Imperial Japan

Background
Nationalist Japan has grown since the early 21st century and the emperor of Japan finally is given everyday rule of the country with an Imperial court and Parliament. Japan has greatly increased its popularity of old traditions under the new regime, bringing back traditional clothing back into popular culture and putting traditional spins on much of its modern creations.

History
Japan stands as a example of what a nation can do if they are united in their efforts. Modernizing hundreds of years in a few decades had never been seen before, the first Eastern nation to defeat a European power in warfare, and a economic miracle following it's worst devastation in the aftermath of the Second World War. Japan has grown to be a leader in technology and popular culture in the late 20th and early 21st century.

However, not all was well and good for Japan. A bitter and fast growing power in China began to put more and more pressure in the region during the 21st century. This lead to growing nationalism and a call for militarization in Japan, something that was negatively viewed by the people for the better part of a century after the events of the Second World War. There have been rumors of a secret group that had influenced this change in the people but nothing has been proven.

Following China's first open invasion in mainland Asia after the US withdrew from international holdings, the Japanese government took drastic action. First was to give decisive powers in everyday affairs to the Emperor for the first time in Japan's history. Second was to start a immediate military build up, and finally was a massive land reclamation project to allow for further development of the nation economically and militarily. Fearing China's sudden open aggression, a number of island states such as the Philippines had no choice but to join forces under the Japanese banner or face China alone and face the harsh realities that come under their regime.

The Old ways of Japan have returned out of necessity and nationalistic pride. traditional aesthetics have been brought back with a flair of modern times. Japan has once again become a naval and economic force to be feared.