Nova:Japan

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Japan (日本) is a nation that occupies most of the Japanese Archipelago, Korea, China as well as Eastern Russia. There have been four different Japans in the history of EMC, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Japanese Empires. Japan has one of the deepest histories on all of EarthMC and one of the oldest which has seen Four Civil Wars, fighting off different Chinese Invasions and eventually expanding outside of Japan itself.

Geography

Japan is situated mainly on the Japanese Archipelago, Korea, China as well as Eastern Russia. Throughout its history its had a presence in both Korea and Russia with various attempts at making a mainland stronghold. The Capital is Tokyo with the main cities being Tokyo, Japan, Nagaoka, Taira and Aomori. The nation has 36 towns and over 300 citizens in total.

Government

The Government of Japan is led by the Emperor and secondly the Imperial Family. The Imperial Family are those who are related to the Emperor and may even fill his role in his absence. The House of Lords are appointed by the Imperial Family. All citizens and town mayors considered "active" are part of The House of Commoners. Three Representatives are elected by the House of Commoners.

The Imperial Family

• Enigma731 - Emperor
• Lord__Troll
• mikuu
• Sairene
• Molly_Chan
• StefanKar

House of Lords

• qql
• Stas_baretskiy
• ...

House of Commoners

• Phi___
• ...

Representatives

• Molly_Chan
• VenHugar
• mikzav

1st Japanese Empire

Early days (19th November - 27 November 2018)

The first Japanese nation was found by the 7 original towns of Japan, which were: Sapporo, Chikugo, Mihama (Was Kyoto at the time) Kyoto (Was Osaka), Tokyo, Oboro-Maru and Sendai. The towns had collected 512g at the 14th November, however, the citizens decided to hold elections to decide who should be the Shogun and who should be the emperor. They held the election and Surfboy1 (SurfinNinja) was elected Shogun, with Neon_Krby losing to him. LostInMoonlight of old Tokyo was declared Emperor of Japan, by the citizens. The nation capital was decided to be Tokyo, and when SurfinNinja turned out to be inactive, LostInMoonlight took over the lead of the government.

1st Japanese Civil War (27 November - 3rd December 2018)

After LostInMoonlight took over the nation lead, he also turned out to be not very active, which upset Dan1804, the owner of Kyoto, who decided to take a 700g loan from Korea and he founded the nation of Oda_Shogunate, on the 28th November.

Oda_Shogunate ended up being very successful during its early days, convincing the majority of towns of Japan to join their nation. However this was going to change soon, as a new challenger approached, Niigata, Which was going to be created by FenZenyatta.

FenZenyatta spent the money he earned of selling Prussia (384g) on claims. The town of Niigata quickly reached 55 chunks, which made Niigata the largest town of Japan The largest town. FenZenyatta quickly stated that he was the most powerful town leader of Japan and started demanding more power from Dan1804.

Fen was seeking power but he didn't want to make a 4th nation, so he started messaging every of the 3 Japanese nation leaders. He ended up agreeing the most with LostInMoonlight of Tokyo, who promised reforms in the nation. That convinced FenZenyatta to leave Oda_Shogunate and join Japan.

Age of Chaos (December 2018 - May 2019)

FenZenyatta was proclaimed as the Japanese shogun, however, LostInMoonlight never gave him the ownership of the nation. FenZenyatta was viewed internally as the leader but he only had the national Chancellor role in-game. He tried making reforms but they all failed as the nation was very inactive during the period. The most significant achievement of Japan during this age was Niigata becoming the 5th largest town on the entire server.

Around the 11th January, Tokyo owned by LostInMoonlight fell to inactivity. Niigata was the next town in the line of succession, which turned FenZenyatta into the emperor.

