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Daitō:
The Empire of Fusan
大扶桑帝國
Dai-Fusō Teikoku

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”HAKKŌ ICHIU."
   The Empire of Fusan (大扶桑帝國, Dai-Fusō Teikoku; alt. 大大和帝國, Dai-Yamato Teikoku), or just Fusan, for short, is a Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy located in East Ardia and the Kyne. Although it claims to have been founded in 660 BC by Emperor Shin'ō, historically, it can trace its roots "only" to Emperor Tengyō, who founded the earliest form of the Fusanese state in 231 BCE. In its current form, it has existed since the late 1860s, with a parliament, the Imperial Diet, being founded in 1896, although it was greatly weakened between 1937 and 1961 in favor of other bodies. As of 2023, Fusan has a population of 295,087,964, making it the second largest country by population on Mundus. Its people enjoy strong political and individual rights as well as a high standard of living, with universal healthcare, low unemployment and poverty rates, and a high GDP.
OVERVIEW   
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE   TBA
10 LARGEST CITIES IN FUSAN
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Shinkyō — Shinkyō Special Administrative City

Population: 9,876,304

Awara — Awara Special Administrative City

Population: 3,786,982

Urasoe — Chibu Prefecture

Population: 2,782,100

Otsu — Hidaka Prefecture

Population: 2,422,859

Yuzawa — Yuzawa Prefecture

Population: 2,201,872

Goris — Tsukishima Prefecture

Population: 1,977,403

Shibetsu — Ishikari Prefecture

Population: 1,874,906

Tenkyō — Tenkyō Special Administrative City

Population: 1,504,986

Saito — Muroran Prefecture

Population: 1,496,183
GOVERNMENTTBA
PARTIES OF THE IMPERIAL DIET
House of Representatives

House of Peers


National Anthem:
Kimigayo
(His Majesty's Reign)
TBA
Capital: Shinkyō
Largest city: Shinkyō
Demonym:
 Fusanese
Government: Federal
Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
 
Legislature: Imperial Diet
Population: 295,087,964
HDI: 0.919 (Very High)
Currency: Imperial Mon (¥)
ER: 文0.930=$1
Time zone: UTC -02:00 - UTC +02:00
Drives on the: Left
Calling code: +81
Internet TLD: .dt
Space Program: National Space Development Agency (NASDA)

Daitō:
ECONOMYThe economy of Daitō is a highly developed free-market economy. Having the third highest nominal GDP, it ranks among the world’s largest developed economies, fueled by a large population and a strong demographic structure. As of the start of 2023, the nominal GDP per Capita was $40,330.46. While many struggle to afford to own a home of their own as a result of a long-term housing crisis resulting from the financial crisis of the early 2000s, the nation maintains a low poverty rate, with only around 15.9% of the population being classified as being in poverty and just 2.35% earning $10 or less per day. The nation’s unemployment rate is currently at 1.61%, and its HDI is 0.919, ranking among the highest in the world.

With regards to taxes, income tax in the country ranges from 5% for those who only earn up to 文11,000 per year to up to 40% for the highest earners. Corporate taxes are set at 29.1%, and while rates are generally set by the prefectures, sales tax is on average roughly 8.1% in the country.

For primary industries, beyond agriculture, Daitō is a net exporter of petroleum, copper ore, lithium, and iron ore. It also produces natural gas, although the infrastructure there is not nearly on the same scale as for petroleum extraction and refinement, while restrictions exist on its export due to its strategic importance. As for secondary industries, the country is a major manufacturer of automobiles and aircraft components, as well as plain sheet metal. It is also one of the world’s largest producers of both IT equipment and semiconductors. Finally, in terms of tertiary industries, Daitō provides a number of services, ranging from IT and financial services to transportation and education. Daitōjin retailers have a presence across East Ardia as well. Of course, one could not mention this sector without mentioning the entertainment industry, with Daitō being a major hub for the industry going back to the 1910s.
DEMOGRAPHICSThe population of Daitō is currently growing at an annual rate of 0.50% and is currently at around 295,087,964 people. The nation's population has nearly doubled since 1961, although birth rates have slowed since then. The vast majority of the population is found in Ardia, with 15% residing in Tsukishima and the remainder on the mainland or in the Satsunan islands. Regarding ethnicity, approximately 85% of the population belongs to the Yamato, an ethnicity belonging to the Ōnishic ethnolinguistic group, which includes individuals from the nation itself, Rokkenjima, and Toshikawa, although 97% of them are from Daitō itself. 1.8% of the population is Satsunanjin, primarily hailing from the Satsunan Islands, although some are descendants of settlers on the mainland and Tsukishima. 6% are natives of Tsukishima, their ancestors hailing from the west in the 15th century. Otherwise, 1.7% of the population belongs to various other native ethnicities and 5.9% belong to other foreign ethnic groups, with the largest of those being the Ardians and the Phuebrans.

In terms of religion, the native Teidō faith and Buddhism are the most common, with its practitioners making up 87% of the population (most Buddhists also practice Teidō). 5% of the population does not profess any faith whatsoever or is undecided. 5.5% of the population belongs to a christian denomination, with the largest being various forms of protestantism at around 2.5%. 2% belong to the Catholic church, while 1% belong to various other churches, with a significant part of said percent belonging to the indigenous nestorian church. Finally, 2.5% of the population practices Rosarity, native to Rokkenjima, mostly located within Tōsandō circuit, although a small community exists on Tsukishima.
Currency:
Imperial Mon (文)
文1 = $1.075
$1 = 文0.930
(Nominal) GDP:
$11.901 Trillion
(Nominal) GDP
per capita:
$40,330.46
(PPP) GDP:
$17.260 trillion
(PPP) GDP
per capita:
$58,491.26
HDI: 0.919
Gini Coefficient: 36.73%
Unemployment: 1.61%
Labor force:
201.5 million
Labor force by occupation:
Agriculture: 3.18%
Industry: 21.41%
Services: 75.41%
Income Tax Rate: 5-40%
Corporate Tax Rate: 29.1%
Sales Tax Rate: 8.1%Ethnicity
2023 Census Data
Ōnishi: 85%
Dalseomese 6%
Amami: 1.8%
Other native: 1.7%
Other foreign: 5.5%
Religion
Teidō/
Buddhism: 87*%
Rosarity: 2.5%
Christianity (Protestant): 2.5%
Christianity (Catholic): 2%
Christianity (Other): 1%
Irreligious: 5%
Other: 0.5%
Life Expectancy
Male: 84.3
Female: 86.9

Daitō:
Laws and Stances of FusanAbortionThe right of women to seek an abortion was first enshrined into law in Kinai Province on the 27th of May, 1949, however, it faced legal challenges before ultimately being ruled on by the Supreme Court in 1952. That ruling granted the right to abortion nationwide, with the rest of the provinces formally passing legislation with regards to the practice by 1983. However, there remain some circumstances where it is still prohibited, most notably fetal impairment or on the request of the patient. In all other cases, save where the mother would risk death by bringing the fetus to term, the cutoff is 22 weeks.AdulteryAlthough adultery is not a criminal offense in the Empire of Fusan, it is deemed as legitimate grounds for divorce.Affirmative actionNo distinctions based on race, religion or sex are allowed under Article One of the Equal Rights Amendment of the Fusanese Constitution, which was passed in 1962. Since 2000, however, measures have been put into place in order to enable members of marginalized groups to overcome or minimise disadvantages; to meet the different needs of the marginalized group; or to enable or encourage persons in marginalized groups to participate in an activity.Age of consentThe national age of consent is set at the age of 16, however, several provinces have higher ages of consent set under their own laws. In Tōkai, Kinai, and Nishiyama, the age of consent is set at 18, while Tottori and Tsukishima are set at 17.Age of majorityThe age of majority is set at 18.Artificial inseminationArtificial insemination is legal in the Empire of Fusan.Assisted SuicideArticle 202 of the Fusanese Penal Code:
   "A person who induces or aids another person to commit suicide, or kills another person at the other's request or with other's consent, is punished by imprisonment or imprisonment without work for not less than 6 months but not more than 7 years."

