Why Yato Asks for Only ¥5?

The reason why the five yen coin is lucky is because it's called a “go-EN” coin. The number 5 is “go” in Japanese, and “yen” is pronounced more like “en.” To be precise, “go-EN” means “honorably good luck” especially in terms of relationships.

Is Yato the strongest god?

Yato. Yato is one of the three main protagonists and a God of Calamity and Depression. Due to this, he is extremely skilled in the art of combat, such as swordsmanship and spearmanship. In fact, he is so powerful that he even won a fight against Takemikazuchi, a God known for his amazing combat skills in combat.

Is Yato a real god?

As for Yato, well, I think it's obvious that he is a fictional character based on the images of the gods of war in Japanese mythology. Yato, the god of calamity, is a minor deity apart from the Seven Lucky Gods.