【In September】 Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 17

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A first for Okinawa! Experience art in a studio on the beach while watching the spectacular ocean! A completely new activity that can only be experienced in Nanjyo, Okinawa! While watching the beautiful ocean spread out before your eyes, why not relax with a drink in a studio on the beach that feels like you are on an Okinawan beach and create your own painting of the beautiful scenery of Okinawa? ? This is a unique experience that can only be done at Artbar Okinawa! Don't worry if you are not good at painting! There is no right answer in art! At our studio, experienced instructors will guide you carefully, so even those who are not good at painting can fully enjoy the world of art. Very popular with families and couples! You can participate empty-handed! It can be enjoyed by children and adults, so it is perfect for making memories of your trip to Okinawa. It can be enjoyed comfortably regardless of the weather, so it is a particularly popular spot when it rains ◎ Perfect as a memento of your trip! Spend a luxurious time to remember your trip to Okinawa as your own painting! (The content of the painting will vary depending on the date and time. Please check the Artbar Okinawa website for the schedule.)

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A lacquer workshop in Maejima, Naha City, offers a "simple gold lacquer" experience class for tourists and those who want to try gold lacquering even though they don't have much time. This class incorporates traditional gold lacquering techniques, but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You can have a unique experience of using the gold lacquer technique to repair broken vessels and other broken items and breathe new life into them. "Simple gold lacquer" is perfect for travelers with limited time, and even beginners can participate with confidence. By decorating the broken parts as "scenery", you can create original works full of personality. However, since the works created in this experience are simplified versions, they cannot be used for eating or drinking, but they are perfect as interior art that you can enjoy as decoration. Vessels that you have repaired and designed yourself will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying them in your home or office, they will become wonderful art pieces that will brighten up your space! Full-scale gold lacquer experience classes using real lacquer are also held regularly every month. You can take your time to repair vessels and broken items while carefully learning traditional techniques, and experience discovering new beauty.

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• For Groups
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

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

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

It is a rental plan on the day that you can go out at the authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi. After you come to the store empty-handed and dress at the facility, you can take pictures not only inside the facility but also at various sightseeing spots such as the Amami sea and forest. We rent tripods and selfie sticks, so we can accommodate from one person to a group. Before departure, we will tell you what to look out for when washing your hands, eating, etc., and how to fix your clothes if you lose your clothes. If you return within business hours, you will be asked to change your clothes. It is a plan that you can fully enjoy the extraordinary life in Amami.

• Age 6～Age 60
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a service that allows foreign tourists to experience the good old days of "Showa schools", one of the hidden charms of Japanese culture, at our abandoned school campground, CAMPiece Kimitsu (Kimitsu City, Chiba). A certain rural town in Japan, the era is Showa... Enroll for one day at a school nestled in a rural landscape surrounded by nature. A “homeroom teacher” will actually teach the class in the classroom. Participants wear school uniforms and sailor uniforms. It starts with the entrance ceremony, morning homeroom, day shift, calligraphy and history classes, school lunch, sports day, and finally the graduation ceremony where the students receive their diplomas. You will experience a simulated "school life" that Japanese students have experienced. *The “homeroom teacher” will basically conduct the class in English 1. Morning homeroom 2. Japanese language “Calligraphy” 3. Lunch 4. Social studies “History” 5. Physical education “Sports day” 6. Cleaning time 7. Graduation Ceremony 8, Festival *Optional options include camping in the schoolyard and staying at a hot spring inn.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In-store "Sakutto Experience Course" From simple kimono experience to full-fledged studio photography ★Would you like to experience a quick kimono experience in your spare time during your trip?◎Women-only kimono A course ¥15,000 Standard kimono 7-pose shooting full-size data included Photo 4 photos ◎Women-only Sakutto B course ¥9,000・Standard costume・4-pose photography with smartphone data・2 photos *Price per person (127mm×178mm) ★★Optional menu★★◎Simple hair arrangement (with kimono hair ornament) ¥1,650◎Kimono hair ornament only ¥550◎Upgrade to premium Bingata kimono ¥700◎Uchikake recolor ¥1,100◎ Men's wedding haori ¥ 1,200 Please be sure to add it when making a reservation. * In addition to this, we also offer shooting data sales and products such as key chains. For details, please contact us or check at the store☆

