Yasashii Himura

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Yasashii S. Himura
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D.O.B./D.O.D.
1789-1823
Position
Former Prime Minister and Founder of Kanami
Marital Status at Death
Married, with 6 children
Time in Office
1804-1813 Formally Resigned


Biography

Yasashii Sakura Himura, was born on September 22, 1789. Her parents are unknown. At barley age five Yasashii was orphaned, and left on the streets to fend for her self. Where ever she sought refuge she was turned away by a largely apathetic population. It wasn't untill she was six years of age when she was taken in by a philospher. His name was secret even to Yasashii. Specualtion still occurers whether or not he gave Yasashii her name. Even Yasashii didn't know. Yasashii was taught the ways of the old philosphers, Plato, Socrates, and was told of lands long ago that thrived in freedom, liverty and justice for all. A place where a small child wouldn't be turned away, by foolish belifes of an economic fudal system. She was told of the Great Empire of Alexander, and Julius Ceasar. He encouraged her to learn to read and write, and to weild the sword of the Japanese Samurai. Something highly unsual at the time. And together they preached the words of Democracy, and a free society.

It isn't known when he died, but he left her with message "Preach the things I have taught you. Do well my child." Yasahii took the advice and started preaching, at great risk to her self. And tried to improve the world around her. She came to value the importance of democracy, more and more every day, and what it stands for in the world. But the local Governments disapproved of this. Since then she was threatened on numerous occasion, and arrested on often bogus charges. One evening while walking home in after dark she was ambushed, beaten and left for dead, by the Government Military.

She was nursed back to health by a sympathetic group, who felt the same way as she did, and admired her for her courage to do what was right, even though the government had threatend themselves They we're also amazed at her vast knowledge for such a young age of only 16. They voted unanimously to make her leader of the group. Yasashii, reluctently took the position, with great humility and humbleness. And they started printing up more and more leaflets telling of the corupted government, and how they the peole are not free to chose, spend their money. How they are forbidden to worship God.

When word got out that this new underground committee was teaching non government approved material, they attempted to put a stop to them once and for all. A bounty was placed on the head of Yasashii, and any of her followers. Fearing for the lives of her fellow members, Yasashii ordered a mass evacuation of everyone and anyone apart of the committee, and who wanted to escape tyranny. "It's time to throw off the shackles of oppression. And from our own colony. Run by the people for the people and with the people."-Yasashii Himura Diary Entry. Yasashii stated that to all the people she knew, and to many on the street. Much to great risk. The people selflessly left everything behind, to form a colony in the name of principals. Thousands boarded a ship called the S.S. Oka or Cherry Blossom. The journey was long and rough. The Pacific wasn't so pacifistic as it's name so deceivingly meant. Storms battered the ship often, and supplies ran short. "The weather shows no signs of ever changing and we are expending our supplies so sooner than expected, because the weather keeps slowing us down. I pray for land fall soon, even if it is already inhabited. Anything to at least restock out much needed food and water." Journal Entry-Two Weeks At Sea.

However no nation wanted a band of rebels, and few we're ever willing to supply the ship. Many navy ships chased them away. Three Weeks and Six Day's into the Journey a brutal storm struck. The ship was tossed around for hours, and many areas of the ship flooded, even Yasashii's own cabin flooded. By morning the storm had finally cleared, and in the distance there was a great mass of land, completely unoccupied. Yasashii was first off the ship and declared: "May this land that we settle upon, be known as Kanami, (Meaning Our Port in the Storm in Jaosen) For the long journey we struggled and tossed and turned on the stormy seas, of life and nature. Here we can form our new Republic." The first animal spotted on the mainland was a hawk. It was also found that Hawks inhabited the land. Yasashii named the national animal as the hawk. For it's mighty strength, and it's home on the island. Amazingly Kanami was also rich in natural resources, the Kanamians we're well educated freely, and we're told how to use the resources properly. "I fell truly blessed by God to have landed on a place so large, and so rich in natural resources. It is amazing that no other nation in the world has ever found this place, and settled it. Just a mass of land, nothing but wild animals vast forests, rich soil, and good solid foundations. The seas around it we're treacherous sure, but still, I'm baffled by it. But still, writing by moonlight of my hopes for the future of this Republic, is a most wonderful feeling." Diary Entry-Fist Night. Carefully Yasashii helped form a constitution, and Government.

The Republic continued to live in peace for many years. But the peace would soon come to an end. Other nations began to look upon the tiny republic with envious eyes. It's rich natural resource bank drew the interest of Capitalists, power hungry dictators, kings, queens, emperors, empresses sought to annex the nation for it's own outpost to add to it's roster of control. Eventually one nation marched in. The still fragile Republic, took up arms and fought. Including Yasashii. She fought only with her sword, and wisdom. Hopelessly out numbered, Kanami's Parliament and ideals seemed doomed. Non the less they all fought bravely. Miraculously the enemy was defeated, and driven out. Kanami fearing further invasions, declared it's self independent, and a country and granted the Parliament Democratic powers. Yasashii also formed a military and navy, to protect form enemy forces. She granted the rights for milita's to form, and be given Government aid in defending the homeland.

Yasashii was the nations first and youngest Prime Minister. She declared: "And this our motto shall be, Unity, Justice, Freedom, Peace for All People." Which has since become a controversial statement amongst the people of the nation and of the world. Some wonder what she actually meant. It was read in her diary, that she meant it literally. "I have chosen our motto, unity, justice, peace, freedom for all people. And it is my wish that my fellow citizens will uphold this. Not just for theme selves, but for all the world as well. City and country folk alike should ban together to uphold the inalienable rights of others. I hope the world shall improve over time, utnill then may Kanami remain free from the scourges of corruption, and may it remain a free republic based on morals and principals of the people. While in a democracy not everyone gets their way, all the time. Everyone should get there way, at least once. God Bless us all."

Kanami would come dangerously close to corruption. While Yasashii was away, to help others who sought the nation, the Parliament fell into corruption. The Vice Prime Minister was granted emergency powers, in the event Yasashii would die on the journey. He seized control of the National Economy, the militia, the navy, and the Parliament. He conspired with several big business of the region, along with the Pacific Communist Party, to turn the resourcefully rich nation, into a Communist-Capitalist Nation, solely of the benefit to the party, and the party's many corporate sponsors. Yasashii got wind of this news and hurried back into Kanami, to confront V.P. Yukito Mako. The two engaged in a now infamous duel known as Himura v. Mako. Yasashii with her superbious sword techniques killed Yukito and restored democratic order to the parliament, and regained control over the Armed Forces. She also enacted a checks and balance system, to asure no party would gain too much power. She also enacted a secret society known as The Order of the Hawk. A special elite group of hand picked people to assure Governmental order and stability. As to who is a member is strictly calcified; not even the Prime Minister or the Cabinet knows. Yasashii would die 16 years later, at age 32, from Shinjiku Syndrome. She was burried with the highest of honors. The people of the nation are forever grateful to Yasashii Himura, and to the others who gave everything for Kanami.


Poltical Belifes

Conservative with a high socialist pro-democracy stants. Enviromenatal, arm conserviatavley, to protect the nation, and soon other nations.

Memorable quotes

"I belive we can survive as a democracy, but I can't do it, you must keep the legacy of Democracy.

"I've long enjoyed leading ths proud nation, and now it's time for me to retire, my husband and my children, our farm, need my attention. " Retirement speach


Awards/Honors/Distinctions

The forever greatfulness of her people. A movie was made on her. See: Yasashii Himura (film)

Non-Poltical Life

Married at 17 to Shinta Himura. He adpoted her name instead of the otherway around, because he admired her for a long time. Together they had 6 children. Mako (male, 19) Yuki (female, 12) Kyoko (female 11) Koichi (male, 9) Koji (male, 8) and Saki (female, 1)

Direct decendants are a closely guarded secret, by the Order of the Hawk. Her family line is still around today.

Even while in office took up a farm with her husband, and paid taxes like anyone else. Even if sudden storms wipped out their crops, she would pay her debts, even though the Government would automatically wave her debt.

Always practiced her sword skills.

Cause of Death

Died in on August 17, 1823 from Shinjiku Syndrome. Diseas was eradicated in 1913