FenZenyatta got into talks with other citizens and agreed on calling in elections for the leader of Japan. The participants of the elections were FenZenyatta of Niigata, NeonKrby of Osaka-Kyoto, and Quil of Chiba. FenZenyatta won the election on the 10th February, with Quil_ coming second. All of the 3 were campaigning for a reformed Japanese government. Fen won with 70% of the votes

In the early days of this age, FenZenyatta reformed the Japanese discord and government. He opened a Government which helps him with dealing with stuff, he doesn't have time to deal with. During this age, Japan's population was rising sharply, to the point where Japan became the most populated nation on EMC, on the 28th February.

The two rebel nations, Oda_Shogunate and Tsugaru-shi also disbanded during this time period.

The Japanese succession crisis is what started Japan's downfall. It started with FenZenyatta making an announcement, talking about who could take over Japan after himself, and who it could be. FenZenyatta proposed it to be MLGTerra, a veteran from EMC Classic but the citizens didn't agree with his decision. . That was followed by other mayors disbanding their towns/quitting EMC.

2nd Japanese Civil War (10th May - 25th May 2019)

On the 10th May, FenZenyatta had gathered a group of people who were interested in reviving Japan. Everything went as they planned, and they approached Surfboy1 who has been inactive during the Demise. However, they didn't get a response and Surfboy was uninterested in giving away the nation, and a civil war had begun.

On the 15th May, Neon_Krby, who was a chancellor in Japan, gave Chancellor to FenZenyatta and both of them removed every alliance Japan had and kicked every town out of the nation. After that was done, FenZenyatta created the nation Imperial_Japan, proclaiming himself as the new emperor. All the kicked towns proceeded to join Imperial_Japan, meaning Japan became a one-town nation.

No battles happened during this civil war, just as in the previous one. It ended on the 25th May when Surfboy finally disbanded his own nation.

2nd Japanese Empire

This nation was made on the 15th day of May in 2019 with FenZenyatta as Emperor. On the 15 of May, FenZenyatta received a loan in form of gold from alek_b, and proceeded to create the nation "Imperial_Japan". His goal was to unite Japan under his leadership. Fen started a recruitment drive which started a flow of new players joining Japan. Many of those ended up being important political figures in the future Japanese history.

Synargle's 1st Era (16th June - 22nd July 2019)

Synargle become the Emperor of Japan during this time and become a much loved part of the Japanese community. Under Syn's leadership Japan built the new underground shopping centre which become a popular shopping destination. On the 22nd of July, Synargle suddenly went offline and never returned again on his discord account. During this period, everyone was uncertain about what was about to happen. Snowyy_b ended up holding the capital of the nation, Ashikaga, and elections were made to decide the next Emperor. Yllalen ended up winning those.

Age of Fire (10th August - 29th August 2019)

With Yllalen becoming Emperor, Japan become more weak on the regional scale with nations like Qing seeking to influence Japan further. They sent Baron_Sigma (Now Qorrin) to spy on Japan and make a nation there. Yllalen proposed a clan system of Japan which would see the united Japan fall into various different clans and eventually a civil war. Yllalen claims he did this under pressure from Qorrin (Baron_Sigma) and had no other choice. Japan did try to create a confederation of clans as a way of being unified but it did not last long.

After the ruin of the clan system, representatives of each group gathered to discuss reunifying Japan. Multiple options were proposed; eventually, a Japanese citizen by the name Fjolnir1 proposed the option of a user named Big Brother to take ownership. Big Brother was later revealed to be QqL, who quickly made a deal with Yllalen for ownership of Ashikaga. Ashikaga and Minamoto clans joined, with Shimazu declining, Yakuza and Ryukyu remaining in isolation.

An increasingly-intensifying standoff period between Shimazu and Japan began, with both racing for towns, this period ended with QqL kicking all towns out of Japan following a failed reunification.

3rd Japanese Civil War (29th August 2019 - 6th January 2020)

Upon the kicking of all Japanese towns by QqL, Alek_b, one of the remaining older players, decided to make a push for reunification. He immediately invited the kicked towns, as well as adding several Shimazu towns. He then renamed his nation to Imperial_Japan. Alek proceeded to join the Regional Powers and declared war on Shimazu, making Japan a theater of the Second Great War.

