Republic of Ezoball

 was an unrecognized and short-lived stateball proclaimed in January 1869 in Ezo after the defeat of Tokugawaball in the Boshin War. It was the first attempt at elected democratic government in the territory of Empire of Japanball, though only samurai could vote. It was defeated by Empire of Japanball in June 1869 and Ezoball was renamed Hokkaidoball.