Things to do in Japan Page 28

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• 18:00

With the motto "Let your hometown resonate," the local group Nobi, based in Suita City, will be performing Japanese drums. The group's performance style is appealing, as they learn and inherit traditional Japanese local performing arts while also aiming to develop their own unique expressions with added creativity. The powerful sound of the drums and the passionate performance that will move your heart will fill the venue.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00

[Japanese sweets & tea ceremony experience in yukata] Wear a yukata and enjoy delicate Japanese sweets making and tea ceremony experience in a calming traditional tatami environment. ① Change into a yukata to acquire the Japanese spirit from kimono dressing. ② Japanese sweets making experience Learn the delicate techniques of Japanese sweets. Experience making Japanese sweets from kneading the dough to shaping the sweets. ③ Introduction to tea ceremony Learn the history and cultural significance of tea ceremony. Understand the meditative and respectful process that is at the heart of Japanese hospitality. ④ Tea ceremony experience Try making green tea using traditional tools. Learn how to make tea using a tea whisk. ⑤ Tasting tea and Japanese sweets Enjoy freshly made Japanese sweets with matcha while learning the traditional tea ceremony etiquette. ⑥ Commemorative photo Let's take a photo of your kimono and tea ceremony memories.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:15

This tour allows you to visit a Japanese sumo stable. An experienced guide will explain the culture and traditions of sumo. After watching the practice, you can enjoy taking a commemorative photo with a real sumo wrestler! After watching the sumo practice, you will also have the chance to visit a vast Japanese garden and a museum that recreates Japan in the Edo period, providing a valuable experience of immersing yourself in Japanese history.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Wazukaya is a local cuisine experience class located in Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture. Wazuka tea is also known as Uonuma Koshihikari, and is a famous tea among Uji teas, known for its particularly fragrant flavor. At our restaurant, you can enjoy a uniquely Japanese experience using Wazuka tea. We offer a variety of tea-related experiences, including tea soba noodle making and tea picking. Wazuka-cho is a place rich in nature, recognized as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful villages, and we hope you will enjoy Japanese culture through our tea experience while looking at the spectacular view of the endless tea fields. Recommended for those who are interested in Japan's traditional culture and customs Those who want to enjoy the natural scenery that represents Japan Those looking for a luxurious tea experience Those who want to relax in a tranquil environment Those who want to experience Japanese history and culture Those who want to spend a luxurious moment in a private space Those who want to learn about tea-related knowledge and techniques Those who have the opportunity to visit Kyoto or Nara Those who want to spend a relaxing time in the Japanese countryside Those who want to take photos with beautiful scenery as a backdrop Those who want to explore Japan's unique culture that is different to resort areas We look forward to providing a special moment for our VIP guests.

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■A tea party held in the garden of the History and Culture Exchange Center, a hidden spot in Kamakura that combines the sea and mountains of Kamakura. You can enjoy it at the mobile artistic tea room "Uronan" (Ikusaku Watanabe) or at the outdoor tea ceremony room. The garden is surrounded by the greenery of the mountains, and there are ruins of caves and shrines, and from the hill you can see the sea of ​​Kamakura, allowing you to experience the fusion of the sea and mountains of Kamakura. ■Kamakura, the birthplace of the tea ceremony Tea began when the Zen monk Eisai brought it to Kamakura. Kamakura has the largest number of beautiful celadon tea bowls from that time discovered in Japan. Our style of tea ceremony is a tea ceremony performed by samurai families, and incorporates movements that are connected to the martial arts of samurai. Enjoy samurai-style tea ceremony in Kamakura, the samurai capital. ■Shonan House Cultural Festival 2023 Due to its scenic beauty, the Shonan district has been a vacation home area for business people since the Meiji era. Although usually closed to the public, various events are held at each residence from September to December. This is a rare opportunity to tour a historic mansion and gardens. Please enjoy other venues if your schedule allows. ■We hope you will enjoy a quiet time away from everyday life surrounded by early autumn nature, enjoying warm matcha and sweets. Whether you are an inexperienced drinker or a child, we will carefully teach you how to drink it. Please feel free to visit us.

