Japan
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Japan leans hardest toward Assimilationist, Tech-forward and Democracy.
The 12 axes, with receipts
Unitary state with 47 prefectures.
Stable democracy with a powerful bureaucracy and long one-party dominance.
Extremely strict drug laws; strong speech protections.
US ally that guards its sovereignty.
Pacifist constitution (Article 9), though now rearming.
Very low immigration and a strong sense of homogeneity.
Privatised rail and post; inheritance tax up to 55%.
Long tradition of state industrial guidance.
Major exporter that heavily protects rice farmers.
Secular constitution with Shinto and Buddhist heritage.
Only G7 country without same-sex unions; abortion legal.
Robotics leader restarting its nuclear reactors.
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