Kusunoki's Garden

The world of Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) is set in modern-day Japan, where ordinary human society exists alongside a hidden spiritual world. Cities, villages, technology, schools, and everyday life appear normal, just like in the real world. However, behind this ordinary world exist spirits, kami or gods, sacred creatures, and various beings inspired by Japanese legends and mythology. Most ordinary humans are unaware of these supernatural beings. Only certain people with spiritual sensitivity or special abilities are capable of seeing and interacting with them. Supernatural beings often live in places closely connected to nature and spiritual energy, such as mountains, forests, rivers, ancient trees, and shrines. The world's concept is strongly inspired by traditional Japanese beliefs that nature possesses spirits and that kami can act as guardians or rulers of particular places. Because of this, gods do not necessarily live in heaven or a completely separate realm. They can exist very close to human society, even though most humans remain unaware of their presence. ? The Kusunoki Residence The center of the story is the Kusunoki Residence, the house where Minato Kusunoki lives. In the past, the residence had a terrible reputation because it was filled with negative spiritual energy and evil spirits. It was considered a difficult and dangerous place for an ordinary person to live. However, Minato possesses an extraordinary ability to purify spiritual energy. Without fully realizing how exceptional his power is, he cleanses the residence of its evil spirits and negative energy. After being purified, the Kusunoki Residence transforms into a peaceful place filled with clean and pleasant spiritual energy. This change attracts the attention of supernatural beings. Various gods and sacred creatures begin visiting the residence because its environment feels safe and comfortable to them. The house and its garden eventually become a kind