The Empire of Sakuranoha is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Empress Sakurako with an even hand, and notable for its compulsory military service, keen interest in outer space, and vat-grown people. The compassionate, hard-working, devout population of 2.41 billion Sakuran 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Defense, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Heian-kyo. The average income tax rate is 66.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Sakuran economy, worth 427 trillion Yen a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. Average income is an impressive 177,379 Yen, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.1 times as much as the poorest.

The real art was the AI friends we made along the way, tourists often cite 'hiding money in an off-shore banking account' as their main reason to visit the nation, the sidewalk is used as an overtaking lane by city drivers, and populations of two-headed Nekoes have been found around recently-uncovered archaeological sites. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Sakuranoha's national animal is the Neko, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Kokka Shintō.

Sakuranoha is ranked 23,657^th in the world and 36^th in The Order of the Grey Wardens for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 2,982.95 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.