Things to do in Japan Page 103

• Age 18～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

A small face salon located 6 minutes on foot from Nagoya Station and 2 minutes on foot from Kokusai Center Station. This plan is a "hedgehog beauty acupuncture" plan that can only be received in Japan. It consists of "hedgehog cosmetic acupuncture" and "growth factor therapy". In addition, it is a very popular menu for overseas customers because it makes your face look smaller immediately without downtime. Ideal for those who are concerned about gills, those who are concerned about swelling, those who are concerned about sagging, and those who are concerned about rough skin and acne. Please rest assured that the needles are disposable needles made in Japan.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

A small face salon located 6 minutes on foot from Nagoya Station and 2 minutes on foot from Kokusai Center Station. With this plan, you can experience Japan's latest cosmetic small face treatment. It consists of "small face correction" and "hedgehog cosmetic acupuncture", which are the most popular in Japan. In addition, it is a very popular menu for overseas customers because it makes your face look smaller immediately without downtime.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15

This plan is for those who want to experience playing the sanshin quickly. The content is only basic practice and practicing the chorus parts of famous songs. Please note that there will be no commemorative photo shoot wearing Ryukyu costume.

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

There are a lot of beautiful tropical fish that you can only meet in the sea, such as anemone anemones and sea slugs with various colorful patterns! Take a photo and make it a page of memories! It is a recommended point where you can feed colorful tropical fish and swim with them.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Why don't you make your own original herbarium together with your favorite color and design? Herbarium experience for a date with a couple, herbarium for a girls' party in a girls' group. It's fun to show off your personality! The completed herbarium can be taken home on the day. After completion, you can shoot as much as you like at the shining spot. We will provide you with the address details after your reservation is confirmed. Access is also ◎

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Are you ready to become a "sushi chef"? Sushi is a representative of Japanese culture, so making sushi is the best way to enjoy Japanese food!! Our friendly staff will help you have the best time in Japan. Let's dive into Japanese culture together! ▶︎About our class Our sushi making experience cooking class started in Tokyo in 2023. The theme is "Japanese food" and "experience". We started with the desire to enjoy Japanese food culture and sushi making with people from all over the world! ▶︎Menu There are many different types of sushi in Japan. In this cooking class, you will learn how to make nigiri sushi and roll sushi. 1: Nigiri sushi The most standard and popular sushi in Japan, and also the origin of sushi. 2: Roll sushi A type of sushi that is popular around the world, where ingredients are wrapped in rice. ▶︎Schedule It is about 2 hours. In the first hour, you will learn the history of sushi and how to make sushi, and actually make sushi! The second hour is free time to make sushi and meal time. After the meal, you can take a memorable photo with the landmark of Asakusa! ▶︎LocationOur cooking class is located in the center of Asakusa, a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station! Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo, with a strong history and culture. It is also recommended to go sightseeing in Asakusa before or after the cooking class! ▶︎Instructors and staffAll cooking classes are held in English. Local staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with the best entertainment! Your memories in Tokyo will surely be unforgettable! ▶︎Menu changesThe following menus can be accommodated. ・Vegan・Vegetarian・Gluten-free・Halal・Allergy (no meat, nuts, fruit)※Please be sure to respond in advance if you need to change the menu. ※We cannot accommodate menu changes on the day of the event. ※We cannot accommodate requests for likes and dislikes of ingredients or changes to desired ingredients.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*During the measures against the new coronavirus infection Would you like to make your own original herbarium dispenser together with your favorite color and design? A couple's date, a girls' group, a herbarium experience ♪ It's fun to have a personality! The completed herbarium dispenser can be taken home on the day. After completion, you can shoot as much as you like at the shining spot. Access is also ◎

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 12～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

