We’re the Hokorian State,
a nation like no other.

The Hokorian State is a self-declared state bordering the British Isles and Hong Kong.

Quick information

• The Hokorian State is commonly known as ‘Hokoria’. Our citizens are known as ‘Hokorians’.
• Hokoria was founded in March 2022 by Willow I, then known as the ‘Republic of Aweland’. It became known as Hokoria later in the year.
• Hokoria is a unitary absolute monarchy, with the Monarch bearing the title of ‘Koru’.
• Hokoria is a real nation per the 1933 Montevideo Convention, though is not recognised by any United Nations member state.
• Hokoria’s name is inspired by the Japanese for ‘pride’ (誇り), with founder Willow I wanting to create a nation that people can be proud of.

Provinces

Dama

Bordering Leeds, UK

Serenia

Bordering Hong Kong

Hokoria has two provinces: Dama (bordering Leeds, UK) and Serenia (bordering Hong Kong, HK).

Hokoria’s official languages are English and Chinese.

Flag

Hokoria’s flag was formally adopted on December 26, 2023. It bears seven navy stripes and seven white stars which represent the seven former regions of Hokoria.

Governance

• Willow I has served as the Koru of the Hokorian State since July 3, 2025, having held the position previously.
• The executive office of the Koru is the Koru’s Office. It’s responsible for the governance of the nation and consists of subordinate offices including the Home Office, Foreign Office and the Treasury Office.
• The Council of Officers is the Koru’s appointed council which is responsible for advising the Koru and proposing laws to the Koru.
• The Representation and Oversight Board is the elected board which is responsible for making sure the people are heard. It may itself propose laws to the Council of Officers and has limited powers to suspend law.
• The government of the Hokorian State is known as the Hokorian Government (or Their Majesty’s Government of the Hokorian State).

Principles

Hokoria has four guiding principles:

• That every Hokorian be welcomed into the community as an equal.
• That every person empowers each other to give the power to make decisions that concern themselves.
• That every person shows respect towards and interest in the Hokorian State and the Government, regardless of differing political or social beliefs.
• That every person stands against fascism, bigotry and conflict.

Citizens

Hokorians are located across the world, many of whom are brought together by online platforms including the official WeAreHokoria Discord community.

Becoming a citizen of Hokoria is a quick, easy and completely free process and entitles people to participating in Hokoria’s governance and being a part of something greater.