Nanpo Region

The Nanpo region (南方地方) also known as Namiya region (奈宮地方) or Karanie region (奈宮地方) is a geographical area of southern part of Seijima Island, the largest island of Nakama. Most of the region was the part of independent state of Namiyan Empire which remains to be independent until the protectorate by Kurahashi Shogunate in 1609 and integration with Nakama 300 years later in 1907. The region includes the area encompasses 4 prefectures: Namiya, Shiojiri, Nukabira, and Taura

History
"Nanpo" literally means Southern Lands (similar like Nanbu but different kanji). The name was given by Kurahashi Shogunate authorities to describe the southern land outside of Nakamaese realm until the protectorate in 1609. However the term Namiya was largely used as well which synonymous with the area.