Things to do in Japan Page 48

• Age 5～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 00:00

Guide to the sea turtle point! Of course, you can also see coral reefs and tropical fish ♪ *The meeting time will be notified according to the tide level on the day of the tour when the reservation is completed ♪・I want to enjoy the sea even for a short time❢・I want to use my time effectively❢・Even on the day of return, I want to enjoy it to the fullest until the plane time❢・I'm a beginner, but I want to experience it for a short time❢I'm sure you'll enjoy melting into the sea (=sea melt)❢❢I'll give you high-quality tour photo data as a gift ! ■Number of people who can apply: 2 to 12 people ■Minimum number of participants: 2 people (Please confirm by email or phone for reservations for 1 person) Please contact us via "Ask a question about the plan".

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 16～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:45

Great group lessons with discounts for 2 or more people♪★5700 yen → 5300 yen (@1 person)This surf school is run by a surfboard manufacturer with a 50-year history in Shonan. With a total of over 100,000 students, the school is extremely popular with beginners and experienced surfers alike for its unique classroom lessons and practical programs, as well as its overwhelming school content! JPSA-certified pros with extensive knowledge of the ocean and waves and qualified surfing instructors will teach you kindly and carefully, so even complete beginners can feel at ease! Please feel free to join us.

• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

Tanba Paragliding School's beginner experience course. Why not try your dream of paragliding? If you've always wanted to try paragliding, or you've been hesitant to take the next step because you thought "I'm scared of heights" or "It seems difficult," why not try a lesson at Tanba Paragliding? At Tanba Paragliding School, you can learn the basics of piloting, an explanation of the equipment, as well as knowledge about the wind and the fun of floating in the air.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

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

This is an experiential tour where you will experience calligraphy, one of Japan's proud artistic cultures, and create two works of art. Each participant will receive a piece of work created by our instructor. Original and not a print. The type to display on your desk comes with a frame as shown in the photo. Larger types are available only in kind. You will practice how to hold a brush, basic vertical lines, horizontal lines, sweeps, dots, etc., and we will create two works of art that you can display in your home. One will be a large piece to hang on the wall, and one will be a small piece to hang on a desk or table. The instructor is a master calligrapher and professional calligrapher certified by the Japan Educational Calligraphy Federation, and the host of the calligraphy class. Please join us on this experiential tour where you can experience calligraphy, create your own work, and even get professional work. The venue will be a rental conference room near Higashi Ginza Station.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

We provide a Kendo Experience for overseas visitors. Immerse yourself in the world of Samurai by learning authentic Kendo and Samurai history from a professional Kendo instructor. Our dojo is conveniently located in Osaka City, making it easy to access. It takes only 8 minutes by taxi from Osaka Station and 4 minutes on foot from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Tie-dye is a dyed product in which the fabric is tied up (Tie) and dyed (Dye). A variety of patterns are created by folding and tying the fabric before dyeing. Because they are dyed by hand, no two pieces have the same design. [Experience details] Tie the T-shirt in your favorite way and dye it in your favorite color. We will guide you carefully so everyone can enjoy it. Price: ¥5,000 per person (1 T-shirt included) Time: Select from 9:00-11:30, 13:00-15:30 Number of participants: 2-5 people Age: Elementary school students and above are welcome to bring: Hanger ☆The dye may splash onto your clothes and shoes, so please come in clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.☆T-shirt sizes are available from 90cm to XXL. Please let us know your size when making a reservation ☆ If you bring a T-shirt, you will receive a ¥500 discount. ☆The second T-shirt will be sold for ¥1,000 each. ☆Additional ¥500 will be charged for the second T-shirt you bring in.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

