The Japanese Colonists
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During the worst years of the The Great Grimoire War the island nation of Japan was destroyed in it's entirety during the The Battle of Japan. It is estimated that only about 10,000 Japanese survived the conflict and were scattered across the globe until the United Nations and the Post War Administration Bureue labeled them an endangered culture and built the Japanese Colonies to offer refuge. As of March 14th, 2169, it is estimated that some 30,000 Japanese Colonists live among these colonies, with some still scattered across the globe.
Considered a protected culture, some of the colonists feel trapped within the colonies and have begun to travel around the world of their own accord.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Ayano, Yumei, Gina, Toshi, Misako, Arisa, Aki, Hana, Hikari, Ayame, Sakura, etc.
Masculine names
Takumi, Eiji, Naoki, Ryoma, Amane, Honzo, Masato, Kenji, Matsu, Hikaru, etc.
Unisex names
Yuki, Masaki, Kou, Hotaru, Kyo, Haru, Haruhi, Midori, Riku, Hayate, etc.
Family names
Taniguchi, Seno, Ueseto, Tabata, Asahina, Nagato, Kurodo, Yoshii, Yasui, Kawashima, etc.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Japanese. Many of the Dialects were destroyed with the islands of Japan, but a new dialect called "Atarashi" has developed that appears to be a mix of old Tokyo and Osaka dialects.
Shared customary codes and values
The Japanese Colonists commonly show gratitude and politeness to those nations who gave them land to set up the Colonies. Still, they prefer to keep outsiders out of the colonies themselves as they attempt to preserve their customs and traditions.
Average technological level
On par with the rest of the world.
Common Etiquette rules
Usually polite.
Common Dress code
Typically modest.
Art & Architecture
Many of the old Japanese arts and building designs have been preserved in the new structures and arts that they have crafted since their displacement. Haikus and water color paintings are still quite popular, and newly constructed temples, both Shinto and Buudhist, share many similarities to the old temples of old Japan.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Shintoism, Buudhism, Bushido.
Major organizations
Shintoism and Buudhism are the major religions of the Japanese Colonies. Each colony has it's own elected council and an elder who oversees said council.
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