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Two Nations, One Emperor - Notasmuch a new concept, as an already existing governmental principle applied in a new fashion. Take the British Commonwealth and Empire, whose Australian, Canadian, and South African holdings are all tied to the sceptered isle by a shared sovereign. All share the majesty of her highness, and all walk, more or less, together, towards a shared destiny. In the case of the Japanese, we see a similar position adopted by their government, as it pertains to their relations with the fallen samurai domain, Satsuma. It is a strange thing, to have an outgrowth of your nation that is a reflection of your own, but situated far in the past. It isn’t inconceivable. Men in Japan, in living memory, recall the Shogun and the samurai, some with a certain fondness. But as we near the modern era, those differences may need to be reconciled. The conduct of the samurai and their stark contrast to the changing nature of Japan itself, may prove troublesome, if the rising sun is ever meant to eclipse its enemies, both above and below the earth.