This is a Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery experience at Heian Gyokuo Touen. It is held on the first floor of Hotel Emion Kyoto in Umekoji, Kyoto, and is open to families, friends, and couples. You will use an electric potter's wheel to experience turning the potter's wheel with a Gyokuo Kiln potter. The craftsmen at the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki kilns will provide gentle and careful guidance. A declaration of traditional crafts throughout Japan! Let's Togei (pottery) with Heian Gyokuo Touen! Notice of price change: The prices of main raw materials have continued to rise, and we have taken various measures to maintain prices, but it has become difficult to maintain the current price system, so we have decided to revise our prices, although we are very reluctant to do so. We appreciate your understanding. [Price change details]・Pottery wheel experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Hand-kneading experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Painting experience ¥3,850⇒¥4,400・Date of change ⇒November 1, 2024*The new prices will apply to reservations made after November 1. (*However, customers who make reservations for November or later by October 31 will be charged the current price.)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 50
• 2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 13:00

Skin diving tours are held all year round from the beautiful gradation of the open ocean of Amami and the spectacular beach on the Pacific side! When the water temperature is high, wear a swimsuit or rash guard that is easy to move in. (June to early October) When it gets cold, wear a wetsuit! (Mid-October to May) The swimming area can be changed according to the experience of the participants, so beginners are also OK. The guide will guide you so that you can enjoy it according to the guests. For a one-day tour, there will be a total of two dives, with a morning/pm break and a lunch break in between. Depending on the reservation situation, this tour may be shared with other tour participants. *If you would like long fins, please contact us in advance. Rental is charged (1,000 yen per item, size and number of rentals are limited). Basically, the equipment service will be for middle fins.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Activities,1➤Learning CalligraphyResignation is literally a person's resignation from this world, or the words he writes to say goodbye to this world as he prepares to die. They are his last words,In this plan, you will write a letter of resignation to prepare for death before going to war in the Warring States Period, when life and were death always next to each other.Highlight 01➤Decide on the last character. reflect on your life and think carefully about it.➤Practice basic brush strokes and the stroke order of the chosen kanji.Activities,2One character for resignationReflecting on your life so far, imagine a story about whom and what kind of feelings you would like to leave behind, and think about the character composition (design) of your last character in this world.- Highlight 02➤With an oversized brush, more than five times larger than usual, the artist puts his soul into creating a powerful, fragile, and beautiful single character on a 150cm x 150cm sheet of paper. By expressing the whole body dynamically, the artist can freely manipulate the oversized brush.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 93
• Within 1 hour

We will meet you with a placard at the arrival lobby of Hakodate Airport. We will pick you up at a hotel in Hakodate, and a reverse course is also possible. The fee is 3,000 yen tax included. Time required about 30 minutes

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Information on Kushiro Marsh National Park. This is a course that guides you from the west side of Kushiro Wetland, which was born as the 28th national park, a low-rise marsh with abundant nature that shows Japan's largest "horizontal expanse". At the Kushiro Marsh Observatory with the motif of "Yachibozu", you can see the marshes of the four seasons and live images, and you can see the history and present of the marshes. There is also a shop and a rest house on the 1st floor of the facility. There is also a 2.5km promenade starting from the Kushiro Marsh Observatory. It is a course where you can see the Kushiro Marsh without worrying about the weather.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 04:30

This is a sea kayaking experience where you can enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. The sea in the morning calm is very calm and mirror-like. Why not get up early and paddle out on such a sea? It is a very valuable experience to watch the sunrise on the sea. Dog life jackets are available, so dogs can also participate. *The start time changes depending on the sunrise time (we aim to meet 30 minutes before sunrise (around 4:00 in summer and 5:00 in autumn)) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and shallow waters and explain things to be careful about ③ Experience start: We will paddle around Hashiguiiwa and enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. We will watch the sunrise on the sea. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can use the shower (hot water 3 minutes 200 yen). You can also dine at Beach House Lapin ♪ ★ Free photo service!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 65
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours

You can ride and play as much as you like on all five types of towing! Banana boat, marble, duck, trial jet ski (cannot be steered), and wakeboarding are all available for unlimited rides, and one jet ski is reserved for each group. The number of people who can ride on each towing item is limited, so the more people there are, the more limited the number of people who can ride. For large groups, we highly recommend adding more jet skis. *Additional jet skis from the second one onwards are 16,000 yen (tax included) per unit.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 7～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

