Hino Country

Hino Country (日ノ国) is the distant homeland of Yami Sukehiro. It is currently ruled by Shogun Ryudo Ryuya.

Description
In spite of the country's name referencing the sun, the sky always has a thin layer of clouds, originating from the five-headed dragon's magic power seeping into the air. Following the dragon's death and Asta's Anti Magic Zetten, the skies over the country have cleared.

Culture
Hino Country has a language very different from the Clover Kingdom; Hino's words for magic and magic power are "yojutsu" (妖術) and "yoryoku" (妖力), respectively. Instead of grimoires, the citizens use scrolls, which unfurl to reveal writing that manifest spells. Hino's script is also in Japanese, whereas Clover's resembles Latin script.

Additionally, the citizens' names are in reverse order of Clover's: family name, given name as opposed to given name, family name. This led to confusion with Yami Sukehiro's name in the Clover Kingdom, where his family name is used as his given name.

The country also has a unique style of sword, known as a katana, and ki is a well-known concept in the country.

Notable Locations

 * Goshu
 * Koshu

Trivia

 * Hino Country is inspired by Japan (日本国), or the "Land of the Rising Sun".
 * Yami's name is based on Japanese rather than European languages like other characters.
 * The katana is a Japanese style of sword.
 * Ki, or qi, is a life energy in Chinese and Japanese culture.
 * Items and icons around the country bear an uncanny resemblance to Charmy Pappitson, including the Ocha-ami Doll, a figurine that Imari Komari carries, and a stone statue.