>>30274085These are also the most populous states, so they get by on shear population bulk. All but Michigan have over 10 million people and Michigan is like 80,000 behind.
It's worth noting that states like NC and Georgia are currently experiencing large population booms, so there's a good chance they'll hop up in line, maybe even to the 6th and 5th spots.
>>30274108I do think a southern region would be fun. Not likely though, the Japanese either won't see a big enough difference with the NE or the difference in their mind will be 'they're hill billies, right?' and thus they won't think it's a good region theme.