- Age 5~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00
You will start with meditation in ninja outfit and learn 5 entry level techniques with our ninja instructor. Our English interpreter is available in all sessions. The basic principles of the Ninshido (shinobi-samurai philosophy) is introduced in a dynamic and mindful way. Program 1. Opening Ceremony & wearing a ninja outfit 2. Introduction to weaponry 3. Experience Stealth Steps 4. Short sword techniques 5. Shuriken Ninja Star 6. Blowgun and Kujikiri 7. Photo session
- Age 12~Age 70
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
This is a full-scale archery experience plan supervised by archer Ando Kotaro, who has appeared on many TV shows and radio programs! Would you like to try traditional archery that is a little different from Kyudo? Did you know that Kyudo did not exist during the samurai era before the Edo period (such as the Sengoku and Muromachi periods)? It will satisfy a wide range of levels, from the basics for beginners to practical practice of attaching an arrow to a waist and rapid shooting practice for those with Kyudo experience. Even those who are not physically strong can enjoy archery with peace of mind, as we also lend out short and weak bows and accommodate experiences while sitting on a chair. The event will be held outdoors.
An absolute hidden gem. This small Kyudo range offers more than just archery—it offers insight, history, and heart. The owner is incredibly hospitable and uniquely knowledgeable, welcoming you with warmth and genuine curiosity no matter your level. What truly sets him apart is his fearless dedication to uncovering the historical roots of Kyujutsu. He challenges mainstream Kyudo norms with careful research and a reverence for the forgotten truths of traditional Japanese archery. His passion is contagious, his instruction profound, and the experience unforgettable.
- Age 4~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:00
Group discount for 10 to 15 people! "Samurai Drama" is a sword fighting show performed by actors active in movies and stage plays. It is held in an old house in Asakusa, Tokyo. In a space that makes you feel like you have traveled back in time to an old Japan, we will present "Samurai Drama - An original story of MUSASHI, the master swordsman with two swords." You can watch the samurai drama show up close, just like in a movie. You can only experience this power and realism here!
- Age 4~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:00
A private plan for 2-8 people. TOKYOBUNBUN is a traditional Japanese house from 100 years ago. There, you can experience the feeling of being in a Japanese movie. Just one meter away! You can even feel the actors' breathing in the drama that is performed in an 8-tatami room. A thrilling spectacle! Tension! The actors also perform with their lives on the line. When you come to Japan, we want you to feel the Japanese spirit. Only at TOKYOBUNBUN you can see such a drama show! The way of life of a man who holds a sword in both hands and faces many enemies alone. What did the Japanese man who won the fierce battle see at the end? After watching the actors' show, it's your turn! A full-fledged samurai experience taught by real actors who are active in movies and stage plays! Experience a sword fight! From how to use a sword to samurai etiquette. At the end, we will film a performance of defeating the enemy with a sword fight. We will give it to you at a later date! It's sure to be a rare experience where you'll feel like a real movie star! We look forward to your visit!! Let's go!!
- Age 4~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:00
``Samurai Drama'', a sword fight show performed by actors who are active in movies and on stage, in an old folk house in Asakusa, Tokyo. We will deliver "Samurai Drama - The original story of the two-wielding swordsman MUSASHI" in a space that makes you feel like you have traveled back in time to Japan from a long time ago. You can watch a samurai drama show up close that looks like a movie. You can experience this power and realism only here!
- 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
☆★Stylish men's hakama plan now available★☆ Just add a little to the men's kimono plan and you can look this stylish, cool, and dignified! Recommended for strolling, for dads celebrating Shichi-Go-San, and for sightseeing for a kimono experience. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Arrival / Reception ② Kimono selection ③ Dressing ④ Going out ⑤ Return
- 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.
初心者2人で濃茶・薄茶の体験させていただきました。 季節に合わせた茶室の設え、茶道具や茶道について、レクチャーしていただきながら、贅沢な時間を過ごしました。 茶道を気軽に楽しく体験することができます。 優しく丁寧な先生です。
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:00 / 17:00
Sushidokoro Yachiyo was founded 100 years ago in Shinjuku Yotsuya. Thanks to your support, Sushidokoro Yachiyo's "Sushi Making Experience" which began in 2015 has been enjoyed by a total of 9,000 customers in 2024. The selling point is that a veteran chef with over 30 years of experience will teach you each step carefully and in a fun way. Of course, you can also wear a hat and feel like a craftsman, and once you have completed the activity, you will receive a certificate of completion. We promise that it will be a memorable activity.
