Hokkaido (Wastelands: Map Game)

The Republic of Ezo, also known as Hokkaido, is a nation in East Asia.

During the Third World War, Hokkaido lost Sapporo, Hakodate, and Tomakomai to nuclear missiles. Some time later after the war, the Republic of Ezo was established on Hokkaido, with Asahikawa being established as the capital.

Ezo supported the Amurian Confederation during their war against the Korea, with the latter being supported by the People’s Federation of China as well as Tokyo-Yokohama. Despite sending a bit of support, Amuria lost the war, and lead to the government backing down. Nevertheless, the government, unofficially, continues to be against Tokyo-Yokohama (later Honshu) and their influence; and is locked in a cold war while avoiding any possible direct confrontation at all costs. The Ezo government also has a general pro-Russian stance.

Politics
Presidents are elected every five years, with no limit on terms.

List of Presidents

 * Yumiko Ishikawa (Independent) - 2057-2062
 * Akari Kobayashi (Democratic Party for the People) - 2062-2072
 * Honami Funakoshi (Democratic Party for the People) - 2072-

List of Prime Ministers

 * Yuichiro Matsui (Independent) - 2057-2062
 * Shigefumi Ozawa (Democratic Party for the People) - 2062-2072
 * Gordan Krichevsky (Democratic Party for the People) - 2072-

Foreign Relations
The Republic of Ezo managed to establish its first diplomatic ties with Terney in 2060 during an exploration of parts of Russia closest to Hokkaido; with a trade deal being established a year later. Ties with the other Russian nations the coasts of Primorsky Krai were established in 2070, with a trade agreement being established a year later.

Ezo also has established diplomatic relations and a trade deal with Florida in 2073.

Ezo established diplomatic relations with Nevelsk in 2075, and also formed an alliance with them later on; and aided them in gaining all of former.

Military
The Ezo Armed Forces is the armed forces of Ezo. It currently numbers at 4,525, with no active conscription policy. It is divided into the Ezo Ground Forces and the Ezo Naval Forces.

Religion
As of 2081:
 * 34% Buddhism
 * 33% Irreligion
 * 17% Eastern Orthodox
 * 9% Ainu folk beliefs
 * 7% Animism

Subdivisions
Ezo is divided into 19 Prefectures. Ishikari Subprefecture was abolished some time after the destruction of Sapporo and is off limits.


 * 1) Sorachi
 * 2) Shiribeshi
 * 3) Iburi
 * 4) Hidaka
 * 5) Oshima
 * 6) Hiyama
 * 7) Kamikawa
 * 8) Rumoi
 * 9) Sōya
 * 10) Okhotsk
 * 11) Tokachi
 * 12) Kushiro
 * 13) Nemuro
 * 14) Kunashir
 * 15) Anivsky-Korsakovsky
 * 16) Iturup
 * 17) Kholmsky
 * 18) Dolinsky
 * 19) Aleutsky (includes former Attu Prefecture)

Ezo also has two Autonomous Prefectures.
 * 1) Habomai Islands
 * 2) Shikotan