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Welcome to Shodo Cafe 7557 in Roppongi, Tokyo!We'd like to everyone enjoy Japanese calligraphy with matcha latte. This is an important and traditional cultural experience in Japan.It is kind of meditation and hope you it relaxes you.Let's make art with us!〜Flow of experience〜①The instruction video5min-The history, tools, mindset, etc…② Practicing basic strokes15min-Learn the basic techniques with instructor③Writing your favorite kanji character20min-Please choose in our original Shodo book④Writing on the special papers 20min-You can bring back home your artwork

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• For Groups

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

☆★Available long-sleeved kimono plan is now available★☆ This is VASARA's standard long-sleeved kimono rental plan that allows you to enjoy your special day in a more glamorous way. The regular price 49,390 yen (tax included) plan is now 18,590 yen (tax included)! Please enjoy the experience of creating the area around the obi and more advanced kimono because it is a furisode. This plan includes kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling services. Would you like to make your important day look gorgeous with a glossy long-sleeved kimono? ～Flow of the day～①Visiting the store/Reception②Choosing a kimono③Dressing/hair setting④Going out⑤Returning

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

For calligraphy (making works with a brush), you choose your favorite characters, words, and typeface from several models such as kanji, kana, and waka. After practicing calligraphy styles and points, make a clean copy. Decorate with calligraphy glitter (*) as you like. *While drying the product developed exclusively for our atelier to decorate calligraphy, let's do the seal engraving (making a seal to engrave names and words). Our atelier is characterized by engraving on special soft rubber that can be handled easily and safely. For those who want to make a seal (stamped on the bottom left of the work), the instructor will propose a design based on your name in kanji or kana. Those who want to make a sign (stuffed on the top right of the work) will choose from several auspicious words. Please enjoy the time of meditation wrapped in the scent of ink and the time to create art while calming down. <Optional / Paid> ●Hanging scroll and frame to display your work ●Kappogi (Japanese-style apron) to protect your clothes from ink ●We will create a souvenir just for you A calligrapher will create an art work according to your request . <Supported languages> Use a translator.

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• Age 6～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Experience beauty and skill through traditional calligraphy in Ninenzaka, the ancient capital of Kyoto. In the quiet space of Ninenzaka, overflowing with atmosphere, enjoy the beauty of calligraphy and spend a relaxing time. We provide careful instruction and an enjoyable learning environment so that even beginners can participate with confidence. Contents of the calligraphy experience Kangetsu's calligraphy experience course is designed to allow beginners and foreigners to enjoy learning about the charm of traditional Japanese culture and calligraphy. The aim is to acquire solid calligraphy skills from the basics while experiencing Japanese culture. Through Japanese calligraphy, let's put our feelings into each and every stroke and create our own unique work.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience the traditional beauty of Japan in a kimono tea ceremony. Wear a kimono and experience a tea ceremony in a tea room. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. There is also a plan where you can go out in a kimono after the tea ceremony experience. (Additional charge of 1,100 yen including tax) ~Experience process~ Arrival → Choose a kimono → Dressing and hair styling → Guidance to a Japanese-style room → History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

<Plan Contents> [5 minutes walk from Asakusa Station / Kimono Rental] Kimono 2-hour plan Come empty-handed! You can customize it with various options! We have a wide variety of antique kimonos, including rare Taisho modern patterns and nostalgic Showa retro patterns, as well as men's kimonos. ・There is a cafe space attached to the kimono *Anyone can use it. The 1st floor cafe offers homemade sweets and lunch sets. Perfect for waiting while getting dressed or for a short break. If there are any decorations or services that you are interested in outside the plan, we can also add or change them. <Examples of local rental options> (As of April 2024) ・Photographer accompanied plan 1 hour Image data 30 sheets or more + 11,000 yen (pre-booking required) ★ 1,100 yen options ・ Obiage, Heko obi, and more are available! <Experience flow> Enter from the first floor, which is the cafe, and show your reservation screen. ↓ After choosing a kimono, you will be dressed. * Dressing takes about 30 minutes. ↓ After completion, the rental starts. ♪ If an option is required, please settle the payment! Wear a cute kimono and enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa♪↓Please return the kimono to the shop by 18:00 on the day. *An additional fee will be charged for returning the kimono the next day. <Experience fee>One person: 2,750 yen *Included itemsKimono, obi, underwear, long undergarment, dressing, footwear, Japanese bag, hair setLuggage storage, peace of mind pack*Valuables, refrigerated, and frozen items are not allowed*Suitcases that do not fit in the special bag will be stored for 500 yen per item. -:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+【About reservations】If you wish to accommodate more than the number of people that can be reserved in one slot, please make reservations in multiple slots! Reservation example: Reservation for 2 people 10:00-10:30 1 person 10:30-11:00 1 person Please note that if 2 people come at 10:00, the dressing will start as soon as the first person finishes. Of course, it is also fine to come at different times! -:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

This plan will take you to a traditional Japanese townhouse, "Machiya," and experience a flower arrangement lesson. First, after arriving, you will arrange flowers using seasonal flowers. After arranging the flowers, display your beautiful arrangement in front of the garden and take lots of wonderful photos. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse, which was built in the Meiji period. There are three storehouses and six small gardens, so you can feel the seasonal breeze. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

This plan will take you to a traditional Japanese townhouse "Machiya" and participate in a tea ceremony in traditional costume in Kyoto. First, after arriving, you will be quickly dressed in a kimono made of real silk. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse built in the Meiji era. Listen to an explanation about the tea ceremony in the tea room and enjoy tea. You can experience the spirit of wabi-sabi as if you have traveled back in time to the Meiji era. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30

We offer experiential lessons to learn how to play the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto. You can play a complete piece within 90 min session. All lessons will be conducted in English.〜Flow of the day〜18:00 Demo performanceThe instructor will showcase koto performance.18:05 Greetings/Class IntroductionThe instructor will give greetings and explain the lesson content.18:10 Brief Koto Lecture & Video Watching18:15 Lesson ProperParticipants will learn about posture when playing the koto, the history of the koto, how to tune it, explanations of each part, and how to read music scores.19:00 Playing SakuraThe lesson will focus on learning to play the famous song 'Sakura' on the koto.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Otenmae" is to make tea in a formal manner when you entertain customers as a host at a tea ceremony. In addition to making tea, we clean (wipe and wash) and make tea in front of our customers with the tools we use in a fixed shape and method. It is a plan that anyone can feel free to experience the lessons that are performed when you start the tea ceremony ♪

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

It is a ceramic art class where you can easily enjoy authentic ceramic art. The instructor will carefully guide you, so even beginners and children are okay. Of course, you can experience it empty-handed. Why don't you enjoy the charm of ceramic art by kneading the soil and creating the shape you want? ★ Authentic ceramic art experience! You will be asked to make one piece from a cup or plate with 1 kg of soil. ★ There are 12 types of glaze! You can choose your favorite color. ★ In the experience, you will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ★ The work you make will be sent by freight collect after about 2 months.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 90
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Koyasan is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of Mt. Koya is called ``Kongobu-ji, the head temple.'' In particular, ``Okunoin'' and ``Danjo Garan'' are two of the most sacred places of worship. We will guide you through spots such as Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Koyasan Shichibenten, etc. in the style of a trainee monk. It is also recommended that you experience training in the same way as the former Shugenja, and visit the legends related to Kukai. This experience work is recommended for those who want to learn more about Koyasan. Half day and full day courses are available.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

★ In the first half of the brown sugar making experience, (1) harvest sugar cane and bite it, (2) squeeze it with a hand-squeezing machine and drink 100% fresh juice, and (3) add your favorite toppings and boil the original brown sugar. The brown sugar you made is a souvenir. In the second half of the banana sweets making experience, after a tour of the island banana fields, you can easily make banana ice cream with (1) baked bananas caramelized with brown sugar and (2) a mixer. ➤ Miyakojima Okinawa-Brown sugar production-Farmers who practice hands-on tourism will guide you, so you will be surprised and convinced of "Hey-ho-". ➤ Understand "from the field to the table"! A pamphlet is also used to gently explain the process of producing brown sugar and granulated sugar from sugar cane. ➤ Is banana grass? 360 degree whole banana? How can you make a banana curve? There is no doubt that you will want to talk to people about the surprise and convincing banana trivia by seeing, hearing, and touching. ➤ It is an experience where you can fully enjoy the charm of sugar cane and bananas that you can learn deliciously and enjoyably.