[Plan name] SUP & Tent Sauna Tour (SUP) [Period] Late April to late November [Start time] ① 9:30 ~ (Meeting time until 9:15) ② 13:00 ~ (Meeting time until 12:45) * If you are late for the meeting time, we may refuse your participation in the tour. Please note in advance. [Duration] Approximately 150 to 180 minutes * Varies depending on the number of people and the condition of the river [Participants] ・ 12 years old and up [Number of people] ・ 2 people and up [Meeting place] ・ Nono Terrace 4-371 Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, 061-2303 (Nono Terrace Noasobi Base Frill Fuslifu) [Price] ・ Adults (junior high school students and above) 16,000 yen * From 7/1 to 8/31, adults will be 17,000 yen. What to bring: A change of clothes, including underwear Clothes that you don't mind getting wet depending on the season Clothes to wear in the sauna (swim trunks or T-shirts and shorts) Shoes that you don't mind getting wet or sandals with heels (Crocs are not allowed as they fall off easily) Towel Drinks *The changing area is small, so please wear clothes that will allow you to go to the river as soon as possible *Rental shoes are available (300 yen) [Clothing] April to May: It is recommended to wear long-sleeved, long-pants jerseys or fleece or other cold weather clothing. June to September: A rash guard or quick-drying synthetic top and bottoms over your swimsuit, and fleece or other cold weather clothing depending on the temperature are recommended. October to November: It is recommended to wear long-sleeved, long-pants jerseys or fleece or other cold weather clothing. *Swimsuits that expose a lot of skin pose a risk of injury or insect bites, so please use them as innerwear. *Depending on the temperature on the day, wetsuits and drysuits will be provided (free of charge). [Notes] ・There are no toilets on the riverbank, so please be sure to use them before the tour. ・The changing area is small, so please come dressed so that you can go to the river as soon as possible. ・Except for warm days in April to May and September to November, the water temperature is generally low, so you may not be able to jump into the river. ・The tour will generally be held rain or shine, but may be canceled depending on the weather and river conditions the day before. [Payment method] ・Cash *Credit card payments are not accepted. [Cancellation policy] ・From 2 days before the experience date to 6:00 p.m. the day before: 50% of the experience fee ・After 6:00 p.m. the day before the experience date, on the day of the experience: 100% of the experience fee [Optional fees (reservations required in advance)] ・Drone photography (aerial photography) 10,000 yen ・GoPro photography (waterproof handheld camera rental) 3,000 yen

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

The venue is Oshima Strait in the southern part of Amami Oshima! It is recommended that the sea is calm and the probability of implementation is higher than other places! Rest assured that the instructor will attend to you from beginning to end. There is no doubt that you can enjoy the whole day by landing on a slightly distant beach or snorkeling while looking at the coral reefs! Let's observe tropical fish such as anemone fish and damselfish by snorkeling! You can always jump into the sea to cool off in the hot summer. Even in winter, we rent out wetsuits so you don't have to worry about getting wet. Lunch will be served under the shade of the trees♪ We will prepare a bento box that uses a lot of island ingredients, so let's enjoy the local taste!

• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Completely produced by the famous YouTuber “Bucket List Ryosuke” who travels the world !! Let's run through the sea near Kouri Island, which boasts one of the best locations in Okinawa, and the scenic Haneji Inland Sea called “Matsushima of Okinawa” !! Popular! "Ryosuke", who is familiar with the YouTube channel "THE BUCKET LIST-What I want to do before I die", finally buys a ship in Okinawa !! And a new boat! It was also dressed out in full order and finished in a party boat specializing in providing customers with comfortable onboard time ♪ His "List of things to do before death" has many dreams and goals related to the sea. .. As a big stepping stone to those goals, I have come to own a ship in my favorite Okinawa! The name of the ship is Zubari "Bakettori Maru". It is a ship bearing its own channel name and offers a unique experience. .. .. Not to mention the fans! We sincerely look forward to the participation of those who do not know ♪ Ryosuke may welcome customers as a captain during his stay in Okinawa !? "Bakettori Maru" offers various plans. .. * You can check the details from the plan list. This plan is a chartered cruising plan for groups of 4 to 8 people recommended. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The route full of highlights is similar to Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, so you can go through the Warumi Strait and the Warumi Bridge that connects it to the open sea, starting with the Haneji Inland Sea, which is also called "Okinawa's Matsushima". .. .. The location where artificial structures such as Kouri Ohashi, untouched nature, and the beautiful colors of the sea weave is a scenery that you will never get tired of. The feeling of superiority and openness is at its peak in the extraordinary view of such scenery from the sea ♪ It is a plan that you definitely want to experience when you come to northern Okinawa. -Promises a comfortable onboard time with a full range of services and facilities--Free services such as photos taken during the tour-The boat is equipped with a water-washing Western-style toilet, so you can rest assured-High-class marine audio for the boat You can also enjoy your favorite music with

• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. At [Akaneya], which is a 7-minute walk from the famous "Fushimi Inari Taisha", you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. The feature of "fox painting experience" is that you can take it home on the day. After painting, you can decorate it at the front door of your house and use it as an amulet!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Ninja experience (shuriken, blowgun, swordsmanship) and ninja costume Rental are included. Furthermore, it is our popular No. 1 plan with one favorite drink and one favorite meal! !! Please become a ninja and enjoy training and meals.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Ninja experience (shuriken, blowgun, swordsmanship) and ninja costume Rental! It is a popular plan with one drink you like! !! Become a ninja and take lots of pictures! !!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

Recommended for customers who want to learn authentic tea ceremony You can learn authentic tea ceremony from a tea ceremony master who has a very difficult qualification. The tea ceremony master in charge was the person in charge of the famous temple tea ceremony. This is a popular class that many customers from Japan and abroad visit in search of this tea ceremony master. We receive many reservations from customers every month. The class is famous and has 6 classrooms in Osaka and Kyoto. Currently, we teach Japanese culture in classrooms, schools, companies, hotels, and community activities. It has been highly evaluated as an authentic cultural class by world-famous 5-star hotels and companies. Achievements 5-star class with more than 1,000 reviews on other activity sites, and many awards. The classroom facility is an authentic tea room. We also have a special tea room that can only be used at our classroom. You can do it at this experience price. It is a price that can only be done at our classroom. In recent years, prices have been rising in countries around the world, but the price of our classroom in Japan has not changed since the old days. About the "Tea Ceremony Experience" (1) You can only learn here (2) Etiquette * Please apply for this plan with the number of people who will be entering the room (we ask that those who only want to observe refrain from doing so)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

* This plan is for small boat operator license holders. (If you do not have a license, the staff can operate and guide you, so Contact us us.) Let's run around Okinawa 's leading slopes that jet riders long for with the latest machine !! The whole process is about 3 hours It is a touring plan full of highlights. Recommended for couples and couples !! After landing on the beach, which can only be reached by jet, explore the unexplored cave !! Coco is amazing ... You can also enjoy snorkeling on the beach. You can also get a tan. Of course you can play with a jet. Please spend the best time ~ ♪ The staying time at the beach & cave is about 1 hour and 30 minutes (^^) * It is also possible to shorten the staying time and guide you to the Kouri Island tour course. .. A guide who knows all about the sea will accompany you to take pictures, guide you to the route, anchoring, etc., so you can experience with confidence ♪ Confident ants who will be absolutely satisfied !! Highlights of your trip to Okinawa Let's make it together ♪♪

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

Niigata City sightseeing bus and escort and guide you to 3 places you care about! You can choose 3 from the following 15 spots! For a bullet tour ♪ For a preview ♪ Next day you may be able to carefully go around alone! ?

