Things to do in Japan Page 113
- Age 10~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 08:30 / 13:10
"I want to try diving, want to see except in the sea, but can be unclear whether the ... myself." Is anyone who will support every effort so that it can be safe and fun diving! !
- Age 12~Age 59
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00
This plan takes you to the Blue Cave from Cape Maeda in Onna Village on the main island of Okinawa, with a beach entry (no boat ride). As this is an introductory dive, you don't need a scuba diving license (C card)!! Why not try scuba diving? It's totally fine even if it's your first time!! We will guide you to the mysterious Blue Cave and underwater world!! You can observe many tropical fish in the crystal clear waters of Okinawa♪ We will also give you photos and videos taken during the tour!! The target age group is 12 to 59 years old, so a certain level of strength and stamina is required (^-^;
- Age 3~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00
This enzyme bath experience is popular among travelers who want to relieve the fatigue of their trip and those who want to maintain their beauty and health. Children are also welcome! It is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Beppu Station, and although there are many hot spring facilities nearby, this is a hidden gem that offers a different kind of healing than hot springs. Reset your mind and body with a bath that uses natural fermentation without using gas or fire.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Enjoy the best private space on the lake while slowly rocking with your family, friends, or couples on the popular pedal boat. Small pedal boat for 2-3 people. Perfect for couples and families! Pets are also allowed.
- Age 15~Age 65
- 5~6 hours
- 09:15
Meet at Izu's diving shop K's Marine (store) or get a free transfer from Mishima Station to the sea! You can also meet on-site. A fun dive in Ida, which is so popular that divers from all over the country gather! ・This is a fun diving tour for license holders. ・Ida, which has a stable and abundant life, is a very popular spot for photo lovers and fish watching lovers. ・Equipment rental is also available if you wish. ・Experienced instructors will support you. ・Please let us know your requests, such as the creatures you want to see and the skills you want to practice, such as how to use a camera! ★Plan Points★ ・Ida's sea is characterized by a large number of fish and a wide variety throughout the year! You will be able to encounter various creatures. ★Other★ ・Please pay the facility usage fee and sea surface usage fee (separately ¥2,640/person) on-site. ・Lockers for valuables available ・Women will be happy♪ A clean shower room with shampoo, body soap, and a hair dryer! ・Please note that there are no convenience stores or places to eat on-site (there are vending machines). If you need lunch, please purchase it at a convenience store, etc.・Microwave, hot water, and refrigerator available ~Schedule~7:00 Departure from the shop. If you would like to be picked up and dropped off, please meet at the south exit of Mishima Station at 7:20. 8:00 Arrival and preparation, explanation of how to use the facility, and equipment setting start. If you are meeting on site, please meet at 8:20. Parking fee ¥700/unit 9:00 1st dive Enjoy a 45-50 minute dive. 11:20 2nd dive Enjoy a 45-50 minute dive. 13:30 Lunch, pick-up, and disbandment We plan to stop by a restaurant on the way back for lunch. (Participants are responsible for their own expenses) Pick-up and drop-off to the shop and station. If you are meeting on site, you will be disbanded on site. ・Light/heavy equipment rental, full rental, additional dives, etc. must be paid directly on site. If you need rental, please let us know.
- Age 18~Age 65
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00
RIDEAWAY is a road bike and cross bike rental service located on the Tamagawa Cycling Road. We currently have a wide variety of 23 cross and road bikes available, and we look forward to having you ride them. Our store is located within a 3-minute walk from Nakanoshima Station in Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, and our staff is on-site, regularly holding beginner seminars and cycling tours. The Tamagawa Cycling Road is easily accessible from the store, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a leisurely day of cycling or just a short ride. It is also close to tourist spots such as Jindaiji Temple and Takahatafudoson, so it is also recommended for those who want to enjoy sightseeing.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi, at the foot of Mt. Fuji! Professional performers will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko drums! Post on social media and receive an original senshafuda (sticker)! [Request slot] If you are unable to attend the regular performance time, we will hold an additional performance at your desired time. (Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request.)
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 3~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
This is a 2.5 hour walking tour for 3 people or more. In fact, Kushimoto Town has a deep connection with Turkey. Why not take a leisurely walk while listening to stories about the history of friendship with Turkey that began with the Ertugrul disaster? Kashinozaki is also designated as a Nanki-Kumano Geosite, and has interesting geological features.
