Japan (Retaliation / Discord II Map Game)

Japan is a nation in East Asia.

History

 * 2018:
 * North Korea launched a very provocative and controversial ballistic missile that flew directly over the Japanese territory of Hokkaido, and their actions are condemned by Shinzō Abe.
 * Launch of on a mission to Luna for two weeks.
 * 2019:
 * Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30th, and is succeeded by Naruhito.
 * Consumption tax raised from eight percent to ten precent.
 * New National Stadium in Tokyo is completed and opened.
 * 2020:
 * 2020 Summer Olympics takes place in Tokyo.
 * Reform to Article 9 put to vote; passes in National Diet but very unsuccessful in public referendum, leading to it not passing.
 * Due to the controversial vote, approval rating for Prime Minister Shinzō Abe drops.
 * Ban on Fluorescent lamps goes into effect.
 * Departure tax takes effect.
 * 2021:
 * Elections held, with Shinzō Abe winning a fifth and final term.
 * Constitutional Democratic Party gains several seats.
 * 2022:
 * JAXA launches a prototype of the Space Solar Power System, with aims for full powered system by 2035.
 * was launched to Mars.
 * 2023:
 * North Korea launches ballistic missile test, flying over Japan.
 * Shinzō Abe condemns North Korea's actions once again.
 * 20 floating wind turbines planned offshore off Fukushima coast.
 * 2024:
 * Slight increase of budget towards Self-Defence Forces.
 * 2025:
 * Elections held, with Constitutional Democratic Party leader Yukio Edano winning.

List of Monarchs

 * Akihito (Heisei) (1989-2019)
 * Naruhito (2019-)

List of Prime Ministers

 * Shinzō Abe (Liberal Democratic Party) (2012-2025)
 * Yukio Edano (Constitutional Democratic Party) (2025-)