【Afternoon(12～3 p.m.)】 Things to do in Hokuriku Page 5

• Age 10～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Fukui's traditional craft "Echizen cutlery". One of the characteristics of Echizen cutlery, which is attracting attention not only in Japan but also from overseas, is the sharpness created by craftsmen. The tour will visit two workshops: Yamaken Mokkojo, which specializes in making Echizen cutlery handles, which are rare even in Japan, and Ryusen Hamono, which makes knives with beautiful unique ripple patterns.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

``Imadate, the town of Echizen washi with a history of 1,500 years.'' It is said that Echizen washi began when a beautiful woman came down from the mountains and taught the villagers how to make washi. On this tour, you will walk around Imadate and visit two Japanese paper making workshops, Ryozo Yanase Paper Mill and Nagata Paper Mill. The large torii gate at the entrance of Imadate is an eye-catching photo spot. Other than that, one of the pleasures of traveling is finding your own favorite points while walking around the city, such as the nostalgic townscapes with history and the mountains covered with clouds on rainy days. ▼▼▼ First of all, let me introduce you to the Japanese paper making studio, Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills. At the workshop, you can see the molds used in the technique of mold rakusui paper, and experience making Japanese paper using mold rakusui paper. (Depending on the day, we may not be able to tour the studio, and in that case we may use video to explain.) ▼▼▼ After the paper-making experience, visit the Echizen Washi specialty shop "RYOZO" attached to the studio. Let's take a peek. "In order to continue as a production area, I want people to know about the various washi papermaking workshops in this production area." With this in mind, RYOZO offers a variety of washi accessories from the washi papermaking workshops in the production area in addition to its own products. increase. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask Mr. Yanase what kind of workshop they are made in. ▼▼▼ After visiting Ryozo Yanase Paper Mill, we will walk to Nagata Paper Mill. The retro workshop where you can feel the times is the workshop of craftsmen who have been making Japanese paper for generations. At the workshop, you can hear directly from craftsmen about the raw materials of washi, the role of machines, and washi made by various methods. ▼▼▼ After the tour, go to the attached shop. In a complete turn from a workshop that makes large Japanese paper, cute Japanese paper accessories that tickle the hearts of women are lined up. There are also a wide variety of items such as business card holders, torinoko notebooks, and stamp books made from Japanese paper. You may be able to find unique items that catch your eye with unisex designs. After leaving Nagata Paper Mill, walk to your next destination. ▼▼▼ At the end of the trip, visit Otaki Shrine and Okamoto Shrine, which enshrine the god of paper. Kawakami Gozen, the only god of Japanese paper, is enshrined, and the precincts have a calm and soothing atmosphere. You will be overwhelmed by the shrine building with a cypress bark roof designated as an important cultural property of the country! ▼▼▼ And the tour ends here. Finally, we will take a commemorative photo etc. Travel to Imadate, the town watched over by the god of Japanese paper, and experience the techniques and thoughts of craftsmen. Why don't you visit the production area of ​​Echizen Washi?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

Kurobe River is one of the Toyama Prefecture, seven major rivers flowing through the border of Washibadake (Washibadake) was used as a water source in Toyama Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture of the Northern Alps. Its majestic and rafting course thrilling down the torrent of Kurobe River.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Daiei Co., Ltd. specializes in processing thin sheet metal, mainly steel and stainless steel, and processing thin long bent objects. In this program, you can create a completely original lampshade by choosing the material, design, and text while actually experiencing and observing part of the process. You can enjoy it in a variety of situations, both indoors and outdoors, such as soothing the pattern reflected in the light in your bedroom or adding style to your campsite.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

A new sensation! ``Yubiwa Cafe'' Yuzen's silver ring is perfect for a variety of situations, whether it's as a reward for yourself, a gift, or as a pairing item. In this program, you can actually hammer and polish a silver ring in the size that suits you. Enjoy monozukuri in a cafe-like atmosphere while drinking a drink. Feel free to join with friends, family, or couples. Why not create your very own silver ring with all the details and experience that will remain in your memories as well as its shape? *The price of this program includes the experience fee, silver material fee, and drink fee (equivalent to 550 yen).

