【Afternoon(12～3 p.m.)】 Things to do in Japan Page 207

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00

With Mayuka Suzuki @uzumakido of Uzumakido in Asakusa as our instructor, we will make mosquito coils using plants that mosquitoes hate and fragrances made from natural ingredients. These incense coils will repel mosquitoes, but are gentle on people. We will also add the scent of incense to give it a slightly luxurious finish. This class is not about blending fragrances, but is more about enjoying the process of molding, so anyone can feel free to join. Parents and children are also welcome to participate to create summer vacation memories!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

Field Earth Canoe Tour allows you to experience the great outdoors with all five senses on a seasonal lake. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing canoeing while watching the cherry blossoms, and in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves canoeing. It's safe even for the first time! Even 3-year-olds can do it! ? Three generations are OK! ! ! ! This tour uses sit-on kayaks that are very stable and can be enjoyed by beginners and are safe even if they flip over. Field Earth has no upper limit from 3 years old, so three generations can participate! Before the tour departs, a guide will greef the participants, check their physical condition, and explain the tour details and course conditions using video, so even inexperienced people and elementary school students can participate in the tour with peace of mind. All equipment used is included in the tour fee as rental. Insurance contents All tours include facility attendant liability insurance (1 person per accident, coverage up to 300 million yen). Accidents and injuries caused by personal actions are not covered, so we recommend that you take out personal injury insurance. Customers who have not taken out insurance in advance can take out insurance on the day for a non-refundable fee of 300 yen. You will need to take measures against the cold. If you would like to rent a wetsuit (an additional 1,000 yen), please write your height and weight when making your reservation. ＊＊＊＊＊ Canoe tour procedure ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Meet at the location we will send you by email. Please arrive 15 minutes before the reserved time. ↓ Reception・All participants will fill out the reception form・You can apply for insurance at the same time. ↓ Guide will guide the tour participants' glee fin lesson. We will check the participants' physical condition, explain the tour, and explain how to wear the rental canoe equipment to be used. All rental fees for equipment used on the day are included in the tour fee. ↓ Start the tour on the lake Practice paddling on the water Start by sitting and practice, then try standing and paddling when you get used to it! ↓ Once you've finished practicing, go on an adventure! You can paddle or enjoy the scenery, however you like! ↓ Return to the starting point Return to the starting point and the tour ends. ↓ Photos Wash your feet, receive a photo, and the tour ends. You are free to disband on your own.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Enjoy successive Isokichi works with luxurious commentary! Ikichi Fukaka Pottery Kiln is located in Yawata, where kilns for making figurines are concentrated. It has roots that the first generation was a pottery specializing in ceramics, and even now, we are doing everything from creating the ceramics to painting. This program is a studio tour in which Ms. Ikika Asakura, the daughter of Mr. Isokichi Asakura, the fourth generation, explains the studio, gallery, and works. At the end of the tour, you can actually use the works of the kiln and taste the coffee. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan where you can experience wakeboarding at Sekiyahama in Niigata City! Would you like to enjoy water activities that are a little different from surfing and bodyboarding?

• Age 13～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

The most popular Fox Canyon in Minakami. At the beginning of the course, we will gradually grab the knot, such as where the flow is gentle, pukapuka flow, and practice breathing in places like small waterfalls. Looking up, you can hear the sound of a great water while the greens of the trees and the blue of the sky are beautiful and you can be healed by the natural capacity. This is the main 20M waterfall Fox ... Continue to enjoy the experience.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 9
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

Kids' BBQ plan♪ (All-you-can-drink soft drinks) Vegetables/cut fruits/sweets you can bring in ■Beef short ribs (100g) ■Kimchi jjigae hotpot (303g) or pork soup-style Kenchin hotpot (334g) *Kimchi jjigae hotpot ends with spicy ramen or chicken Please choose ramen. *If you choose Kenchin-nabe, it comes with yakisoba. ■Popcorn (salt) ■Large marshmallow skewer (1 piece) *For children under 12 years old. Everything you need is included, no prep or cleanup required!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

