Kansai in Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Using 400g of Mino ware soil, turn the potter's wheel to make a container. ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ You can choose your favorite shape from the small bowl. ☆ In the experience, we will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel, but we will lecture on the same "watering" technique as the electric potter's wheel. You can make a work that is the same as an electric potter's wheel even with a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ You can also paint with Tetsusai hands. If you think about the painting design to draw on the container in advance, you will have a nice container. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
初めて陶芸体験をさせて頂きましたが、先生が丁寧に教えてくださり楽しく器を作ることができました。 彼女のお皿が作ってる途中で破れてしまった時も、見事な手付きで修復してくれました! 焼き上がりがとっても楽しみです! 一緒のタイミングで一人で来られている方もいましたが々テーブルで楽しくそれぞれの作品を作ることができて、またやりたいと感じました! とっても雰囲気が良くてオススメです。
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a painting course where you paint pictures and letters on the finished unglazed clay with a brush. ① 2 small teacups ② 1 bowl ③ 1 mug ④ 1 bear-shaped "Taimon-kun cup" (+660 yen tax included) ⑤ 1 cat-shaped "Merumon-chan cup" (+660 yen tax included) You can choose one of the following and paint it. ☆You can use two calm colors of underpainting, brown and navy blue. We also have eight colors of paint available as an option. ☆You can also paint colorfully. ☆The finished work will be kept and fired, so it will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the production of the work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 15:00 / 16:45 / 19:30
“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ It is a casual course where you can create works in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ A one-day experience that you can choose from the board-making bean plate course and the cat chopstick rest painting course.・Mamezara course for plate making One piece of mamezara with a diameter of about 10 cm is produced. White makeup and iron painting are available.・Cat chopstick rest painting course You can freely paint two cat-shaped unglazed fabrics. ☆The completed work will be handed over about a month to a month and a half after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 18:00
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ It is a "lesson you want to make this" that you can choose from the following 4 items. 1 Mug / Beer Mug Course Turn the hand-cranked potter's wheel to make a mug or beer mug ♪ 2 Donburi / Noodle bowl course A lesson to make a large bowl for eating udon or donburi using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. 3 Pasta plate / Western bowl course A large plate that is perfect for placing pasta. Stretch the soil and place it on a mold to make an oval shape. 4 Platter course Make a large plate using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:45 / 18:00 / 18:30
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ This is a course where you can create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ Handmade one plate with a diameter of about 14 to 15 cm. Handmade dishes that can be used to separate side dishes and serve sweets and cakes ♪ You can enjoy home-cooked rice with the bowls you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earth ash glaze, celadon glaze, and Kiseto glaze. Design freely with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving ☆ You can also engrave your favorite characters ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
子供は初めての陶芸体験、親の私は子供の時以来でしたが、とても楽しかったです。 難しいところもあったようですが、スタッフの方がとても丁寧に対応してくださいました。明るい雰囲気でのんびりと体験することができて、親子共に良い思い出になりました。 一ヶ月後、届くのがとても楽しみです。 また他のコースにもチャレンジしてみたいです。
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
Make your own talisman prayer beads bracelet in a workshop surrounded by the silence of Kyoto. A professional color therapist will support you in choosing the color in a fun way! Why not make an original prayer beads bracelet that is one of a kind in the world using the highest quality beads and rare natural stones? ◎ Choose natural stones and colors that suit your wishes and worries! You can choose the perfect natural stone and color according to your wishes and worries, such as "I want to improve my luck," "I want to be healed," and "I want to be positive." If you have time, you can also add a color diagnosis! ? ◎ Experience at a historic Kyoto prayer beads workshop! You can experience traditional Japanese culture in a museum-like space with over 100 prayer beads lined up. ◎ We also recommend the tea ceremony experience (optional)! In a quiet Japanese space, you can enjoy a special time to calm your mind while concentrating on the tea ceremony! ◎ Beginners and children are welcome! You can participate alone. The instructor will provide solid support, so even first-timers can rest assured! You can take the completed bracelet home on the day! ◎ Combine the experience with sightseeing. Nearby are Kamigamo Shrine, the oldest in Kyoto, and Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, which has the largest number of plants in Japan! Please join us and make your Kyoto trip a memorable one!
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. Knead the soil ♪ Use your inspiration to create your favorite objects ♪ Shisa, haniwa, animals, your favorite characters, etc. can be shaped freely ☆ Create an interior that colors your room. ☆ It is a course that you can make one work in 90 minutes lesson. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
友人2人と行かせてもらいました。 初めはできるかな?と思っていたけど、作っていくうちに時間も忘れるくらい楽しくて先生も丁寧に優しく教えていただき、3人ともなかなか味のあるいい作品が出来たんじゃないかと思います。 作る過程も出来上がった時の達成感も両方味わえて満喫できました。 また来たいです。
- Age 3~
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Do you not experience the cloisonne called "the beauty which has seven treasures together"? We make key chains or pendants with traditional techniques from the Muromachi and Edo eras. The studio is a recommended location for sightseeing, with a 5-minute bus ride to Kinkakuji and a 15-minute walk to Kitano Tenmangu! Kyoto Please come and see if you can come to sightseeing. Female The instructor will teach you kindly and politely, so participation with small children is also welcome ♪ The experience time is around 1 hour, so you can experience 3 years old ~ fun!
- Age 3~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 14:00 / 15:00
Kyoto Family Crest Workshop Hiragiya Shinshichi holds workshops where you can make your own accessories using your own family crest, a ``flower pattern'' representing your birthday, or the crest of a Sengoku warlord or historical figure. In addition to traditional family crests, we also offer manga and anime designs. There are several types of accessories you can make, such as purses, mugs, book covers, and wrapping cloths. Perfect as a gift for your family or someone close to you. Enjoy traditional experiences in a city steeped in history.
- Age 10~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00
For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Age 10~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!
- Age 10~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!
- Age 10~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
Weave flower knots (bellflower and peony) and cobblestone patterns with paper strings, then paste on washi paper. The air is removed and the product is finished by applying several coats of persimmon tannin, a traditional Japanese method. This process may vary in difficulty, but it follows the same process as products sold in stores, so please try experiencing the difficulty and beauty for yourself. Even if you're not confident with your hands, you can make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, original chopstick rest.
- Age 15~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
It is a plan to paint on the Kyotung box. There are three courses: Kyo-Kiri Box (Small), Kyo-Kiri Box (Large), and Inba Box. Both Time required About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. After applying for the trial, we will deliver a background sheet and a pattern. The one that has been processed into the desired design (background)On the day I will bring it. We will paint on the top of the lid of the paulownia box based on the pattern. The finished product is On the day You can take it home.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
It is a plan to make one Kyoto folding fan. Fan paper Male For white, Female Choose from white, pink, and light blue. Practical fan. Please enjoy the characters and paintings in the image of the scene to use. Time required Is about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Desired design (background)On the day Please bring it. Sample designs are also available. The finished product will be delivered in 1-2 months (excluding shipping fee).
錦市場入り口を少し過ぎたところにあります。入り口は少しわかりづらいのでご注意です。 扇子の絵付け体験をしましたが、スタッフのおじいさま方は適度にアドバイスをしてくれつつも、押し付けがましくもなく、基本的に放置してくれるので、のんびりと楽しめました。一人でも入りやすい雰囲気です。 水彩絵の具の色は多くはないですが、基本の色は揃っているので、見本に頼らず、個人で描きたいものなどもチャレンジできると思います。 2ヶ月後の完成が楽しみです。
- Age 15~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
This is an experience plan for creating a Japanese book (B5 version, 40 pages of text). Choose a cover from three colors, red, light purple, and light green, and paint the door picture. Select the binding thread from three colors, red, blue, and yellow, and bind the paper using the fourth binding method. Make a pattern and put a pattern on the cover. Time required Is about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Desired design (background)On the day Please bring it. Sample designs are also available. The finished product is On the day You can take it home. Kyoto You can complete a memorable piece that you can feel the unique “Japanese” in a short time.
- Age 15~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
It is a well-experience plan that applies lacquer work and raden work to lacquerware. There are 3 types of courses Time required 2 to 3 hours. A course that can be selected from 7 types of accessories, B course that can be selected from 3 types that are slightly larger, such as a lunch box, and C course in Marubon. Desired design (background)On the day Please bring it. Samples are also available. The finished product is On the day You can take it home.
東京より関西旅行の際に参加しました。お盆に絵を描く事を決めたら、たくさんのサンプルから書きたい絵を選びました。約2.5時間、集中し完成した時の達成感が大きいです!ものづくりや伝統工芸に興味があれば参加をオススメします。とても良い記念になりました。また関西訪問の際は参加してみたいです!
- Age 15~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
A plan to attach gold leaf of your favorite design to lacquerware. There are 3 types of courses Time required About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. A course that you can choose from 7 types of accessories, B course that you can choose from 4 types that are slightly larger, such as coffee cups, C course of Marubon. Desired design (background)On the day Please bring it. Sample designs are also available. The finished product is On the day You can take it home.
- Age 15~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
It is a plan to put a pattern into the lacquerware using the technique of gold plating. There are 3 types of courses Time required About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. A course that you can choose from 7 types of accessories, B course that you can choose from 4 types that are slightly larger, such as coffee cups, C course of Marubon. Desired design (background)On the day Please bring it. Sample designs are also available. The finished product is On the day You can take it home.
クラフト系に趣味がある人、自分のペースで作業したい人にはたまらないと思います。 当日は彫りたい図面を持ってお伺いしました。 カップの正確なサイズがわからず、サイズ違いで数パターン、コピーしたものを用意していきましたが、その場でカップを見ながら持っていった図面を再度コピーしていただきました。その場でのサイズ調整してのコピーもして頂けるようです。 選んだのがコーヒーカップだったため、曲面を彫る作業に苦心しましたが、学生時代に戻ったようで楽しかったです。 2時間半〜3時間程程度お邪魔して、写真のようなものを作成いたしました。 当日はあいにく、土砂降りの雨でしたが雨天関係なく楽しめ、当日中に持ち帰れるので早速使っています。 またこのコップを半面、全面とバージョンアップするべく、お伺いしようと思います。 お世話になりました。素敵な体験をありがとうございました。
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
It is a plan to decorate the lacquerware with a golden decoration using a technique called “Maki-e”. There are 3 types of courses Time required About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. A course that you can choose from 7 types of accessories, B course that you can choose from 4 types that are slightly larger, such as coffee cups, C course of Marubon. Desired design (background)On the day Please bring it. Sample designs are also available. The finished product is On the day You can take it home.
楽しかったです! 大変オススメな体験だと思います。 ただ、選ぶ絵柄により、かなり高度な技術が必要⁈ うちの家紋を丸盆にほどこしました。上手とは言えませんが、大満足です。 親切に教えていただき、良い時間を過ごせました。 また伺いたいです!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
This plan allows you to freely decorate lacquerware (color painting). There are 3 types of courses Time required About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. A course that you can choose from 7 types of accessories, B course that you can choose from 4 types that are slightly larger, such as coffee cups, C course of Marubon. Draw a line on the container according to the sample and the design you have, and mix the inside of the line with 6 colors: red, blue, yellow, white, gold, and silver. Favorite And the desired design (rough sketch)On the day Please bring it. The finished product is On the day You can take it home.