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• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Japanese swords are works of art made of iron. By listening to the explanation of the production process of this work of art that has been handed down since ancient times, you will be able to understand the highlights of swords and the points to appreciate them. You can also observe the forging process (the process of stretching, bending, and gluing steel), which is one of the processes of making Japanese swords. Please take a photo of the sparks. The moment when the sparks fly is only for a moment. It may be difficult to show the process again, so please do not miss it. We recommend the video. In addition, you can experience using a large hammer to strike the iron. We will also accept questions such as why Japanese swords become such hard and strong blades, and why the price differs! If you apply for the "Small knife making experience" or "Kitchen knife making experience" at the same time, you will receive a half price. Please apply from the "Small knife making experience" or "Kitchen knife making experience" options.

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• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ The electric potter's wheel experience makes you feel like a potter ♪ I was surprised at the movement of the soil as if it were alive! ☆ The staff in charge of the ceramic art course will give a polite lecture ☆ Yu Kobo's original textbooks and teaching materials are prepared ☆ ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ One customer is produced from a small bowl. * Experience date, management number, etc. will be engraved on the back of the work. ☆ You can enjoy home-cooked rice in the finished container ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Soft and fragrant "Kyoto It is a set of chopstick making of the famous wood Kitayama cedar "and a cupboard making of Yuzen that dyes a pattern using a pattern. Every time the wood is squeezed lightly, a faint scent spreads around. Why don't you try to make chopsticks in one room of Kyomachiya where such air flows?

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Nice to meet you, Kadoyama Ceramics. Founded in Meiji 16 Year we strive to make products that are painted by hand and painted by hand.

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• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can easily try on a kimono or yukata for 2,000 yen (tax included). The regular price is 3,000 yen (tax included), but since it's a short-term rental, you get 35% off! It's about 5 minutes to Sensoji Temple. Kaminarimon, Denpoin Street, Shin Nakamise Shopping Street, etc. are located within a few minutes' walk. The rental time for the kimono or yukata after dressing is 1 hour, so it is recommended for those who want to try on a kimono or yukata for a short time. With this plan, you can choose your favorite kimono or yukata. The rental fee includes everything you need for dressing, so you can come to the store empty-handed. Optional hair sets, hair ornaments and accessories can also be rented. Enjoy wearing Japanese clothing as a souvenir of Tokyo with friends, couples, or family. * Please see the "Other special notes" section for our COVID-19 infection prevention measures. * Pregnant women are not allowed to use the facility.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

One in the world! You can make your own Ishigakijima chili oil. Make your own chili oil using the island's boastful herbs and spices! Choose ingredients and create recipes! After pouring the hot special oil, bottle it and complete the souvenir! You can take it home on the day. If you register for my recipe (free), you can order your own recipe island chili oil from your home♬ The staff is a bright and energetic couple who loves the sea! I will also talk about delicious foods and recommended places on the island! Let's make it while enjoying it!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

We will teach you carefully so that even the first person can dance a Japanese dance a song. You can touch the beautiful Japanese traditional dance and feel charm.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Sakaneya is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Izumo, which was founded in the 5th year of Meiji. Such a long-established Japanese confectionery store opened Kissa&co Sakaneya in April 2017. At Kissako Sakaneya, we are holding a Japanese sweets making experience for groups of 3 or more people. While the craftsman will tell you about Japanese sweets and anko, you will make 2 each of 2 types of seasonal namagashi (4 in total). After the experience, you can relax slowly as it is at the cafe. Choose from matcha, coffee, black tea, matcha latte, orange juice, or yuzu squash.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can taste both light and dark tea. You can thoroughly enjoy the world of tea. Even one person can participate, but it is cheaper if there are 2 to 10 people. Time required Takes about 90 minutes to 150 minutes.

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