Things to do in Japan Page 10

• Age 0～Age 100
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Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

For this experience, we've got everything set up, from the soup and ramen sauce to the fragrant oil and chashu. First things first, we'll craft semi-soft boiled eggs. Then, we'll dive into prepping ramen toppings, followed by slicing and combining the ingredients for our gyoza, which we'll then deftly fold. After that, we'll infuse the chashu with its delicious flavors and sizzle up the gyoza to perfection.The grand finale includes crafting the soup, boiling the noodles, and the oh-so-cool noodle draining technique that never fails to impress. Finally, we'll artfully assemble the toppings onto the ramen. Trust me, learning the ins and outs of ramen creation will undoubtedly deepen your love for this dish .

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• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:15

Canyoning is a tour where you can enjoy nature by walking in the clean water at the headwaters of the river, letting yourself in the flow of the river, jumping into the river, and sliding on a natural waterslide. Why don't you enjoy the short summer in Hokkaido ♪

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

One of them is Aoyamon. The gate in the square there is called Aoyamon.↓3-Gokurakubashi" as a bridge to the Paradise↓4-The place where Toyotomi Hideyori and Yododono took their lives During the Osaka Summer Battle, Toyotomi Hideyori, the lord of Osaka Castle, and his mother, Yodo-dono, committed suicide immediately after the castle fell.A monument that is believed to be the place of their suicide is located in this vicinity.↓5-Osaka Castle Main TowerOsaka Castle is the most difficult castle to attack, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who aimed to unify the country.Note: Entry into the castle keep is not included.↓6-Japanese garden↓7-Sakuramon Gate↓8-South Outer Moat↓9-Hokoku ShrineThis shrine is located in front of Osaka Castle's Sakura Gate and is dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hid↓-End point

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

In keeping with the delicate changes of the four seasons in Japan, there are materials and patterns that can only be worn for a limited period of time. Some patterns are considered auspicious, while kimonos with flowers, animals, and insects have their own meanings. Kimono is something that Japanese people are familiar with, but isn't there a lot of knowledge they don't know about it?

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

★This is the only field archery field in the Chugoku-Shikoku region.You can enjoy both the same target archery as the Olympics and the field archery set up in the forest. *The 1-hour experience course is for target archery only.・Since it is a lifelong sport, anyone can enjoy it. No problem for inexperienced people or beginners. ・We will set the shooting distance for each level. There is also a lecture by a veteran instructor, so even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind ♪ ・ Feel free to join us empty-handed! We have a wide range of rental items for children to the elderly.・The beautiful natural scenery of each season, such as cherry blossoms, hydrangea, and maple leaves, is also a highlight. Flow of the day: 1. Visit and reception 2. Matching rental archery equipment 3. Archery lessons ( Approximately 15 minutes) ④ Unlimited shooting at the target archery field (approximately 45 minutes) ⑦ Dissolution * The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Experience "Making Jomon Oyaki" at Nozawa Onsen Village Meeting: 10:00 Time: 10:00 to 12:30 (2.5 hours) Place: Snow Crystal Yoga & Wellness Kitchen Studio Price: 5,500 yen (tax included) * At the time of reservation, Please be sure to specify the mobile phone number that you can contact on the day. We mainly use seasonal vegetables and local ingredients. Start by making the dough. I also use flour made from rice grown in my village. The process of wrapping the ingredients requires a little technique, but of course even small children can take on the challenge. ① Make dough by connecting ② Rest the dough ③ Wrap the ingredients ④ Steam ⑤ Add a brown color to the surface ⑥ Enjoy it ♪ What you make and eat with your own hands is exceptional! Make delicious memories of Nozawa Onsen Village with your friends and family ♪ ★ From 2 people ★ If you are allergic to food, please let us know in advance ★ The ingredients vary from time to time, but at least 3 types I will prepare

