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* ''TabletopGame/Pathfinder'': The iconic setting, Golarion, has its own version in the form of the continent Tian Xia.

* ''TalesOfMU'': Youkan.

* ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'': The Fire Nation, though its material culture is largely Tang Chinese, is heavily modeled on Imperial Japan with regards to socio-political organization and technology, though it is not a typical example as it is one of many Asian-styled countries in the universe.
** Kyoshi Island, part of the Earth Kingdom, is modeled after pre-Meiji Japan.
** Ironically, the Fire Nation is also the closest thing the Asian ''Avatar'' world has to a European counterpart culture, the British Empire in particular (though that may have just been the sideburns).

* ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'': The Fire Nation is heavily modeled on pre-World War Imperial Japan, or possibly modern China, though it is not a typical example as it is one of many Asian-styled countries in the universe.
** Like all the countries in ATLA, it's [[CultureChopSuey a bit of both]], and then some.
** Kyoshi Island, part of the Earth Kingdom, is modeled after isolationist Japan.
** Ironically, the Fire Nation is also the closest thing the Asian ''Avatar'' world has to a European counterpart culture.
** It also seemed to have some basis in the British Empire, but that may have just been the sideburns.

* Although ''VideoGame/SlyCooper'' loves its Asian settings, it didn't have a Japanese world until [[VideoGame/SlyCooperThievesInTime the fourth game]], and in that case it was the feudal version. It's home to the ninja chef Rioichi Cooper, and the place is [[SceneryPorn gorgeous beyond]] [[VisualEffectsOfAwesome belief]]. Except it's also been taken over by a Fidel Castro {{expy}}.

* Although ''VideoGame/SlyCooper'' loves its Asian settings, it didn't have a Japanese world until the fourth game, and in that case it was the feudal version. It's home to the ninja chef Rioichi Cooper, and the place is [[SceneryPorn gorgeous beyond]] [[VisualEffectsOfAwesome belief]]. Except it's also been taken over by a Fidel Castro {{expy}}.
* In the ''SonicTheHedgehog'' series:

* In ''Roleplay/TheGamersAlliance'', Yamato is based on FeudalJapan with all the samurai, geisha, ninja, shoguns, emperors, kitsune and monks among other things.

* In ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'', the [[TheGreys Tau]] are this to the [[TheEmpire Imperium of Man]]. The Tau borrow heavily from Japanese, Chinese and even some Indian culture mixed in with {{Animesque}} MiniMecha, while the Imperium is pretty much all the worst from NaziGermany, TheBritishEmpire, [[SovietRussiaUkraineAndSoOn The Soviet Union]] and Inquisitorial-era Spain wrapped up in one big galaxy-spanning package. [[BlackAndGrayMorality Not that the Tau are much better, mind you]].

** ''VideoGame/SonicColors'' has Aquarium Park, which is closer to feudal Japan, with traditional architecture, koi, samurai, and according to Dr. Eggman and Tails, specializes in serving sushi. This being Sonic, it cannot play completely straight; the twists are that this a [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot robot feudal Japan made of iron and steel in space]] that's [[UnderTheSea partially submerged underwater while still being fully inhabited]].

* ''VideoGame/AdventureQuestWorlds'' has Yokai Isle, which is quite Japanese in general motif, but which also celebrates the Chinese New Year every so often.

* ''VideoGame/EnchantedArms'' has a city that is in fact called Kyoto City (one of three cities named after real life counterparts) full of samurais, ninjas, a shogun and Oriental-esque music.

* ''GaiaOnline'' has the Zen Gardens, a Japanese Botanical Garden filled with Sakura Trees, [[EverythingTryingToKillYou Animated japanese decor]], and an adorable {{Miko}}. Oh, and Ninjas.

* In ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'', the Tau Empire is this to the Imperium of Man. The Tau borrow heavily from Japanese, Chinese and even some Indian culture mixed in with {{Animesque}} MiniMecha, while the Imperium is pretty much all the worst from NaziGermany, TheBritishEmpire, [[SovietRussiaUkraineAndSoOn The Soviet Union]] and Inquisitorial-era Spain wrapped up in one big galaxy-spanning package. [[BlackAndGrayMorality Not that the Tau are much better, mind you]].

* ''VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver''/''Crystal''/''[=HeartGold=]''/''[=SoulSilver=]'': Violet and Ecruteak Cities.
** Then again, they're supposed to be Nara and Kyoto respectively. Both cities are former Japanese capitals and are known for their traditional architecture.
** It can be argued that all of the Pokemon world up until generation V are this to the rest of the planet, since they're direct geographical counterparts to various of Japan (or regions that have been part of Japan in the past, in the case of ''VideoGame/PokemonRanger''). Gen V was set in a region based off of Manhattan, making it the first American region. Gen VI's region is based of of the entire country of France.

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The village/country/continent in a MedievalEuropeanFantasy world which has inexplicably (and suspiciously) [[FantasyCounterpartCulture fashioned]] itself off JidaiGeki. Filled with {{ninja}} and/or samurai, this is where katanas, oni, kitsune, pagodas and sushi all pour out into the rest of the world. These places are frequently a mashup of various Japanese eras, maybe flavored with a little bit of China, and -- in a nod to real history -- are usually [[HiddenElfVillage xenophobic]]. The background music will be stereotypical Asian instruments, if not a public domain tune.

* ''VideoGame/SuperMarioLand'' has World 4.

->''"[[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Forced to disarm after its humiliating defeat in its war with Shinra/Midgar fifteen years ago]], [[TropeNamer Wutai]] now peddles its ancient and unique culture to tourists from the very lands that defeated [it]. Wutai is a land of many deities, but most of its inhabitants no longer believe in them as strongly as they used to. Much generational friction exists in Wutai over the war and adherence to custom and tradition. Also, Wutai is full of pagodas, ninja, and giant Buddha statues. [[FantasyCounterpartCulture Eerie real-life counterpart?]] [[SarcasmMode Huh. I'm stumped.]]"''
-->-- '''[[http://socksmakepeoplesexy.net/index.php?a=ff07 Pitchfork]]'''

* There is an island in ''OnePiece'' somewhere in the extremely dangerous stretch of ocean known as the New World that's themed on feudal Japan. It's even called "Wa no kuni" (or Wano country in some translations), which was a name given to Japan.

** It can be argued that all of the Pokemon world up until generation V are this to the rest of the planet, since they're direct geographical counterparts to various of Japan (or regions that have been part of Japan in the past, in the case of ''VideoGame/PokemonRanger''). Gen V was set in a region based off of Manhattan, making it the first American region. Gen IV's region is based of of the entire country of France.

* ''TheFabledLands'' had Akatsurai, based on Japan at around the time of the Meiji Restoration.
* ''FightingFantasy'' has Hachiman (medieval Japan) and the Isles of the Dawn (China-like).

** They're also kind of strange about isolationism. Both are {{Hidden Ninja Village}}s staying hidden to maintain their culture, but don't seem to mind outsiders coming in.

** It can be argued that all of the Pokemon world revealed thus far except for Orre,Unova and the as-yet-unnamed Europe-based Gen VI region are this to the rest of the planet, since they're direct geographical counterparts to regions of Japan (or regions that have been part of Japan in the past, in the case of ''VideoGame/PokemonRanger'').

* ''VideoGame/WarioLand: Shake It!'': While not inhabited by anything other than enemies, and without Ninjas, has both Mount Bighill and Bamboo Village with this kind of area theme.

** It has a large distinctive looking blue mountain and according to myth a "divine wind" saved the country from destruction.