It is a country occupying a large island off the western-most continent, although the name is primarily used to refer to the only known settlement on the island. The people therein are also referred to as Wutai. It is apparently based upon pre-modern Japan and China, utilizing motifs including a pagoda and a large statue of what appears to be Buddha called "Da Chao," and other related figures. Once a proud independent state, it now serves mostly as a tourist attraction.