Despite this, there are some exceptions which may exist due to the act of suicide being legal, most notably in cases where the other party will deliver a fatal injury to their person prior to the act, although extensive paperwork must be filed to permit it. In most cases, therefore, it is practically illegal across the board, even if officially, it may not be.BestialityBestiality is illegal in Fusan, with the penalty being at a minimum ¥5,000 and a sentence of six months to a year for a first time offense.Birth controlBirth control is legal in Fusan.Concealed carryConcealed carry is prohibited on public transport and in most jurisdictions, however, Hokuriku, as a consequence of its looser gun laws with comparison to the rest of the nation, does permit concealed carry, provided that an individual has a valid permit.Death penalty"Article 11 of the Fusanese Penal Code:
   (1) The death penalty is executed by hanging or firing squad at a penal institution.
   (2) A person who has been sentenced to the death penalty is detained in a jail until their execution."DivorceDivorce is permitted in Fusan, with four types of divorce being extant within the nation's jurisdiction. They are as follows:
   Divorce by Mutual Consent
   Divorce by Family Court Mediation
   Divorce by Family Court Judgement
   Divorce by District Court JudgementDouble jeopardyArticle Three of the Second Amendment to the Fusanese Constitution, which covers judicial reform, states:
   "No person shall be held criminally liable for an act which was lawful at the time it was committed, or of which he has been acquitted, nor shall he be placed in double jeopardy.”