- Age 10~Age 64
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00
This plan is for customers who have a license. It takes about 5 to 20 minutes to get to the point, and you can enjoy diving in a variety of areas, including coral, topography, and sand. The sea of Tokashiki Island is recommended, as it can be enjoyed by a wide range of people from beginners to experts. The guide will listen to each person's voice, take into consideration the sea conditions, level, and requests, and take you to a point where you can enjoy the trip by private boat ☆ Departure time can be negotiated. We will also give you a free underwater photo.
- Age 8~Age 65
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 07:30
This is a plan to go to the Kerama Islands by boat from Hamagawa Fishing Port in Chatan Town. You can enjoy Okinawa's typical tropical fish, coral reefs, and the clear Kerama blue. If you're lucky, you might even see sea turtles! ! Snorkeling is very easy ♪ It's completely OK even for first-timers! ! The target age is 8 years old and above, and older people are welcome to participate if they are in good health. The meeting place is about 5 minutes by car from American Village, a popular tourist spot in Chatan! It's a great location for sightseeing, shopping, and eating before and after!
- Age 20~Age 80
- 3~4 hours
- 10:00
A tour of Nada Gogo Sake Breweries. We will have you experience tasting the highly recommended Ginjo sake from Hamafuku Tsuru Ginjo Workshop, Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Memorial Museum, and Kobe Shushinkan. Includes paid tasting. Enjoy a blissful time surrounded by the aroma of Ginjo. Lastly, enjoy an authentic nigiri sushi lunch at Nada-ya, which is famous in Kobe and only known to those in the know. Now comes with a small bottle of cute ochoko and ginjo sake.
- Age 0~Age 60
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 12:00
~ Marine activities in northern Amami ~ Please feel free to join us even if it is your first time. We will take you to the best spots that can only be reached by boat. You can come into contact with jewel-like tropical fish. If you're lucky, you might even come across rare fish and sea turtles! It's a large boat, so even families with children can play in the sea with peace of mind.
- Age 0~Age 60
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 12:00
~ Marine activities in northern Amami ~ Please feel free to join us even if it is your first time. Would you like to experience the feeling of standing on the sparkling blue sea of Amami Oshima and rowing on the gentle waves? Totramarine's SUP tour is the ultimate activity that combines new adventure and relaxation.
- Age 0~Age 99
- 2~3 hours
- 10:30 / 14:15
Take a tour with your guide through the quaint street lined with Japanese old houses! Masuda Town has prospered as a merchant town since the Edo period. Because this town has been the transportation hub, a variety of agricultural products gathered here. Merchants amassed wealth in their fields and created mansion towns. Inside these mansions, "Kura'' or a storehouse was built by wealthy merchants to store documents and household furniture. This storehouse is still inhabited and rare even in Japan. Feel the elegance in the detailed decorations such as white plaster, polished black plaster and lacquered interior. The townscape is home to many historic buildings of this area. Masuda town was designated as a National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 2013. Find the storehouses of each mansion with its unique structure and decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation. English speaking guide accompanies you.
- Age 5~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
ピアノといったら、 『長い年月教室に通って先生に習わないと曲は弾けない』と思われがちですが、 1日だけの体験で、1曲習得できるような体験ができたら素敵じゃないですか? そんなあったらいいな、をピアノ体験レッスンで実現させます! ※選曲はこちらでさせていただきます45分間体験内で、グランドピアノの雑学や、クラシックの歴史も盛り込み、そしてウェルカムミュージックとして1曲演奏プレゼントさせていただきます。ぜひお待ちしてます♪
- Age 8~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15 / 19:30
Let's assemble Kankara Sanshin and make original MY Kankara Sanshin! Sanshin lessons are also included, so you can start playing right away.
