The Matriarchy of Makoto Konno is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Herself with an even hand, and notable for its frequent executions and public floggings. The hard-nosed, devout population of 9.136 billion Japaneses have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Law & Order, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tokyo. The average income tax rate is 37.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Japanese economy, worth 371 trillion Yen a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 40,698 Yen, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

Members of Parliament are often found living in cardboard boxes, at least 1% of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs budget goes to Herself's wardrobe, many parents are becoming frustrated with their children's choices in spouses, and people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Makoto Konno's national animal is the Japanese Green Pheasant, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Shintoism.

Makoto Konno is ranked 111,243^rd in the world and 5,640^th in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 64.55 law-abiding acts per hour.