This is a Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery experience at Heian Gyokuo Touen. It is held on the first floor of Hotel Emion Kyoto in Umekoji, Kyoto, and is open to families, friends, and couples. Using a hand-cranked potter's wheel, you will create a vessel using clay that is uniquely blended by the potter. The craftsmen of the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery kilns will gently and carefully guide you. A declaration of traditional crafts throughout Japan! Let's Togei (pottery) with Heian Gyokuo Touen! Notice of price change: The prices of main raw materials have continued to rise, and we have taken various measures to maintain prices, but it has become difficult to maintain the current price system, so we have decided to revise the prices, although we are very reluctant to do so. We appreciate your understanding. [Price change details]・Pottery wheel experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Hand-kneading experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Painting experience ¥3,850⇒¥4,400・Date of change ⇒November 1, 2024*The new prices will apply to reservations made after November 1. (*However, customers who make reservations for November or later by October 31 will be charged the current price.)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

■Clear kayak tour at a hidden beach that is also used for TV filming! ! ・This is a tour where you can enjoy the sea through a transparent kayak at a popular spot for snorkeling and SUP! ・Why not look down on the emerald green sea from above? ■Fun for the whole family♪ Clear kayaking is one of the few activities that children from 1 year old can enjoy. ・You can participate with your child (1 year old and over) by having them sit on your lap! ■Beginners are also welcome♪・Before the tour, the instructor will explain how to use it from scratch. Most of the people who participate in our shop are beginners, so don't worry! ■For customers who want to use a drone We also offer drone photography, which is the most popular at N Ocean♪・Drone photography is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we may not be able to make a reservation. In that case, we may ask you to adjust the schedule. *Please check the experience on our Instagram. ~Schedule~ (For plans starting at 11:00) 10:40 Meet at the shop/reception 11:00 Explanation and practice on how to ride and row on land 11:05 Let's go to the sea! ! 11:50 End of experience, thank you for your hard work! 12:00 Handover of photo data and dismissal

• Age 7～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

The largest tour in the prefecture? A tour using a real buggy, empty-handed! Beginners are welcome. Families are welcome!!! Travel back to your childhood on Kumejima! An instructor will guide you around the buggy park♪ Enjoy adrenaline-pumping time!

• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 05:30

[Okinawa, Zamami Island] Exclusive to Zamami Stay! Sunset SUP tour! ✴︎Photo shoot included✴︎Watch the sunset at the end of the day... [Meet at the shop] (Meet 30 minutes before) *If you need someone to pick you up, we will come to pick you up. When you are ready, move from the shop to the beach by car. ↓ [Beach explanation] We will explain how to row a SUP, the conditions of the day, and points to note in an easy-to-understand manner. ↓ [Sunrise SUP Cruising] The location will vary depending on the wind of the day, but it is a relaxing sunrise cruise. Enjoy the best sunrise on the sea! ! *Drip coffee during the break on the beach! ! ↓ [Arrive at the shop] (within 30 minutes after sunset) You will receive a digital copy of the tour photos at the shop. ↓ [Disband] ☆Experience fee☆ Adults 6,600 yen Children (elementary school students) 4,400 yen *Participation is conditional on being able to swim alone. *If you have a child who cannot swim in your family, you can have them wait on the beach with their guardian. Please consult us in advance. ☆What is included in the price☆SUP equipment/Snorkel set/Life jacket/Wetsuit (winter only)/Guide/Transportation/Insurance☆What to bring/Clothing☆Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, rash guard, sunglasses)/Sandals or marine shoes/Drinks/Towel*It is best to wear your swimsuit underneath your clothes. You cannot walk around the village in just your swimsuit and surf shorts. ☆Notes☆*Please make a reservation for the boat to Zamami in advance. Boat reservations can be made online from 2 months in advance and by phone from 1 month in advance. Zamami Village Office Naha Branch (10:00 - 17:00) *Depending on the weather and conditions on the day, the tour may be canceled for safety reasons. Duration 1 hour 30 minutesWhat is included in the priceSUP equipment/Snorkel set/Life jacket/Wetsuit (winter only)/Guide/Transportation/Insurance