However, multiple cases have adjusted the government’s stance on this, with the Supreme Court ruling in a 2016 case on larceny that in the event that there are two trials for separate cases of simple larceny, it will not be considered double jeopardy, even if the prosecutor could have charged both of them as a single crime of habitual larceny.Drinking ageWhile Fusan has no official legal drinking age, the purchase of alcohol by individuals under 18 years of age is prohibited, with offenders facing fines up up to ¥3,000.Driving ageThe minimum legal driving age is divided into two categories, those being as follows:
   Motorcycles under 400cc — 16
   Ordinary/semi-medium vehicle and motorcycles over 401 cc — 18EducationWhile homeschooling is not formally permitted, with school attendance being compulsory, the fine for non-attendance is rarely applied and amounts to approximately ¥50. The authorities encourage "futoko" (school refusal) children to receive schooling in alternative manners, including home education. Nonetheless, the practice is exceedingly rare, thus leading to this apparent gray area in the law.Eminent domainEminent domain is constitutionally permitted insofar as it is deemed necessary for the public interest and if compensation is provided.Felony disenfranchisementIn most cases, inmates are permitted to retain their right to vote while serving their sentence. However, in cases where the convicted is sentenced to life imprisonment or death, the government reserves the right to disenfranchise the individual. Nonetheless, in these cases, if the inmate's sentence is commuted or suspended, they will be reinfranchised upon release.Firearm PossessionThe 1876 Haitōrei edict prohibited people, with the exception of the pre-kazoku nobility, the military, and law enforcement from carrying weapons in public. However, in 1958, this edict was struck down in a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court, which ruled that the edict, which predated the constitution, violated the spirit of the constitution by affording special privilege to a specific class, thus making the possession of firearms and other weapons technically legal nationwide and turning the matter over to the provinces. As of 2024, Higashikawa Hokuriku, Nishihata, Nishiyama, Ōita, Tsukishima, and Yakumo all permit individuals with proper licensing to possess firearms. Of the remaining provinces, firearms are, however, prohibited except for antiques, which are defined as any firearm produced prior to 1860. Swords and other melee weapons face specific restrictions outside of use in martial arts, however, they remain legal nationwide.Flag desecrationUnder the Fusanese criminal code, it is criminal offense to insult either the national flag or national emblem of the country. This offense notably does not apply to foreign governments, although it does exist as a misdemeanor labeled as “obstructing state diplomacy”, which carries a ¥200 fine. As for the flag and emblem of the Empire of Fusan, the offense is “disturbing the order." Insulting or damaging the portrait of the reigning Emperor may also be punishable as "disturbing the order." The penalty can be either incarceration for one year or less or a ¥300 fine.Gambling ageThe minimum gambling age is set at 20 years old. Despite this, in most provinces, save for Kinai and Tōkai, the practice is illegal, with this minimum age being for betting on horse racing and certain motorsports. Public sports, lotteries, and football pools are held under special laws in order to increase the income of national and local governments as well as to offer a form of entertainment.Homosexuality in the militaryFusan does not have any rules applying to homosexuals serving in the Imperial Fusanese Armed Forces. The Imperial Fusanese Armed Forces, when asked about their policy toward gays and lesbians following debates in other nations throughout the 90s, answered that it was not an issue, and individuals within the forces indicated that as long as same-sex relations did not lead to fights or other trouble—an answer also given with regards to opposite-sex relations—there were few, if any, barriers to their inclusion in the armed services.Human cloningLegislation exists which aims to promote stem cell research, using cells that are “ethically obtained”, that could contribute to a better understanding of diseases and therapies, as well as promote “derivation of pluripotent stem cell lines without the creation of human embryos”. Reproductive human cloning, however, remains illegal within Fusan.Lèse-majestéArticle 73 of the Fusanese Penal Code:
   (1) Any person who causes or attempts to cause harm to the Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, or Grandson of the Emperor shall be punished by death.
Article 74:
   (1) Any person who commits an act of disrespect against the Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, or Grandson of the Emperor shall be punished with imprisonment for not less than three months and not more than five years, and a fine of not less than ¥500 and no more than ¥9,000 shall be imposed.
   (2) The same shall apply to any person who commits an act of disrespect against the Imperial Shrine or the Imperial Mausoleum.
Article 75:
   (1) Any person who causes harm to the Imperial Family shall be punished by death, and any person who attempts to do that shall be punished by life imprisonment.
Article 76:
   (1) Any person who commits an act of disrespect against the Imperial Family shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two months and not more than four years, and a fine of not less than ¥300 and no more than ¥7,000 shall be imposed.Marriageable ageThe legal marriageable age is set at eighteen years old.Military conscriptionWhile conscription formally ended in Fusan in 1982, all male citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 are required by law to register with the Military Service System (MSS), which is designed to facilitate the revival of conscription should the need arise. Failure to register is deemed a felony-level offense, coming with a ¥250,000 fine and no more than five years imprisonment, however, this has not been enforced since 1988. Conscription does not extend to female citizens at this time, however, there have been efforts in the past to change this.PolygamyPolygamy is illegal in the Empire of Fusan.ProstitutionProstitution, while illegal on paper, is in practice legal and regulated.Racial discriminationRacial discrimination is illegal in Fusan.Same-sex marriageSame-sex marriage is legal in Fusan.Smoking ageThe minimum smoking age is set at 18 years old.State ideologyhere is no official state ideology mandated by law in the Empire of Fusan, there are numerous laws which prohibit "modification or damage to the kokutai", which generally means that the government views the monarchy as a core institution of the nation.State religionWhile Fusan theoretically considers Teido its state religion due to a law passed in 1942, a law passed in 1946 prevents the government from enforcing the practice of the religion among its citizenry.TortureTorture is prohibited under Fusanese law.Trial by juryAll citizens are granted the right to choose a trial by jury of their peers or a bench trial, however, such a practice can be waived under certain circumstances such as martial law or in certain heinous offences such as treason, under which circumstances trials are performed by a panel of lay judges.Universal healthcareAll citizens of Fusan are required by law to have health insurance coverage. People without insurance from employers can participate in a national health insurance programme, administered by local governments. Patients are free to select physicians or facilities of their choice and cannot be denied coverage. Hospitals, by law, must be run as non-profit and managed by physicians.Voting ageThe voting age in Fusan is set at 18 years of age.Women's rightsAll citizens in Fusan are guaranteed the same rights under law without regard to gender.Working ageThe minimum working age in Fusan is divided by gender and has restrictions dependent on the age of the individual. These are as follows:
   Male
      15: Restricted occupations and hours of activity.
      18: Unrestricted.
   Female
      15: With broad restrictions for working hours and the type of work.
      18: May only participate in underground work if engaged in work specified by ordinance performed underground.
      20: Unrestricted.

Daitō:
Flags and Symbols of Daitō   The following is a list of flags and symbols of Daitō, both historical and contemporary:
Contemporary National, Provincial, and Imperial Flags of Daitō
ImageDateUseDescription1870 - PresentCivil and state flag and ensign of DaitōFlag ratio: 7:10. Disc is shifted 1% towards the hoist (left)1869 - PresentImperial standard of the emperor of DaitōA gold 16 petal chrysanthemum centered on a red background2001 - PresentImperial standard of the emperor emeritusSimilar to the standard of the emperor, but with a darker background1922 - PresentImperial standard of the empress, the Empress dowager,
the grand empress dowager and the empress emeritaA pennant of the standard of the emperor1922 – presentImperial standard of the regent of DaitōSimilar to the standard of the emperor, but with a white border1922 - PresentImperial standard of the Crown Prince and the imperial
grandson who is an heir apparentSimilar to the standard of the emperor, but with a white orle1922 - PresentImperial standard of the wife of the Crown Prince
and the wife of the imperial grandsonA pennant of the standard of the Crown Prince2001 - PresentImperial standard of the crown prince
if not the son of the emperorA gold 16-petaled chrysanthemum centered on
a white background with a red orle and border1922 - PresentImperial standard of other members of
the Imperial HouseSimilar to the standard of the crown prince,
but without the red orle1948 - PresentFlag of Kinai ProvinceEmblem of Kinai Province on a Blue Field1948 - PresentFlag of Tōkai ProvinceEmblem of Tōkai Province on a Red Field1948 - PresentFlag of Aomori ProvinceEmblem of Aomori Province on a White Field1948 - PresentFlag of Tochigi ProvinceEmblem of Tochigi Province on a White Field1948 - PresentFlag of Ōita ProvinceEmblem of Ōita Province on a Blue Field1948 - PresentFlag of Yakumo ProvinceEmblem of Yakumo on a Red Field1948 - PresentFlag of Nishiyama ProvinceEmblem of Nishiyama Province on a Dark Green Field1948 - PresentEmblem of Higashikawa Province on a Teal FieldFlag of Higashikawa Province1948 - PresentFlag of Tottori ProvinceEmblem of Tottori Province on a Green Field1948 - PresentFlag of Nishihata ProvinceEmblem of Nishihata Province on a Blue Field1948 - PresentFlag of Amami ProvinceEmblem of Amami Province on a White Field1989 - PresentFlag of Hokuriku CircuitWhite fringed red seven-point star on a blue field.
Traditional Yezo pattern on the left.1954 - PresentFlag of Tsukishima CircuitStriped flag with traditional symbol, colors derived
from the war flag of the Kingdom of BalhaeContemporary Emblems of Daitō
ImageDateUseDescription1183 - PresentImperial Seal of DaitōA gold 16 petal chrysanthemum1872 - PresentGrand Seal of the Empire of Daitō
(Rarely Used)Supporters: Dragon and Hōō
Top: Sun disk
Escutcheon: Axe head overlaid with grains of rice
Underneath: A gold 16 petal chrysanthemum7th Century - PresentPrivy Seal of Daitō"Tennō/Gyoji" written in Seal Script1910 - PresentGovernment Seal of DaitōStylized Paulownia with 5-7-5 flowers on a blue oval with a gold outline[/td][/tr][/table]

Daitō:
Provinces and Circuits of Daitō
   In the aftermath of the Great War, Daitō was effectively reorganized as a federal state with the goal of the strain of administering the country. This resulted in the creation of regional states, or more officially, Provinces and Circuits under the Dōshūsei system, which have greater autonomy than the prefectures. In total, there are eleven Provinces (州, Shū) and two Circuits (道, Dō), with the latter of the two being applied to the regions of Hokuriku and Tsukishima owing to their cultural differences from the country's core. Provided below is a list of the Provinces and Circuits in order of population, alongside their capitals:
NamePopulationCapitalTōkai Province46,818,561ShinkyōKinai Province38,606,619OkayamaŌita Province33,534,077UrasoeAomori Province30,152,800TajimiTsukishima Circuit26,948,841TaikyūTochigi Province26,706,178AwaraYakumo Province22,533,258SaitoHigashikawa Province18,443,202SekiNishiyama Province17,188,759WakasaTottori Province13,001,413KyotangōHokuriku Circuit9,773,406IshikariAmami Province7,060,694IsenNishihata Province4,320,156Yazu

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