Japanese soldiers have been sent to southern South Korea to try to take and capture Korea, reforming the Japanese Empire to its former glory. The new regime has been facing scrutiny from the public, but those who try to criticise the government face harsh punishments. Japan wishes for war support in South Korea, as their only two allies are the Chinese nationalists in Taiwan and the North Koreans. The Japanese have established a successor to the Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere, known as the Greater Eastern Pacific Pact. The members remain themselves, North Korea, and Taiwan. The Tibetans, wanting independence from China are trying to join the pact, but aren't in yet.
The Hawaiians are under threat too, but they may be able to negotiate peace. The Japanese don't want the United States on their tail just yet. The Japanese have sent several politicians to take leadership positions. The politicians are nationalistic, and want a united Japanese empire.
The Korean front is bloody, with guns firing and little to no rest. The North Koreans push in from the north, and the demilitarised zone has been mostly destroyed. The South Koreans wish and pray for international support, and the Japanese wish for the same.
Red = Japan and her territories
Light Red = Japanese client states