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• 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.

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Take soup stock and make soup. The topping is a special "Shuriken" with a delicious crispy texture and vegetables that you have cooked yourself, scallops, corn and chrysalis! After completion, it is fun to try and compare it with the happy tasting time ♪ group! The shopkeeper carefully handles tips and points for each trip Explanations To do. Please remember firmly and come back ♪

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• Age 20～Age 75
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• 15:00

We will taste fresh miso and sweet sake (sweet potato) made with rice bran, and give lectures on reasons that are said to be good for beauty and health. As well as knowing the fermentation mechanism of rice bran, you will also know how to use a healthy diet. 1700 Year The secret of the wolf with the history of is also unraveled. You can make a sweet potato smoothie using the main gate miso soup and seasonal fruits in a workshop, and you can taste it on the spot to experience the taste of miso and sweet potato, and the healthyness that can be done in 30 seconds. .

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00

In the sprawling space of the town house, choose the local freshest ingredients and decorate Komaga stick tea with Temari sushi and enjoy the rich fragrance and taste on the spot.

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• Age 16～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

You can enjoy Omi Town market tour, exchanges with people in the market, using fresh local ingredients, cooking, and experience the food culture of Kanazawa. A culinary researcher from a local who is familiar with the food culture of Kanazawa guides Kanazawa's kitchen "Omi-cho Market" to cook seasonal Japanese food together.

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• Age 10～Age 80
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• 18:00

At first glance, in the experience space “In Kanazawa House” full of the tastes of Kanazawa rejected You can enjoy the elegant dance and dance by Kanazawa Geisha of the Kanazawa Three Tea District, and enjoy a play with the geisha. In addition, please enjoy the special lunch box of popular chopsticks field of Kanazawa.

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• Age 3～Age 90
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• 14:00

Traditional culture transmitted to the islands of Yaeyama, numerous festivals and dances born from there, here is a region where arts are thriving enough to be said that Yaeyama is an island of poetry, an island of songs, a village of dancing. Touch the island of Yaeyama and enjoy the island's entertainment. Number of dances transmitted to Yaeyama Program · Number of folk songs ○ Performance time Approximately 45 minutes ○ There is a cafe in the lobby space, so you can stay slowly.

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Because I am going to Kamakura called Kamakura which is an ancient capital of the samurai, I want the experiences unique to Kamakura and experiences that can only be done in Kamakura. How about Kamakura Takeo experience? There are various experiential content services such as costumes experience, bow and arrow experience, bow making experience, board Sugoroku experience, armor making mini experience and so on.

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• Age 13～Age 100
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• 10:00

The snow activity plan includes walking around the mountains on snowshoes and driving your own snowmobile. For lunch, you can enjoy a light meal in your room, which has a fireplace. After your meal, you can play with a white koala's original sled and enjoy playing in the winter snow! ! After playing, we will guide you to the snowy open-air bath surrounded by nature. *Please take turns riding the snowmobile. Please note that there may be a waiting time in that case. English-speaking staff available!＜＜Plans without hot springs are also available＞＞ Languages ​​that can be spoken: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai can be communicated using a translation app.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30 / 15:00

