Nation Name (long): The State of Shimajiro
Nation Name (short): Shimajiro
Motto: “Hokori, meiyo, seigi, soshite kodoku. Shimajiro wa tsuyoi.”
“Pride, honour, justice, and solitude. The Islands Rule Strong.”
National Animal: Red-Crowned Crane
National Flower/Plant: Rhododendron (Azalea)
National Anthem: “Shimajima Airang”
Capitol (and largest city): Seikan.
Demonym: Shimanese
Language: Shimanese
Species: Human (primarily), Felines and Cavas
Population: 19,874,095 (2019 census)
Government type: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Leader(s):
Daishin, Kotei (King) of Shimajiro
Sayuri Fujimura, Prime Minister of Shimajiro
Legislature: The Imperial Diet
Upper House – House of Magnates
Lower House – House of Representatives
Formation: 1875, Revolution of the Blossoms, Constitution of the Eight Islands
Total GDP: 842 billion ~
GDP per capita: 42,366
Currency: Shimajiroan Han (Ħ)
Calling Code: +700
ISO 3166 code: SMJ
Internet TLD: .sh
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Historical Summary:
The early centuries of Shimanese history saw the rise of the Yukei Dynasty. The empire was formed around a belief in the Emperor as both the spiritual and political ruler, blessed by the gods to maintain harmony between the land, sea, and sky. In many ways, this is the first instance of where the warrior clans of the various islands of Shimajiro were united under a common belief. The early Shinsei Code, a set of spiritual and legal principles, was written during this era, establishing the divine right of the Kotei (Emperor) and the obligations of the people to the state. This system, though deeply hierarchical, laid the groundwork for centuries of centralized rule.
As Shimajiro’s population grew and its territories expanded to encompass neighboring islands, the central authority of the Emperor weakened. Regional lords, or daimyō, rose to power, creating a feudal system where loyalty was pledged to the Emperor but power was exercised locally. This era was marked by frequent conflicts, known as the Wars of the Kotei, as rival clans vied for dominance under the guise of serving the Emperor.
In the late 16th century, the charismatic general Katsuragi Tenma led a campaign of unification under the banner of the Emperor, declaring that the nation’s survival required a return to centralized rule. Katsuragi reestablished the Emperor’s authority, albeit as a symbolic figurehead, while installing himself as the first Supreme Regent. This period, often referred to as Shimajiro’s Silver Age, saw significant economic growth, the codification of laws, and a blossoming of arts and architecture. However, this centralized power was maintained through strict social hierarchies and suppression of dissent. By the early 19th century, cracks began to show as merchants and peasants, emboldened by growing wealth and literacy, began demanding reforms.
The mid-19th century brought internal unrest and external pressures. Inspired by revolutions abroad, reformist factions in Shimajiro called for an end to feudal privileges and greater participation in governance. This culminated in the Revolution of the Blossoms, a turbulent 25-year period of uprisings, assassinations, and political negotiations. In 1875, the young Emperor Takahiro issued the Constitution of the Eight Islands, formally transitioning Shimajiro into a constitutional monarchy. This document established the Imperial Diet, dividing power between the Emperor, a democratically elected Lower House, and a more aristocratic Upper House. The revolution was a painful but transformative chapter, leaving scars that shaped the nation’s modern identity.