- Age 10~Age 70
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00
***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Monday, January 6 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not talk to an attractive young swordsmith about Japanese swords and create your own small knife? ・Stretch the steel with your own hands and create a small knife with a blade length of 15 cm. 《Experience schedule》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤Practice removing the soil⑥Removing the soil⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Meikiri⑩Completed You can take it home on the day! 《Duration》3 to 5 hours *Depends on the number of people participating. Regarding reservations: We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, making it difficult to make reservations.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
A non-sewn obi bag made using kimono obi, a traditional Japanese craft. The obi used is the Nishijin obi made of pure silk. Many of them use abundant gold thread, and you will be fascinated by their luxury. Kimono obi is full of patterns and patterns that bring good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. It is also a great souvenir like Japan. You will surely find your "like" and "cute" from many obi kits. "Noriko Obi Bag" is a registered trademark. Party bags are the most popular bags. It is supported by a wide range of Ageo/Okegawa groups. It is useful for both casual and formal wear. A popular secret is the capacity to hold a long wallet, smartphone, or pouch. It is as light as 50g and can be used daily. It can be combined with Western clothes, Japanese clothes, yukata, dresses, and jeans, making it perfect for party scenes. You can do it in a short time, so please give it a try.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
Make a clutch bag using a traditional Japanese kimono belt. Practical yet gorgeous. Clutch bags made from pure silk are eye-catching at parties. They are also popular as souvenirs. Even after returning to Japan, the memories will come back every time you use it as a good memory of Japan.Since it is a craft that does not require a needle and thread, the work is very easy! Anyone can make it in 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Origami "crane" demonstration lessons are also available. The origami you made will be given as a gift. The experience venue is Minoh City A detailed address will be sent to you after you make a reservation at a stylish cafe that is a 1-minute walk from "Sakurai Station" on the Hankyu Minoh Line.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
Fukusa that is not sewn made using kimono obi, which is a traditional Japanese craft. The obi used is the Nishijin obi made of pure silk. Many of them use abundant gold thread, and you will be fascinated by their luxury. Kimono obi is full of patterns and patterns that bring good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. It is also a great souvenir like Japan. Your "like" from many obi kits You will surely find "cute". "Noriko Obi Bag" is a registered trademark. You can use it by inserting a concert Ticket Carry it with a gift bag or Ticket Prevents the paper from breaking There is a sense of quality and it can also be used as a wrapping You can do it in a short time, so please give it a try.
- Age 5~Age 99
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
We will make an interior panel using a traditional Japanese kimono belt. Luxury interiors made from pure silk are perfect as souvenirs. I direct a room richly. It weighs only 250g and can be carried onboard. The work is very easy because it is a craft that does not use a needle and thread! Anyone, young or old, can make it in 30 minutes. Origami "crane" demonstration lessons are also available. The origami you made will be given as a gift. The experience venue is a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Minoh Line "Sakurai Station" and we will pick you up at the station. Please confirm. There is Minoh Otaki nearby, and it is a popular luxury residential area in Japan with lots of nature.
- Age 13~Age 70
- 4~5 hours
- 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30
***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Monday, January 6 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not listen to an attractive young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife? ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience schedule》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤File-making⑥Meikiri⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Sharpening⑩Handle making⑪Completion You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. Required time: 4-5 hours *Depending on the number of participants. Regarding delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by a swordsmith and mailed to you at a later date. *Currently, it takes about 10 days for delivery. *Domestic delivery is free, but if shipping overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. Regarding reservations: *We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, and it is difficult to make reservations.
- Age 12~
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30
Enjoy the popular knob work at a craftsman's store! Knobwork is a technique that is also used for Maiko's flower hairpins. Kyoto You can enjoy a unique experience. Many TV interviews, total 10,000 people more It is a popular experience that participated. The clums are welcome because we will teach you carefully! You can choose from a variety of fabrics and parts to make your own original knob work or clip with corsage pin. Let's enjoy a relaxing time in the Hanale of the Kyomachiya built in the Taisho era.
- Age 7~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 13:00
This program offers an opportunity to experience Japanese history, culture, and art in depth. You will experience a traditional Japanese culture workshop in a large hall that is a nationally registered tangible cultural property in a historic post town. In the process of creating a work of art with your own hands using traditional techniques and materials, you will come into contact with Japanese aesthetic sense and the spirit of crafts. Enjoy a special time experiencing traditional Japanese culture and savoring the joy of handmade items. (Japanese kite making, reed brush making, matcha experience, Japanese binding, tsumami zaiku, mizuhiki zaiku, etc.)
- Age 10~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
It is a work made by three-dimensionally combining flowers and animals using kimono fabric and cotton. Kits and tools will be prepared here in advance, so you can participate empty-handed on the day. If you have a request, we will also hold a business trip class at your accommodation.
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