Azuma Shogunate

The Azuma Shogunate, also known as the Azuma Imperium or simply as Azuma, is a nation located within central Kejafros, north of the Empire of Lenoria. It is a nation inspired by Japanese culture, though it also has traces of European in its diverse and magnificent architecture.
It is currently bordered by Saezia in the south-west, and by Lenoria in the south-east.
==History==
The early history of the Azumic peoples is unknown, but it is theorized (with the help of archeological evidence) that they may have come from the southern plains of Kejafros, maybe because of migrating tribes which pushed them further north. Either way, they settled in the cherry biome and the mountains nearby, and created a peaceful Empire, coexisting and even intermingling with the local Dwarves and Spirits of the world. They created a small tribal settlement, called Azai, which became the center of their culture, along with many other settlements in the mountains and along their vast territories. 
 
The Azumic tradition also called for the yearly election of a chief, also called Emperor by outside sources, and being the Emperor elicited enormous respect and prestige, along with almost full power within Azuma. This position initially switched around between powerful families, until, according to legend, the great warrior Songunu, leader of the Vyiera clan, defeated the Dragon Tyrant which had long tired the people of Azuma, and thus was proclaimed eternal Emperor, with all his successors also being named Emperors due to the prestige that being from his lineage carried.
All was well for a thousand years, but eventually, due to internal instability, and with the rising of nations across the region, the people of Azuma were pushed out of the plains and mountains they once inhabited, and eventually all the way back to the heartland of Azai and the Cherry Blossomed Hills therein. The people of Azuma eventually came under the protection of the Saezians, as their lands were encroached upon even further by foreign powers.
The Era of Decay lasted decades until the arrival of strange foreigners from the land of Rathnir. These foreigners were many and varied, but they mostly came from the country of Vostok, a proud democracy with a heritage of stability and friendship. After being given shelter these strange comrades shared tales of their homeland, enrapturing the young Azumi Emperor, Arashi Vyiera, with ideas of Liberalism and Modernity, thus the exiles and the Emperor came to an agreement. The Vostokiyans would join forces with the Azumi Emperor to help create a new government and establish a multicultural nation where all could live in harmony with each other and the spirits, and thus the Azuma Imperium was born.
The Vostokiyans brought with them a culture of democracy and progress, and thus they established a Senate and formed a government with a complex bureaucracy, aided by a brand new constitution written by scholars from all over Kejafros. The new government was based on the balance between the powers of the Senate, representing the will of the people, and the Emperor, representing the right of the divine.
The Emperor was assigned a new council of ministers, and in an effort to appeal more to western powers, he changed his name to Storm Vyiera.
The settlement of Azai, which by then had been reduced to merely a few houses, was transformed into a bustling city, and the population of Azuma skyrocketed due to intense government efforts.
All seemed great, the first elections were held, the government was accumulating wealth, and the people were happy, but soon all of these developments led to the formation of two rival factions within the monarchy: The Anseito (also called the Democrats), which wished to curtail the ancient powers of the Emperor, and turn the state into constitutional monarchy, leaving the Emperor as a mere figurehead, and the Chūsei (also called the Monarchists), which wished to increase imperial powers and bring traditional values back to Azuma. These developments culminated in intense debates within the government, creating tension between the Senators.
=== Dissolution of Khanen ===
Due to diverging foreign and internal policy, the constituent members of the Karzinite of Khanen decided to dissolve it, with the Azuma Imperium rebranding to the Azuma Shogunate and becoming completely independent for the first time in its history.
=== Assasination of the Prime Minister ===
While the contemporary Prime Minister, RoboticAuthor, was going on a friendly rally, his own bodyguard, Wassenaar, decided to assasinate him, marking a historic event in the history of Azuma, and causing instability in the Anseito party, since both were key members of it. Wassenaar was immediately exiled, and the Anseito party was dissolved shortly after. This would lead the way for the formation of new parties, especially in the upcoming elections.
==Government==
The Azuma Imperium is a semi-constitutional monarchy, with the Emperor having great power, and the Senate counterbalancing it. The government structure and functioning is all outlined in the constitution.
===Executive Branch===
The executive branch is composed by the Emperor and his appointed council of Ministers, which help him run the country.
====The Emperor====
He is both the Head of State and Government, he has the power to issue decrees which are only limited by pre-existent law, and is in charge of running the country and keeping order and peace. He can also veto laws passed by the Senate.
====The Ministries====
These are appointed by the Emperor, and are in charge of managing specific aspects of both internal and foreign policy (eg. construction, production, foreign affairs, etc…).
===Legislative Branch===
====The Senate====
The Senate, which is an institution brought all the way back from Vostok , is in charge of approving or denying laws, and also scrutinizing the Emperor if needed. It is composed of 3 representatives elected every two months from the Azumi citizens.
====The Prime Minister====
He is an official elected by the Senate, and in charge of putting bills into vote by the Senate.
== Economy ==
Unlike its predecesor, Vostok, which functioned under a loosely-enforced socialist economy, Azuma has no enforced economic system. This has led to a unique economic system based on collaboration and trust between its members, mixing both private and public ownership of goods and land.
The government is mostly funded through private initiative, with loyal citizens playing a big part in funding projects through donating money, goods or Labour.
== Territories ==
=== Azai ===
Azai is the capital of Azuma, a city spanning 15 chunks in both directions, it is by far the biggest and most complete territory, featuring two housing districts, a market, a giant ritual tower, a restaurant and many other buildings.
It’s also home to the most amount of players, with about 30 permanent residents.
The city is administered directly by the government (the Emperor & his ministers).
=== Hannako ===
Located to the north-east of Azai, it’s home to the Hannako Market, the nations biggest market, selling a variety of products at cheap prices. It’s also home to the Hannako Castle.
The city is administered by ObsidianLantern.
=== Mantelia ===
A sparsely populated territory located to the north-east of Hannako, it is currently in construction. 
The town is administered by Clomclem.
==Geography==
The country is located in a Cherry blossom plain, also encompassing a mountain range and several normal plains.