"And they did, it seems. Japan seems to have a few stories about gracious hosts and households, I suppose it a country that must value hospitality highly." Hershel remembered a little about Japan and yeah, that seemed pretty true. "Is a kingdom on the moon common in Japanese mythology and folklore?"

Yeah, Hershel smiled, glad he remembered correctly. "I don't know, people say opposites attract, maybe being so vastly different could have worked out well for them and covered their weakness." He shook his head. "Though I doubt the Emperor would have the ability to regularly visit the moon, so I suppose the point is moot."