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

Created with “bonds stronger than iron”! Many ironworks are active in Komatsu City, including suppliers of Komatsu Manufacturing Co., Ltd., where you can play with blocks. The sheet metal processing industry that bends and welds iron plates, the factories that plate and paint iron, and the steel wholesalers that provide materials to these ironworks play their respective roles, and ultimately Products such as construction machinery and sightseeing buses are released into the world. By working together with companies of all sizes, we can create great things. In this program, in order to experience the expansion of manufacturing using iron, we will introduce products using iron parts created through collaboration between local companies that are bonded by ``bonds stronger than iron'' through manufacturing using ``steel.'' You can participate in serious block play.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Only one in the world! Let's make your own bathtub. During the Edo period, wooden buckets were widely used and were closely related to daily life. However, nowadays there are fewer opportunities to actually see and touch wooden barrels. Experience making a bathtub by Mr. Kimpei Sugimoto, a wooden bucket craftsman who wants people to understand the quality of wooden buckets and the importance of handiwork. With Mr. Sugimoto's explanations and guidance, you can make your own bathtub with a diameter of about 20cm and a height of about 10cm.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00

The secret behind Sumiya's Sanada Himo, which is loved all over the country. Sanada Himo has been loved by people for a long time because it does not stretch easily and is easy to retie, making it useful for tying up luggage and hanging heavy objects. Not only has it been used continuously since the days of Sen no Rikyu to tie wooden boxes of tea utensils, but it has also recently become popular as a shoelace for running shoes due to its ease of tying. In this program, you will be able to tour the factory of Orimoto Sumiya, which boasts over 50% share of Sanada Himo. You can see and experience for yourself how Sanada Himo, which you don't often see or touch, is woven and why Sumiya's Sanada Himo is loved all over the country.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Mix several flavors together and enjoy with original rice! Let’s make “my seasoned sesame”! Toho Foods is a food company that manufactures retort pouch foods such as seasonings, pasta sauces, and hot pot soups that you can find in supermarkets, as well as bottled foods. If you look at the package, many of you may have seen it at the supermarket or in your kitchen. In this program, we will tour the manufacturing site of retort pouch food, the savior of the kitchen. The program will also include a workshop to make ``My Seasoned Sesame'' by mixing several types of ``Seasoned Sesame'', which is a popular product of Toho Foods, in the ratio of your choice. Of course, you can take the seasoned sesame seeds home with you. Why not watch and experience the process of creating the taste you always eat? [Flow of the day] 13:50 Gather reception 14:00 Explanation starts 14:10 My seasoned sesame making workshop 14:30 Tour 15:20 Souvenir delivery 15:30 Dismissal

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Kutani Kobo has many ceramic boxes filled with the traditions of Kinzan kiln, and they have many fans for the worldview and charm of their works, and they use gold leaf that they create independently (Kinrande). ) Nishikiyama kiln pursues works. Yoshida Yoshida, the second generation, is widely known as a Living National Treasure of Kutani ware. In this program, you can make an original ring case that you can use for a lifetime based on the traditional techniques cultivated at Kinzan Kiln, which can be said to be a transcendent skill. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 14:00

Experience matcha green tea with Kutani ware in a tatami room in a townhouse full of culture. The current owner, Mr. Yukio Uchida, takes over the pottery shop in his parents' house, and he himself creates works by overglaze painting as a Kutani ware artist. In addition to being able to see and purchase Kutani ware at the shop on the 1st floor, the atelier on the 2nd floor of the machiya-style pottery shop is open to the public, allowing visitors to see Mr. Uchida painting. We also serve matcha green tea in Kutani tea bowls made by the artist. Come and experience the world of Kutani ware, which flourished in an elegant culture.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Mix several flavors to create your own original side dish with rice! Let's make "my seasoned sesame"! Toho Foods Co., Ltd. is a food company that manufactures seasonings, pasta sauces, retort pouch foods such as hot pot sauces, and bottled foods that are lined up in supermarkets. If you look at the package, many of you may have seen it in the supermarket or in your kitchen. In this program, we will visit the manufacturing site of retort pouch food, the savior of such kitchens. In the program, we will also hold a workshop to make “My Seasoned Sesame” by mixing several kinds of “Seasoned Sesame”, which is a popular product of Toho Shokuhin, in your favorite ratio. You can of course take home the seasoned sesame that you made. Why don't you watch and experience the process of making the taste that you always eat?