The war dragged on for months. Despite initial gains in the war, Imperial_Japan was stuck in a hiatus due to Shimazu's policy of "Defensive Talk-to-the-Hand-ing" (Self-imposed neutrality) and Alek's inactivity. Alek still attempted a policy of reunification, even with a different leader, and a handful of talks were held between Shimazu and Imperial_Japan. Multiple options were proposed, including introducing Arkas_King as the new emperor. In the end, however, the talks broke down, and the war was restarted, yet stuck in a stalemate. Multiple players on both sides grew tired of the war, with many becoming inactive.

Eventually, most core Imperial_Japan mayor's - Alek_b (Shikara), Krby (Tokyo), Booster_b (Komatsu), and Saayuuki (Shiga) - would sell their towns and move to the Niger town of Alpha. Snowyy and FenZenyatta, two other core Imperial_Japan members, went on to join them. KawadaJP, the final Imperial_Japan leader, joined Shimazu before shortly making his own nation of Asano.

2nd Reunification Period (6th January - February 2020)

Following Alek's leave of Japan, several individuals attempted to move the gap. Synargle decided to make a return to Japan, Baron wanted to buy out the remaining towns, and a newly resurgent Qing, led by Mr_X1234, wanted to create a puppet nation in Japan led by QqL.

Initially, Baron assisted in Synargle buying the nation of Imperial_Japan, as well as its towns Shikara and Tokyo, in an attempt to keep Qing off the island. Imperial_Japan was promptly renamed to Tokugawa, and a new confederation was formed between Shimazu, Shimazu_North Tokugawa and Ashikaga. Asano clan led by KawadaJP refused to join the Confederation due to Shimazu being involved.

Shortly after, the town of Shiga was bought by QqL. Mr_X1234 also proceeded to buy the nation of Asano, with its town Hiroshima. Hiroshima was given to QqL, while Shiga was placed with RatDogGuy.

A few days later, Baron_Sigma quit the server, giving Shimazu to Goddess_Sairene. The leaders of the confederation, as well as QqL and Mr_X1234, joined to mediate peace.

After increased cooperation, Japan agreed to reunify under its new Emperor, Synargle.

3rd Japanese Empire

United Japan (February - July 2020)

The nation of Japan remained relatively united until, Sairene was made the Empress of Japan by Synargle. At this time KawadaJP was meant to be the leader but wasn't present. This got him mad, which kicked off the 4th Japanese Civil War.

4th Japanese Civil War (June 2020 - August 2021)

Japanese 4th Civil War < As the 4th civil war was documented heavily, a detailed account of the war from start to present can be found here.

4th Japanese Empire

Reunification (August 2020 - August 2021)

On November 23rd, 2021 Kawada abdicated the throne and his heir, Lord__Troll, became emperor. His reign was marked by the increase of support in reunification from all nations in Japan, resulting in the creation of the new Kamakura Alliance, created between Shimazu, Ishikari, and Karafuto, to help reunite Japan. There was one major issue with the 4th Japanese empire, mainly that the emperor carried the nation, supporting most towns and town funding with his own gold, causing the mayors to be reliant on him, and the long term results began to show. On December 23rd, Lord__Troll had abdicated the throne when the towns of Sendai, and Toyama were forcefully disbanded, with Hiroshima and Yamagata falling to disputed or unknown reasons. Lord__Troll gave the throne to Enigma731, leaving him to deal with the chaos, and not more than 1 week after his ascension, the towns of the towns of Oita, Himeji, Hiroshima, Kawada, and Iturup falling to inactivity, with Fuji (Shizuoka) being reclaimed after a deal gone wrong. Xia had invaded the eastern part of Hiroshima, and since their intentions of invading Japan had become clear, the emperor of Japan called for the other nation’s help. Approximately 2k+ gold had been put into a quick reclamation, spanning one month. Xia had realized they could not advance and their operations were halted. Ishikari and Date had presented their final terms for reunification during this time as well, and on January 22nd, Ishikari joined Japan as a northern nation spawn and soon after, Date and the long exiled Okinawa rejoined as well. On August 6th, 2021, Shimazu and Japan finally came to an agreement in which Shimazu became Japan's southern n spawn, finally ending the 4th Japanese civil war and reunifying the Japanese archipelago.

