Toyo-Ashihara-no-Nakatsu-Kuni (豊葦原中国) is an ancient name for Japan, referring to the land between heaven and hell. It was believed to be the center of the entire human realm, similar to medieval perceptions in China and Europe. The islands were once inhabited by multiple demigods, spiritual deities, and beasts who fought against one another. The first god from heaven to descended to Nakatsu Kuni was Susanoo, who was banished for his reckless behavior towards his elder sister, Amaterasu. His main contribution to dispelling the land's unrest was slaying the giant serpent beast, Yamata no Orochi, and creating his reign in Izumo.
After Susanoo's banishment, Amaterasu's descendants claimed Nakatsu-no-Kuni as their property. Heaven's deities rebuilt the land, but chaos surrounded them. Oukuninushi offered to give Nakatsu-no-Kuni to heaven, requiring a palace and delicacies. Emperor Jimmu created Japan's first kingdom, ruling over people within the islands.
Role in Games[]
Toukiden[]
The great war waged in Toukiden's backstory concluded with humanity safe yet demons still rampant. Using the dimensional rift created, demons continue to invade the human realm and disrupt the balance of time. They devoured several time eras in their hunger, gaining the power to manifest different time eras through the portals they create. Nakatsu Kuni is described as the last "safe" era for humanity.
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de[]
A parallel world version of Nakatsu-no-Kuni is the main setting in Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4. The land is interchangeably referred to as "Nakatsu Kuni" (中つ国) or "Toyo-Ashihara" (豊葦原) by speakers. It was created by the White and Black Dragon Gods and its capital is Kashihara.
Background Story[]
In Nakatsu Kuni, people feared the Black Dragon Bloodied Serpent and sacrificed to appease it. A gifted girl summoned the White Dragon God, banishing the Serpent. Nakatsu became peaceful, with the royal family receiving blessings. The Star Clan supported the royal family and identified potential heirs.
Main Setting[]
In the protagonist's generation, Nakatsu Kuni's rulers are men, but the protagonist's mother is uneasy about the family's secret: none of the leaders can hear the Dragon God. She pressures her daughters to train their spiritual capabilities for the Dragon God. Raja, a sane man, seeks her help to save his land from the "Bloodied Serpent." Raja orders a massacre, but the populace is tricked into believing it. The queen magically seals the underground passageway, but Ichinohime and her companions secretly break it to stop the Dragon's awakening.
Nakatsu Kuni remained unaware of the breech until Raja's troops pressed into the country itself. As the army and survivors fled the disaster, the queen lost her life in the conflict. Tokoyo no Kuni conquered the main capital and gained control in the land without a sovereign. Their forces nearly have the land in submission once the main story begins.
Generals of the Four Roads[]
The Generals of the Four Roads (四道将軍, Shidou Shougun) are four reputed warriors within the Nakatsu Kuni army. Each general is said to have the power to drive back an army of 2,000 with only 500 under their command.
Their real world inspiration are the generals who served under Emperor Sujin in the Yamato Bumi. They expertly commanded troops within the Saidou, Hokuriku, Toukai, and Tamba regions and returned triumphant over their adversaries.
- Haruka version
- Iwanagahime
- Kukochi - Nagi's one-eyed father figure and mentor; member of the Kuna Clan; real world namesake is Kukochihiko, a minister who served the lord of Kunakoku, Himikoko
- Oshihito Katsuragi
- elderly unnamed gentlemen, fled from post when Nakatsu Kuni was overrun and was said to have been captured and executed by Tokoyo no Kuni's forces
- Mythological version
- Oobikonomikoto
- Takemunakawawakenomikoto
- Kibitsuhikonomikoto
- Tanbamichimushinomikoto
Kamigami no Daichi Kojiki Gaiden[]
In Kamigami no Daichi Kojiki Gaiden, the player, Oonamuji, is tasked with suppressing Susanoo by conquering a divided country, fighting monstrosities, and proving his rightful rulership, while maintaining Japanese mythology.
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de • Banjoyuugi • Hachiyoushou • Iroetebako • Maihitoyo • Pocket Scenario Series • 100man-nin |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 2 |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 • Izayoiki • Unmei no Labyrinth |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Yume no Ukihashi |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4 |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 • Kazahanaki |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 • Gentou Rondo |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7 |
Characters |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de |
Akane Motomiya • Yorihisa Minamoto • Tenma Morimura • Inori • Shimon Nagareyama • Takamichi Fujiwara • Tomomasa Tachibana • Eisen • Yasuaki Abe • Fujihime • Akram • Iqtidar • Shirin • Sefr • Ran |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Maihitoyo |
Suefumi Oono |
100man-nin no Harukanaru Toki no Naka de |
Kotengu • Youko • Mamedamuki |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 2 |
Karin Takakura • Yoritada Minamoto • Katsuzane Taira • Isato • Akifumi • Yukitaka Fujiwara • Hisui • Motomi Minamoto • Yasutsugu Abe • Yukari Fujiwara • Misono Fujiwara • Chitose Taira • Kazuhito • Tokitomo Minamoto |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 |
Nozomi Kasuga • Masaomi Arikawa • Yoshitsune Minamoto • Hinoe • Benkei Musashibou • Yuzuru Arikawa • Kagetoki Kajiwara • Atsumori Taira • Ridvan • Saku Kajiwara • Hakuryu • Yoritomo Minamoto • Masako Hojo • Kiyomori Taira • Tomomori Taira • Tsunemasa Taira • Koremori Taira • Tadanori Taira • Nii no Ama • Emperor Antoku |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 Izayoiki |
Shirogane • Hidehira Fujiwara • Yasuhira Fujiwara |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 Unmei no Labyrinth |
Phantom |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Yume no Ukihashi |
Beidou Xingjun • Nandou Xingjun |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4 |
Chihiro Ashihara • Kazahaya • Asvin • Sazaki • Nagi • Futsuhiko • Hiiragi • Tooya • Oshihito Katsuragi • Iwanagahime • Michiomi Ootomo • Ayuki • Yuugiri • Raja • Nasatya • Shani • Ribhu • Mudgala • Karigane • Sainokimi |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 |
Yuki Hasumi • Shun Kiryu • Ryouma Sakamoto • Chinami • Souji Okita • Tatewaki Komatsu • Ouchi Fukuchi • Ernest Satow • Shinsaku Takasugi • Miyako Yakumo • Amami • Four Gods • Sou Kiryu • Isami Kondou • Toshizou Hijikata • Kaishu Katsu • Shintarou Nakaoka • Makoto • Takamori Saigou • Kogorou Katsura |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 Kazahanaki |
Rindou • Tadayoshi Oguri |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 |
Azusa Takatsuka • Hajime Arima • Darius • Kohaku • Shuhei Katagiri • Rudkhane • Masatora Honjo • Kudan Hagio • Murasame Satoya • Chiyo Komano • Seishiro Katagiri |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 Gentou Rondo |
Man • Naoya Toudou |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7 |
Nanao Amano • Yukimura Sanada • Satsuki Amano • Musashi Miyamoto • Yamato Sasaki • Nagamasa Kuroda • Kanetsugu Naoe • Okuni • Munenori Yagyū |
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