McKinley Plan♪ Beef short ribs (100g) Sangen pork short ribs (100g) Carefully selected marbled Japanese beef steak (50g) Juicy demi-glace hamburger (50g) Kimchi jjigae hotpot (303g) or pork miso soup-style Kenchin hotpot (334g) *Kimchi jjigae Please choose spicy ramen or chicken ramen to finish the pot. *If you choose the pork soup-style kenchin nabe, it comes with yakisoba. ■ Beef rib stew cooked in red wine (90g - 120g) ■ Bucket (1 piece) ■ Baked butter chicken curry (90g) *Dutch oven ■ [Garlic rice (80g) *Dutch oven ■ Large marshmallow skewer (1) *Purchase Depending on the situation, some contents may be changed. Everything you need is included, no prep or cleanup required! It is also recommended as a drinking party with family, friends, and company colleagues.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

The climate of Hokuriku is definitely a roof tile! A tour where you can see, touch, and experience the functionality of tiles Komatsu used to be one of the leading tile production areas in the Hokuriku region, but the tile industry is facing a period of adversity due to a decline in construction demand. Komatsu Kawara Co., Ltd. is the only tile factory that has survived. Visitors can experience the quality and functionality of tiles, which are building materials rooted in the Hokuriku region, by seeing, touching, and riding on them (?). is. Why don't you go and learn about Komatsu tiles, which are strong building materials nurtured by the unique climate of Hokuriku? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:00

Pursuing the ultimate local sake brewing! I want to make a local sake that can only be made at my house, so I'm very particular about the ingredients such as rice, yeast, and water. The sake produced by Nishide Sake Brewery is the result of extraordinary efforts, such as sending young carpenters to other regions to train them. In this program, you can observe and listen to the brewing process and the attention to ingredients, and also experience tasting and comparing sake that can be said to be the fruit of the process (for a fee). *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

-2022 season slogan "熱燕(NETSUEN)-NEXT STAGE-" -Let's support the players who are working toward the goal of "Second Consecutive Victory"! Please enjoy the power of live games and witness a hot battle of Swallows at the stadium! [Caution] Selecting specific seats is not possible. [Flow of the day] ★Please be sure to pick up your ticket on the day at [Gate 7 Ticket Box]. Please present the electronic ticket issued by Activity Japan "My Page".

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:30

The excitement of climbing a tree. Make the most of your five senses, the sense of accomplishment when you climb up, and the exhilaration of the scenery you see from the top of the tree are exceptional ♪ Use the special gear to climb the tree. Experience tree climbing and make friends with trees. Time required 1 hour Capacity of 8 people each time

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 18:30

We are now selling the very popular Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise! Very popular! This is the standard plan for the Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise, which has more than 4,000 customers on board every year. It is a 70-minute cherry blossom viewing cruise that departs from Tennozu Pier (pier) and turns around in front of Hotel Gajoen Tokyo (Meguro Gajoen). You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a slightly different way than from the land. It is a 70-minute cherry blossom cruise that goes from Tennozu Pier to Meguro River and turns around and returns. There are about 800 cherry blossom trees along the Meguro River. The cherry blossoms blooming on both sides of the river are beautiful and fantastic. Our popular river guides will also give you a fun and interesting tour of the Meguro River. The cherry blossom season only comes once a year. Why not enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms while being rocked on a boat? Our boat is an open boat with no roof. You can enjoy 360-degree views. *Please see the official website for the operating schedule.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Anyone from elementary school to adults can enjoy! It is a walking skiing and cross-country skiing experience. It will be held at either Tsurugi, which tours the snowfield according to the conditions, or Shiramine, which is a full-scale course. We will give lectures from the basics to cross-country skiing as a means of transportation to hard competitions. The motto is "Everyone has fun!" Depending on the level. Cross-country skiing that everyone can enjoy from play to training!

• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

An important cultural property representing Hida Takayama, an online virtual guided tour of the Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum, "Hida's wealthy merchants and living". This is a tour where you can view the Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum online while you are at home. Surrounded by the magnificent nature of the Northern Alps in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, the Kusakabe Family Residence (Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum) is an important cultural property that stands proudly in a corner of the townscape that retains the atmosphere of a castle town from the Edo period. Introducing the famous architecture of Edo period private houses and the history and culture related to them. We will guide you to Goro Sukeku, a board villain from Takayama. It is a fulfilling 60 minutes that introduces the highlights of Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum and the town of Takayama with his Hida-like narrative and original songs.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 14:00

This tour takes you on a leisurely stroll around Lake Kuttari in a sit-on-top kayak, a type of canoe that is easier to operate than a canoe. The price is also great! This tour is recommended for those who want to relax! You can experience playing the Ainu Jew's Harp "Mukkuri" in front of the power spot on the lake, and if you wish, you can purchase one after the tour!

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30

The subject is, Are You sometimes did little to exactly the first one and the older. You will be challenged from the basics of windsurfing. Course content, simulator training, maritime training center. Rental board is short wide board, rig can attend progress is fast fun because it is school-only no batten sail to the lightweight carbon mast.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

* This is a yukata rental plan for two people. There are also men's items ☆ 15 minutes from Shibuya and 6 minutes on foot from Yutenji station with good access! You can use the spacious preparation space in a modern Japanese space that has been renovated from a private house. Since it is a complete reservation system, you will not meet other customers. Dress while ventilating. Kimono professionals can choose together while sharing knowledge and information about kimono, so please feel free to ask ♪ ★ ☆ Recommended usage scene ☆ ★ ◎ Dress up in the morning, fashionable date in Meguro Gajoen with yukata ◎ After dressing up at noon and eating a cake at Meguro Ribel, you will be thrilled at the Parasite Museum! ?? ◎ Dress up in the evening, wear a yukata and have a romantic dinner in Nakameguro. Easy access to Shibuya, Ebisu, Nakameguro, Meguro and Jiyugaoka! Why don't you choose a yukata as an option for your outing coordination? ■ Persons who can use Yukata size is limited, so we ask customers from 120 cm or more to use it ■ Included in the price Yukata rental fee, dressing fee, consumption tax ■ Time [Reception Start time] 10:00 [Last reception time] 17:00 [Return time] Next morning 9:00 * We do not keep luggage while you are out << Experience flow >> 1 Please come to NAGOMI HOUSE 2 Yukata Please choose from about 50 types. There are also about 50 types of obi. 3 Specialized staff will dress you. 4 After that, please go out for a walk in Tokyo ♪ ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ What is NAGOMI HOUSE? 》 We are working with the motto of expanding the circle of peace with a culture that contributes to the affluence of the hearts of many people through the experience of Japanese culture. We think! ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

