The Principality of Katase is a titanic, cultured nation, ruled by Jiro Kujo with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, sprawling nuclear power plants, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 12.057 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 1,404 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 24,055^th in the world and 21^st in Greater Dienstad for Lowest Crime Rates, with 91.28 law-abiding acts per hour.