The Principality of Katase is a titanic, efficient nation, ruled by Jiro Kujo with an even hand, and renowned for its smutty television, compulsory military service, and national health service. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 11.972 billion Kataseans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and look forward to their next free and open election, to be held on an as-yet unannounced date.

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Nadeshiko. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 67.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Katasean economy, worth a remarkable 1,395 trillion Motsus a year, is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is notable. Average income is an impressive 116,524 Motsus, with the richest citizens earning 7.4 times as much as the poorest.

Jiro Kujo's new android secretary is the latest media darling, it's a jungle out there, travelers praise airports for their endless beige corridors, and report cards now include a 'Pain Tolerance' grading column. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Katase's national animal is the falcon, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Katase is ranked 28,818^th in the world and 19^th in Greater Dienstad for Largest Black Market, with 70.3 trillion Standard Monetary Units.