* This is a yukata rental plan for two people. There are also men's items ☆ 15 minutes from Shibuya and 6 minutes on foot from Yutenji station with good access! You can use the spacious preparation space in a modern Japanese space that has been renovated from a private house. Since it is a complete reservation system, you will not meet other customers. Dress while ventilating. Kimono professionals can choose together while sharing knowledge and information about kimono, so please feel free to ask ♪ ★ ☆ Recommended usage scene ☆ ★ ◎ Dress up in the morning, fashionable date in Meguro Gajoen with yukata ◎ After dressing up at noon and eating a cake at Meguro Ribel, you will be thrilled at the Parasite Museum! ?? ◎ Dress up in the evening, wear a yukata and have a romantic dinner in Nakameguro. Easy access to Shibuya, Ebisu, Nakameguro, Meguro and Jiyugaoka! Why don't you choose a yukata as an option for your outing coordination? ■ Persons who can use Yukata size is limited, so we ask customers from 120 cm or more to use it ■ Included in the price Yukata rental fee, dressing fee, consumption tax ■ Time [Reception Start time] 10:00 [Last reception time] 17:00 [Return time] Next morning 9:00 * We do not keep luggage while you are out << Experience flow >> 1 Please come to NAGOMI HOUSE 2 Yukata Please choose from about 50 types. There are also about 50 types of obi. 3 Specialized staff will dress you. 4 After that, please go out for a walk in Tokyo ♪ ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ What is NAGOMI HOUSE? 》 We are working with the motto of expanding the circle of peace with a culture that contributes to the affluence of the hearts of many people through the experience of Japanese culture. We think! ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Good access, 15 minutes from Shibuya and 6 minutes on foot from Yutenji Station! You can use the spacious preparation space in a modern Japanese space that has been renovated from a private house. Since it is a complete reservation system, you will not meet other customers. I will dress while ventilating. Kimono professionals can choose together while sharing knowledge and information about kimono, so please feel free to ask ♪ ★ ☆ Recommended usage scene ☆ ★ ◎ Dress up in the morning, fashionable date in Meguro Gajoen with yukata ◎ After dressing up at noon and eating a cake at Meguro Ribel, you will be thrilled at the Parasite Museum! ?? ◎ Dress up from the evening, wear a yukata and have a romantic dinner in Nakameguro. Easy access to Shibuya, Ebisu, Nakameguro, Meguro and Jiyugaoka! Why don't you choose a yukata as an option for your outing coordination? ■ Those who can use it ・ Because the size of the yukata is limited, we ask that customers from 120 cm or more use it ・ Only for those who are still in school (please bring your student ID) ■ In the price Included in Yukata rental fee, dressing fee, consumption tax ■ Time [Reception start time] 10:00 [Last reception time] 17:00 [Return time] Next morning 11:00 No << Flow of experience >> 1 Please come to NAGOMI HOUSE 2 Please choose from about 50 types of yukata There are also about 50 types of obi 3 Professional staff will dress you 4 After that, please go out for a walk in Tokyo ♪ ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ What is NAGOMI HOUSE? 》 We are working with the motto of expanding the circle of peace with a culture that contributes to the affluence of the hearts of many people through the experience of Japanese culture. We think! ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30

Stand-up paddle board of rumors in the streets! Diet effect of stimulating the Inner is preeminent. In recent years the explosive hit for also easily enjoyed by people powerless Why do not you come once challenge?

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Clark's anemone watching even if you can't swim! [Flow of the day] ・ Please gather at the Bibi Beach Marine Counter 15 minutes before. Please tell us that you have a reservation!・ We will explain the equipment locally. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask a question!・ Life jackets are available in various sizes! After preparing the mask, snorkel, and life jacket, it's time to start ♪ ・ Because the point is just around the corner, let's swim while practicing snorkeling.・ After arriving at the point, we will take about 15 to 20 minutes for snorkeling, so please enjoy yourself!・ After the end, when you go ashore, shower and change your clothes and you will be disbanded. Thank you for your hard work ★ * The plan may not be available depending on the sea conditions on the day. Please note that the staff will contact you after determining the situation.

• Age 3～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 06:00 / 09:00 / 13:00

Let's SUP at UNESCO Eco Park Minakami! The SUP tour conducted by Field Earth is a tour where outdoor play specialists select places that can be enjoyed according to the season and search for good places, so I think you can enjoy the season at that time. Photos taken by the guide during the tour will be presented free of charge at the end of the tour! And from this year, an early morning SUP tour will also appear! You can enjoy a leisurely walk on the lake in a pleasant morning. Why don't you get up a little earlier than usual and start the day on a great note? * SUP is an abbreviation for "Stand Up Paddleboard". This is an activity where you can stand on the board, paddle and move along the surface of the water to go to various places and enjoy the scenery and expedition. Before the tour departs, the accompanying guide will give a griefing, check the physical condition of the participants, and explain the tour details and course status using video, so even inexperienced people and elementary school students can go on the tour with peace of mind. You can participate.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30 / 12:00

