Things to do in Akita
Winter and snow of the image is strong Tohoku region, but it also has popular beaches that can be overlooking the Shirakami that is in Akita Prefecture has also been registered as a World Natural Heritage Site. If you enjoy the summer water activities, to Lake Tazawa, which boasts a water depth Japan. Classic jet-skiing and canoeing and kayaking can enjoy other, rafting, canyoning, shower climbing, cycling and camping in the surrounding also is recommended for family. There are also advanced for the river course of the spring and summer limited.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote, Akita where you can experience making accessories. With this plan, you can enjoy making candle holders decorated with flowers, as if they were arranged in water! Put in an LED light or tea candle and light it up to create a gentle flickering light! You can use as many dried flowers and preserved flowers as you like! ~Experience process~ ① Reception Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Use special tweezers to insert the decorations and flowers you have chosen into the gel part on the side of the decoration glass. ③ Pour in the finishing gel and leave it for 40 minutes until it cools. Once it hardens, it's finished! Put in an LED light or tea candle inside♪ That's it! ~Experience fee~ 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Age 0~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
This is a one-day unlimited ride experience on the Akita Nairiku Line, a local train line that runs through the inland mountainous areas of Akita Prefecture. You can visit tourist spots such as Kakunodate and Lake Tazawa, and enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and viewing the frost-covered trees at Moriyoshiyama Ani Ski Resort along the line. Enjoy the ride freely according to your own plans.
- Age 10~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 14:40
As the first shop in Akita where you can experience making snow globes, our experienced staff will teach you. ~Experience process~①Choose the shape of your snow globeYou can choose from two types: a full-fledged sphere and a dome with a base! Both are popular, so please take a look and choose for yourself (^^)②Choose a miniatureThere are many types of miniatures, so you can make them with various themes such as Christmas and sea motifs!③Think about the layout④Let's glue them together⑤Choose glitterSnow globes are all about glitter! You can choose your favorite combination of glitter from a wide variety!⑥Finish and complete! (Finishing time 5 to 30 minutes *Finishing time varies depending on how busy it is.)You can take it home on the day, so it's also recommended as a gift! Why not make a memory into a shape (^^)? We also accept design consultations!
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
Let's launch your own fireworks on a tote bag bearing the official logo of the National Fireworks Competition "Omagari Fireworks"! This is a workshop where you can create your own original tote bag using stencil art! You can take home the bag you made that day. Simply place various fireworks design plates on the bag and paint it with your favorite colors to easily create your own original bag with a beautiful fireworks pattern! Please feel free to join us. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] where you can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture ♪ This plan is an experience of making a "sun catcher", which is said to bring good luck with the sunshine! Just select the crystal parts, line them up, and pass them through... and you're done in no time! ! You may get lost in the parts that you can use as much as you want! ? ~ What is a sun catcher ~ As the name suggests, it catches the power of the sun and takes it into the room. This diffuses the light and creates a prism (= rainbow). In Feng Shui, the rainbow is said to be a sign of good luck, and it is said to be auspicious when displayed on a sun catcher. ~Experience Flow~ ① Reception Reception is at [Ruri Koubou] on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Mura. Please tell us the name of the applicant. ②Parts selection Choose the parts you care about from more than 20 types of crystal parts. 3. Arrange your favorite parts on a special mat while planning the completed design. ④ Pass through the thread and fix the position with a crushing ball. ⑤ Finish Finally, make the hanging part and finish it. You can also use natural stone as an option.
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to create a snow globe, a fantasy world filled with sparkling snow and glitter. Why not try making your own original snow globe using glass miniatures? You can choose your favorite parts and glitter, making this an experience everyone from small children to seniors can enjoy. ~Experience Process~ 1. Check in at Ruri Kobo on the second floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to state your name. 2. Select your parts: Marbles, shells, and stones are unlimited. As an additional option, you can select glass miniatures (starting from 550 yen). (We always have over 100 types of glass miniatures in stock.) 3. Arrange the pieces on the glass plate. 4. Decorate with miniatures, marbles, and shells. 5. Wipe all parts with disinfectant. 6. Attach using special glue. 7. Select your glitter: Choose three from a total of 16 types. ⑧ Finishing touches: Once the glass has hardened, the staff will add special water and glitter to complete the process. ~Experience fee~ 3,300 yen (tax included) *A separate fee will be charged for glass dolls, and you will need to select this option.
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan is a gel candle-making experience that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! Why not create your own candle by filling your favorite glass with sand, marbles, shells, and glass miniatures? ~Experience Process~ 1. Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to state your name. 2. Select the size and shape of your glass. 3. Add sand to the glass and create a pattern. 4. Decorate with unlimited marbles, shells, and stones. As an additional option, you can choose to add glass miniatures (starting at 550 yen). (We always have over 100 types of glass miniatures in stock). 5. Finishing: Our staff will pour the gel candle into the candle and complete the experience. *Items you can make* ・Small size: 1,600 yen ・M size: 2,000 yen ・Large size: 2,400 yen *Glass figures are an additional charge and must be selected as an option.
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Ruri Kobo is an accessory-making experience center in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. With this plan, you can choose your favorite stones one by one and experience making your own original natural stone accessories. All the stones and metal fittings in the experience corner can be used according to size, so you can make exactly what you want♪ ~Experience process~ 1. Reception Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Be sure to tell us your name. 2. Size selection Choose the size of a bracelet, strap, or ring. 3. Design Arrange your favorite stones and metal fittings on a special board according to your size. 4. Thread the string through a rubber band or fishing line. 5. Finishing Staff will finish the work to make sure it doesn't come undone, and it's complete. *What you can make* ・Bracelet: 3,500 yen ・Strap: 1,800 yen ・Ring: 1,500 yen
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
This is Ruri Kobo, a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to easily make your own herbarium, which allows you to keep your flowers beautiful forever and display them in a special liquid! Our staff will carefully guide you, so feel free to give it a try. Experience flow: 1. Reception: Reception is at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. 2. Choose the shape of the bottle: Choose the shape of the bottle. 3. Decorate: Place the selected decorations and flowers in the bottle in order using special tweezers. 4. Pour special silicone oil into the oil bottle. 5. Finish: Close the lid of the bottle and decorate it with a ribbon. There is no waiting time and you can take it home as soon as it is completed. You can also add natural stones or decorate it with tassels as an option. Experience fee: 2,500 yen (tax included)
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
At this accessory workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can create the perfect accessories for fashionable girls, with beads and pearls inside a glass dome that sparkle with every step! ~Experience process~ ① Check in at Ruri Studio on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to state your name. ↓② Choose the type and size of the glass dome and the size of the necklace. ↓③ Choose beads and place them in the glass dome through the hole. We always have over 20 types of beads in stock. ↓④ Choose the type of lid. Choose the color of the special lid from gold or silver. ↓⑤ Attach the lid with special glue. Once it has hardened, attach the accessory hardware and it's done! *What you can make* Necklace: 1,300 yen
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 07:30 / 10:30 / 12:30
[Cook rice in a rice cooker and compare different rice varieties] 60-90 minutes - Cook rice in a rice cooker! It turns out surprisingly delicious! - Choose one cup per person and compare the different flavors from different producers! They're all delicious! (Up to 3 types) - Try a variety of local rice accompaniments that are unique to Akita Prefecture! - Enjoy a leisurely, leisurely, and lively breakfast/lunch, something you don't usually have time for!
