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You are a student living a peaceful life.
However, you are on the precipice of a large decision that affects your path in life and are having a difficult time choosing. One day your father sends you a message.
“If you are unsure of what decision to make, why not go to Shoshazan Engyoji Temple?
This piqued your interest and you decide to take a trip to the temple.
You’ve decided to ride the ropeway up to the temple. Once you get out of the ropeway car you find a 2D code around you. After you scan the code you are _____.

Once you finish the tutorial,
try your hand at the riddles.

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Ototen Hey! I’m Ototen. You must be that time traveler!

Wakaten I’m Wakaten. I’ll be your guide here in the past.

Ototen You’ll be tested as you walk around here. Once you’ve passed the trials you’ll be able to return to your time.

Wakaten These challenges should be easy enough. I hope so at least, for your future self’s sake.

Ototen Well let’s see what we’re working with here. I enjoy a competition of wit!

Wakaten Alright! Focus on the riddles. Even if it looks hard, you should just try to solve it. But we won’t be too bent out of shape if you decide to run away.

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Hint

Once you finish the tutorial,
try your hand at the riddles.

Hint

Remember that compass that you got as a clue?
The arrows are related to the compass!

ANSWER

The arrows relate to the various directions on the compass.
← is West, ↑ is North, → is East, ↓ is South.
The answer to the question is sun.

【Answer：sun】

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Ototen/Wakaten

Ototen is said to be the incarnation of Fudo Myo-o, the god of wisdom, while Wakaten is said to be the incarnation of Bishamonten, the guardian of earthly treasures. These two guardian deities are said to have supported Shoku Shonin since the days when he began his training at Shoshazan. Every year in January, blue and red demons representing Ototen and Wakaten appear, ring bells and stem firmly on the floor like sumo-style stomping while holding torches. This is called Shusho-e and is believed to ward off misfortune and usher in peace and a bountiful harvest.

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Tutorial

You'll find various information about Shokazan Engyoji Temple!
Check it out at each stage!

It gives hints that will help you solve the puzzle!
Check it out when in doubt!

You can switch between Japanese and English!
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Gohoseki

According to legend, Ototen and Wakaten, the two child geniuses came down from heaven and landed on this stone to protect the temple.

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Sanjusanshodo

This is the hall where the Saigoku thirty-three Kannon Buddha are enshrined. Utsushi Reijo (small-sized holy places) were founded all over Japan so that anybody can worship the 33 Kannon Buddha. Sanjusanshodo is a smaller type of “utsushi reijo” (small-sized holy places).

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Ototen Correct! You DO have what it takes. I thought that question was pretty hard but you did it with ease. I’ll bet you’ll be able to pass the challenges that are coming.

Wakaten Hey! Nice work! Being able to take on a challenge with poise is actually quite difficult, and it requires a strong will.

OtotenWakaten Next we will go to the place where we usually study!

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