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 04:30

After the experience, you will receive a special Lapin mackerel sandwich and a drink. This is a sea kayaking experience with breakfast included, where you can enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. It is a very valuable experience to watch the sunrise on the sea. We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can join us with your dog. Please enjoy your meal in the cafe space with the sea spreading out in front of you! *The time of the event will change depending on the sunrise time (we aim to meet 30 minutes before sunrise (around 4:00 in summer and 5:00 in autumn)) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and in shallow waters and explain things to be careful about ③ Experience start: We will paddle around Hashiguiiwa and enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. We will watch the sunrise on the sea. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can use the shower (hot water 3 minutes 200 yen). You can also dine at Beach House Lapin ♪ ★ Free photo service!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

The entrance of the cave on the unexplored "Blue Cave" beach of Ishigaki Island looks blue. Start cave exploration while swimming. There is a large cavity inside, and you can learn about various history. It's like a museum of nature! You can feel the nature of Ishigaki Island in the powerful cave. If the timing is right, you can also meet natural monuments such as crested serpent eagle, coconut crab, and hermit crab. (Approximately 30 minutes) After exploring the cave, start snorkeling on the beach in front of the cave! Before snorkeling, the guided snorkeling class is perfect in the shallow water. Make sure that you can breathe and that the fins and life jacket are not loose. I also wear a life jacket, so don't worry if you are new to me. At this point where the terrain is interesting with the guide at the beginning, head offshore while following the underwater road made of rocks. Colorful fish + There are many large fish here. I just want to study with a fish picture book. When you cross the reef, the depth increases and it feels like you are flying in the sky! Snorkeling in the beautiful sea will surely be a lifelong experience. Let's enjoy snorkeling together. You may also encounter squids, octopuses, and sea turtles such as the orange clownfish and blue devil that are also the characters of that popular anime. (About 1 hour) After enjoying snorkeling, drive to the waterfall basin. You can relax your mind and body with the healing sound of the waterfall and the pleasant water. (Approximately 15 minutes) Let's play in the unexplored region of Ishigaki Island, nature ~ ♪

• Age 7～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

This is a Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery experience at Heian Gyokuo Touen. It is held on the first floor of Hotel Emion Kyoto in Umekoji, Kyoto, and is open to families, friends, and couples. You will use gosu (a kind of paint used in pottery) and a brush to paint with a Gyokuo Kiln painter. The artisans of the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki kilns will gently and carefully guide you. A declaration of traditional crafts throughout Japan! Let's Togei (pottery) with Heian Gyokuo Touen! Notice of price change: The prices of main raw materials have continued to rise, and we have taken various measures to maintain prices, but it has become difficult to maintain the current price system, so we have decided to revise our prices, although we are very reluctant to do so. We appreciate your understanding. [Price change details]・Pottery wheel experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Hand-kneading experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Painting experience ¥3,850⇒¥4,400・Date of change ⇒November 1, 2024*The new prices will apply to reservations made after November 1. (*However, customers who make reservations for November or later by October 31 will be charged the current price.)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 an original hat, which is unique in the world, with a loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

"Kaga wind chime" is a glass wind chime that clinks. You can freely paint with paint and attach your favorite strips. You will be healed by the glittering sound of the glass. The venue "Teramachiya Fushinan" is a Kanazawa Machiya registered in Kanazawa City, which is a renovated 100-year-old building. Let's relax and work on the creation in a mysterious space where wind chimes from all over the country are displayed all over the ceiling.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

If you have a jet ski license, you can drive yourself and enjoy the beautiful ocean of Miyakojima. *The range in which you can drive the jet ski is limited to the range that the staff can see. You can choose from 1 hour, 2 hours, or 1 day rental plans. Please note that if we cannot confirm your driver's license on the day, you will not be able to rent.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 07:00 / 12:00 / 17:00

★3-hour private premium plan★・Private trip! ・Tackle rental fee included! ・3 hours! All you have to do is bring ice in a cooler box! Leave all the troublesome bait making to us! We will guide you to the most popular fish you can catch, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, flathead, rockfish, rockfish, octopus, black porgy, and blue fish. First-timers are also welcome. We will give you a careful lecture on how to handle the equipment. All our staff are looking forward to seeing you! ★━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━★◆Time required: 3 hours◆Reservation - Experience flow①Choose your desired departure time and make a reservation. *Due to the tide level on the day, the departure time may be changed. In that case, we will contact you from our guide boat, so please understand. ②Please arrive at the meeting place on time on the day on time. The meeting time is 30 minutes before the departure time you selected. ③Departure! Head to the point and enjoy boat fishing♪※This plan is a lure fishing plan. ※The image is for illustrative purposes only.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