- Age 7~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
For those staying or planning to stay at Kurokawa Onsen. Would you like to make souvenirs and memories unique to Kumamoto? "Kurami Shibu Uchiwa Making Experience" is an experience to make a traditional Kumamoto Prefecture craft "Kurami Shibu Uchiwa" using fan bones, Japanese paper, and persimmon tannin. If you coordinate with yukata, kimono, and jinbei, you can enjoy summer festivals and hot spring town walks in your own way. It's a big success at home every year. You can cool off with a gentle breeze without worrying about your electricity bill. ■Points of the experience■・You can choose from 8 types of patterns and 2 types of frames. Recommended experiences: ・For a break while visiting the hot springs ・For the pleasure of walking around the hot spring town ・For making memories with your family, lover, couple ・For those who are staying at Kurokawa Onsen for several days ・For those who are interested in Japanese manufacturing To << What is Raitami Shibu Uchiwa? 》It has a history of more than 400 years and is counted as one of the three major uchiwa production areas. Currently, the only manufacturer "Kurikawa Shoten" is making Kuritami Shibu Uchiwa in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
- Age 6~Age 69
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00
Enjoy the beautiful sea of the northern part of Okinawa Island on a jet ski! Relaxed jet cruising around the waters of Motobu Town and Sesoko Island♪ It's recommended for the winter season as you won't get too wet. Our experienced instructors, who have been guiding the Okinawan sea for many years, will operate the jet ski at your own pace. The jet ski is extremely stable, so there is no need to worry about falling into the sea. We offer a completely private tour for one group, so you can enjoy it at your own pace. *Our staff will operate the ski. Please note that we do not rent jet skis. The tour takes about 30 hours! It takes less than half a day, so you can easily plan your trip by visiting tourist spots before and after the menu experience! The Okinawa tourist attraction, Churaumi Aquarium, is nearby and easily accessible♪~Schedule for the day~9:45 Meet at the parking lot opposite Toguchi Port and Kaito no Eki Sakana Kanasa Check-in, payment, and change of clothes 10:00 Let's set sail! 10:00 Jet cruising around the waters of Motobu Town and Sesoko Island. 10:30 Return to port. After showering and changing clothes, the tour will end. ☆Recommended points of Lana Marine m's☆●1 group completely reserved●You will not be with other customers! Because it is completely reserved, you can take your time and guide us at your own pace. Even if you are a beginner, you can participate with confidence as our experienced instructors will support you. ●Free photos and videos●We will take a video of you experiencing the menu with a GoPro, and give you an edited video and selected photos for free! We will do our best to help you create wonderful memories of your trip to Okinawa☆●Showers and changing rooms available●We use facilities that are fully equipped with parking lots, showers, toilets, and changing rooms, so you can rest assured that you can change clothes before and after the menu♪●Experienced staff will guide you to the best spots●Experienced staff who have been guiding the Okinawan sea for many years will select the best spots according to the ocean conditions on the day.
- Age 9~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 10:30 / 12:30
The reservation reception desk has changed. Plan ID: 53774https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/53774A walk on the sea at Oura Beach in the calm Iriya area of Shimoda, Izu♪An instructor will accompany you and give you a lecture and guide you safely. SUP experience & snorkeling time☆120-minute courseA popular SUP that can be enjoyed by adults and children♪Excellent transparency! Why not take a walk at the beautiful Oura Beach with AA water quality? Snorkeling is on a shallow reef and if the conditions are good, you may be able to see various fish♪Snorkels are also available for free rental, so you can enjoy it with your hands free. Instructors will guide you through lectures and guided routes that are tailored to your level, from beginners to advanced. You can freely decide the snorkeling time within the time♪The fun time will fly by, so let's enjoy SUP and snorkeling to the fullest with the great value 120-minute course☆彡When applying for a reservation, please enter the gender, height, and weight of the participants in the comments section. We will provide the appropriate size for paddles, life jackets, etc. ★The experience fee, instructor fee, equipment rental fee (board, paddle, life jacket, snorkel), insurance fee, and consumption tax are all included with no additional costs. If you are coming by car, please use the nearby paid parking lot (26-27 San-chome, Shimoda City) or the Ocean Garage Parking Lot (645-2 Kakizaki, Shimoda City). Please send a message in advance if you would like a pick-up or drop-off. At Ocean Garage, showers and changing rooms are free of charge before and after the experience. At SeaIz, you can experience many other activities and have fun all day long. *Jet ski activities will be experienced at Shimoda Port.
