Night tour in Japan Page 3

• Age 3～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 17:00

[Attractions] ⭐︎No additional fees! ⭐︎Enjoy the remote beach or mangrove in the northernmost part of Ishigaki! Beginners welcome ⭐︎Free movie-quality photography with 5.1K cinema drone ⭐︎A guide with 7 years of experience on the island will guide you to the remote beach by reading the weather and tide levels ⭐︎All staff members are OMSB certified water rescue ⭐︎Participants from 3 to 65 years old, private tour limited to 3 groups per day ⭐︎English and Chinese OK!! ⭐︎After SUP, we will provide a pineapple from Ishigaki for those who wish! ※※This tour will take you to either the "remote beach" or the "mangrove" depending on the sea conditions on the day. If you would like to go to either one, please contact us in advance. We also have a special set for those who want to go to both. [Time] Part 1 09:00~12:00 Part 2 13:00~16:00 Part 3 17:00~20:00 *Times are approximate *Changes and consultations to other times are OK [Experience flow] *Guideline 2.5~3 hours 13:00 Pick up from accommodation (free pick-up available for those in the city!) 13:40 Arrive at the beach (secret area)! (Go through the forest tunnel!?) 13:55 Once you're ready, you'll receive a safety training and lecture. 14:00 Experience begins!! SUP experience! Once you get used to it, you can start drone filming! 15:15 Clean up, change clothes, download data! 15:45 Thank you!! *Drone filming may not be possible in bad weather.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30

This tour has a high success rate of encounters because it mainly searches for black rabbits. Of course, on some days you can encounter animals endemic to Amami Oshima such as frogs, vipers, and owls, and we will introduce you to anything that comes across! ☆ Pick-up and drop-off anywhere on Amami Oshima is free for those staying in the Naze area of Amami City. For those staying in other areas, we can pick you up and drop you off from Naze for a fuel cost of ¥30 per km. ☆ Our commitment... Private tour for only one group! With group tours, we have heard many voices such as "It was awkward to be with strangers," "I felt sorry for the people around me because my child was fussy," "I wanted to talk more with the guide," and "I didn't get along with the other customers so I couldn't enjoy it." With a private tour, you can relax and enjoy the tour without having to worry about other customers. You can easily talk to the guide because you are close to him! Small children, babies, grandparents, and energetic young people! Everyone can enjoy it! ☆Schedule① Meet at Nagahama Minato Park or pick up at hotel ※Notes on "Meeting time"② Arrive at the forest, explanation before departure The guide will explain the precautions and how to look for animals. ③ Start the tour! Let's look for animals! It's exciting when you find an animal by yourself! ④ Experience the forest of Amami Stars and moon on sunny days, fireflies in summer, rainy days...? There are different ways to enjoy each one! ⑤ Disband ☆ About consideration for animals We use lights to observe animals at night, but on our tours we use red lights, which are said to be difficult for animals to see, and aim to reduce the stress of the animals. Some participants have said that red lights are difficult to see, so when observing, we ask that you switch to white lights only for the minimum amount of time necessary to take photos, etc.

• Pickup Service
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00

This plan (approximately 90 minutes) allows you to fully enjoy the night view of the Mizushima Industrial Complex on a charter boat. Enjoy the beautiful night view of the industrial complex, which is different from the daytime view! There is much to experience, not just the night view, but also the unique atmosphere of the ocean at night, the sound of the waves, the swaying of the waves, the smell of the sea, and much more. This is a course of approximately 90 minutes, held any time between 18:00 and 21:00. (Times may vary slightly depending on weather, etc.) Enjoy an extraordinary experience in a special place!

• Age 3～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended activities for beginners! ★Equipment rental★Participant benefits (coupons for restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! [Sagaribana Tour] Sagaribana is a summer feature that can only be seen in some parts of the Nansei Islands in Japan. It is also called a "one-night flower" and blooms at night and fades at dawn...it is truly a mystical flower! [Night Tour] Enjoy the beautiful starry sky of Iriomote Island and the creatures of the subtropical jungle! You can enjoy the night of Iriomote Island! Enjoy searching for creatures in the jungle and the starry sky if the weather is good! Reservations can be made up to 7pm on the day! [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ①20:00 Pick up at your accommodation (only in the Uehara area) ↓ ②20:15 Arrive at the local field! ↓ ③20:30 Viewing the Sagaribana! You can also take photos yourself. ↓ ④21:00 Jungle exploration ↓ ⑥21:30 Stargazing ↓ ⑦21:45 End of the tour! ↓⑧22:00 Arrive at Uehara Port/each hotel! *The viewing schedule may change depending on the weather on the day. [Alternative plan in case of cancellation due to bad weather] If the viewing of the hanging flowers is canceled due to the flowering status of the flowers, we can guide you to change to the "Starry Sky & Jungle Night Tour".

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30 / 20:00

A starry sky and a mysterious night adventure! Coconut crab night tour A night tour where you can encounter precious creatures while exploring the great outdoors at night! Before searching for coconut crabs, we will start by searching for creatures in the jungle. In the jungle, you may see nocturnal creatures unique to Yaeyama. You may have a chance to encounter snakes such as the viper, the Yaeyama scorpion, one of only two species of scorpion in Japan, the scorpion-like imitation, the agile Sakishima tree lizard and Sakishima grass lizard, Yaeyama's endemic frogs, and even the Ryukyu wild boar and Yaeyama flying fox! After that, we move to the coast and finally start searching for coconut crabs. We will observe the ecology of the coconut crab, one of the world's largest terrestrial crustaceans, up close. On the beach, you may encounter land hermit crabs, various crabs, and if you're lucky, even sea snakes. The night sky is filled with stars and the Milky Way, allowing you to experience the mysteries of nature in a fantastical atmosphere. Please join us on this special tour where you can fully experience the charm of Yaeyama at night, which is completely different from daytime!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

Let's take a walk under the night sky of Yoron Island. Unlike the city, glittering starry sky is dazzling.

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 20:30 / 21:30 / 22:30

Very popular in Miyakojima! Starry sky photo tour! A plan with hotel pick-up and drop-off, so you can feel safe even at night♪ Miyakojima at night has no street lights and the photo spots are difficult to find, so it is convenient to have a pick-up and drop-off♪ In addition, we have a long shooting time, so you can take photos while checking the photos together. It is very popular with those who want to take their time and don't want to rush♪ Same-day reservations are also welcome! When you look up at the sky, you can see countless stars. The Milky Way can be seen with the naked eye (from around June)♪ A starry sky photo tour is a way to leave a shape of the starry sky you see with your eyes♪ During the summer vacation period, you can take photos with the Milky Way♪ (There are cases where you cannot take a photo due to the movement of the clouds) Please join us when you come to Miyakojima♪ [Plan experience flow] Pick up 15 to 30 minutes before the start time ↓ Arrive at the shooting location (tour start time) ↓ Shoot while watching the movement of the clouds and the stars ↓ Drop off at the hotel (arrive about 2 hours after the tour pick-up)

• Pickup Service
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 19:00

Many attractions are hidden at night in Ogasawara. What is active in the dark? Let's go see it! Please enjoy the starry sky observation, another attraction of your trip.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 69
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

[Beautiful facilities are also reserved!! Private night tour] Private SUP tour limited to 1 group! Full facilities such as hot showers, changing rooms, and toilets are also available for private use, so you can enjoy a relaxing and private time! This is a private tour, so even those who are trying SUP for the first time can enjoy the beautiful sea at their own pace. Night SUP is a new type of night tour where you can enjoy the sea at night★Hareta is one of the few stores in Okinawa that offers night SUP. When the LED light illuminates the water under the large SUP board, you will feel as if you are riding on a spaceship...Okinawa's beautiful sea and starry sky are sure to soothe you! The event starts late, so don't waste the day you arrive in Okinawa! If you are an active person who wants to be active from the first day, or if you are curious and want to experience something different from other people in Okinawa, why not try the night SUP course for the first time, which is sure to be Instagrammable? You'll definitely experience a sensation you've never experienced before ★

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 69
• 4～5 hours
• 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

[Beautiful facilities can also be reserved!! Private tour] Private SUP tour limited to 1 group! Full facilities such as hot showers, changing rooms, and toilets are also available for private use, so you can enjoy a relaxing and private time! This is a private tour, so even those who are trying SUP for the first time can enjoy the beautiful sea at their own pace. I want to enjoy both the changing scenery from sunset and the fantastic atmosphere of the sea at night! If you're interested in both...you can do both in one day lol Slowly watch the beautiful Okinawa sunset and sunrise from the sea, and the sea gradually gets darker after sunset, making it difficult to tell the boundary between the horizon and the sky. When it comes, switch on the LED light! From the romantic situation we saw earlier, we will now take you to the fantastical world of the sea! It's a great deal if you do it all together!With a limited schedule for your trip to Okinawa, let's enjoy it to the fullest until the night!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 13:30

★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Participant benefits (coupons for restaurants, information on hidden spots) included! [Mangrove SUP/Canoe (Kayak)] Enjoy the mangrove forest and the great outdoors of Ishigaki Island with a water walk on a SUP or canoe (kayak)! *The best place for SUP/canoeing will be guided depending on the wind, tide, and congestion on the day. [Sagaribana Tour] Sagaribana is a summer feature that can only be seen in some parts of the Nansei Islands in Japan. It is also called "one-night flower" and blooms at night and fades at dawn...it is truly a phantom flower! [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ①13:30 Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/Pick up from accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓②13:45 Depart for the local field! ↓③14:15 Arrive at the local field! ↓④14:30 Activity starts! ↓⑤15:30 Activity ends! ↓⑥16:00 Arrive at hotel/front of Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal! ↓⑦20:00 Pick up from accommodation (Uehara area only)↓⑧20:15 Arrive at hanging flower spot! ↓⑨21:30 Hanging flower viewing tour ends! ↓⑩22:00 We will send you back to your accommodation. *The schedule is subject to change depending on the weather and tide levels on the day. [Alternative plan in case of cancellation due to bad weather] If the hanging flower viewing is canceled due to the flower blooming situation, we can change the content to the "Starry Sky & Jungle Night Tour".

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Participant benefits (coupons for restaurants, information on hidden spots) included! [Mangrove SUP/Canoe (Kayak)] Enjoy the mangrove forests and the great nature of Iriomote Island, including the Urauchi River, by taking a walk on the water in a SUP or canoe (kayak)! *The best location for the SUP/canoe field will be guided to depending on the wind, tide, and congestion on the day. [Sagaribana Tour] Sagaribana, a summer feature that can only be seen in parts of the Nansei Islands in Japan. It is also called "one-night flower" and blooms at night and fades at dawn...it is truly a phantom flower! [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ①13:00 Uehara Port/Pick up from accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓ ②13:20 Arrive at the field ↓ ③13:30 Activity starts! ↓ ④14:00 Enjoy the SUP/canoe experience. ↓⑤15:00 Activity ends! ↓⑥11:30/15:30 Drop off at Uehara Port/your accommodation. ↓⑦20:00 Pick up at your accommodation (Uehara area only)↓⑧20:15 Arrive at the hanging flower spot! ↓⑨21:00 View the hanging flowers! You can also take photos yourself. ↓⑩21:30 Tour ends! ↓⑪21:45 Drop off at your accommodation. *The schedule is subject to change depending on the weather and tide levels on the day. [Alternative plan in case of cancellation due to bad weather] If the viewing of the hanging flowers is canceled due to the flowering status of the flowers, we can change the content to the "Starry Sky & Jungle Night Tour".

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free equipment rental♪★Free transportation included! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! [Sagaribana Tour] “Sagaribana” is a summer tradition that can only be seen in some parts of the Nansei Islands in Japan. It is also called the "overnight flower," and it blooms at night and scatters at dawn...it's a truly magical flower! [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ① 19:30 Pick up at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/accommodation ↓② 20:00 Arrive at Sagaribana Spot. Watching Sagaribana. ↓③21:00 Sagaribana viewing finished. ↓④21:30 Tour ends. We will drop you off at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/your accommodation. *The schedule may change depending on the weather on the day. [Transfer plan in case of cancellation due to bad weather] If this plan is canceled due to bad weather, we can guide you to transfer to the "Starry Sky & Subtropical Jungle Night Tour". "

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 69
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

[Beautiful facilities are also reserved!! Private night tour] Private SUP tour limited to 1 group! Full facilities such as hot showers, changing rooms, and toilets are also available for private use, so you can enjoy a relaxing and private time! This is a private tour, so even those who are trying SUP for the first time can enjoy the beautiful sea at their own pace. Night SUP is a new type of night tour where you can enjoy the sea at night★Hareta is one of the few stores in Okinawa that offers night SUP. When the LED light illuminates the water under the large SUP board, you will feel as if you are riding on a spaceship...Okinawa's beautiful sea and starry sky are sure to soothe you! The event starts late, so don't waste the day you arrive in Okinawa! If you are an active person who wants to be active from the first day, or if you are curious and want to experience something different from other people in Okinawa, why not try the night SUP course for the first time, which is sure to be Instagrammable? You'll definitely experience a sensation you've never experienced before ★

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

Yoron Island night. Would you like to find a beautifully shining luminous insect? Also known as Umihotaru.

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 18:30 / 20:30

It is a landing type local tour that can be used in a short time at night provided by Nagasaki Sightseeing Travel! We will guide you to "Inasayama" at an altitude of 333m located in Nagasaki city while touring each hotel. Age does not matter. If there is a vacancy, you can make a reservation on the same day. The maximum travel time is 2 hours. As you head to the summit while touring 9 accommodations in the city center, you can also ask for tourist information on the way. There is a bus guide on board the bus, so you can check it when you get on the bus. Following 2012, the night view of Nagasaki City has been certified as one of the "New Three Great Night Views of the World" twice in a row this year! !!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 00:00 / 01:00 / 02:00 / 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00

A location that definitely looks great on SNS! Take a picture with the starry sky that the natural planetarium looks at! Miyakojima can see Japan 's most beautiful starry sky. Would you like to take a memorable photo with the starry sky as the background at Miyakojima? Taking into account the condition of On the day, I took a picture of the starry sky at the best place of the day. This is a tour where you can take memorable photos of your trip with your family, lover, and friends.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00 / 20:30 / 22:00

In addition to observing the starry sky with the naked eye, astronomical observations using a Newton-type reflective telescope with a focal length of 800 mm and a diameter of 200 mm are also performed. What you see, such as stars, moons, and comets will change depending on the conditions of the day. If the weather is good, shooting stars can be seen frequently. Even if you are empty-handed, you can participate with your camera and your own telescope!

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

It is a tour that walks and walks at night in Ohirugi Forest (Mangrove Forest). The expedition begins with a penlight in one hand. It is easy to observe many creatures that are moving around or being off guard more than in the daytime. Recommended for creature lovers and explorers!

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Explore the night's buildings and surrounding forests and rivers, relying only on the lights' lights. The lights of fireflies that you find in the forest, swans that swim in the river, greenfly shrimp and seasonal creatures will tell you the fun and importance of nature. The journey time is approximately 1 hour.

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30

Depart from hotels, facilities and restaurants around Hakodate Station! I will guide you to the popular bay area and the night view that is said to be 1 million dollars from Mount Hakodate ♪

• Nightlife
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This is a two-hour tour where you can sing and drink as much as you like at a karaoke bar. This tour takes you to a snack bar, which is a part of Japanese culture that many people would not be able to venture into during their travels, and allows you to sing karaoke as much as you like. Interacting with local customers is also one of the attractions of this tour. Let's enjoy this rainy day activity together in the spare time after outdoor sightseeing during the day. English is available, so you can participate with peace of mind. If you would like to experience a local meal before karaoke, we can accommodate you upon separate request.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30

Depart from Hakodate city! I will guide you to the popular bay area and the night view that is said to be 1 million dollars from Mount Hakodate ♪

• Nightlife
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Shot under the starry sky full of Miyakojima ! Draw feathers with pen light art, cute decoration as well. Tour with family, lover, friend and other starry sky photo can take a different picture.

