Seimin
Seimin (西民 'Westerners'), also known as Motomukokujin 元無国人 (former stateless persons) or Kikatekimin (帰化敵民 Naturalised enemy subjects), are former citizens and colonial subjects of the Yamataian Empire who remained in the Empire's former mainland territories after their reconquest by Chisei in the Second Escar-Varunan War. All Seimin were naturalised by Chisei in 1962, under the Resident Subjects Act, though some later gave up their citizenship and successfully returned to their home countries in subsequent decades.
Citizenship was also extended to former citizens of the Kingdom of Kuiju resident in regions of the country annexed by Chisei through the Northern Territories Incorporation Act. These citizens are often grouped together with former Yamataian subjects as seimin, but were legally labelled Shinkitashimin (新北市民 New Northern Citizens), until Kuijuans were recognized as a national minority in the 1975 census.
History
Earlier migration
New Territories
Postwar
Resident Subjects Act
Demographics
Calculating exact numbers of seimin and seimin descendants is difficult. Many adopt more general labels such as 'yashiman', either fearing discrimination or due to a pan-Yashiman outlook. Many are also the result of mixed marriages, or may be unsure/entirely unaware of their ancestry.
The most consistent metrics for seimin identity appear to be dialect and religious affiliation. Kamino-ben is a notably distinct variant of Wanshu Shirakawan, spoken in the districts of Kamino, Shin-Sagimura and Hanabashi - all heavily populated by Yamataians and Songese during the occupation period, and similar linguistic outliers exist across the western mainland. Michi shrines and societies are also numerous in the former New Territories, despite post-war repression and seizures of assets. Some 8% of Chiseians (31% in Wanshu) report attending services and festivals at these shrines exclusively.
Community organizations
The Greater Yashiman Organisation is a political movement advocating Izoku Kyowa and the unification of Yamatai and Chisei. While many Seimin rights groups and Yamataian cultural associations distance themselves from the GYO due to it's alleged terrorist ties and right-wing, reactionary politics, it is seen by some as an effective lobby for Yashiman Seimin; the organisation has provided legal funds to anti-discrimination suits, and has promoted the integration of seimin communities.