Things to do in Kansai Page 12

• 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 3～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

Nogawa Nature School will advance to Kansai. This tour will be hosted by Ryo from the Tokyo school and staff member Muro from Kyoto. Meet at Kyoto Station, and reserve a business hotel for each person. This is a car-only trip to the river. The next day, we will depart at 7:00 and search for Japanese pond turtles in the Lake Biwa water system. The main focus of the Kyoto tour is observing the giant salamander, a natural monument. In addition, we will guide you to several points in Kyoto and capture aquatic insects, amphibians, red-bellied newts, and river crabs. The main tour is at night, but the next day, we will search for Japanese pond turtles by rummaging around the Lake Biwa water system from the morning. We look forward to your participation.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

＼"Atelier AZu" metal engraving class has opened at Fujimori Dormitory, Kyoto! /Thank you for visiting the Atelier AZU page from among the many others♪ We can also engrave your name on the plate! Beginners are welcome. We make brass key chains surrounded by many tools in a 100-year-old townhouse in Kyoto. You can hang it on your bag or attach it to your belt loop so your keys won't get lost in your bag. This is a key chain that the owner has been using for 15 years and is very proud of. Decide on a design and stamp letters into the metal, bend and cut the metal, and add patterns. You will surely be excited to see the metal rod change and become a key chain. All the tools are professional-grade. Why not create an original piece that can be used for decades? Recommended points: Women can also make matching items♪ Couples can engrave anniversaries and other occasions to commemorate milestones♪ Recommended for those who don't usually wear accessories♪ Private use in a place with a retro atmosphere of an old house! Lots of engravings! Antique-style finish for a stylish look!・You can watch the work being done with fire right in front of you! (Because it is dangerous, we will do the work.)・There are other artists' workshops in the same building, as well as galleries and select shops! ・There are cafes, restaurants, and facilities registered as tangible cultural properties in the surrounding area! ~Experience process~1. Choose the base key ring. 2. Decide on the processing, such as the hammering. 3. Bend the curve and shape it by hammering and fine-tuning. 4. Choose the color of the key ring, attach the plate to the key ring, and it's complete! ~Access~○5 minutes walk from "Daitokuji-mae" on the Kyoto City Bus, 2nd floor of the building next to Cafe Sarasa Nishijin○15 minutes walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the Subway○There are many paid parking lots in the area

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

<About Forest Adventure Ritto> Forest Adventure Ritto is located in the Satoyama area of Shiga Prefecture, where rich nature, historic temples, activities and sports gather. It is easily accessible from both the Meishin and Shin-Meishin Expressways, and you can come for a day trip from Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya. There is a dynamic "Adventure Course" and a "Canopy Course" that even preschoolers can experience, so families, groups, children and adults can enjoy it seriously! "It was better than I expected!" "Next time I'll try a more difficult course!" "The staff was fun!" We aim to be a park that will satisfy both first-timers and repeat visitors! [Canopy Course] Anyone from 110cm tall can experience it! You can also experience the popular "zip slide" that slides down from the top of the tree! The difficulty and height are moderate, so it's perfect for first-timers and children's adventure debut! From kids to seniors, please come and create memories with your family! ▼Time required▼Time required: About 1 hour (one lap of the course)▼Conditions for use▼For people over 110cm tall and weighing less than 110kg. Children 9 years old and under must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or over or a person with equivalent qualifications. (Included in the number of participants) Children aged 10 and over do not need a guardian to participate, but please supervise them from the ground. (Not included in the number of participants) Up to four children can be accompanied by one guardian.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