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

A set of "Kimono Rental" and "Pottery Experience", which are very popular in Kyoto, is also recommended for families and couples! You can come to the store empty-handed! You can enjoy the pottery experience while wearing a kimono!! (Apron will be rented for the pottery experience) We have a wide selection of kimonos for women, men, and children, so we are looking forward to seeing you on a family trip! (Reservations can be made for up to 5 people) ● Pottery experience is available for first grade elementary school students and above [Price] Kimono rental + pottery experience ¥8,800 (tax included) * Separate shipping fee for pottery works will be charged [Time required] <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes <Pottery experience> 20 minutes * Kimono return time is 5:00 p.m. [Meeting place] Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 * The pottery experience will start one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Example: 10:00~ Kimono rental → 11:20~ Pottery experience [Schedule] 1. Come to the "Kimono Rental Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store" on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Choose your favorite kimono and we will help you put it on. 3. Enjoy a pottery experience wearing a kimono at the Kashogama Pottery Classroom, which is a 3-minute walk away. [About kimono rental] ◇Kimono rental plan (yukata plan) Set: Undergarment, kimono (yukata), obi, bag, and sandals (geta) are included. *From December to March, you can rent a haori and shawl for an additional fee. Haori only: 800 yen, shawl only: 300 yen, haori and shawl: 1,000 yen *Includes tabi socks (you can take them home after use). Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 20 minutes). Please select your arrival time and make a reservation. You can enjoy a pottery experience or a free stroll until the return time of 5:00 p.m. [About pottery experience] ◇Pottery experience *The pottery experience starts one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Kashogama Pottery Classroom 〒605-0862 3-343 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City☆What you can make: Small teacups and cups (handles are free)☆Colors to choose from: 7 standard colors + seasonal limited colors (2-color gradation) White, black, red, green, blue, light blue, pinkSpring (March to May) White x PinkSummer (June to August) White x BlueAutumn (September to November) White x Cafe au LaitWinter (December to February) White x Black*This plan is for small sizes, so if you upgrade, please pay an additional fee on siteThere are many samples of works in the store, so please use them as reference to imagine the shape. During the experience, you will consult with the staff and create the shape you want.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45

[This course is a great value course that includes a tasting of Japanese whiskeys. You can compare non-aged whiskeys (Hibiki or Yamazaki) and rare vintage whiskeys (18-year-old Yamazaki or 21-year-old Hibiki)♪] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, and compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45

[This course is a great value course that includes a sake tasting. You can enjoy delicious sushi and sake♪] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made and compare it with the sushi made by the sushi chef! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45

[This course includes dessert, so you can enjoy a full course from your meal to the final sweet treat.] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made, and compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45

For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made and compare it to the sushi made by the sushi chef! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by participating in a food quiz battle while eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Our ancestors were shinobi samurai who started to serve Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate) in 1582. The clan served the shogunate for 265 years. In 1868, the clan declined the invitation from the Meiji Government and became independent. We are the only lasting shinobi clan in Japan. We invite you to come to our clan dojo where real master practitioner and professional interpreters take charge of all workshops and seminars. This is good for people who want to get a deeper insight into our ninja and samurai cultures . We still handcraft our tools and weapons. Feel free to ask any questions as we have kept our shinobi samurai tradition for over 450 years.Our ancestors trained locals and their servants to be shinobi.(Ninja is a new word used in movies. Shinobi is the word which was commonly used in the feudal times,)The term "shinobi samurai" is not well-known, but you can be one of the few who knows the history and shinobi philosophy and mindsets. The shinobi samurai trained ninjas and lead ninjas as their mastermind.You will wear a ninja outfit to learn ninja techniques and learn samurai sword techniques and manners in samurai garb.

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

This plan allows you to coordinate your kimono completely, including the kimono, dressing, obi, sandals, and accessory case. Recommended for those who want everything you need. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! ■Return time: Until 17:00

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Japan's No. 1 peach village! Experience making a parfait using fruits from Yamanashi, the fruit kingdom! This program allows you to enjoy fruits all year round, with strawberries from December to May, cherries in June, peaches from July to August, and grapes from September to November, and experience making your own original fruit parfait. Choose from handmade gelato made with fruits from Yamanashi Prefecture and assemble your parfait.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You will learn our dojo etiquette, how to walk and stand properly using bokken (wooden sword).At the end of the session, you'll throw boshuriken (our clan's stick-type shuriken)Program1. Opening ceremony & wearing a samurai attire: 10min2. Explanation of tools and weapons: 10min3. How to appreciate and handle a sword: 15min4. Long sword techniques: 20min5. Q & A6. Photo session: 5min

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Let's learn a set of movements of our clan's basic sword techniques. Also, you know how to handle a sword and walk and stand properly using a bokken (wooden sword). In the next part, you'll learn to shoot an arrow with a traditional bow. In the final part a thorough explanation of samurai armor． Program1. Opening Meditation2. Instructor Demonstration3. Changing to a Samurai Attire4. Namba Style Walking5. Introduction to Samurai Weapons6. Long Sword practice6. Explanation and Donning Japanese Armor7. Photo session

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

You will start with meditation in ninja outfit and learn 5 entry level techniques with our ninja instructor. Our English interpreter is available in all sessions. The basic principles of the Ninshido (shinobi-samurai philosophy) is introduced in a dynamic and mindful way. Program 1. Opening Ceremony & wearing a ninja outfit 2. Introduction to weaponry 3. Experience Stealth Steps 4. Short sword techniques 5. Shuriken Ninja Star 6. Blowgun and Kujikiri 7. Photo session

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00

It is an experience of making oyaki at Kayabuki no Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. What is "oyaki"? What is it for non-Shinshu people? I'm feeling? Oyaki is made by dissolving wheat flour in water, kneading it, and wrapping bean paste made from red beans and vegetables. To put it plainly, is it a bun? ?? This is made all over Nagano prefecture, and the taste varies depending on the shop and home. At Kayabuki no Yakata, the surface is lightly baked by steaming. The skin and the bean paste inside are all handmade! It will be an experience of making such Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" with a local mother. In Shinshu, people of all ages are enjoying themselves. Rest assured that a local veteran mom will teach you carefully! If you come to Shinshu, please try this Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" first!

