The Prefecture of Ryuken is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Governor Baron Fuhito Ishihara with an even hand, and renowned for its compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, devout population of 2.788 billion Ryukenians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Welfare, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tokoname. The average income tax rate is 32.6%.

The Ryukenian economy, worth 153 trillion yen a year, is dominated by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Retail, and Cheese Exports. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 54,932 yen, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.0 times as much as the poorest.

Governor Baron Fuhito Ishihara has just been declared ruler of Ryuken in an international press conference, Ryuken has designated Tokoname as its capital city, small businesses are gobbled up almost daily by corporate giants, and teachers are skilled at leaving no evidence of child cruelty. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ryuken's national animal is the dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Shintō.

Ryuken is ranked 154,072^nd in the world and 79^th in Japan for Largest Populations, with 2.79 billion capita.