<About Forest Adventure Ritto> Forest Adventure Ritto is located in the Satoyama area of Shiga Prefecture, where rich nature, historic temples, activities and sports gather. It is easily accessible from both the Meishin and Shin-Meishin Expressways, and you can come for a day trip from Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya. There is a dynamic "Adventure Course" and a "Canopy Course" that even preschoolers can experience, so families, groups, children and adults can enjoy it seriously! "It was better than I expected!" "Next time I'll try a more difficult course!" "The staff was fun!" We aim to be a park that will satisfy both first-timers and repeat visitors! [Adventure Course] A dynamic course that makes use of the height of the trees and the characteristics of the terrain. The course, which consists of 4 sites and 30 activities, includes a suspension bridge that sways widely from side to side and a single-plank bridge that does not stop once it starts moving, and is sure to make even adults scream! The "Zip Slide" that slides 100m down from a height of 15m above the trees is exhilarating! ▼Time required▼Time required: Approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours (one lap of the course)▼Conditions for use▼For people aged 10 and over, or people over 140cm tall and weighing less than 110kg. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian over 18 or a person with equivalent qualifications. (Included in the number of participants)Children over 16 do not need a guardian to participate, but please supervise them from the ground. (Not included in the number of participants)Up to three children can be accompanied by one guardian.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

In this plan, you will create something you like, such as rings, pendants and brooches. The clay-like sterling silver is hand-crafted, so you can easily make original silver accessories even for the first time.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

After basic practice at Off-Road Park Grand Canyon (Kyotanba City, Kyoto Prefecture: Nearest station: JR Sonobe Station), we will go out on public roads. ~Flow of the experience~ 8:00 Reception, preparation, and changing of clothes After receiving the reception, change into riding wear. For first-timers, we will advise you on how to wear the correct equipment. 8:30 Move and prepare for the run. Move to the course by car. Watch videos explaining the basics of riding and the rules of the course inside the car. (Travel time: 40 minutes) 10:00 Basic course Warm up with the riding basic course & training course. Decide on a touring course with your instructor. 11:00 Adventure Touring Departure 12:30 Lunchtime menu varies depending on the course. looking forward to! 13:30 Adventure Touring 15:00 Tea Time Coffee time at a scenic point! & Touring (return trip) 16:30 Finished driving/Transfer After changing briefly, I moved to the shop. Transportation to the nearest train station is also available. You can watch the riding video taken on the day in the car. The video is presented as data. 18:00 Transfer/dismissal You can use the changing rooms and showers at Bivouac Osaka. The most suitable course will be selected based on participants' requests, the weather on the day, and course conditions. Activity times can be changed and adjusted. Please let us know your desired start time and desired end time when applying. If you wish to come directly to the course or if you would like to be picked up at the nearest station of the course, please let us know at the time of application.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Courses that can be ridden □Basic: Off-road Park Grand Canyon (Kyotanba City, Kyoto Prefecture: Nearest station: JR Sonobe Station) *Course may change depending on weather and course conditions. ~ Flow of the experience ~ 8:30 Reception, preparation, and changing of clothes After receiving the reception, change into riding wear. For first-timers, we will advise you on how to wear the correct equipment. 9:00 Move and prepare for the run. Move to the course by car. Watch videos explaining the basics of riding and the rules of the course inside the car. (Travel time: 40 minutes) 10:30 Basic course Warm up with the riding basic course & training course. 12:00 Lunchtime Enjoy lunch while watching the morning's riding video. 13:00 Freeride & School Freeride in the afternoon. Enjoy dirt riding freely. School and adventure rides are also available upon request. 14:30 Free ride Please enjoy riding freely. 16:00 Finished driving and moved After changing briefly, I moved to the shop. Transportation to the nearest train station is also available. You can watch the riding video taken on the day in the car. The video is presented as data. 17:30 Transfer/dismissal You can use the changing rooms and showers at Bivouac Osaka. The basic driving location is Off-Road Park Grand Canyon (Kyotanba City), but the course may change depending on participant requests, the weather on the day, and course conditions. Activity times can be changed and adjusted. Please let us know your desired start time and desired end time when applying. If you wish to come directly to the course or if you would like to be picked up at the nearest station to the course, please let us know at the time of application.