With this plan, you can experience tree climbing (tree climbing with a rope), barbecue, craft making or fishing in Akagi Onuma in the wilderness of Mt. Akagi. The treeing of this facility is a large tree of Quercus crispula, estimated to be 150 years old! !! The height of the rope goes up by about 15m! We will also prepare a low one ♪ There are qualified instructors and climbers, so guidance is polite, safe and secure! Even small children can play comfortably on the swing! BBQ of carefully selected ingredients along the shore of Lake Onuma, and finally spend a relaxing time with craft making unique to the forest school facility or fishing experience in Onuma, which is famous for smelt fishing. ~ Flow of the On the day ① Treeing experience 90 minutes ② Lunch (BBQ) 80 minutes ③ Selection program (craft making or fishing experience) 70 minutes

• For Groups

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

Ibaraki In Sakai Town, a driving course is set up on a vast riverbed, and you can experience full-scale off-road Segway while feeling the murmuring of the river. Staff with instructor qualifications will give a lecture. Most people have their first experience with Segway, but it's very easy to ride, and at the end it's a Swiss ride, so anyone can experience it with confidence. Up to Ageo/Okegawa was also experienced by 80 years old. ～ Flow of On the day～ ① Please come 10 minutes before the experience. ② Fill in the pledge ③ Wearing a helmet ④ The instructor will give a lecture ⑤ Free run on the course in the second half ⑥ End of experience

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

An outdoor tour around YU around Cape Fufu, located in the hot-and-cold Tenryu-yakiri quasi-national park ♪ Let's experience the sea, mountains and rivers of Hamamashi Field located in the quasi-national park! We will tour safely so that even beginners can enjoy it. Please try SUP at this opportunity!

• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 18:30

You can relax and enjoy your time with Maiko with your family and friends! ★ The same price for up to 9 people! ★ Can be held at Tour Time (The time may be adjusted.) ★ Experience content is available upon request. Focusing on tatami room play, you can arrange for longer photo shoots, etc.! ★ You can also experience making Japanese sweets and making a tea ceremony with Maiko! Experience time: 60 minutes Experience fee: 55,000 yen (including consumption tax, 1 maiko, tatami room fee) Number of participants participants: less than 10 * The above is the Basic charge. Depending on the content of the experience, an additional fee may be required. please confirm beforehand. * If you wish to eat, we will prepare it for an additional fee. * We mainly serve sake from Kyoto On the day you can order. (Extra charge) * Various Sale not applicable * Please let us know your desired time of participation and desired experience at the time of application.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

"Miho no Matsubara" is one of Japan's leading scenic spots registered as a constituent asset of Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage. The Paragliding experience held at Miho no Matsubara is equipped with an engine, so you can freely climb and descend. The Deluxe Plan takes off from 0 feet above sea level and offers a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji floating in the ocean from an altitude of 1500 feet more. "Fly over the sea" Paragliding Experience is rare even at Japan, and it is a valuable experience unique to an engine. The scenery you see from a perspective that you don't usually see is an "unusual" experience. It is a superb view Activity that anyone can participate if they can jog.

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

It is a workshop to create a Christmas embroidery drawstring that is perfect for the current time. There are two types of drawstring pants that can be worn: boots and snowmen. Would you like to present your favorite patterns, messages to loved ones, hand-drawn illustrations, etc., freely design and embroider the sweets in a single purse? From embroidery to sewing with just the embroidery machine "TAJIMA SAI"! Even those who are not good at sewing can participate freely.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

★ Holding time is course of approximately two hours ★ We also offer a menu that is friendly to vegetarians and Muslims.We strive to meet your needs as much as possible.Please feel free to request.This course is a course to learn how to hold sushi so that you can hold your own sushi after you return to the country. (Make only nigiri sushi) The freshly cooked rice comes out and it is mixed with vinegar.There are some tips on how to mix vinegar, so make sure to experience and learn well.On the

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

★ Holding time is course of approximately two hours ★ We also offer a menu that is friendly to vegetarians and Muslims.We strive to meet your needs as much as possible.Please feel free to request.This course is a course to learn how to hold sushi so that you can hold your own sushi after you return to the country. (Make only nigiri sushi) The freshly cooked rice comes out and it is mixed with vinegar.There are some tips on how to mix vinegar, so make sure to experience and learn well.On the