- Age 1~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00
・ Tourist information service by rickshaw ・ Visit seasonal tourist attractions such as Kamakura Daibutsu, Zeniarai Benzaiten, Takedera ・ If you are worried about getting on and off, please be assured that there are specialized staff to support you ・ 11 locations nationwide We are a safe and secure rickshaw specialist that develops in
- Age 0~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30
One-day bathing (with original embroidery towel for take-out and rental bath towel) Admission time: 10:30 to 13:00 (bathing time is 90 minutes) * If you enter at 13:30, the bathing time will be until 14:30 increase. * Reservation time is a guide. Please contact us if your visit time is around. The large communal baths [Kaki no Yu] and [Momo no Yu] are for men and women. Please understand that you cannot choose the bathhouse you can use. The attraction of Kaki-no-Yu is the large amount of hot water that dynamically overflows from the bathtub. A fresh self-spraying source with an abundant amount of 1,415 liters (7 drums) per minute is directly piped to each bathtub, and you can enjoy the finest 100% source flowing without circulation, heating, water addition, or chlorine sterilization. increase. Unlike the dynamic persimmon hot water, Momo no Yu has a calm and quaint structure that incorporates a Japanese taste. We also recommend a petit foot massage with a boulder in front of the open-air bath and a source of water. A mixed spring (around 38 degrees Celsius) of [Juku-no-Yu] (source temperature 36 degrees) and [Kan-no-Yu] (source temperature 50.8 degrees) so that the edge of the indoor bath made of Izu stone is surrounded by a cypress and can be used as a cover bath. ) Is gushing out, and the temperature difference (40 degrees to 42.5 degrees) in the bathtub will occur by taking out [Kan no Yu] (source temperature 50.8 degrees) from the granite spout, so each temperature is your choice. You can enjoy the hot spring bath at. The "river of the source" flows outside the window, and you can feel the flowing water from the source with your eyes.
- Age 18~Age 59
- 4~5 hours
- 08:15 / 12:45
A boarding fee of 6,500 yen per person is required for the whale shark tour, and a boarding fee of 2,000 yen per person is required for the blue cave boat tour. *Please feel free to contact us if you would like to participate as a single person. * OWD equivalent or higher license holders with 5 or more experiences (excluding license training) can participate. ●Because it is a boat, we will guide you to the Blue Grotto with a high probability. ●You can avoid heavy traffic jams at Cape Maeda parking lot. A set course of the popular plan "Blue Cave Fun Diving" and "Whale Shark Fun Diving" ♪ After whale shark fun diving, move to the Pink Mermaid parking lot (by yourself) and do blue cave fun diving. After the blue cave fun diving, it will be dissolved at the pink mermaid parking lot.
- Age 6~Age 79
- 1~2 hours /2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
{One child is free for groups of two or more adults! Half price for the second person and onwards!}Adults (high school students and above) Regular price → 5,800 yenChildren (junior high school students and below) 1st person → Free 2nd person and onwards 4,800 yen → 2,400 yen (Applicable period)2024 7/13-8/31 12/20-1/19It's a great deal for families to participate! Please use it to make special memories with your family in Okinawa♪---------------------------------☆The popular SUP tour! The Hisa River where we hold the tour has a gentle flow and is like a lake! It's different from the ocean, so you don't have to worry about falling off due to rocking or being swept out to sea by the waves, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. In any case, you will be guided by a guide who loves SUP, so we will teach you all the tips for paddling well and how to enjoy it♪If you are experiencing it for the first time, we definitely recommend river SUP☆! While enjoying SUP, you can not only observe the mangroves, but also see the banyan trees where the spirit Kijimuna resides and various subtropical plants. There are many attractions, such as the large hermit crabs, which are natural monuments, the cute fiddler crabs, and the round-eyed tontonmee. Let's explore with the accompanying guide! ! When making a reservation, a dedicated reservation staff will not only provide our menu, but will also support you to the fullest for your Okinawa trip! -------------------------------------------- [Great deals for customers participating in the Mangrove SUP tour (*'ω'*)♪] Fishing tours are also held every day from the same meeting place! ! Both fishing and SUP are held at the same meeting place, so you can enjoy the popular fishing and SUP menu without spending time traveling. Only Umi Ashibi can experience mangrove SUP and boat fishing at the same time! Our great value set plan has the highest customer satisfaction rate! It's more than 1,000 yen cheaper than participating separately! ↓↓↓Please refer to our set plans from our plan list.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave the original muffler, which is unique in the world, with a saori loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.