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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

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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• In Door Activity

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

In the takoyaki making experience, you can make two very realistic food samples of Osaka's specialty "takoyaki"! You can choose between a key chain or a magnet as you like. You can make your own memories of Osaka Minami and take them home. We recommend making one for yourself and the other as a gift to make a matching set. ~Experience flow~1. Grill the takoyaki dough♪2. Draw green onions and pickled ginger! 3. Spread the sauce deliciously♪4. Pour on some green laver and it's done!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

It is a very advantageous course that you can bake two works by hand. It comes with a pottery lecture, so you can try things that may be a little difficult with confidence. You can make a wide range of favorite things such as matching cups, couple bowls, figurines, etc. with your family. You can make it from 1 kg of soil (as a guide, two bowls). The work will be baked in about one to one and a half months.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In the Edomae sushi making experience, you can make two very realistic Edomae sushi food samples! You can choose between a keychain or a magnet as you like. You can create your own memories of Osaka Minami and take them home with you. We also recommend making a matching set, one for yourself and the other as a gift.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Handmade bangles at the jewelry shop "garden Himeji". They can be easily made in less than an hour and taken home on the same day. The price is reasonable, so we recommend stopping by during a date or trip to create memories just for the two of you. Instead of buying a ready-made bangle, why not make a special, handmade bangle that you can't find anywhere else? ~Experience process~ ① Meeting/reception We will make it by hand in the calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store♪ ② Preparation First, choose the material (silver/brass), size, and finish design. ③ Experience We will use a file to round the corners of the straight metal. We will use a special tool to round the metal. This is the most difficult step, but it's fun to watch the bangle gradually take shape. Finally, use a mallet to shape it and it's complete. ④ End/disbandment Although it's all tools that you'll be using for the first time, the staff will support you so you can make it with confidence. After you're done, you can take a commemorative photo in the photo booth in the store. The photo you took will be a gift♪

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 2～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Have you ever seen a colorful bear-shaped figure? This is a new type of art called "bear art" that you can enjoy by dripping acrylic paint onto a figure! By combining your favorite colors from over a dozen different colors, you can create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of art that no one else will have! In addition to the 23cm figure, we carry 10 types of figures, including a large 33cm figure! We also have keychain-sized accessories that can be used every day, so please create your own art piece with a figure of your favorite shape!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

This tour is an adventure tour that combines the mysterious world of Shugendo with the thrill of cave exploration. There are many caves and waterfalls in the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, and it has long been considered a sacred place for people who practice asceticism in the mountains. You can experience the beauty of nature and the depth of history by visiting the waterfalls and caves where ancient ascetics practiced. In particular, by exploring inside a cave, you can experience the sensation of entering the womb of the earth with all five senses, touch the mysteries of nature, and refresh your mind and body while being surrounded by a ``silent and mysterious'' atmosphere. **What is Shugendo? **Shugendo is a unique religious culture that incorporates elements of Buddhism and Shintoism into traditional Japanese ascetic practices, and values a sense of unity with nature. Mountains are considered sacred places, and asceticism is carried out in nature. Ascetics are called ``Yamabushi'' and aim for spiritual growth through meditation, waterfall training (asceticism where you are hit by a waterfall), asceticism in caves, etc. Shugendo, born from gratitude for being alive amidst the blessings of nature, is based on the idea that one can be reborn once again through rigorous training in nature. Caves have also been used as training sites. 1. **Arrival at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and Briefing**: - After arriving at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base, you will receive a briefing on the tour overview, safety, and the cultural significance of the places you will visit. 2. **Introduction to Dragonfly Falls Hike**: - Visit Dragonfly Falls, which was also a training site for Shugendo, located a one-minute drive from Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base. Here, you will experience the training of Shugendo and how to face nature, including waterfalls. 3. **Lunch Break**: Have lunch at the park below Dragonfly Falls 4. **Preparing for Expedition**: - Return to Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and prepare your exploration gear. Once you are ready, you will drive in your guide's car for about 15 minutes to the parking lot near the cave. 5. **Start of cave exploration**: - After arriving at the parking lot, the cave exploration will begin. The exploration begins by searching for the entrance of the cave. Please discover the cave with your own hands. In order to enjoy the cave exploration empty-handed, your luggage will be left in the car and your guide will take care of your valuables other than your smartphone. 6. **Cave exploration**:7. **Response after cave exploration**: - Return to the same parking lot and change from your dirty equipment. 8. **Hot spring bath**: - After the cave exploration, you can enjoy a hot spring bath. We will provide face towels. Please spend some time relaxing and soothing your tired body in the hot spring. 9. **Pick-up and disbandment**:

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• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In the matcha parfait making experience, you can make a delicious, cute, and very realistic food sample that uses Kyoto's famous matcha as a parfait! It is very popular not only with women but also with men and foreigners! You can make your own memories in Osaka Minami and take them home. It is recommended for yourself and as a gift. ~Experience flow~1. Put the whipped cream into a piping bag and prepare! 2. First, color the waffle 3. Squeeze the whipped cream into the container 4. Top with Japanese sweets 5. Coat the red beans with varnish and top them off! 6. Squeeze the whipped cream while decorating 7. Finish by applying varnish! 8. Finally, insert a memo clip and your parfait is complete. Cute parfaits are a very popular production experience. *The process is not as described above.

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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

ワンちゃん、ネコちゃんの器に絵付けをすることができます。 ワンちゃん、ネコちゃんが食べやすい、傾斜をつけた形の器です。 ワンちゃん、ネコちゃんのお名前や手描きのイラストで、世界で一つだけの器が完成します。 特製のパステルカラーの釉薬をご用意しています。 焼き上がりまで約1.5ヶ月程度掛かります。

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

We will make a cool rubber band gun using the wood of Ryujin Village. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Confirmation of materials ② Safety guidance ③ Explanation of how to make ④ Work ⑤ Operation check ⑥ Finishing

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

We have seasonal pop-ups such as creatures, plants and insects, zodiac signs, chicks and helmets associated with Kumano and Ryujin Village. Materials and tools are available, so you don't need to prepare anything and you can enjoy it easily. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Choose what to make and materials ②When using a cutter Explanation of how to use the cutter and safety guidance ③Cut according to the sketch ④Fold according to the explanation. ⑤ Apply adhesive in order and assemble.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

You haven't seen a table that you've seen on TV or comics, and now you don't see a table, a catastrophe if you turn your table over! However, our shop's Chabudai is upside down and it is OK ^^ There is no problem even if the dishes on the top are shattered! Turn it over with all your might.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 18:30

Why do not you make soap like jewels with transparent soap with your favorite color and scent?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 18:30

Why don't you choose your favorite color and make an original candle like a jewelry box?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 16:30

It is a plan that you can experience three of Kimono, Tea ceremony and Ikebana by chartering. Tea ceremony is a lecturer of Urasenke, Ikebana is in charge of unbearable teacher and explanation in English is also possible.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Wake surfing If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wake surfing What? Unlike sea surfing, the sport that you can enjoy the endless waves that ski boats make! Please rest assured for the first time as you make waves according to your skills ☆ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wake surfing All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

For the first time Wakeboarding If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wakeboarding What? Simply put, it's a marine snowboard. \ (^ O ^) / A sport that you can pull on a ski boat and slide on water We compete technique by jump using wave that ski boat makes ♪ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wakeboarding All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

-Experience Hanashizuku in Kyoto-Wearing luxurious hair ornaments in full-scale color scheme costumes, the staff will entertain you in a discerning shooting studio. At the Gion store, we will produce a noble Oiran figure that suits our customers under the theme of "antique art". We will carefully support you to bring out the beauty. ～ Peony Plan ～ 1 kimono + 1 color uchikake ・ Dressing ・ Hair makeup included ・ Studio shooting: 120 cuts (about 20 poses) + 2 group photos ・ Individual + all group data for smartphones Data 6 sheets Skin correction / free shooting: Free in the hall

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