The long-awaited cherry blossom season is here, who will you enjoy cherry blossom viewing with this year? ☆ Night cherry blossoms with a beautiful contrast with the blue-lit Otonashi River ☆ Pretty cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring in the warm sunlight Which cherry blossom do you prefer? **** Oji has been known as a famous cherry blossom spot since the Edo period. Asukayama, where Shibusawa Eiichi spent his later years, is a famous cherry blossom spot planted by the 8th Tokugawa Shogun Yoshimune for the enjoyment of the common people. In addition, Otonashi Waterfront Park, where you can enjoy the night cherry blossoms, has long been a popular spot for sightseeing where you can see different spectacular views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves in each season. First, let's take a look at Asukayama dyed pink from the observation deck on the 17th floor of Hokutopia! Next, we will visit the historic Oji Shrine, one of the 10 most famous shrines in Tokyo, and then visit the private "Red Brick Sake Brewery (former Brewing Research Institute)". This is a sacred place for sake that has contributed to the modernization of Japanese sake brewing and industrial development. The National New Sake Tasting Competition, which has now been moved to Hiroshima Prefecture, was also held here. For the master brewers who learned the latest techniques here and brought them back to their local sake breweries, this is also a second home. You can see the internal structure of this beautiful 120-year-old historical building and the tools used at the time, and enjoy sake that can only be drunk here. During the sake tasting experience, a guide who is a certified sake sommelier will introduce various sakes and convey their appeal. You can also taste the limited edition "Tobiei", brewed with yeast from the cherry blossoms of Asukayama, where Eiichi Shibusawa spent his later years. You may find your favorite drink! ? After a stroll through the cherry blossom-lined streets of Asukayama, you will be guided to a premium seat along the Otonashi River. Enjoy a special cherry blossom viewing bento and delicious sake to your heart's content while watching the cherry blossoms from a special seat. At night, you can enjoy the mysterious blue lighting! This is a blissful time that is only available now! ＊＊＊＊＊This year, we are offering a special cherry blossom viewing experience thanks to the generosity of the Kita Ward Tourism Association! Recommended point 1☆We have special seats along the Otonashi River! No need to worry about finding a spot. Enjoy the cherry blossoms in a premium seat! Recommended point 2☆Sake tasting experience at a private national important cultural property! Visit and taste the sake brewery designed by Tsumaki Yoroi, one of the three great architects of the Meiji period, known for the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse! Recommended point 3☆Special cherry blossom viewing bento! Enjoy a cherry blossom viewing bento packed with local delicacies! Recommended point 4☆International cherry blossom viewing experience with foreign guests! The guide is in Japanese, English, and Chinese. A little bit of international exchange! ? ＊＊＊＊＊※There are limited seats, so make your reservation early! ※It is difficult to predict the growth of the cherry blossoms, but please rest assured that we will accept date changes (if there is availability) or cancellations up to 24 hours in advance. ※Please select your preferred drink (alcoholic or soft drinks) as an option.

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Experience the Edo period for a moment at Shakujoji Temple, the first stop on the Tokugawa Shogun's journey to Nikko. Learn about the temple's deep ties to the Edo Shogunate and receive a blessing from a monk for a safe journey. The highlight of the tour is an authentic Shogun Lunch, based on the recipe of the lunch eaten by Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune at Shakujoji Temple in April 1728. You will also have the opportunity to try on and take photos in a rare Takasago-dyed kimono, once beloved by the ladies of the Ooku.

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Welcome to Kawaguchi, one of the first post towns on the ancient Nikko Onari Kaido highway, which once connected Edo (modern day Tokyo) with the temple and shrine-filled city of Nikko. Your guide will meet you at Shakujouji Temple, just a short walk from the station, ready to take you into a day in the life of a shogun traveling to Nikko to pay their respects at Toshogu Shrine. Generations of Tokugawa shoguns, who ruled over Japan during the Edo period, stopped here during their journeys. Your guide will give you an overview of this history, before taking part in a Buddhist blessing ritual. Then get a true taste of Edo cuisine, by enjoying the same meal that shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ate during his visit to the temple on April 13, 1728. The menu was recorded in a historical chronicle, and an Edo food expert recreated each individual dish based on recipe books from the period. Finally, you will have the unique opportunity to try on a Takasagozome kimono, featuring elaborate patterns that were all the rage in the inner quarters of the shogun's court. Most people in Japan have never seen, let alone worn, a Takasago-dyed kimono!