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can rent a visiting uniform for 4,800 yen per person (for a limited time only) ♪ What's more, you can rent obi decorations that normally cost 500 yen for free, so you can casually add a touch of glamor to the next level ♪ Optional hair The set price is as low as 1,000 yen ♪ About 2 minutes walk to Yasaka Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Chion-in Temple are also within walking distance! Since it's located in Gion, there are many souvenir shops and restaurants nearby♪ Moreover, there is a bus stop nearby, making it a very convenient location for sightseeing. Kimono dressing only takes about 30 minutes, so you can enjoy sightseeing in your kimono at your leisure until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Hair styling, makeup, and hair accessories can be rented as an option. *Please see the "Other special notes" section for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Following the worldwide hit of that flyboard, the Jet Vader has emerged as its evolutionary aquaboard. The impactful form is like a flying bike! Compared to a flyboard that is controlled only by the feet, the jet water flow can be controlled with both arms, making it easier to balance! ?? (There are individual differences lol) What a crazy guy who can run underwater if he manages it! There are few SHOPs that you can experience nationwide, so why not take this opportunity to take on the challenge ?? * We accept reservation requests from 2 people. * If you have any requests such as combination with other activities, please contact the shop directly.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This plan was born from the desire to have the whole family enjoy doing the same thing! ▶︎Special discount plan for one family only. This course is reserved for one family. It is a special plan that the whole family can enjoy together, from little ones to adults. ▶︎You can make cute works in 1 hour, so you can easily enjoy it before or after sightseeing! ! It is okay for children from about 3 years old ♪ Dad and mom may get addicted to the new sense of chalk art ♪ Please make memories with everyone at a great price ♪♪ <※ This plan is only available for families with 4 or more people> ◉ Convenient location to stop by on the way to Churaumi Aquarium and American Village. ◉ 5 minutes to the sea! There are many tourist spots, cafes, and Okinawa soba restaurants in the surrounding area. ◉ Free photos and video data taken during the experience!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Yashigani Beach Tour: A new attraction on the Pacific side following the Blue Cave (^^ ♪ This summer will be decided by a spectacular beach vacation ♪ You can ride a banana boat from Kanucha Resort at the entrance of World Natural Heritage Yanbaru National Park About 10 minutes away, you can spend a relaxing time on the beach where untouched nature remains like an uninhabited island.In addition, the area around the beach is known as a habitat for coconut crabs, dugongs, and sea turtles, and if you are lucky, coconut crabs. You can also meet other natural creatures (^^ ♪The facility is registered for the Go To Travel Campaign, "Stores handling regional coupons", and nationwide travel support. "Regional coupons" are available in the following cases・The payment method at the time of reservation must be "payment on site" ・The payment amount after deducting points and coupons used at the time of reservation Please select.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can experience it right from the day you arrive in Miyakojima! You can make a reservation on the day! Is SUP difficult? Not at all! It's an activity that even beginners can enjoy, and most customers who try it are first-time customers! You may think that you play standing up, but you can enjoy it even if you sit down in the sea of Miyakojima! Our staff will carefully support and advise you so that even beginners can enjoy the experience with peace of mind! During the experience, our staff will take a free photo. The data will be sent to you by email on the same day after the experience, although it may be late! It's okay if you can't decide on a schedule! Reservations are welcome not only the day before, but also on the day! (Depending on the reservation situation, we may ask you to change the time.) How about a heart rock tour that can only be seen when the tide is low? Why not join with friends or lovers? Drone photography is available! Shooting time (10 to 15 minutes) ・ Photo plan 3,500 yen (5 photos data provided) ・ Video plan 4,500 yen (edited into 2 to 3 minutes data and provided) ・ Photo and video set 7,500 yen * It may not be possible to shoot on windy or bad weather days.

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 17:00

You can experience it right from the day you arrive in Miyakojima! You can make a reservation on the day! Our staff will support and advise you carefully so that even beginners can enjoy the experience with peace of mind! During the experience, our staff will take free photos. The data will be sent by email on the same day, although it may be late after the experience ends! It's okay if you can't decide on a schedule! Reservations are welcome on the day before as well as on the day! (Depending on the reservation situation, we may ask you to change the time.) It's getting warmer for SUP and kayaking in Miyakojima, so there are fewer people now and you might be able to have the wide, beautiful sea all to yourself? Why not take a leisurely kayak ride while watching the sunset? Enjoy a calm walk on the sea in the evening. Drone photography is available! Shooting time (10 to 15 minutes) ・Photo plan 3,500 yen (5 photos data provided) ・Video plan 4,500 yen (edited into 2 to 3 minutes of data and provided) *Shooting may not be possible on windy or bad weather days.