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Create shapes with your own hands! You can experience the potter's wheel! A professional kiln that creates the "shape" of Kutani ware and creates the base material. Miyayoshi Seito boasts one of the largest scales in this Kutani ware production area, creating a truly diverse range of shapes, from small chopstick rests to large urns and plates with a diameter of 50 cm or more. That's no wonder, Miyayoshi Seito's factory boasts the best types of molding in the production area, and you can use various types of tools, machines, and human hands to shape pottery. In this program, you will experience making pottery on a potter's wheel and visit the factory, which is the most basic of Miyayoshi pottery.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30

Recommended for those who are interested in the production process, molding method, and on-site production of Kutani ware! ! We use a variety of Kutani ware molding methods that can only be found at kilns for mass production. We will demonstrate and explain in front of you while keeping a safe distance, so you can participate with confidence. Suitable for small groups or groups. *For groups (10 or more people), please contact us directly. ～Flow of the day～10:20 Meeting/reception Explanation of Miyayoshi Ceramics 10:30 On-site tour (30 minutes)/②11:30～ ③13:30～ ④14:30～ ⑤15:30～ A wide variety of techniques such as potter's wheel and casting Tour of the base manufacturing site *After the tour, stop by a souvenir shop and leave. For those who don't want to go home empty-handed after a tour, we will introduce you to the souvenir shop of our kiln, where we have a large selection of pottery that can only be purchased at the kiln.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

In this program, while receiving lectures from traditional Kutani ware craftsmen and instructors, you can experience painting with Kutani Gosai (green, yellow, dark blue, purple, red) on a white base baked in a Miyayoshi pottery kiln. We will tour the factory. * For the second and subsequent times, if you wish, you can shift the factory tour time to painting time. ～ Flow of the day ～ 9:50 Meeting / Reception Explanation of Miyayoshi Ceramics 10:00 Site tour (10 minutes) Tour of the manufacturing site of various materials such as potter's wheel and other casting. 10:10 Overpainting experience (50 minutes) While receiving lectures and follow-ups from the traditional craftsmen and instructors of this kiln, you will be asked to draw with the overpainting paint according to the drawings you designed in advance!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Enjoy Kutani and the stylish tradesman culture in a retro-modern townhouse. Komatsu's old town area was formed around Komatsu Castle, which used to be here. The artist, Yukio Uchida, is the only artist in this area where the stylish tradesman culture, including Kabuki and Hikiyama, still remains, and is the only person involved in the production of Kutani ware. He is also the owner of "Toraya Ceramics Store", which has a store in a renovated building of the traditional architectural style "Komatsu Machiya". In this program, under the guidance of Mr. Uchida, Kutani ware painting of "Kutani style" will be performed in a retro-modern Komatsu Machiya. After the experience, enjoy the many furnishings and tasteful atmosphere stored in the tea room with all five senses while tasting the matcha tea that Mr. Uchida himself makes in the tea room. * For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 15～
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Hokuriku ・ Fukui Kite board and kitesurfing foil (underwater It is a plan to experience wings. This is a plan for kiteboarders. Foil board is near Year,various category-Since it has evolved, the riding comfort of S is exactly the moment when it rises to the "magic carpet", all the sounds disappear and only the wind noise remains.

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

SUP (Stand Up Paddle) is a new type of activity where you stand on a large board and paddle along the surface of the water. Even for beginners, it is relatively easy to operate and you can train your experience, so it is gaining popularity. Also, the new sport "Wing Foil" runs freely over the sea on a SUP or Foil SUP with a large inflated wing. Using a SUP made of FRP that is easy to balance and an ultra-lightweight carbon paddle, you can enjoy SUP at the fastest speed while talking with a radio. Also, when the wind is strong, you can experience the latest sport, Winging. We have a reputation for rapid progress for our customers. Experienced instructors in Hokuriku and Fukui will teach you! In this plan, we will start with a lecture on paddle and wing operation on land for beginners. You can practice from the basics using a board with a sense of stability, so you can rest assured even for the first time! Of course, even experienced people can participate.