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 11:00

Zao Hot spring in front of the bus terminal first Hot spring hotel is located in the city center, a natural source of 100% of the strongly acidic sulfur fountain to stimulate the senses Hot spring boasts of the inn. The public bath, open-air bath, and four paid private baths that advocate the principle of withholding use 100% of a 180-per-minute strong acid sulfur spring that naturally springs out of its own source, Tsuruya Hotel Source. You. With a source spring temperature of 55.5 ° C, you can enjoy a 100% pure Hot spring without heating or adding water, while slightly warming it from 41 ° C to 43 ° C if you pour Hot spring water in the bathtub. In our plan, the hotel's Kanshu (husband) or large clerk is, 1900 Hirakiyu Year more Zao a history of Hot spring variously you the culture of the Explanations while, 45 minutes to the Hot spring Shi bring our customers to the city walking tour You. The tour will take you to three old-fashioned communal baths along Takayu Street and tour the hotel's source area. It is interesting to discover small alleys and historical sites that are usually overlooked because they are provided with guidance. After a stroll, enjoy relaxing at the hotel's private break room until 17:00 at check-out, while enjoying bathing in the three communal baths in the Hot spring town, as well as the large public bath and open-air bath boasted by the hotel. .

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

[Making Yushi Tofu & Okinawan Cuisine!]English Below↓This is a hands-on course of traditional Okinawan “Yushi Tofu” and Okinawan Cooking!You will also receive a recipe for making tofu with a mixer & recipes that you can do at home!The course will be conducted in Japanese and English, so it is recommended for those who want to experience a variety of languages.There will also be a talk about island tofu and okara.Let's enjoy a different kind of Okinawan experience together! Making Yushi Tofu and Okinawan Cuisine! This is a hands-on course of traditional Okinawan “Yushi Tofu” and Okinawan Cooking!You will also receive a recipe for making tofu with a mixer & recipes that you can do at home!The course will be conducted in Japanese and English, so it is recommended for those who want to experience a variety of languages.There will also be a talk about island tofu and okara.Let's enjoy a different kind of Okinawan experience together!

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• Age 2～Age 100
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• 09:00

We will send you an experience that matches the season ♪ From March 1st to April 30th, 2025, it is making three-meal dumplings. [Making three-meal dumplings] It is an experiential workshop where you can make dumplings perfect for spring while learning about Japanese history. ① Welcome & Introduction Friendly staff will welcome you and introduce the history and evolution of three-meal dumplings. ② Making dumplings Make the dough and knead it into a beautiful shape. Finally, decorate it gorgeously. ③ Tasting & photo time Wrap the finished dumplings in a furoshiki and feel like you are at a cherry blossom viewing party! Enjoy the taste of Japan. Capture this moment in a photo to keep as a memory.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00

[Ramen making] Experience the fun of making ramen in Asakusa. From making fresh noodles to tasting, it's perfect for foodies and families alike. ① Welcome & Introduction Start with a friendly greeting from the staff, get equipped, and learn the flow of the activity. Learn the fascinating history of ramen and how it has evolved. ② Learn the techniques of ramen char siu Learn how to make delicious char siu and make your ramen making journey more fulfilling. ③ Noodle making Make the dough, knead it in the traditional way, and cut the fresh noodles. ④ Cooking and finishing Boil the hand-made noodles and complete the ramen with various toppings. ⑤ Tasting Enjoy the ramen you worked so hard to make to your favorite taste. ⑥ Photo shoot Take photos of all the steps and pose with the finished ramen!

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

[Sushi Making Experience] Learn how to make nigiri sushi and rolled sushi in a fun, hands-on workshop. Experience Japan's rich food culture. ① History of sushi Time to learn the fascinating history of sushi from friendly staff ② Master the basics Learn how to make vinegared rice. ③ Making hand-rolled sushi Make your own original hand-rolled sushi using various ingredients. ④ Making nigiri sushi Prepare the vinegared rice and top with fresh and delicious ingredients. ⑤ Tasting session Taste the sushi you made yourself with soy sauce, wasabi, and fresh seasonings. We will serve sake to those who want to taste authentic sushi, and hot tea to those who don't. ⑥ Commemorative photo Take a photo of your sushi creations and the precious moment of your guests becoming chefs!

