Describes all 5 aspects of total war plus civilians and propaganda

Smaller conflicts across the globe, such as tribal wars, incorporate aspects of total war by kidnapping, enslaving, and killing civilians. ... A nation waging total war may also impact its own citizens through a mandatory draft, rationing, propaganda, or other efforts deemed necessary to support the war on the home front.

cultural/diplomatic relations. most medieval japanese   culture has chinese origins. writing, architecture etc.

its many islands, high mountains, and remote peninsulas isolated population centers.