- Age 6~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
Please use Lake Tazawa Ski Resort's one-day lift ticket and a set of five rental tickets worth 1,000 yen each, depending on the equipment you wish to rent. You can carry over any remaining tickets to your next trip, but weekday tickets cannot be used on weekends.) Enjoy skiing and snowboarding! ◆Regarding advance rental reservations: Please check the rental agreement on the Lake Tazawa Ski Resort website, then fill out the advance application form (Excel) and apply by email (school@tazawako-ski.com) or fax (0187-46-2661). Tickets can be picked up at the lift ticket counter. *Change under 1,000 yen will not be given. <Weekdays: Up to 5,000 yen discount> Adults: 10,300 yen -> 5,300 yen Children: 6,700 yen -> 3,350 yen <Weekends, holidays, and New Year period (12/29-1/3): 25% discount> Adults: 10,300 yen -> 7,725 yen Children: 6,700 yen -> 5,025 yen If you are using an electronic ticket, please display the required ticket and present it at the lift ticket counter.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
This set plan includes a one-day lift ticket and meal voucher for Lake Tazawa Ski Resort, all at a discount when you use the Akita Winter Asobi Discount Coupon. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding to your heart's content, and enjoy a ¥1,500 lunch from a wide selection of ski resort food. Please collect your ticket at the lift ticket counter. <Weekdays: 50% off> Adults: ¥6,800 → ¥3,400 Children: ¥3,200 → ¥1,600 <Saturdays, Sundays, and New Year's period (December 29th to January 3rd): 25% off> Adults: ¥6,800 → ¥5,100 Children: ¥3,200 → ¥2,400 Please display the required electronic ticket and present it at the lift ticket counter.
- Age 7~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
This plan includes a Wonder Castle admission ticket and a meal voucher for Ajidokoro Minori. At Wonder Castle, you can have fun using your body with trick art, ball pits, athletics, and more. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. Nishimonai Sobaya's special Akita beef hayashi rice is a must-try. Meal vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash or given as change. Please present your purchased ticket at the general information desk at the main entrance to receive your admission ticket and meal voucher. <Available hours> Every day 9:30-16:00 (last admission Sundays 14:00) Akita Furusato Village Wonder Castle business hours Weekdays = 9:30-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-16:40 (last admission 16:10) Closed = January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu) 2026
- Age 7~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
This plan includes admission to the Star Exploration Center SPACIA, where you can enjoy impressive images, and a meal at Ajidokoro Minori. Enjoy meals like Nishimonai soba and special Akita beef hayashi rice. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Meal tickets cannot be exchanged for cash or given as change. Please present the screen of your purchased ticket at the general information desk at the main entrance. Available hours: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM every day (last admission at 2:00 PM on the day of the event). Star Exploration Center SPACIA screening schedule: The screening schedule may change depending on the season, so please check the Akita Furusato Village website in advance. Closed: Tuesday, January 20th to Thursday, January 29th, 2026
- Age 0~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
Akita Furusato Village's "Handmade Studio" offers a menu of handmade experiences for adults and small children alike. Why not try making an original piece as a keepsake or souvenir? Please present your purchase ticket screen at the Handmade Studio on the second floor of Akita Furusato Village. Akita Furusato Village Handmade Studio Business Hours Weekdays: 9:30-16:00 (last admission 14:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays: 9:30-17:00 (last admission 15:30) Closed: January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026
- Age 0~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
This plan allows you to enjoy the entire day at Wonder Castle, where you can enjoy trick art and a large ball pool, while watching images of the starry sky on a spectacular screen. Please present your purchased ticket screen at the main entrance, general information desk, or at the entrance of each facility. For Starry Sky Museum Spacia, please specify the program you would like to watch. <Available Hours> Daily 9:30-16:00 (last admission Sundays 14:50) Starry Sky Exploration Museum Spacia 10:30-16:00 (last admission 14:55) Akita Furusato Village Wonder Castle Business Hours Weekdays = 9:30-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-16:40 (last admission 16:10) Closed = January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026
- Age 3~Age 11
- 4~5 hours
This plan allows you to have unlimited fun on fluffy trampolines, slides, and other play equipment. Everything is fluffy, so you can enjoy it safely and securely. *Up to two accompanying guardians can enter for free. *Please note that re-entry is not permitted from December 28th to January 5th and January 11th to 13th. Please present your purchase ticket screen at the entrance to the event venue (Dome Theater). Fuwa Fuwa Park Event Period and Business Hours: Event Period: December 20th, 2025 (Sat) to January 12th, 2026 (Mon) Event Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last entry: 3:30 PM) Re-entry: Re-entry is not permitted from December 20th (Sat) to 21st, 2025 (Sun), December 27th (Sat) to January 4th, 2026 (Sun), and January 10th (Sat) to 12th, 2026 (Mon).