List of Japanese Nations and Successions

1st Japanese Empire

The first Japanese nation, formed by the 7 original Japanese towns.

Predecessor: None

Successor: 1st Imperial Japan

Tsugaru-shi

Rebel nation made during the 1st civil war to escape the politics of that time.

Predecessor: 1st Japanese Empire

Successor: None

Oda Shogunate

Rebel nation made during the 1st civil war in an attempt to revive an inactive Japan.

Predecessor: 1st Japanese Empire

Successor: None

1st Imperial Japan

Created by FenZenyatta during the 2nd civil war to unite Japan during a succession crisis.

Predecessor: 1st Japanese Empire

Successor: 2nd Japanese Empire

2nd Japanese Empire

The Japanese Empire under FenZenyatta’s rule up until the 3rd Civil War

Predecessor: 1st Imperial Japan

Successor: Ashikaga

Ashikaga

The remnants of the 2nd Japanese Empire after mass secession

Predecessor: 2nd Japanese Empire

Successor: None

1st Shimazu Clan

First state to secede from the 2nd Japanese Empire, rejoining the 3rd Japanese Empire as a proxy nation

Predecessor: 1st Ryukyu nation

Successor: Japan_South

Shimazu North

Northern proxy state of the 1st Shimazu Clan

Predecessor: 1st Shimazu Clan

Successor: None

1st Hokkaido nation

Reason for creation unknown

Predecessor: 2nd Japanese Empire

Successor: None

Minamoto

Reason for creation unknown, eventually sold to become a Korean nation

Predecessor: 2nd Japanese Empire

Successor: South Korea

Asano

Last of 3 nations made by KawadaJP during the 3rd civil war, was reformed into a northern proxy state.

Predecessor: Nihon

Successor: 1st Japan_North

2nd Imperial Japan

Proper successor of the 2nd Japanese Empire, eventually made into the 3rd Japanese Empire

Predecessor: Yakuza

Successor: Tokugawa

3rd Japanese Empire

Result of the 3rd civil war when the clans reunified under Synargle

Predecessor: Tokugawa

Successor: 4th Japanese Empire

2nd Shimazu Clan

First nation to secede from the 3rd Japanese Empire, kicking off the 4th civil war

Predecessor: 3rd Japanese Empire

Successor: TBD

1st Date Clan

Formed by KawadaJP to contest Sairene’s claim to the throne after Synargle’s abdication

Predecessor: 3rd Japanese Empire

Successor: 4th Japanese Empire

2nd Ryuzoji Clan

First seceded as a Japanese ally, second time seceded as a rebel nation

Predecessor: 1st Ryuzoji Clan

Successor: 2nd Date Clan

2nd Hokkaido nation

Seceded as a neutral state during the 4th civil war

Predecessor: 1st Japan_North

Successor: None

Obama nation

Seceded as a meme nation, got 4.1’d by mods

Predecessor: 3rd Japanese Empire

Successor: None

Okuyama

Seceded first as a neutral nation, then was split between Date and Japan

Predecessor: 3rd Japanese Empire

Successor: None

Ishikari Shogunate

First made as a Shimazu proxy state, then declared independence later on

Predecessor: Ishikari State

Successor: 2nd Japan_North

Karafuto

Created as an economic state and worked with nations that seceded from the 3rd Japanese empire

Predecessor: None

Successor: None

Okinawa

Was originally kicked for scamming, but later rejoined the 4th Japanese Empire before being disbanded

Predecessor: 3rd Japanese Empire

Successor: Ryukuan_Islands

4th Japanese Empire

The result of unification between Date and Japan during the 4th civil war

Predecessor: 3rd Japanese Empire

Successor: TBD

Government of the 3rd Japanese Empire

The government of Japan follows an ideology of Reconstructive Accordoism. It is lead by an Emperor, who acts as the Head of State, with an elected Prime Minister acting as the Head of Government. The Emperor's direct family held honorary Prince/Princess roles,before the positions were abolished. The Prince 'srole now represents the successor to the Emperor.

