The Armed Republic of JSDF 5 is a mammoth, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Crane population. The hard-working population of 7.947 billion JSDF 5ians 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 15.9%.

The JSDF 5ian economy, worth 373 trillion Yen a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Cheese Exports, and Trout Farming. Average income is 46,952 Yen, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. JSDF 5's national animal is the Crane.

JSDF 5 is ranked 174,197^th in the world and 1^st in KHQ for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 42 on the Kitten Softness Rating.