This is a fun diving tour in the Itoman area of Okinawa's main island. It will be held from one person. There are fewer boarding slots for boats in the Itoman area than for boats in the Kerama area. Therefore, we will check the availability of the boat when we receive your reservation request. Please select the desired date from the calendar and send your request. Pick-up is available in the Itoman, Naha, and Urasoe areas. Drift diving at Tokomasari Reef and Rukan Reef, which can only be done when the sea conditions are good and the divers' levels are aligned, allows you to target caves, giant trevally, sharks, and other large fish. Diving at Cape Kyan, Meijo, and Wenchi by anchoring allows you to enjoy maze-like caves, sea turtles, and a wide variety of macro-organisms. It takes 5 to 15 minutes from the port to the point. Even those who are worried about seasickness can board the boat with peace of mind. After each dive, you can return to the port and rest on land. Basic schedule: 1st dive, 9:00am departure; 2nd dive, 11:00am departure; 3rd dive, 13:00pm departure. If you meet at the site, you can make various plans including diving and land sightseeing! If you have a rental car, please contact us.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Departure and arrival places & You can play boats by choosing an island to arrive and depart! Ishigaki island If the Ishigaki Port remote island terminal, if the Kohamajima Obama Port, you can start such as from Taketomi Port if Taketomi. As you can rent a ship, you can create memories only with friends, couples, families, relatives and others limited! There are plenty of points on the unexplored ocean where you will not go on regular tours, so you can choose where and where to go. Captains familiar with the locals will respond, so if you let us know your wishes, you can move freely as you feel! Wedding photo shooting, Snorkeling experience, Remote islands tour and usage is up to you! !

• Date Spot
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

Refresh diving that you can dive with peace of mind even after a long time! A refreshing dive plan for divers who have a lot of blanks from their previous dive and for beginners who have just obtained a license. Enjoy fan diving while carefully teaching from equipment setting to diving as a review. A sanctuary for fish watching! Let's get in touch with various marine life Yakushima belongs to the sea area strongly influenced by the Kuroshio, so it is a rare diving spot in Japan where you can meet all temperate and subtropical marine life! Why don't you feel the life of mysterious creatures up close and enjoy the nature of the sea unique to Yakushima?

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

Why not enjoy a luxurious feeling by having the calm sea all to yourself? Take a walk on the sea watching the sunset from the famous "Hashigui Rock"! You can spend time together in a two-seater kayak while taking photos. We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can join us with your dog. *We will go out to the sea at sunset time. We will watch the sunset in the calm sea. *The sun will set behind the mountains, so you will not be able to see it sinking into the horizon. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and in shallow waters and explain things to be careful about. ③ Start of the experience: Paddle around Hashigui Rock and enjoy the calm sea of ​​the evening. You can take photos at the sunset point. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can take a shower (hot water 3 minutes for 200 yen). ★ Free photo service!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Okinawa Sata Andagi, which is synonymous with sweets, Agaraser (a steamed bread with brown sugar) and Curer mousse (steamed rice cake), which is treated with the aroma of moon peach, and Hirayachi (with natural mozuku) (Okinawa We make 3 items out of wind chijimi). When finished, tea time with Hibiscus tea. Okinawa The mind and body are very satisfied with the food of the day!

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00 / 16:30

It is a fishing plan to experience a little by boat ♪ You can experience fishing colorful tropical fish! Can't meet in the normal sea !? You may be able to catch fish! Since the ship you use has a roof and a chair, you will be able to avoid the sun, rain, and even sit on a chair! The departure and arrival place is "Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal" which is a base for remote island sightseeing. You can also participate before or after going to the remote island sightseeing, so you can easily incorporate it into your travel schedule!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups