Things to do in Koushinetsu
Only only Niigata can is swimming in Koushinetsu but, Lake activity has been enhanced in Yamanashi and Nagano both. Rafting in the Tenryu River, Lake Nojiri, Lake Kizaki, Lake Yamanaka in wakeboarding and canoeing, in Lake Kizaki, Lake Suwa, Lake Yamanaka you can enjoy smelt fishing. The mountainous Koushinetsu is suitable for trekking, hiking and paragliding, hang gliding, in winter you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing taking advantage of the snow.
- Age 0~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
≪Entrance ticket (Entrance to the Strawberry House only)≫ This ticket is for customers who do not want to pick strawberries but only want to enter the Strawberry House. ▼Introducing the plan▼From this season, we will charge an admission fee as a facility maintenance fee. If you are 4 years old or older and wish to enter the strawberry house without picking strawberries, please purchase an admission ticket. Thank you for your understanding. *If you do not wish to enter the Strawberry House, such as when purchasing souvenirs or smoothies, there is no need to purchase an admission ticket. *Customers applying for the strawberry picking experience do not need to purchase a separate admission ticket, as each strawberry picking plan includes an "admission fee." *If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. ▼ Information about our garden ▼ ★★ Ranked in the top of the annual strawberry picking popularity ranking ★★ (1st place in 2019, 1st place in 2022, 4th place in 2023: Hokuriku Koshinetsu area / Ikoyo research) Strawberry picking house Located on a plateau at an altitude of 1,000m, the difference in temperature between day and night produces strawberries with a rich flavor. Through the time-consuming cold treatment (exposing the strawberries to the cold) and manual bud picking (thinning), the yield will be lower, but we are using our craftsmanship to create strawberries with a richer flavor that you have never tasted before. . About 10 minutes by car from Nakakaruizawa Station, it is located in the firefly village with a great view on the majestic Mt. Asama.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
As a measure against corona, it is safe to charter one set each time! !! Everyone is a fierce banana boat!
- Age 7~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
Nagano At Hakuba Glass Studio GAKU, located in Hakuba-mura, Japan, you can experience the production of "Tonbo Tamaki", which is made by molding glass. You can use the balls you made as straps, key chains, necklaces and bring them back on the day.
- Age 4~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
[Introducing the original spice salt making experience] Our store has over 30 types of spices and herbs from all over the world. The salt we use is Himalayan pink salt, and you can create your own original spice salt by mixing it to your liking. It has a large capacity of 150g, but if it doesn't fit into the mill, you can put it in a refill bag and take it home. We also share recommended spices and recipes, so it's also recommended for those who don't know much about spices. [What is spice salt? ] "Spice salt" is also called "flavor salt" and is salt mixed with spices. There are a variety of products on the market, from those for tempura such as "matcha salt" and "truffle salt" to new types such as "lemon salt" and "orange salt." Also, the salt and pepper we use on a daily basis is actually a type of flavored salt. [Recommended for] - People who love cooking and want to expand their cooking skills - People who are outdoorsy and often enjoy barbecues - People who are interested in unique handmade products - People who are interested in the scent and efficacy of spices and herbs・People who want to make their own original products ・People who want to make their own gifts and gifts ・People who like to participate in cooking classes and workshops ・People who are looking for activities with family and friends ・People who are around Lake Kawaguchi Those looking for activities・Those looking for activities around Fujiyoshida City・Those looking for rainy day activities
- Age 4~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
[Introducing the original spice salt making experience] Medicinal shichimi chili pepper is a shichimi that aims to improve poor physical condition and promote a healthy body. It is a seasoning that brings out the flavor of the ingredients and enriches the aroma. Our store has a wide selection of natural ingredients with no additives. We also share recommended spices and recipes, so it's also recommended for those who don't know much about spices. You can enjoy even more flavor by simply sprinkling it on your favorite dishes such as udon or hoto. [What is shichimi chili pepper? ] Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese spice blend that consists of seven main ingredients. These ingredients mainly include chili pepper, but also sansho, orange peel, sesame, green seaweed, hemp seeds, and It often contains ginger. However, depending on the blend, these ingredients may vary slightly. Shichimi chili pepper is known for its spiciness and depth of flavor, and is added to a variety of Japanese dishes, including udon, soba, rice bowls, and hot pot dishes. It can also be sprinkled at the end of dishes to add flavor and spiciness. [Recommended for] - People who love cooking and want to expand their cooking skills - People who are outdoorsy and often enjoy barbecues - People who are interested in unique handmade products - People who are interested in the scent and efficacy of spices and herbs・People who want to make their own original products ・People who want to make their own gifts and gifts ・People who like to participate in cooking classes and workshops ・People who are looking for activities with family and friends ・People who are around Lake Kawaguchi Those looking for activities・Those looking for activities around Fujiyoshida City・Those looking for rainy day activities
- Age 4~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
[What is suridane in the first place? ? Suridane is an all-purpose seasoning that originated in Fujiyoshida and is based on red chili pepper with sesame and Japanese pepper. I always have it when I go to Yoshida's udon and hoto shops in Fujiyoshida and Kawaguchiko. Generally speaking, we think of ichimi and shichimi as the spiciness of udon, but here in Fujiyoshida and Kawaguchiko Yoshida's udon, we use suridane instead of ichimi and shichimi. Suridane is also called “Karami” or “Spicy” and is placed on counters and tables in the same way as tenkasu and soy sauce. It's not just spicy, but the umami is condensed into the spiciness. Common suridane is often moist, but the way it is made varies depending on the shop, so they have established their own unique taste by stir-frying in oil, adding soy sauce, sugar, and dried bonito flakes. increase. Super Spicy Takana-sensei's suridane is a completely original recipe that mixes [blended red pepper] and [black sesame]. In addition to udon, we recommend it as a versatile seasoning for various dishes such as ramen, hot pot, oden, and yakisoba. [Introduction of suridane making experience] Our store was originally the first suridane specialty store in the Fuji Five Lakes area, selling over 20 types of our original suridane. We have prepared a wide variety of spiciness and taste variations, and it has been featured in the media many times, probably because of its curiosity. The suridane base is made with non-spicy red pepper, sesame seeds, bonito flakes, and salt. Even if you add sesame oil to this, it's still delicious as suridane. is also recommended. In addition, we also offer spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric, as well as healthy grains such as rice bran, bean curd refuse, and amaranth. You can make your own original suridane, the only one in the world, so it is a highly recommended experience for those who visit Fujiyoshida and Kawaguchiko. Even for small children, it is popular because it feels like an experiment because it is made by mixing various powders. Why don't you make your own original suridane that is perfect as a souvenir for yourself or as a gift for your parents and friends? It takes about 30 minutes. Since it is an indoor facility, there is no problem even if the weather is bad. Please feel free to use it. [This plan is recommended for the following people] ・Those who are interested in suridane ・Those who are interested in making seasonings ・Those who want to enjoy with their parents ・Those looking for hands-on activities ・Those looking for activities in rainy weather direction
母と2人で参加させてもらいました。予定時刻よりかなり早めに対応してもらいたく変更を快く受けていただきありがたかったです。しかし、効能などが記載されている紙をみながら作る過程で在庫がないスパイスがあったり、完成形の味のイメージがしにくく構成するにあたり何もアドバイスがないため完成品がこんな感じ?と思うものになってしまいました。もう少しアドバイスがあるといいなと思いました。
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 14:00
``Kumiko work'' has been selected as a made in JOETSU craft. You can try your hand at making a Kumiko coaster at the Arai Craft Class. There are two types of designs: the traditional ``Amanoha'' pattern and the ``Snowflake'' pattern, which is a symbol of the Myoko region, which is an area with heavy snowfall.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00
It is an experience of making oyaki at Kayabuki no Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. What is "oyaki"? What is it for non-Shinshu people? I'm feeling? Oyaki is made by dissolving wheat flour in water, kneading it, and wrapping bean paste made from red beans and vegetables. To put it plainly, is it a bun? ?? This is made all over Nagano prefecture, and the taste varies depending on the shop and home. At Kayabuki no Yakata, the surface is lightly baked by steaming. The skin and the bean paste inside are all handmade! It will be an experience of making such Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" with a local mother. In Shinshu, people of all ages are enjoying themselves. Rest assured that a local veteran mom will teach you carefully! If you come to Shinshu, please try this Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" first!
- Age 9~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
Choose your favorite from 30 different colors and 5 different designs, and make a round glass "Tonbo jade" with a diameter of about 1 cm. If you wish, you can attach a metal fitting and process it into an accessory or key holder (extra charge). Create only one original item in the world in just 15 minutes.
- Age 1~Age 99
- 1~2 hours /2~3 hours /3~4 hours /4~5 hours /5~6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. Open for business from March 28, 2024 Exclusively for reservations of fishing low boats and foot turbo boats. Reservations for purposes other than fishing cannot be made. If you are using it for purposes other than fishing, you will be accepted on-site on the day. Business Period: We will resume operations as soon as the snow on Lake Aoki decreases and boats can be taken out of the boathouse. ~until there is snowfall in November. Lake Nakatsuna from April 25th to October 25th. Lake Aoki will begin operations from March 19, 2023. Until April 25th, depending on the snowfall situation, we may be closed without notice. Lake Aoki/Lake Nakatsuna: 3-person adult fishing low boat half-day ticket / 3-person fishing low boat 1-day ticket / 3-person fishing low boat season ticket, Lake Aoki: 3-person adult fishing foot turbo boat half-day ticket /1-day ticket for a 3-person fishing foot turbo boat. Adults must be 12 years of age or older, and children between 1 and 11 years of age must be accompanied by two adults and one adult. Lake Aoki can be used from sunrise to 16:45 (noon for half-day tickets). Lake Nakatsuna can be used from sunrise to 16:30 (noon for half-day tickets). If you wish to use the service, please let us know your start time by 17:00 the day before. A recreational fishing permit issued by the Lake Aoki Fisheries Association is required. 1 day ticket 1,000 yen, 1 year ticket (valid from April 1st to March 31st) 4,000 yen
- Age 6~Age 99
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
You can use the cycle station in the nature of Arai! It's OK even if you don't have your own bike! Why not choose your favorite bike at the cycle station, take photos with Mt. Myoko in the background, and ride through nature? ? *Usage restrictions*・There are no age/physical restrictions, but please note that there are limits on the size/quantity of bikes. (Recommended for elementary school students and above)・Please be sure to wear safety equipment and helmets while riding. ・When riding on the road, keep to the left and be careful of cars, including when crossing. ・Do not ride on farm roads or ridges, and when riding on sidewalks or within the hotel grounds, keep a distance from pedestrians and be very careful. ・When riding on public roads or within the hotel grounds, be careful not to leave brake marks due to sudden braking. ・If you have any trouble, please contact the information center immediately. [Regarding reservations] Rental bicycles are not available by reservation, but please note that there are limits on rental vehicles and sizes.
- Age 0~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
Recommended points: Rare summer/autumn strawberries grown in the nature-rich Karuizawa Plateau. Harvesting experience with 250g of strawberries picked by hand. You can take home the strawberries you picked yourself! Great for rainy day activities. 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. Great for sightseeing in Karuizawa! You can pick the strawberries carefully and enjoy them at your leisure at the hotel, your home, or the reception's rest area. Recommended for families with small children. Plan introduction: This is a pick-and-pick strawberry picking, so you can pick 250 grams of strawberries from a raised bench. The plan includes the fee for picking a 250 gram pack. *Main varieties: The varieties that can be picked vary depending on the season. Karuizawa Summer Queen: A new variety developed by Shinshu University in Nagano Prefecture. It is particularly sweet and rich among summer/autumn strawberries. "Summer Queen" is a registered trademark of Karuizawa Garden Farm, and is a very rare variety with a low yield. This is a summer/autumn strawberry that is red all the way through. <<Pechika Honoka>> This is a premium variety of summer/autumn strawberry that has an especially excellent taste. We obtained special permission and started cultivating it in 2021. The flesh is white, and it has a creamy sweetness like strawberry milk. It is a rare variety that can only be enjoyed at a few strawberry picking locations in Japan. ▼ What are summer/autumn strawberries? ▼ Strawberries that can be harvested from early summer to early December are called summer/autumn strawberries. Since the summer in Japan is generally hot, domestic strawberry production was originally low and rare, but our farm is able to grow strawberries even during the summer by taking advantage of the cool climate that is unique to the plateau. Summer/autumn strawberries are a variety that are characterized by their refreshing sweet and sour taste, but the fresh, ripe strawberries that are unique to strawberry picking are sweet and satisfying even when eaten as is! We have received positive feedback. Please enjoy the strawberries that our farm, which is committed to strawberry cultivation throughout the year, has carefully created with many ingenuity! ▼About our farm▼Karuizawa is located at an altitude of 1,000m. You can enjoy strawberry picking in an all-weather vinyl greenhouse with the majestic Mt. Asama in front of you. It is a natural environment blessed with clean water and air, so much so that fireflies fly around in the summer. It is conveniently located about 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Harunire Terrace (Hoshino Resort Tombo no Yu), and JR Karuizawa Station. Enjoy strawberry picking as part of your sightseeing in Karuizawa♪ The summer and autumn strawberry greenhouses have a pleasant view and are all raised to make picking easy. They are also perfect as an activity on rainy days. We look forward to seeing you.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00
Why don't you make your own original music box, the only one in the world? This plan is a course to finish by painting on your favorite wooden box. You can express your attention to detail. Recommended as a gift ♪ We have a wide variety of songs available. It takes about 60 minutes. *If you choose optional parts together, please pay the difference locally.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 14:00 / 15:00
It is a soba making experience at Kayabuki-no-Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba noodles! A local soba master will teach you the secrets of making soba! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the valley of Shinshu Tatsuno Town. It is a plan that everyone can enjoy, such as families with children, couples, couples, girls traveling. A local soba noodle master will teach you carefully! Please be assured ♪ You can enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot. In addition, we will also attach seasonal tempura, which is the pride of our chef, so please enjoy it together. If you experience this, you will be a soba master from tomorrow !? You can feel the happiness of making and eating through the food culture of Shinshu ♪
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 13:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 15:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 16:30
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 17:45
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi, at the foot of Mt. Fuji! Professional performers will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko drums! Post on social media and receive an original senshafuda (sticker)! [Request slot] If you are unable to attend the regular performance time, we will hold an additional performance at your desired time. (Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request.)
- Age 0~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30
北口本宮冨士浅間神社と、そこからスタートする富士山吉田口登山道をちびっと体験するツアーです。 富士山の麓の豊かな自然を感じながら、富士登山のルーツを探っていきましょう! このツアーでは吉田口登山道の起点、北口本宮冨士浅間神社で信仰の対象としての富士山について学んだのち、富士山の麓をちびっと登山します。 富士登山というとゴツゴツした溶岩を歩くイメージを持たれる方が多いと思いますが、富士山の麓は豊かな自然であふれています。登山道を歩きながら富士登山をプチ体験してみませんか?
- Age 0~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
今や世界中の人々を魅了する富士山。そんな富士山を目指して訪れる人々の情熱は正気の沙汰じゃありません! 450年以上前から登山者を受け入れてきた街の今昔を感じながら地元ガイドと一緒に歩くツアーです。 このツアーでは富士吉田市の中で最も富士山に近い、上吉田の街を歩きます。 地元在住のガイドとともに、富士山信仰の歴史を築いた「富士講」と「御師」について学びつつ、現在ここに住む人たちの暮らしを感じることができるツアーです。
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00
Why don't you make your own original music box, the only one in the world? In this plan, we will make a dome-shaped music box by combining your favorite parts. Let's create your own little world in the glass dome ♪ We have a wide variety of songs available. It takes about 30 minutes. *The basic charge does not include the cost of parts. Please pay the parts fee locally.
値段が高すぎる。値段の詳細をもっと詳しく書いて欲しかった。サイトでは「1人2.100円」となっていた為その金額かと思っていたが、店員さんに「2.100円は事前に頂いてますので、差額分はお支払です」と、言われ、値段を見てビックリしました。確かに、出来上がりは可愛かったですが、もうやらないです。
- Age 6~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
[October to February! Limited time experience plan] Baked apples & La France on a wood-burning stove with an oven ♪ Picking apples in Nagano is so commonplace! You can enjoy even more delicious and special experiences this winter! Would you like to experience wood stove cooking using apples and La France grown in Ina Valley? Apples are available from October to February, while La France is available from November to December. Enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee or espresso while watching the flames of the wood-burning stove as you wait for the finish to finish. How about enjoying the cold winter of Shinshu like this? [We are particular about the drinks] You can choose what you like on the day ・Takato Hojicha (Ina City) ・Coffee (Ina City) ・Espresso (Nakagawa Village, Kamiina District)
- Age 16~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
1-person visitor fee for 1-person Rental cart (first time customer, 15 years old and up). One round is 7 minutes. The speed of 50 km / h comes out. Measure the lap time for each lap and print out after the run. Let's compete with friends in time.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30
"Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" is Picchio's signature tour. While walking through "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest", you can observe seasonal creatures. The walking distance is just under 2 kilometers. Anyone can enjoy it, from small children to the elderly.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
It is running for one round (7 minutes) of a two-seater rental cart. You can ride from small children to adult . The driver is more junior high school student. The speed is about twenty kilometers for two people.
- Age 2~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 14:00
You can experience laser engraving at Azumino's wooden chopsticks Fab factory. ★Please make a reservation by phone on the day or if you are alone. The experience will be held in a home workshop. When you enter the room, the scent of wood fills the air... that alone will relax your mind! Concentrating on making chopsticks will refresh your mind and body! This is an experience that satisfies all five senses with the fresh air, water, and light of Azumino. If you can draw, you can do it, so even small children can experience it. Your child's drawings and letters can be engraved as they are, so you can create them every year on their birthday to commemorate their growth! Draw a rough sketch with a pencil, thicken it with a marker, and then engrave it with a laser engraving machine to transform it into an original piece! A memento of your trip! You can also create a commemorative item for someone special!
- Age 7~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
It is a field archery experience plan. The experience location is Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and it is a 20-minute drive from Isawa Onsen on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, making it easy to access. !! After learning how to shoot archery, we will go around the field course. On rainy days, you can rent rain gear for free. Please be assured that there is also a practice area with a roof. Declaration of a playground for the whole of Japan! Activity Japan and Let Tour Cherry!
装具をお借りし、装着の仕方、なぜ必要なのかなどを丁寧に説明していただき、その後アーチェリーの持ち方、矢を射るまでの丁寧な説明がありました。非常にわかりやすいです。 そしてフィールドへ行き、的を射るのですが対戦形式で歩き回りとても楽しかったです。 今度はもう少し長い時間フィールドで対戦してみたくなりました。
- Age 5~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00
You can experience laser engraving at Azumino's wooden chopsticks Fab factory. ★Please make a reservation by phone on the day or if you are alone. The experience will be held in a home workshop. When you enter the room, the scent of wood will fill the air... that alone will relax your mind! You can choose from three types of key chains and create up to two! Draw your own illustration to fit the size of the material. Give the illustration you drew to the staff, who will import it into a computer and output it to a laser processing engraving machine to engrave it. Draw a rough sketch with a pencil, make it thicker with a marker, and engrave it with a laser engraving machine to turn it into an original item! Your child's drawings and letters can be engraved as they are, so it will also be a commemorative item of their growth! You can make an original key chain that no one else has and that is not sold anywhere. It is perfect for yourself, as a gift, or as a surprise commemorative item. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Choose the type of key chain while looking at the sample. (Some materials may incur a difference in price) ③ Hand-draw the illustration and letters according to the size of the material. *Please complete the illustration within 30 minutes as it is a one-hour experience. ④ Once the illustration is completed, the staff will import it into a computer and engrave it with a laser processing machine. ⑤It's also interesting to watch the laser engraving process. ⑥If you don't have time, please come and pick it up as soon as it's finished. *The engraving time varies depending on the size and material of the illustration drawn. ⑨Complete!
子どもの夏休みの工作として参加しました。 作業としては絵を描くだけですが、レーザ彫刻という技法を間近で見られる良い体験になったと思います。 販売されている木工も可愛いものやユニークなものが多かったです。
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