- Age 7~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
This plan includes a VR attraction and a meal voucher for Ajidokoro Minori. Nishimonai Sobaya's special Akita beef hayashi rice is a must-try. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Meal vouchers do not provide change and cannot be exchanged for cash. Enjoy an extraordinary world with the thrill of VR (virtual reality). Three programs are available: "Dinosaur Caricature," "Ultra Reverse Bungee Jump," and "Horror! Dragging Punishment." Present your purchase ticket screen at the general information desk at the main entrance to receive your VR attraction voucher and meal voucher. <Available hours> Every day 9:30-16:00 (last admission on the day 14:00) VR attraction hours Weekdays = 9:30-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30) Closed = January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu) 2026
- Age 7~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
Enjoy an extraordinary world with the powerful VR (Virtual Reality) experience. Three programs are available: "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee Jumping," and "Horrifying! Dragging Punishment." Your ticket includes admission to Wonder Castle, where you can enjoy trick art, ball pits, athletics, and other physical activities. Please specify the program you would like to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and show the screen of your purchased ticket. VR attraction business hours: Weekdays = 9:30-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30) Closed = January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu) 2026 Akita Furusato Village Wonder Castle business hours: Weekdays = 9:30-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-16:40 (last admission 16:10) Closed = January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu) 2026
- Age 7~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:30 / 13:00
Enjoy an extraordinary world with the powerful VR (Virtual Reality). Three programs are available: "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee," and "Horrifying! Dragging Punishment." Please specify the program you would like to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and present the screen of your purchased ticket. VR attraction opening hours: Weekdays: 9:30-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays: 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30) Closed: January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026
- Age 6~Age 80
- 4~5 hours
- 11:00 / 17:00
Why not escape from your busy daily life and relax to your heart's content? With this plan, you can enjoy delicious meals and hot springs in a private space for 4 hours (11:00-15:00/17:00-21:00). You can use a private small room for free, so you can relax without worrying about others around you! [Plan features] Free private room use! (Normally 1,500 yen) Hot spring bath included! (Towels are sold separately) Free drink coupon for your next visit! You can use it during the day as well as at night. Please try it for a special time with your loved one! Enjoy a luxurious moment with comfortable hot springs and food!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
Ruri Kobo is a place where you can experience making accessories in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. Why not try making your own glass beads with beautiful patterns? The beads you make will be transformed into beautiful accessories! We provide one-on-one support even for first-timers, so please feel free to give it a try. ~Experience process~1. Reception: Check in at Ruri Kobo on the second floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. 2. Making glass beads: Use a burner to make glass beads. It will take about 30 to 40 minutes for the beads you made to cool. 3. Choose your favorite arrangement. 4. Making accessories: Our staff will finish the cooled glass beads and the arrangement you chose. 5. Take them home! Thank you for your hard work! *Items you can make* ・Bracelet: 2200 yen ・Strap: 2200 yen ・Necklace: 2200 yen ・Kanzashi: 3000 yen ・Hair tie: 2200 yen ・Book marker: 2200 yen ・Key holder: 2200 yen ・Earphone jack: 2200 yen
- Age 0~Age 90
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
The Lake Towada Cruising Cafe Plan is a special experiential cruise where you can enjoy authentic cafe time while being guided by a veteran captain and taking in the spectacular views of Lake Towada. On board the boat gliding across the calm lake surface, you can enjoy carefully selected drinks and sweets while watching the nature change with the seasons.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 14:40
Small children are also welcome! This is an experience plan for resin art, where you mix colors and place parts on top. We also offer gift wrapping. ~Experience flow~ ① Choose a mold ♪ You can choose the shape of your work from a wide variety of molds! ② Coloring Choose your favorite color and mix it up. ③ Choose the inclusion material ♪ Choose a design that matches your image from the many options. ④ Let's decorate ♪ Place ③ on the mold you colored in ②! ⑤ Finishing (from 20 minutes) ⭐︎ Come and pick it up later! * Paid parts are charged separately (cash payment).
