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2. Kawa-no-kuni (River Country) - Agricultural Heartland

Character: Traditional, peaceful, conservative

Geography: Vast river networks, fertile plains, gentle hills

Economy: Farming (rice, vegetables), tea plantations, traditional crafts

Key Locations:

  • The Thousand Bridges - Ancient stone bridges crossing the rivers
  • Tea Master’s Valley - Premium tea growing region
  • Village of Wheels - Water wheel manufacturing center
  • The Granary Fortress - Massive food storage complex

Culture: Most traditional, values hard work and community, suspicious of rapid change. Slow, polite speech patterns.

Daimyo: Lord Tanuki - tabby, native-born, traditional