• With Pets

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Enjoy the spectacular view of the blue sky and the sea off the Ginowan City tropical beach of Okinawa? It is recommended as it can be enjoyed easily from Naha as well as from Chatan! We are preparing a wide range of plans ranging from 50 meters to 200 meters in height from those who want to enjoy it and those who want to enjoy a superb view 200 m. Although I do not enter the sea, I want to make memories with the sea at Okinawa at my family, couple. Parasailing is a perfect experience for such people. Since Ageo/Okegawa can also experience from 4 years old to Year side, I am satisfied from the elderly couple, the couple, friends and many others from a family member with children! The staff will support your memories with full power!

• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

You can experience it right from the day you arrive in Miyakojima! You can make a reservation on the day! Our staff will carefully support and advise you so that even beginners can enjoy the experience with peace of mind! During the experience, our staff will take a free photo of you. The data will be sent to you by email on the same day after the experience, although it may be late! It's okay if you can't decide on a schedule! Reservations are welcome on the day before as well as on the day! (Depending on the reservation situation, we may ask you to change the time.) Why not take a walk in the beautiful coral reef sea of Miyakojima? Why not enjoy the Miyako blue sea at your leisure in a kayak? You can take a drone shot! Shooting time (10 to 15 minutes) ・ Photo plan 3,500 yen (5 photos data provided) ・ Video plan 4,500 yen (edited into 2 to 3 minutes data and provided) ・ Photo and video set 7,500 yen * It may not be possible to shoot on windy or bad weather days.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00 / 17:00

This is a fishing plan that departs from Taketomi Port Terminal on Taketomi Island. You can experience fishing for colorful tropical fish! You might even be able to catch fish that you can't find in ordinary seas! The boat has a roof and chairs, so you can protect yourself from the sun and rain!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

We have received many reservations for Japanese culture experiences this month as well. We have also received offers from the world's most highly rated 5-star hotels and inquiries from people who saw our offer in the city's newsletter. Classroom PR A popular class that attracts many customers from Japan and overseas. When you search for "Japanese culture", the top-ranking classes are located in Kyoto and Osaka. We are currently promoting Japanese culture in classes, schools, hotels, community activities, and other ways to contribute to the local community. About the "Kimono Dressing Experience" (1) Select a yukata and obi (2) Dressing *Please apply for this plan based on the number of people who will be entering the room (we do not accept people who are just looking to observe)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 16:00

We will guide you to the midstream of the river and points where you can enjoy the scenery that changes with the seasons from the water surface. Even if you are a first-time user, we can guide you once you get used to operating the paddles. You will gain new insights from seeing nature as it is from a different perspective. In order for our guests to enjoy this extraordinary experience safely, securely, and comfortably, we provide transportation in a vehicle with high off-road capabilities, and a camping trailer equipped with a shower room to take a break after the activity.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Hoverboard at the Kanucha Resort, a luxury resort in Nago, northern Okinawa. It runs freely on the sea like a snowboard with the jet water pressure of the personal watercraft jetted from the board at your feet. Also, by changing the direction of the board, it will be the latest marine sports that you can enjoy aerial flight. This is a marine sport that has become a hot topic because it was featured on TV on New Year's Eve. Any healthy person weighing more 40 kg can experience it.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Okinawa Easy and easy at the northern resort of Nago's luxury resort "Kanucha Resort"Wakeboarding Zap board plan. Female, Children and Year It is a new touring sport that you can enjoy to the people of the distribution. Okinawa In the Churaumi Sea of Yambaru, it is clear that it is a paradise for fish to play on the reef. GO to the waters of the hills with the view of Jugong at the entrance to the Yanbar National Park

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

There are a lot of beautiful tropical fish that you can only meet in the sea, such as anemone anemones and sea slugs with various colorful patterns! Take a photo and make it a page of memories! It is a recommended point where you can feed colorful tropical fish and swim with them.

• For Groups