Japan (Apocalypse: 2012)

History
Since the Second World War, Japan adopted a new constitution bringing liberal democratic practices into place. Later, Japan experienced an economic growth, but suffered major recession in the 1990s before recovering again.

Japan had been the world's second largest economy until it was surpassed by China in 2010.

Also since the Second World War, Japan has had sometimes tense issues with the Soviet Union and later, Russia, over the disputed Southern Chishima/Kuril islands. Japan also had issues with China over the Senkaku Islands as well.

Japan was targeted by Russia during the nuclear war on 21/12/2012 for mainly because it was a US ally. The places targeted by Russia were:


 * Iwakuni
 * Kadena Air Base
 * Misawa City
 * Osaka
 * Sasebo
 * Tokyo (hit thrice)

Now currently, Japan is in a energy and food crisis, and the new government is trying their best to stabilise. Though eventually, Japan may possibly fracture into a few nations.

Culture
Japan was well known for its automotive (ie Mazda), games (ie Nintendo, Touhou Project), major transportation systems (JR Group), anime and manga.