• Age 10～
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Hokuriku ・ Fukui It is a plan that you will enjoy the fun of kite boarding and kite surfing in one day using the latest equipment.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

Shogawa River flows through Gokayama, famous for its Gassho-zukuri (traditional Japanese-style houses). It takes about an hour and a half from Toyama City, but it is well worth it. The course passes through a gorge and allows you to enjoy the nature of the mountain valley. There are also souvenir shops at rest areas, so you can enjoy the tourist atmosphere. Reservations are accepted for groups of four or more.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Jinzu flowing in the town is the course for access also good level of the river is also a gentle beginner. Start your in is surrounded by green nature, it will come out in the city while enjoying the scenery as the come and go as down the river.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Kaga embroidery experience plan that you can experience the production of key holders, straps and mini feet applying Kaga Embroidery Technology. We will teach traditional craftsmen in an easy to understand manner carefully so that even the first person can feel free to experience. In addition, it is easier to imagine because you can see it while you are watching the delicate work of traditional craftsmen.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 14:00

A special performance by Kanazawa geishas, ​​``Kanazawa Geisha Dance,'' will be held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art (right next to Kenrokuen Garden). There are three teahouse districts in Kanazawa, consisting of Higashi Chaya District, Nishi Chaya District, and Kazuemachi Chaya District, where the old townscape has still been carefully preserved, and each has its own charming charm and is a famous tourist destination. is. Each teahouse district has a group of ``Kanazawa geisha'' who have inherited the teahouse culture from the feudal period, and usually they do not allow visitors, so you don't have many opportunities to interact with geisha, but this event will feature Japanese dance performed by Kanazawa geisha. In addition to performances of Japanese musical instruments (shamisen and flutes) and taiko drums, this is a special performance where you can experience a tatami play that can only be experienced at a tea house. This is your chance to casually enjoy the traditional performing arts that Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is proud of, so if you are interested, please come and join us! *The venue is a hall with chairs, so you can enjoy the show in a relaxed manner.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30 / 15:30

Let's row out to sea on a SUP while looking at the majestic and beautiful scenery of Hokuriku. Notojima, Ishikawa Prefecture It is close to tourist spots such as Notojima Aquarium and Wakura Onsen. Let's make the best memories with families with children, couples, friends, and others. Our guides, who are qualified instructors and rescuers, will explain everything carefully and clearly, so even beginners can participate with confidence. You will be wearing a high-quality life jacket with excellent buoyancy, so even those who can't swim can participate with confidence. Wetsuits can be rented in seasons other than summer (included in the tour fee), so you can play with confidence. We select safe fields depending on the conditions on the day. All participants will be required to take out insurance. (Included in the tour fee) ~Experience flow~ 1. Reception We will confirm the customers who have made a reservation and fill out the necessary documents (such as insurance). 2. Change of clothes We recommend wearing a wetsuit in seasons other than midsummer. The rental fee for wetsuits is also included in the tour fee. Rain jackets are also available for rainy days. 3. Warm-up exercises and safety explanation SUP is an activity that uses the whole body and core. Make sure to warm up properly. After that, your guide will give you a safety briefing, as well as instructions on how to ride the board and how to use the paddle. ④ Get on the SUP and start paddling! Once the briefing is over, it's time to head out onto the ocean and start paddling. You may feel a bit unstable at first, but your guide will keep an eye on you and give you advice each time. ⑤ Take a commemorative photo at a scenic spot! There are many scenic spots in the ocean off Noto. While you're on the SUP, staff will take photos of you with the beautiful scenery in the background. If you're lucky, you might even encounter some wild dolphins that live on Noto Island!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

Let's row out to sea on a SUP while looking at the majestic and beautiful scenery of Hokuriku. Notojima, Ishikawa Prefecture It is close to tourist spots such as Notojima Aquarium and Wakura Onsen. Let's make the best memories with families with children, couples, friends, and others. Our guides, who are qualified instructors and rescuers, will explain everything carefully and clearly, so even beginners can participate with confidence. We also use rental items such as SUP boards, paddles, and life jackets from top manufacturers. You can use high-quality items with both strength and design. You will be wearing a high-quality life jacket with excellent buoyancy, so even those who can't swim can feel safe. We can rent a wetsuit (included in the tour fee) in seasons other than summer, so you can play with peace of mind. We choose a safe field depending on the conditions on the day. All participants will be required to take out insurance. (Included in the tour fee) ~Experience flow~ 1. Reception We will confirm the customers who have made a reservation and fill out the necessary documents (such as insurance). 2. Change of clothes We recommend wearing a wetsuit in seasons other than midsummer. The rental fee for the wetsuit is also included in the tour fee. Rain jackets will be provided in case of rain. ③ Warm-up exercises and safety briefing SUP is an activity that uses your whole body and core. Be sure to warm up properly. After that, your guide will give you a safety briefing, as well as an explanation of how to ride the board and how to use the paddle. ④ Get on the SUP and start paddling! Once the briefing is over, it's time to head out onto the ocean and start paddling. You may feel unstable at first, but your guide will keep an eye on you and give you advice each time. ⑤ Take a commemorative photo at a scenic spot! There are many scenic spots in the sea of ​​Noto. While you're on the SUP, staff will take your photo with the beautiful scenery in the background. If you're lucky, you might even encounter some wild dolphins that live on Noto Island!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 08:50 / 13:30