Government of Japan (March 2020)

Emperor: Synargle

Prime Minister: KawadaJP

Royal Family:

QqL, Goddess_Sairene

Ministers:

QqL, Arkas_King, Ozen1, IJustGotKarma, Goddess_Sairene, Sanss, Roineur, Taima, FenZenyatta

Government of Japan (April 2020)

Emperor: Synargle

Prime Minister: Qorrin

Prince: QqL (from 9th-)

Ministers: QqL, Ozen1, Goddess_Sairene, KawadaJP, FenZenyatta, Arkas_King (to 7th), Echo (from 8th-), unkosamurai (from 8th-), Dane (from 9th-)

Government of Japan (May 2020)

Emperor: Synargle

Prime Minister: Sanss

Prince: QqL

Ministers: KawadaJP, Dane, Sairene, TechSB, IJustGotKarma, Ozen1, Fjolnir, FenZenyatta

Proxy Nations

Japan maintained two nations to act as teleportations:

Japan_North - led by QqL, was in Monbetsu

Japan_South - led by Goddess_Sairene, was in Kagoshima

Proxy nation leaders also held honorary Governor titles.

Provinces

Japan controlled several provinces. Each province's citizens maintain the full rights of any Japanese citizen. The nation leader of each acts as a Governor of the region. After the beginning of the 4th civil war, Japan sadly lost its last province, Vietnam.

Filipinas

Time: April 6 - ???

Governor: Spyder

Past Governor(s): IJustGotKarma

Vietnam

Time: April 10 - July 2

Governor: None (Part of Indochina)

Past Governor(s): QqL (April 10 - April 23) Ssansss (April 23 - May 27) TheEarlOfSkeen (May 27- July 4) as king until September 13)

Borneo

Time: ???

Governor: Lord__Troll

Past Governor(s): ???

Previous Rulers

Emperors

LostInMoonlight the Inactive

LostInMoonlight was the first Emperor of Japan. He is remembered for his inactivity and lack of effort put into the nation. He lost his emperorship when his town, Tokyo, disbanded due to Inactivity.

Fen the Reformer

FenZenyatta gained power when Tokyo disbanded on the 20th January. However he wasn't viewed as an Emperor until he won the elections. The period of time between the fall of Tokyo and the elections was viewed as an "Interregnum" period by many Japanese citizens.

He was elected as the Emperor of Japan on the 10th February 2019. During his reign, Japan achieved many things, like becoming the most populated nation on /n list

Synargle the Pious.

Reunified Japan after the 3rd civil war and ruled up until May of 2020, when he became inactive and made Sairene his heir

KawadaJP

Unified the nations of Date and Japan during the 4th civil war. He ruled with an iron fist and a nationalistic ideology, making him one of the most controversial leaders of Japan.

Lord__Troll

Enigma731

Notable People

FenZenyatta

He was the 3rd leader of Japan. He was the owner of Niigata from December 1st, 2018 to March 19-20, 2019.

LostInMoonlight

He was the 2nd internal leader of Japan. He owned the old city of Tokyo (now disbanded to inactivity), and was known for his extreme inactivity.

Neon_Krby

Neon_Krby founded the town of Sapporo, which was one of the founding towns of Japan. He later on moved to take care of Sendai (which is now annexed by Niigata). He proceeded to make towns in Alaska and China between his times in Japanese towns. He was the owner of Osaka-Kyoto, which was made on the ruins of old Kyoto (former capital of Oda_Shogunate ) on the 30th January. His current town of Choshi was mainly funded by FenZenyatta.

Surfboy1

He was the first Shogun of Japan back in November. He became the Emperor in March 2019, during the Demise of Japan.

Enigma731

Current Emperor of the 4th Japanese Empire, reunified Japan during the 4th civil war