- Age 0~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
Ueno's boats will guide you to Kuzuryu Shrine, one of the most talked-about power spots in the Kanto region, known as the "God of Matchmaking." Kuzuryu Shrine (Hongu) can only be reached by foot, which takes about 30 minutes from Kojiri, but by using our boats you can arrive in just 5 minutes. You can enjoy a mystical experience smoothly and comfortably. In addition to transportation to Kuzuryu Shrine, Ueno also offers a variety of activities, such as fishing and sightseeing in the surrounding area, where you can fully enjoy the beautiful nature of Lake Ashi. Ueno will deliver a special moment to you.
- Age 0~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30
Enjoy the elegant kimono culture and matcha experience in Asakusa. Immerse yourself in the elegant kimono culture and traditions of Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest district. Choose from a variety of kimono styles and, as an added option, enjoy a professional photo shoot in the beautiful backstreets near the iconic Sensoji Temple. Upgrades such as furisode, houmongi, crested hakama, and lace kimono can be made on the day on site, so please ask our staff. You will also enjoy the unique taste of matcha, a Japanese green tea, and learn the correct way to drink it according to the Japanese tea ceremony tradition. Visit Kimono Rental Shop Yui, a 4-minute walk from Asakusa Station and a 2-minute walk from Kaminarimon. Choose from a wide range of kimonos and summer yukatas suitable for various occasions. Once you're dressed, our staff will provide you with a hairstyle and colorful accessories that suit you. Footwear (Japanese wooden sandals, geta) and a traditional handbag complete the dressing experience. Kimono Rental Shop Yui offers a wide range of kimonos, from easy-to-wear light kimonos for walking around the city to traditionally made silk kimonos for formal occasions. The experience will be complemented by a short lesson on how to drink matcha tea according to Japanese tradition. For the rest of the day, feel free to wander the beautiful streets of the Asakusa district at your own pace until 5:30 PM, when you will return your kimono. If you choose the photo shoot option, a professional photographer will accompany you and show you the most photogenic spots around Sensoji Temple and the Sumida River. The session will last 60 minutes, and your photos will be sent to you for editing and download within a week.
- Age 3~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
It would be a waste to just take a selfie in your yukata, so let's capture the best photo of your gorgeous yukata! A photographer will accompany you on your walk and take plenty of photos of you in your beautiful yukata, so you can take lots of photos with compositions other than just selfies, and photos of you blending into the city in your kimono! [Location Photo Plan] -------- 1 hour, 50 shots, 30,800 yen including tax (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) -------- Walking around the city in a yukata with a photographer is not something you can experience many times in your life. This price and quality is possible only with Kimono Rental VASARA! A day with the best photos and memories! The photos taken will be adjusted in color and delivered by data mail in about a week. *Retouching such as skin processing and face slimming will not be performed. Additional cut options 10 cuts ¥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ¥5,500 (tax included) There is no additional charge for shooting up to 2 people. If you are making a reservation for two people, please make a reservation for one person for the "Location Shooting Plan" and "Women's Kimono" or "Men's Kimono". [Kimono Rental and Dressing] With VASARA's rental kimono, dressing and hair styling are also included, so you can come empty-handed! You can choose from a variety of patterns for each kimono plan. There is a wide variety of sandals and obi, so you can enjoy total coordination. After choosing a kimono and dressing and hair styling, enjoy walking around the city. Of course, even after the photo shoot, you can enjoy walking around the city in your Japanese attire until the return time. *The fee includes the shooting fee (30,800 yen including tax * Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and the yukata rental and dressing fee (women's standard yukata 3,630 yen including tax). By making a reservation with this plan, you can enjoy all of the yukata rental, dressing, and photo shoot. *If you arrive late to the reservation time, the shooting time cannot be changed or extended. *After delivery, we cannot accept artistic complaints, requests for reshooting, or requests for refunds. Thank you for your understanding. *If you wish to extend the shooting time, we may not be able to accept it due to the photographer's schedule. *You cannot specify the photographer. *We will select the most suitable photos to deliver. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *We do not perform retouching such as skin processing or face slimming. *About returning the item ・Rental on the day is available until 17:30. ・If you return the item between 17:30 and 18:00, a late fee of 1,100 yen (tax included) will be charged per person. *Extended stays will be available until 17:30 the next day for 2,200 yen (tax included) per person.
- Age 2~Age 60
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
It's a 3-minute walk from Sensoji Temple, making it convenient for strolling around, and we have about 1,000 high-quality kimonos and yukatas available. In addition to hairstyles, we also provide accessories and selfie props for free, so you can experience authentic Japanese culture empty-handed. There are many professional photographers on staff, so you can take professionally beautiful photos. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Arrive at the reservation time Please come to the store at the reservation time. If you are late, priority will be given to other customers. If it is crowded, we may not be able to provide it. please note. ② Select a kimono Select your favorite kimono. Our experienced staff will also be happy to assist you. You can upgrade at any time by paying the difference in store. ③ A professional kimono dresser and hairdresser will help you get dressed and have your hair styled beautifully. It takes about 30 minutes. ④ Once you're done, head out to Sensoji Temple, which is a 3-minute walk away. Of course, we will provide photo props such as fans and Japanese umbrellas free of charge. ⑤Return Please return by 5pm.
- Age 12~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
箱根初!”お手軽・簡単”特別感をプラスして着物で観光やデートをしてみませんか? こちらは着物に必要なものが全部セットになったお得なプラン。 着物を着てみたい・お手軽に着物の魅力を体験したいというお客様におすすめのプランです。 (~17:00までにご返却ください)
- Age 5~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
In Asakusa, a town that suits kimonos, you can take pictures with luxurious furisodes, gorgeous kimonos, and candy! Shooting will be completed in about 30 minutes per person, so feel free to experience it. Since show stage performers are enrolled as staff, Shooting while performing posing and craft guidance is also well received! Photo data On the day You will be given an SD card so you can take it home as a souvenir. * 1 photo per set
- Age 3~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
{Japanese dance 20 minutes from Shinjuku} 16 minutes on the Odakyu Line express from Shinjuku Station, 1 minute walk from Seijo Gakuenmae Station. Learn how to wear kimono, learn manners, and learn dance. You can choose from "Sakura Sakura," "Ue o Muite Arukou," and "First Love" as lesson songs. If there are other participants, the song will be "Sakura Sakura." Participation by 4 people is recommended. If you wish to participate with 5 or more people at the same time, please book 2 lessons consecutively. Lessons will be taken in turns. There is also a space for non-participants to observe. You can wear clothes! Free for children under 5 years old.
- Age 15~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 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
Sashiko is like Japanese embroidery. You have experience to make Sashiko needle mountain. The patten is "Hydrangea" pattern. It's a traditional Japanese pattern. === What you experience === Step 1: Choose a fabric and a thread color. Step 2: Transfer pattern on fabric. Step 3: Do Sashiko stitching. Step 4: Make needle mountain. Completed!! ========== You can take the needle mountain away. Please enjoy the stitching with it!!
I had a great time doing this sashiko workshop. Keiko was very kind and explained how to do things very well. It may be more difficult if you don't have any prior experience with hand sewing but it is still doable with some patience and concentration. We did not finish the project but were given instructions on how to finish the piece. You learn all the skills you will need in the time allotted. The shop was easy to find using the instructions given on the canoha website.
- Age 6~Age 60
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
3 minutes walk from Sensoji Temple! The 4-story experience space is fully equipped with a Japanese-only studio. There are a wide variety of kimonos, and there are about 1,000 kimonos and yukatas to choose from! We also have kimono sets for men and children. The package includes exquisite hairstyles, hair accessories, and free hairstyles that match the style of the guest's hair amount, hair color, and kimono color. You can also bring your camera! Available in four languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, and Vietnamese, you will be dressed in a kimono or yukata, have a demonstration and explanation by a senior Japanese tea ceremony instructor, and enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and handmade matcha tea in a dedicated, authentic tea room. You can enjoy the tea ceremony while having your meal. The experience time is approximately 1 hour. You can continue walking around Sensoji Temple even after the tea ceremony. All you have to do is return the kimono by 5:00pm. We provide oil paper umbrellas, fans and other photography props for free, and also provide a professional photographer team and a follow-up package of high-quality and exquisite kimonos. There is a free luggage storage service within the hotel, so you can use it with peace of mind. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Arrive at the reservation time Please come to the store at the reservation time. If you are late, priority will be given to other customers. If it is crowded, we may not be able to provide it. please note. ② Select a kimono Select your favorite kimono. Our experienced staff will also be happy to assist you. You can upgrade at any time by paying the difference in store. ③ Kimono and hair style will be beautifully done by a professional dresser and hairdresser, and it takes about 30 minutes. ④ Tea ceremony in a real tea room. Tea ceremony experience for about 1 hour. After finishing, you can take a walk at nearby Sensoji Temple. ⑤Return Please return by 5pm.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
* Regional Use a coupon available. Making pottery is an interesting experience that reminds you of the feelings that you tend to forget in your daily life, such as shaping what you have created in your head while enjoying the feel of the soil with your hands. It is fun to enjoy hands-on pottery with a couple or family, or to play with the soil alone. Make your own plates, handmade vessels for your friends and family and give them as gifts. Children, your Year better distribution, also lecturer carefully at those who do not have experience Explanations you can experience pottery with confidence because we make while.
このたびgoensで陶芸体験させていただきました。私は予め具体的に作りたいもののイメージが決まっており、指導者の仲平先生に細かく伝えました。先生は話をよく聞いて下さり、おかげさまで自分の理想の焼き物に非常に近いものが出来上がりました。作品は「お正月に家族みんなで食べる煮物の器」です。広く平たいものを目指しており、どんな煮物が入っているか、みんながひと目でわかるようなものを目指しました。焼きあがって手元に届くのが楽しみです!
- Age 0~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00
Male For yukata Rental It is a plan. After dressing, you can take a walk (returned by 18:00) for a day, so please stretch your spine and take a walk around the city.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 12:00 / 14:30 / 17:00
SAMURAI SUSHI TOKYO offers three courses. ・Sushi Making Course (12,000 yen/tax included) where you can enjoy a basic sushi experience ・Sushi Making Course + Japanese Sake Set (15,000 yen/tax included) which includes a Japanese sake experience ・Premium Sushi Making Course (30,000 yen/tax included) which uses high-quality limited ingredients and includes a matcha experience and Japanese sweets all in one set *The Premium course is a private lesson for a private reservation, so please contact us directly if you are interested. <Highlights> ・A sushi chef who has trained as a sushi chef will give a lecture on how to make Edomae sushi ・Native speakers will be employed as guides and will give explanations in fluent English <Experience content/meal menu> ・Explanation of the history of sushi ・Sushi quiz ・Sushi making experience ・Enjoy the sushi you made yourself
- Age 13~Age 85
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00
Would you like to try making tea in a tea room? This is a long-established kimono shop, and includes rental and dressing in an authentic kimono. You can come empty-handed and try the tea ceremony wearing a kimono. After enjoying sweets and tea while enjoying the atmosphere of a tea ceremony, you will actually shake the tea whisk and make tea. Please enjoy seasonal sweets and tea. Even if you cannot sit in seiza, we will prepare chairs, so it's okay. Please feel free to join us alone or with friends. ~Experience flow~ (One example. The order of the tea ceremony experience may change depending on the situation) 10:00 Choose your favorite kimono and dress up Choose a rental kimono. Once you have decided, we will dress you. 11:00 Tea ceremony experience First, you will experience a tea ceremony. We will make tea, so you can enjoy sweets and tea while feeling like a customer. 11:45 Try making tea yourself. You can choose your favorite tea bowl from among the many available. You will then actually whisk the tea and prepare it. Please taste it yourself to see if it is delicious. 12:30 End of experience Optional: Stroll around Kamakura in a kimono. After the experience is over, you can go out for a stroll around Kamakura in your kimono if you wish. There is a time limit. Additional fees apply. ★How to make a reservationPlease check the available dates on the calendar and make a request to make a reservation. This is not yet a confirmed reservation. We will send you another email.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
* Regional Use a coupon available. This is a course where you can choose your favorite shape from unglazed plates, bowls, and teacups, and draw pictures and letters using blue paint. Draw patterns, write messages, take baby's handprints and footprints, etc. Why don't you make your own original design as a memory of Yugawara Hot spring The unglazed dough (plates, bowls, teacups) is ordered from an Arita porcelain specialty store, so it is finished in pure white porcelain.
- Age 15~Age 70
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
You can try on the uchiki, the everyday clothes of the Heian period. You are free to bring your own photographer, invite your friends to take pictures, and of course you are free to shoot videos! Recommended for rewarding yourself, making memories, and for profile pictures. Choose from 3 colors and experience up to 2 people at the same time! You can enjoy a lot freely. It is very popular with people who like photography, foreigners, people who love kimono and kimono experience, sixtieth birthdays, birthdays, and entertainment photography. [Caution] *Recommended height 140cm ~, clothes size 19, 21. *Plan for women. *The kimono is available in 3 colors. *If you wish to experience with 2 people, please divide it into 2 times and let us know by message after applying. *We use translation apps for customer service and communication.
京都等でないとなかなか体験できない十二単(今回は袿姿でした)の着付けと撮影ができ、とても思い出になる体験になりました。髪を伸ばしていて、カットする前の記念に地毛でおろして撮っていただけてよかったです。今回は自分のスマホで撮っていただきましたが、色々なポーズも丁寧に付けて下さり、今まで何度か着付け体験はしてきましたが、1,2番に綺麗に撮れていました。ありがとうございました!
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:00
You can experience making Japanese cuisine and making matcha in Asakusa, Tokyo! The dishes we will prepare include seasonal vegetables with sesame dressing, fried eggs, tofu miso soup made from dashi stock, and 9 types of colorful temari sushi.Would you like to join us in making delicious Japanese cuisine in a beautiful traditional house? The teachers are veteran and kind Japanese housewives! The dishes are nutritious, beautiful to look at, and full of ancient wisdom! We offer high-quality Japanese dishes such as Edo Kiriko, Arita ware, and Kutani ware. After eating the food you prepared, take a break with some matcha tea and Japanese sweets. Our staff will carefully prepare and serve matcha to you. If you want to try making matcha, give it a try! Please feel free to come and visit a Japanese family. Children can join in the fun too! We look forward to seeing you brightly and happily!
- Age 1~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
You can rent or purchase a kimono and take a photo at the Airport Garden next to Haneda Airport's Terminal 3. We offer a full 45-minute studio shoot, or a quick 10-minute shoot. We also accept location shoots at nearby shrines. Choose from the wide selection of items only a kimono shop can offer, and have a professional photographer capture your special kimono experience in a beautiful way!
- Age 12~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 14:00
Each person can make 3-4 pieces using 2kg of clay. Choose your favorite piece from the pottery, have it bisque-fired and final-fired, and then hand it over to you after 3 months. This is a course where you can experience the fun of pottery throwing. We will provide thorough instruction even to first-timers.
- Age 8~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
"Mizuhiki" is a decorative string used for gift envelopes and gifts. It is a traditional Japanese craft that is processed by coloring and winding kinshi. Recently, it has been arranged into Japanese modern accessories and interior goods. In this course, you will learn the basic awaji knot and plum knot, and combine mizuhiki of your favorite colors to create an original bookmark. You can also make an arrangement rabbit ♪
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
It is a plan where you can learn the basics of the tea ceremony while having tea and sweets. Perfect for those who are new to the tea ceremony. One person can participate, but two people more Then it becomes cheap. Time required Takes 30 to 90 minutes.
小学生の息子が茶道に興味を持ったので、せっかくなら本格的な茶室のあるところで体験してみようと思い申し込みました。茶道の成り立ち、抹茶の製造方法、そしてお茶席での流れを丁寧に解説しながら参加させて頂き、大満足でした。和菓子と薄茶もびっくりする位美味しかったです。 The host will take you through the full process of a tea ceremony, in an authentic tea room. Even though there might be a language barrier, you can still enjoy the beauty of your surroundings, and the tasty matcha and sweets. I participated with my 11 yr old, and it's a great cultural experience for kids too.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00
Immerse yourself in Tokyo's heartbeat with our unique tours! From sumptuous sweets to historic temples and serene river cruises, our experiences merge cultural delights, expert guidance, and local insights. Discover hidden gems, and dive into Japan's rich heritage. Our guides offer dual perspectives , ensuring an unforgettable journey through Asakusa's flavors and Senso-ji's history. Experience Tokyo differently—book with us for a curated adventure that blends cultural immersion, and captivating narratives, creating lasting memories of Japan's enchantment.
- Age 2~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 10:30
We start by splitting real bamboo and making a platform for nagashi somen! We harvest the vegetables to be cooked in the pesticide-free vegetable field and cook them together. The menu is vegetarian (vegan). Enjoy freshly picked seasonal vegetables. Nagashi somen is an experience where you neatly assemble split bamboo and eat the noodles that flow under water. The nagashi somen platform made from real bamboo is very beautiful, fun and a wonderful experience. After the meal, you can also try your hand at bamboo crafts if you wish.
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