The rocky areas around here are made of white sandstone and are easy to walk on, and the sea is shallow, so there are many places where you can walk even if you are not very good at swimming. There are also deep places where you can dive, explore caves eroded by the waves, and there are some hidden beaches that you can't reach without going into the sea. There is a place where you can rappel down using a rope, and you can choose the height. (5m or 9m) The seawater is clean and warm, so you can enjoy it for a long time. Summer in the Sea of Japan is basically calm (the sea is calm! Unfortunately, it is not suitable for surfing), so it is perfect for swimming. However, on hot days when the weather is good, the wind blowing from offshore to the beach (onshore wind) can make waves, so it may become violent. Note) If the waves are too big, it will be canceled. Difficulty ★★★☆☆Physical fitness level ★★★★☆Healing level ★★★★☆Thrilling ★★★★☆

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:50 / 13:30

1 Select the item you want to ride when making a reservation! ! 2. Choose whether to prepare your own clothing or rent one for a fee. 3. Life jackets will be provided, so please write down the clothing sizes of all participants. Anyone who chooses SUP can easily ride SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board).You can ride standing as well as sitting. It's best to use a special SUP paddle! You can also use a double kayak kayak (^^) There are long and short boards, so you can also ride a parent and child on a long board. Choose a Kayak A small plastic boat that allows for easy turning and provides a comfortable feeling of floating on water that only kayaks can offer! Learn how to paddle and balance before heading out on the water! Choosing a Packraft A packraft is an inflatable boat, similar to a kayak, that seats one or two people. The boat is paddled with double-bladed paddles, making it extremely lightweight and stable. It can be used in a variety of places, from lakes, the ocean, to whitewater rivers. Let's level up and get better at it! Gather at the roadside station in Yamanaka Onsen (toilet break) ⇒ 5 minutes drive to the lake by van ⇒ (change into a wet suit so you don't get cold while swimming) ⇒ Stretch, practice how to use the paddle, and GO! Don't worry, we will row according to the rider's physical strength. You can rest on the shore or try climbing a tree and mustering up the courage to jump. We will return to the roadside station in Yamanaka Onsen and disperse. Still water Yamanaka Onsen Wagatani Dam Lake

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Noto area certified as a World Agricultural Heritage. Among them, Noto Island is a peaceful island where many traditional Japanese cultures remain. In this tour, you can relax on Noto Island for about 3 hours! Let's learn about Noto Island's raw life, such as self-sufficient fishing and agriculture, while traveling around the island with a guide living in Noto Island.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Noto area certified as a World Agricultural Heritage. Among them, Noto Island is a peaceful island where many traditional Japanese cultures remain. In this tour, you can relax on Noto Island for about 3 hours! Let's learn about Noto Island's raw life, such as self-sufficient fishing and agriculture, while traveling around the island with a guide living in Noto Island.

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

Sustainable manufacturing using remnants At Komatsu Sewing, we are a factory that produces various fabric products on a complete order together with side workers spread throughout the prefecture. It is scrap materials that come out inevitably when making products. In this program, we ask professionals to use a commercial sewing machine, which is only possible at a sewing factory, and make a sustainable tote bag using offcuts. Test your skills with a commercial sewing machine that you don't usually use! Why not? ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Factory tour: 15 minutes to see the inside of the sewing factory, such as the "automatic cutting machine" that cuts a lot of fabric at the same time ② Sewing experience: Experience making a tote bag using a "professional sewing machine" 45 minutes *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity