Kagoyama

Kagoyama, officially called the Ministries of the Single Minded Temple is a nation located in northeast Alshar, bordering Oyashima and Huoxia. It is a theocratic republic centered around the Buddhist sect of Jōdo Shinshū, otherwise known as Shin Buddhism. In addition, a secular Republic consisting of ministers elected by local governors share power with the temples, with the former prioritizing legislation and administration while the latter prioritizes military regulation and advancement.

A nation known as the Hoyashima Court ruled over the area that would become Kagoyama from 1482 to 1765 when a series of revolts by organized peasant militias called the Ikko Ikki, backed by the Shin Temples, managed to overthrow the imperial court and establish Kagoyama. Throughout the late 18th and early 19th century, Kagoyama enjoyed prosperity through minor industrialization and commercial trade with Occidental powers such as Burgundie. However, the merchant families that prospered the most from trade grew discontent under the bureaucratic system that devalued their work, and so launched and attempted rebellion. This rebellion ultimately failed, but not without heavy civilian casualties, and in response, government began to regulate all trade and industrialization. This proved sufficient enough to resist colonization, albeit at a slower pace of modernization.

In the present day, Kagoyama is known for its heavy militarization and strictly regulated society, as well as being a prominent industrial sector of Alshar, having a GDPPC comparable to its nearest developed neighbor of Metzetta. The primary exports are industrial goods such as automobile and electronic parts, industrial measuring equipment and products derived from petroleum. All industry is government regulated with extensive focus paid towards building up native Kagoyama industries. However, the nation faces significant unrest due to its intensifying regulation of daily life since the mid 90s due to the election of High Minister Soga Shokawa. Many demonstrations have been held in the port city of Mietami, while governors have submitted many petitions to repeal the unpopular legislation.