- Age 4~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:30 / 12:00
Enjoy a three-part plan combining food, art, and hot springs, including a hot spring bath, a meal, and a stage performance by Warabiza! ◇Small Theater Performance◇ The mermaid's singing voice casts a spell on the world. Warabiza's second fantastic musical! The musical "A New Interpretation of the Legend of the Little Mermaid"◇Kotatsu Seat◇ Enjoy the show while warming yourself in a kotatsu-style seat. ◇Meal◇ Enjoy a superb oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl) made with eggs from Hinai Jidori, one of Japan's top three free-range chicken breeds, and three cuts of meat at the restaurant Bakkya in Yupopo Onsen. *One complimentary drink included. *Children's meals will be prepared for infants. ◇Bath◇ Relax and unwind in Yupopo Onsen's natural hot springs.・If you book at 10:30, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Small Theater [Show starts from 10:30] Akita Art Village Small Theater (approx. 75 minutes) [Meal starts from 12:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing starts from 13:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs ・If you book at 12:00, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Hot Spring Building [Meal starts from 12:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs Restaurant Bakkya [Show starts from 13:45] Akita Art Village Small Theater (approx. 75 minutes) [Bathing starts from 15:00] Akita Art Village Yupopo Hot Springs
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30
You will create two pieces of art using a hand-cranked potter's wheel (not an electric one, but a potter's wheel that you turn by hand) or a clay slab. After creating your piece, you will be able to choose your favorite color!
- Age 7~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
Enjoy an extraordinary world with the thrilling VR (Virtual Reality) experience. We offer three programs: "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee Jumping," and "Horrifying! Dragging Punishment." You can also enjoy "Doraemon," "Earth Symphony," and "The Birth of the Planetarium" at the Starry Sky Museum Spacia, one of the largest planetariums in the Tohoku region! You can choose the program you want to watch at the attraction and Starry Sky Exploration Museum Spacia. Please select the program you want to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and present the screen of your purchased ticket. VR Attraction Hours: Weekdays: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Last admission: 3:30 PM); Weekends, Holidays, and New Year's Holidays: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission: 4:30 PM); Closed: January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026; Starry Sky Exploration Museum Spacia: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Last admission: 2:55 PM)
- Age 5~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
Ryusenji Temple Traditional Incense Making Experience GuideAt Ryusenji Temple, you can experience making incense using traditional methods. . Your guide will carefully teach you how to make incense from scratch, so even beginners can participate with confidence. Incense is said to have the merit of gently affecting the cerebrum, calming the mind, and purifying the space. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some time facing the scent. ? What to bringYour favorite aroma oil (if you have one)We look forward to your participation. Enjoy a quiet and rich time of scent together. You can make 5 to 8 pieces in one experience. ? At the beginning of the experience - A sermon by a monk (about 10 minutes)Before the incense making experience, a monk will quietly talk about the efficacy and benefits of incense. Since ancient times, incense has been considered a "bridge of scent" that calms the mind, purifies the space, and connects Buddha and people. Fragrances have invisible powers that can help you sleep better, relax, ward off evil spirits, improve your concentration, etc. We hope that you will deepen your experience through the "teachings of incense" that you don't encounter in your daily life.
- Age 10~Age 80
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras) You can make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.
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