Japan (Celestial Ascendance)

Japan also known by its native name Nippon (Japanese: 日本) is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean and region of the United Republic. Japan lies to the east of Korea and is known across the world as "the land of the rising sun".

Japan is governed by a Shogun, who is elected by the people. Japan was once ruled by an emperor, though this system of government was abandoned after the establishment of the United Republic.