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• Age 1～Age 90
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• 09:30

This is a public bath culture experience tour for foreigners visiting Japan. We will introduce you to the culture of public baths at Kogane-yu, located in Kinshicho, Sumida Ward. On the day of the event, we will provide an explanation about public bath culture for about an hour and a half, followed by a bathing and sauna experience. ~ Experience flow ~ 9:30 Sento culture experience At the changing room or lounge, we will provide detailed information about public bath culture, bathing methods, the background of Kogane-yu's renovation, and information on Kogane-yu's facilities. We will also have a simple quiz on the day. There are many stories that can only be learned at Koganeyu! 11:00 Bathing/sauna experience After receiving the public bath culture experience, let's try our hand at actually taking a bath. You should be able to learn about public bath culture firsthand. 12:00 Dismissal time is an estimate. They will each be disbanded. After bathing and experiencing the sauna, enjoy free time to your heart's content at Kogane Kitchen and craft beer.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 16:00

This is a performance where you can enjoy Shirabyoshi singing and dancing and Kaiseki cuisine. Kamakura's Hachinoki, a famous restaurant in Kita-Kamakura surrounded by famous temples, recreates the samurai's sunny meal, ``Kamakura samurai celebration meal (period food),'' and the Shirabyoshi song and dance beloved by the samurai. . The musicians, drums, bronze beaters, and flutes that Shizuka of Shirahyoshi dedicated to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine will be present to perfectly recreate the autumn banquet of ``Kamakura in the Kamakura period.'' All performers are active on the front lines. This is a performance that we deliver with confidence. Please join us.

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00

A quiet time to face yourself. How about a hands-on training of zazen? A monk will carefully guide you. After zazen (zazen), we will have morning porridge at a Zen temple. Pray before meals and learn the spirit of “itadakimasu”. Sutra chanting, zazen, morning porridge, service, tea ceremony Target: Elementary school students and above (those who can sit quietly) Experience time: 5:00 to 8:30 in the morning

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

The popular live dinner show "Musical & Opera Night" is held every Friday at the Western restaurant "Qinghaihaumi no Ya" along the west coast of Awaji Island.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30

Wheat project, who is active in the nature-rich Minuma rice field in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, challenges soba for the first time! And the other day, the new soba that I was able to harvest for the first time! Why don't you make Toshikoshi soba using such new soba from scratch together? The wheat used for the binder is also new wheat hunted this year (`･ ω ･ ´) b Soba is made in a well-ventilated greenhouse, so you can rest assured even in the rain! It's warmer than the outside ♪ * If it's cold, let's bonfire! We welcome families, individuals, and even beginners!

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

At Minuma Tanbo, which is located in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, we were able to harvest high-quality wheat (Norin 61) again this year! Why don't you make ramen using such new wheat from scratch? Family members, one person, and even beginners are welcome!

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

A long time ago, “hand-made udon” was made at homes around Kumagaya. Yokomichiya offers a program that lets you feel the joy of hand-making and the deliciousness of udon. Because English guides participate in the experience together, even those who do not speak Japanese can participate with peace of mind. * If you do not have an English guide, there is a discount. Please feel free to ask.

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• Age 1～
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

※ There is no event for August. Please acknowledge it beforehand※ Use a ropeway to climb Japan's Hyakumeizan "Chau dake". At the crater, wipe eggs and chimaki and eat them. Thank you for the greatness of the earth! When the timing is correct, Kanto Cherry blossom viewing of cherry blossoms (early June), Kanto Quick, you may be able to enjoy the autumn leaves (late September)! ? ~ ~ ~ Flow of plan ~ ~ 1 Nasu Outback Base Set 15 minutes 2 of the tour Explanations 15 minutes Transfer to Ropeway Yamakasa Station by bus 3 minutes 4 Japan Hyakumeizan Chasu-dake Trekking 100 minutes 5 Volcano cooking 90 minutes 6 ropeway Yamakasa Station departure 30 minutes 7 Nasu Outback Base Arrival Dissolution 30 minutes

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