- Age 5~Age 60
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
[Recommended points of the plan ①] ★ Three major points! !! Recommended for making memorable memories!・ Explore the blue cave! Explore a mysterious cave made of coral fossils (Ryukyu limestone), this is dangerous! "A lot of coral! Excellent transparency! Memories of snorkeling only one! Sea turtle snorkeling that you can swim with sea turtles when the timing is right Sea turtle snorkeling The sea of Ishigaki Island that boasts outstanding transparency even in the sea. How about making memories for a lifetime? Just looking at the fish swimming leisurely between the beautiful corals, the relaxing effect is outstanding. ★ [Beginner specialty] So it is great for both beginners and those who are not good at swimming Welcome! An instructor who knows all about the fun of snorkeling will carefully explain how to put on a mask and how to use fins, and will support you firmly, so even beginners, those who are not confident in their physical strength, and small children can rest assured that Ishigaki Island ★ Beach entry! You don't have to worry about sea turtles because you walk from the beach to the sea! [Recommended point ② of the plan] ・ With a safe guide ・ Free underwater photo gift! ・ 15 to 20 minutes to the point , Half-day course can be selected from morning and afternoon. Easy course that you can enjoy different sightseeing because you can choose the time! [Flow of the day] AM course 9:00 PM course 13:00 Meet at the north exit parking lot After checking the size and physical condition, enter! AM course 9:30 PM course 13:30 After arriving at the snorkel point, we will explain snorkeling (a brief explanation of about 10 to 20 minutes) Now snorkeling ! Beautiful fish and coral will jump into your eyes immediately ♪ AM course 10: 00 ~ 11: 00 PM course 14: 00 ~ 15: 00 After enjoying snorkeling, you will return. AM course 11:30 PM course 15:30 Disbanded at the north exit parking lot ♪ * The schedule may be different from the above depending on the situation. [Underwater photo free gift!] Underwater photo data taken on the day will be presented free of charge to those who participated in the experience. Please request to take a picture like this ♪ Let's make memories together on Ishigaki Island ~ ♪ For those who want to take a picture by themselves, we also have a rental underwater camera (for 2500 yen per unit) If you are using Facebook or Instagram, you can get a discount on rental cameras.
とても素敵な体験ができました。 きれいな魚たち、大きな亀が泳いでくる様は感動的で、子供たちも大興奮でした。 インストラクターさん、ずっと6歳の下の子を見てくださって、またあのお姉さんと一緒に海に行きたい!と家に帰っても言っていました。 またよろしくお願いします。
- Age 2~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 08:00 / 12:00
Popular boiling! Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour! !! What! The strongest plan with sea turtle snorkel set ☆ Moreover, since we are a snorkel instructor who has won a photo contest, we will take pictures that will surely add flowers to your memories ☆
ウミガメと間近で一緒に泳げて一生の思い出になりました!前日にダイビングでウミガメを見ていたのですが、今回のシュノーケル体験ではウミガメの違った良さが見られて良かったです! フォトブライダルの様なお洒落で綺麗な写真をたくさん撮って頂きました! もう一度石垣に来た時にはまたお願いしたいです!
- Age 6~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 09:30 / 12:30
The reservation reception desk has changed. Plan ID: 53783https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/53783Izu Shimoda For those who want to enjoy the calm Sotoura Coast, one instructor will accompany one group (up to 8 people) and give a lecture and guide you safely Kayaking experience & snorkeling time ⭐ 120-minute course Excellent transparency! Why not relax and kayak & snorkel at the beautiful Sotoura Coast with AA water quality? Since an instructor is included, even inexperienced people can feel safe ⭐ If you are within the time, you can freely decide the time for touring to Kujuhama (image) or snorkeling offshore ♪ You can also enjoy it with free snorkeling. A two-seater boat can accommodate one adult and two children (under 12 years old). Please message us when applying. * During the swimming season from mid-July to late August, if you are coming by car, please use the free parking lot at the store (about 7 minutes to the sea) or the beach parking lot (separate 1500 yen ~). The store's parking lot and hot shower changing room are free of charge. SeaIzu offers many other activities that you can enjoy all day long. *Jet bike activities will be experienced at Shimoda Port.
- Age 18~Age 59
- 2~3 hours
- 08:15 / 12:45
*Boarding and facility usage fees of 6,500 yen per person are required separately. *Only those with an OWD equivalent or higher license and 5 or more dives (excluding license training) can participate. ★Unlimited photo and video shooting and data gifts included! ★All-inclusive from wetsuits to diving equipment! ★You can see the whale sharks from up close. The sight of them opening their mouths wide and swimming slowly is very impressive! ●Everything from wetsuits to diving equipment is free, so you can easily participate! ●The wetsuits are made to order and are warm and easy to move in. You can enjoy diving comfortably in a suit that suits the season, with 3mm in summer and a thick 5mm in winter. In addition, we also provide a hooded vest for the inner suit free of charge, so those who are worried about the cold can rest assured.
- Age 3~Age 70
- 4~5 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
half-day those who are not confident in their physical strength, those half-day on the sea or for a drive, etc., this tour is perfect for you! We will respond to your request as much as possible! (Course example) Pinaisara Waterfall Canoe Tour, Limestone Cave Caving & Coola Waterfall Trekking Tour, Geta Waterfall Sawa Climbing Tour, Omi Xie Waterfall Canyoning Tour
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