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• Age 20～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Nadagogo, Japan's number one sake brewery, is a mecca for sake lovers, where you can enjoy free tours and tastings of more than 10 sake breweries. Sake breweries gather along the Hanshin Railway lines, and the roads are flat, making it perfect for walking around town.If you come to Kansai, please try it once. Sake made from high-quality sake rice (Yamada Nishiki) suitable for sake brewing and high-quality underground water rich in minerals. This is a tour around Nada, which has prospered as a famous sake production area since the Edo period because of its port.・A walking tour of Japan's No. 1 sake brewery, Nada Sake Brewery・Please try this tour where you can learn trivia, history, manufacturing process and more.・10 free tastings included, so be careful not to drink too much.

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• Age 12～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a full-scale archery experience plan supervised by archer Ando Kotaro, who has appeared on many TV shows and radio programs! Would you like to try traditional archery that is a little different from Kyudo? Did you know that Kyudo did not exist during the samurai era before the Edo period (such as the Sengoku and Muromachi periods)? It will satisfy a wide range of levels, from the basics for beginners to practical practice of attaching an arrow to a waist and rapid shooting practice for those with Kyudo experience. Even those who are not physically strong can enjoy archery with peace of mind, as we also lend out short and weak bows and accommodate experiences while sitting on a chair. The event will be held outdoors.

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• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Exhilarating rafting on the open Shinano River! It's full of fun and recommended for families♪ Enjoy the rafting tour held at the foot of Mt. Naeba, a spacious rafting experience where you can enjoy the wide blue sky and the scenery that feels like eternity! ☆A number of rapids are exciting, relaxing in the waterfalls Is the Shinano River calm? I am often asked this, but it is a popular rafting spot with a good balance of rapids and waterfalls ♪ ☆ Hot spring bathing included The bathing fee is included in the price, and you can refresh yourself in the hot spring after the tour!

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• Age 4～Age 12
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours

Discover hidden art in nature by exploring the mountain behind your home and opening up your five senses! Welcome to the great outdoors of Hinode Village. Today, you are the leader of an exploration team that will walk in search of "natural art." Hang a camera around your neck, grab a telescope and a magnifying glass, and head into the forest! Follow the map and follow the course... Look, here it is! There it is! The scenery you encounter one after another is a continuous stream of excitement and discoveries. Are you ready? Let the exploration begin! <Three courses to choose from> ・An exciting exploration of the mountain behind your home overlooking the world below! Forest and view course ・Go around the village feeling like a village child! River and Satoyama course ・A long walk to a gorge with a spectacular view! Moss and Canyon Course ~Experience Flow~ ① Check-in at Toy Museum Check-in at the 1st floor of the Toy Museum, the starting point (check-in hours are from 10:30 to 12:30) After receiving your exploration goods, prepare to depart (look at the booklet, hang your camera around your neck) on the bench in front of the entrance. ② Start your exploration! Follow the instructions in the exploration booklet and set off! Look at the map as you go along and find "natural art" one after another! You can take pictures freely with your camera. ③ When you find art, stick a found sticker on it The "found sticker" that comes with the booklet. Stick one on each time you find art! ④ Goal! Get a photo frame Return the rental items and finish When you return to the Toy Museum, you're finished! (Please return by 15:30) After returning the rental items, you'll get a photo frame mount that you can choose and display your photos on! Put in your photos and write an introduction to the work, and you can use it as a summer vacation independent study. ⑤ After the exploration, play at the Toy Museum After playing outside, play indoors. You can play with wooden toys until closing time at 4pm! *You will need to purchase tickets for the number of adults accompanying you.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Even beginners can enjoy weaving. Start by selecting the thread first. It's hard to get used to, but once you get used to it, you can weave with good rhythm. You can weave your favorite thread within 10 cm and take the woven thread home with you. You can decorate it as it is or use it as a vase.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

You can feel free to experience mud dyeing, one of the processes of authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi. We have T-shirts, shawls, eco bags, and handkerchiefs, so please come empty-handed. If you wish, we can change to the indigo dyeing experience. Please avoid white clothes as much as possible and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

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