regards to capitalism.
Democratic Reform PartyThese are Japan's main-stream Progressives. The Democratic Reform Party was formed in the early 1950s by a group of young adults who felt they were incompatible with the general leftist sentiment on economy, but agreed with their social progressive views. The DRP has been one of the main proponents behind large progressive actions, and were a major supporter of the regime during the Japanese Civil War in 1979; to the point of zealotry.
Liberal PartyThis party did not exist until the late 1980s. Originally, the Imperial Liberal Party, one of the first parties formed in the late 18th century (along with the National Conservatives), was the main and monolithic "liberal" party. However, after the party leadership was found to be supporters of the anti-monarchist rebels during the Civil War, most of the Liberal leadership and apparatus were wiped out, imprisoned, or killed -- the Liberals dispersed, and were hard-pressed to reform, those who hadn't been arrested for sedition or treason flocking to other parties, such as the Democrats, Democratic Reform, or the Social Democrats. However, in 1989, the party was revived, under Yuki Satsuma; whom has remained party leader since.
They affix themselves to "liberalism and common sense" -- centre-left ideas, but not excessive "overpowering ideas" as they claim.
Democratic Party of JapanWhere the Liberals are "Socially Liberal, Economically Liberal"; the Democrats are economic conservatives, while also being social liberal -- the Democrats see government intervention in the economy as a "step-backwards" in the progress of Japan, and believe that the zaibatsu are doing a fine job self-regulating. While they don't intend to repeal things like the Banking Regulatory Act (1935) or the Economic Integrity Act (1963), or even the Pacific Telesis Nationalization Act (1991) they don't intend to burden the economy with more regulation than there is.
Constitutional Party of JapanThe Constitutionalists are typical social conservatives; they're opposed to "great leaps" of progress without making sure that heritage and nation aren't put first before the people -- they see radical change as harmful to Japan's future, and think that great contemplation and "experimentation with the results" be done before giving it a greenlight nationally. They're also opposed to casual drug use and homosexuality, but have toned down their opposition to the latter as it becomes more and more socially acceptable.
Economically, they're opposed to regulations, and wish to privatize some of the nationally-owned companies, believing the state knows less about business than the people do. They also are opposed to some of the Imperial Family's underhanded dealings, but remain quiet because they also know what benefits they bring to the state.
Conservative Party / Tories - Socially Moderate, Economic Conservative (moderate right)
The Tories (as they call themselves to model after Britain's Tories), are the oldest political party in Japan -- formed in the late 18th century by the Amerikajin expatriates who came to Tokyo's shores to seek new lives in Japan. The Tories champion social moderate policies, believing that progress is a naturally flowing river, and that when the time comes, things will change on their own, and are not opposed to giving it a minor push here or there. Economically, they are much the same as the Constitutionalists; believing that regulation and nationalization of industry is bad, and seeks to reverse some of the more "oppressive" restrictions on capitalist enterprise.
Christian Democratic Party - Social Reactionary, Economic Liberal (right-wing)
Social Reactionaries, this lot are. They are part of Japan's large Christian group, and form their own verison of the "Moral Majority", despite not being a majority in the slightest. They are opposed to most social reform policies; including the legalization of homosexual marriage. They condemn anything they see as "degenerate", including art, music, film, television, et al. -- they are also border-line republicans, often criticizing the Imperial Family for what they see as "excesses" and "heathenism".
Everyone reminds them that their religion is not native to Japan, and was the product of European imperialism. Typically, they shut up after this.
Suppressed PartiesMovement For The Restoration of the EmpireA group of reactionaries who seek to "restore the Empire" by forcing all the Dominions and Client States to subserve themselves to Tokyo's whim; and also are one of the main proponents of a "final war to the death" with the Confederates, whom they hold as the "Eastern Oni" (eastern devil). They are ethnocentric, nationalist, and militarist to boot. However, unlike their radical-right brothers who are suppressed, they don't seek world conquest. They hold a great deal of Anglophilia, calling Britain and Canada "the great Western Realms". They are however, vehemently Russophobic, believing that Siberia should be forcibly annexed from Russia and Japonized to the point of wiping out any Slavic settlers in the region. They were a major supporter of the Japonization of Manchuria; but opposed allowing Koreans and Russian expatriates into the region.
They have been suppressed by the government and police since they were banned under the February 26 Act; 80 years ago.
Imperial Nationalist PartyJapan's fascist party; advocates Hakkō ichiu (八紘一宇, eight cords under one roof) and the subservience of all races to Tokyo's whims; wants the world to follow Japan's orders, and while not outright genocidal, they deeply imply that cultural assimilation is the only way forward for Asia's population; they all must speak Japanese, or be relegated to second-class status. They have been suppressed since the Anti-Fascist Act was passed in 1914. (commonly called the Antifa Act)
Social-Nationalist People's MovementThe SNPM is Japan's sole Natsi party. If you thought that the INP's advocation of world paternalism was bad, the SNPM is outright genocidal; they believe that 八紘一宇 means the total conquest of every part of Earth by the Japanese Empire; and the total Japonization of all races. They are vehement supporters of the Final Solution With Regards to China, and believe that the Korean, Chinese, and Confederate races are "mongrels" who should be wiped out -- they have a better view of Brits and Canadians, whom they call "noble savages", and believe that they would benefit more under Japanese suzeranity than as independent empires. They want to break China up into princely states from various "mongrel races" across the globe, and make them into weak, fealty-stricken princely regimes required to do resource exploitation for Tokyo to survive.
They, however, anoint people under the supposed "Altaic" banner (excluding Koreans, whom they consider to be mongrels, because of their Chinese influence) to be honorary Japanese; as well as Slavs and "Aryans" (Iranians) -- In their planned "new world order", a Great Slavic Brother Nation would control most of Europe, but would be required to adhere to Shintoism, and give tribute to the Japanese Emperor as the Sole Divine Figure on Earth; while also propping up the "Great Ottoman Caliphate" covering the Mediterranean Sea, and the "Great Persian Empire" spanning from Mesopotamia to Delhi, and the "Bukkhara Chaliphate" spanning Central Asia; with Japan taking the rest of Asia for herself, and occupying North America west of the Rockies; giving Canada everything east.
They have been suppressed, often times with a great deal of zeal or slight brutality, since 1914; when the Antifa Act made their existence criminal. After the revelations of what Ruthenia was doing to the Tatars, and the near-assassination of Empress Elizabeth, Natsis have been violently suppressed; if not by police, than by citizens of the Empire.
Other PartiesImperial Rule Assistance AssociationThe IRAA is not a traditional political party. This "party" represents the political ministries and ambitions of the Imperial Family. If an Imperial Family member sits as Chancellor of Japan; they typically come from this party, as it is a neutral non-partisan one. The cabinet will often contain members of other parties for balance purposes. The only two times this party has ruled the country -- was between the outbreak of the Civil War, and the formation of the Sanders Government; and between the 2002 Riots, and the 2005 Election.
Anthems of JapanOfficial anthems are Furusato and KimigayoKimigayo (JP)
君が代は (Kimigayo wa)
千代に八千代に ( Chiyo ni yachiyo ni )
さざれ(細)石の ( Sazare-ishi no )
いわお(巌)となりて ( Iwao to narite )
こけ(苔)の生すまで ( Koke no musu made )
Kimigayo (EN)
Thousands of years of happy reign be thine;
Rule on, my lord, until what are pebbles now
By ages united to mighty rocks shall grow
Whose venerable sides the moss doth line.
Umi YukabaWritten in the 1770s by Japanese soldiers fighting in the Korean RebellionTraditional (1776):
海行かば
水漬く屍
山行かば
草生す屍
大君の辺にこそ死なめ
かえりみはせじ
English (1891):
If I go away to the sea,
I shall be a corpse washed up.
If I go away to the mountain,
I shall be a corpse in the grass
But if I die for the Emperor,
It will not be a regret.
FurusatoJapanese folk song written in the mid-18th century under the rule of Empress Meiji兎追いし 彼の山
小鮒釣りし 彼の川
夢は今も 巡りて
忘れ難き 故郷
如何にいます 父母
恙無しや 友がき
雨に風に つけても
思ひ出づる 故郷
志を 果たして
いつの日にか 帰らん
山は靑き 故郷
水は淸き 故郷