Mimasaka Province and Bizen Province, the other two components of modern-day Okayama,
were considered Near Countries.
Miller raised $350,000 in funding, and in May, shortly before launch,
he researched the market for Bizen at franchise trade shows in Las Vegas.
Okayama is also included, although only Bitchū Province was considered a Middle Country;
Mimasaka Province and Bizen Province, the other two components of modern-day Okayama,
were considered Near Countries.