• Girls Trip
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30

Depart from hotels, facilities and restaurants around Goryokaku and Yunokawa area! I will guide you to the popular bay area and the night view that is said to be 1 million dollars from Mount Hakodate ♪

• Nightlife
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more
• 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00

By chartering a taxi for 8 hours, you can explore Sapporo to your heart's content. We will help you take pictures, so there is no problem with group photos, and the car is always on standby. For example, places like this Former Hokkaido Government Office Sapporo Clock Tower Odori Park Moerenuma Park Mt. Moiwa Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium Takino Suzuran Park Fujino Winery Jozankei Onsen ! Where you go is up to you. Of course, you can also have lunch at the market. We will also introduce recommended restaurants such as ramen, soup curry, sushi, and Genghis Khan! You can freely and easily enjoy Sapporo by chartered taxi.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Why do not you experience the beautiful starry sky of Iriomotejima and the mystery night. What? Travel by car and go to the secret point where you can see the 360 degree starlit sky. We will also take a camera so please take a memorial photo. I will pick you up to your accommodation in the western part of Iriomotejima. Stars will not go out and even cloudy skies will go searching for the nightly mystery of Iriomote Island. Flowering of Sagari flowers can also be seen from May to Oct. . Although the probability is low, I might be able to meet Iriomotayama Nishiko, the largest mystery of Iriomote Island. From 20: 30 start to 22: 00 end (21: 00 ~ 22: 30 in the summer), the Iriomote Island club star meeting (starry sky reserve), Starry Sky Meister will show you.

• Nightlife
• Pickup Service

• Age 4～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 18:05

Why not take a kayak on the west coast of Ishigaki Island, where the sun sinks into the sea, and enjoy the sunset and starry sky? In order to lie down on the kayak and enjoy the sunset and starry sky, we use a large model (3-seater) that is larger than the kayaks used in regular tours, with a total length of 440 cm, a width of 80 cm, and a maximum load of 300 kg, so two people use it, which is very stable. In addition, we do not conduct tours during the day, and we are particular about preparing 4 hours before the start of the tour to choose the best point from 7 points depending on the wind direction, tide level, etc. of the day. ~ Flow of the day ~ (For example, in the case of March 1st) ① 17:35 ~ If you are renting a car, please meet directly at the clubhouse parking lot at 17:35. (If you are using a shuttle service, we will pick you up around 17:00). At the shop, you will check in, use the restroom, change clothes, etc. (15 minutes) ② 17:50 ~ Move to the site where the tour will be held. (10 minutes) ③18:00~ Kayak lecture (tour explanation), photography (15 minutes) ④18:15~ Kayak tour starts (you can see the starry sky in the second half of the tour) (80 minutes) ⑤19:25~ Starry sky tour Explanation of the starry sky etc. (10 minutes) ⑥19:35~ Firefly tour (March to May only) We will move to a point where you can see fireflies and hold a firefly tour. (20 minutes) ⑦19:55~ If you are using a rental car, you will disband on the spot, and if you are using a shuttle, we will send you off!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

\\We will take photos that will be a lifelong memory against the backdrop of a beautiful starry sky//★A completely private tour limited to one group! 14 photos delivered! ★An Ishigaki City certified starry sky guide will use a laser pointer to explain the starry sky! ★A wedding photographer will be in charge of starry sky photography! Overwhelming quality with attention to posing! Ishigaki Island was certified as "Japan's first starry sky conservation area" in 2018. When you look up at the sky on a quiet night, you will see a starry sky full of stars. . You will be moved by the beauty of it! The photographer in charge works as a wedding photographer during the day. He will give you clear instructions on posing, so don't worry! Basically, it is a tour where you meet on site, but if you need a transfer, please contact us separately when making a reservation.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 59
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Free transportation included! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! [Half-day charter tour] We will conduct a half-day charter tour. I want to make precious memories in private! I want to rent it out and have fun! Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi offers various half-day tours! [Schedule (morning/afternoon)] ① 09:30/13:30 Meeting time. (Meeting time is free)↓②09:50/13:50 Arrive at the field. We will prepare and give a lecture! ↓③10:00/14:00 Activity starts. ↓④11:30/15:30 Activity ends. ↓⑤12:00/16:00 Pick-up and drop-off will be completed and dismissal. *The schedule is subject to change as it is a private event. There may be times when the event cannot be held due to weather or tide levels. *The guide in charge will call you the day before your tour date. Please let us know your request at that time. We will do our best to accommodate your request. *Please note that the guide is reserved for private use and the field is not reserved for private use. *50,000 yen for up to 5 people, +7900 yen per person for 6 to 9 people, consultation required for 10 or more people.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups