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===Asia===
===Asia===
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Japans
response to the rise of metahumanity was passage of the Yamato Act, which involves deportation of all metahumans to
anyone willing to take them (not usually a benevolent nation). With it, nationalism increased to the point Japan rebuilt its military again
while
avoid
any of the political squabbling or racial tensions of the rest of the world. Japanese corporations rose steadily in prominence, and Japanese influence lead to the "Nuyen" replacing the American dollar by becoming one of the most accepted currencies worldwide. With the loss of stability of the former United States, Japan invaded and captured large parts of California. They continue to test their neighbors, particularly China. Within Japan, society is strictly controlled and firearms are rare. Large portions of Japan remain undeveloped outside of the megacity sprawl, protected to maintain the idea of heritage and cultural identity. Kempeitai, secret political police, enforce the will of Japan even on the megacorps and membership is required to obtain any kind of higher education. Kempeitai have loyalty only to Japan, and overall resemble a combination of the Nazi Youth and SS in behavior and function.
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Japan is no longer a true democracy, having returned to the worship and rule of a divine Emperor, and is now called the Japanese Imperial State. Below him is a three-branch political system with the "Diet" as a senate and congressional body, a Judiciary branch, and an executive branch with a prime minister. Their
response to the rise of metahumanity was passage of the Yamato Act, which involves deportation of all metahumans to
quarantine at concentration camps on Yomi Island
while
avoiding
any of the political squabbling or racial tensions of the rest of the world
.. During the years leading up to the Sixth World, nationalism had increased to the point Japan had rebuilt its military again
. Japanese corporations rose steadily in prominence, and Japanese influence lead to the "Nuyen" replacing the American dollar by becoming one of the most accepted currencies worldwide. With the loss of stability of the former United States, Japan invaded and captured large parts of California
as well as the Philippine islands
. They continue to test their neighbors, particularly China
, constantly with military demonstrations
. Within Japan, society is strictly controlled and firearms are rare. Large portions of Japan remain undeveloped outside of the megacity sprawl, protected to maintain the idea of heritage and cultural identity. Kempeitai, secret political police, enforce the will of Japan even on the megacorps and membership is required to obtain any kind of higher education. Kempeitai have loyalty only to Japan, and overall resemble a combination of the Nazi Youth and SS in behavior and function
. By the time of the 5th edition Shadowrun year, the Japanese have begun to slowly drop their anti-meta views including abandoning Yomi Island to the Huk.
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*The Philippines were conquered by Japan early in Sixth World history, resulting in the Huk rebellion reemerging to reignite the World War 2 conflict. This time however, the Huk are supported by the black dragon Masaru
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===South America===
===South America===