Things to do in Ichinoseki/Hiraizumi
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Experience the local culture and flavors of Kesen in a traditional Japanese-style building. Tour Highlights: ✔ Enjoy a regional cuisine cooking class with local residents ✔ Taste the fruits of your labor around a traditional hearth fire ✔ Guided tour of traditional Japanese-style buildings ✔ Stay overnight at a traditional hot-spring inn The 'Kesenn Carpentry History Museum' is fascinating to visit in its own right, featuring three different buildings constructed using traditional Japanese building techniques.On this tour, not only will you have the chance to take-in the history and unique architecture, but you will enjoy a cooking class of regional cuisine led by local residents themselves.Once finished cooking, gather around the traditional hearth fire to enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch! Your lodging is at Ofunato Onsen, overnight stay at a traditional hot-spring inn (ryokan) included (with Japanese-style course meal for dinner and breakfast).
- Age 20~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 12:30
A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights: ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep-freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature's best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year.Once ready for eating and drinking, the oysters and sake are pulled up onto a local boat for guests to enjoy the perfect combination of delicious juicy oysters and smooth, umami-filled sake!
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights: ✔ Stay overnight in traditional Japanese hot-spring lodging, including a feast of local cuisine for dinner! ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep-freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature's best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year.Warm-up for the experience with an overnight stay at a traditional Japanese hot-spring hotel the evening before.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 06:30
Tour Highlights: ✔ Start your day by refreshing your mind and body with morning meditation and yoga ✔ Take in views of the spectacular sunrise over the pacific ocean ✔ Replenish with a healthy smoothie made from local fruit and veggies Refresh your mind and body while enjoying a spectacular Pacific sunrise! What better way to start your day than to refresh your mind and body as you take in views of the Pacific sunrise? Join a relaxing meditation and yoga class in front of ocean view windows, before replenishing with a healthy breakfast smoothie. Top the experience off with a dip in the hotel hot-spring baths before tucking in to a tasty breakfast!
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 17:00
Tour Highlights: ✔ Visit the newly opened Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum with a local guide ✔ Learn how the people of Rikuzentakata have faced and overcome past natural disaster, and how they look to the future ✔ Visit the “Miracle Pine” (Kiseki-no-ippon-matsu), a symbol of resilience and hope for the region ✔ Place an offering of flowers on the memorial to honor those who lost their lives on March 11, 2011 Check-in to your lodging at Ofunato Hot-springs. On March 3, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake and devastating tsunami hit the coast of North-Eastern Japan, taking with it entire cities and communities.The coastal town of Rikuzentakata in Iwate Prefecture was one of the most heavily affected areas. In 2019, a new memorial museum was opened in Rikuzentakata to function both as an educational center to spread the message of disaster prevention to future generations, as well as a provide a spiritual space to honor the memory of all those whose lives were lost or whose lives were changed forever. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to hear first-hand stories of survival and recovery from a local guide as you tour the memorial museum.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00
Tour Highlights: ✔ Visit the newly opened Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum with a local guide ✔ Learn how the people of Rikuzentakata have faced and overcome past natural disaster, and how they look to the future ✔ Visit the “Miracle Pine” (Kiseki-no-ippon-matsu), a symbol of resilience and hope for the region ✔ Place an offering of flowers on the memorial to honor those who lost their lives on March 11, 2011 On March 3, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake and devastating tsunami hit the coast of North-Eastern Japan, taking with it entire cities and communities.The coastal town of Rikuzentakata in Iwate Prefecture was one of the most heavily affected areas, with the entire town center destroyed by the waves and thousands of lives lost. In 2019, a new memorial museum was opened in Rikuzentakata to function both as an educational center to spread the message of disaster prevention to future generations, as well as a provide a spiritual space to honor the memory of all those whose lives were lost or whose lives were changed forever. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to hear first-hand stories of survival and recovery from a local guide as you tour the memorial museum.
- Age 5~
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 19:30
Purify your body and mind at one of Japan's most unique festivals! Tour Highlights: ✔ At Hotel Musashibo in Hiraizumi, only overnight guests have this opportunity ✔ Experience a special nighttime activity ✔ You can make a wish as they create their own unique paper lantern At Hotel Musashibo in Hiraizumi, overnight guests have the opportunity to experience a special nighttime activity inspired by the spiritual philosophy of the town – the universal desire for 'peace' and 'equality'. In the evening, guests can make a wish as they create their own unique paper lantern decorated with traditional characters for 'peace', 'equality' or whatever design they choose! The lanterns will be displayed at the front entrance to the hotel, sending forth a message of peace to the world. == Adults: 3,000 JPY per pax (tax incl.) Children: 1,000 JPY per pax (tax incl.)
- Age 5~
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 13:00
Purify your body and mind at one of Japan's most unique festivals! Tour Highlights: ✔ Discover the true meaning of a peaceful mind ✔ Pray for a good harvest as well as good health fortune ✔ Experience highly unique ritual of Motsu-ji Temple Every year on January 20th in the World Heritage town of Hiraizumi, men and women of'unlucky age 'for that year come together to participate in a highly unique ritual! Carrying flaming torches, they parade through the frozen winter streets to the Shrine inside the grounds of Motsu-ji Temple, bringing with them offerings of vegetables to pray for a good harvest as well as good health fortune for the coming year.You, too, have the chance to join in this unique festival! After participating in the parade with the locals, join a special after-festival meal called 'Norai' and learn more about the local culture and history of Hiraizumi as you eat, drink and chat with the local people! Through your festival experience, discover the true meaning of 'Heiwa- shiso '– a peaceful mind – in one of the spiritual centers of Pure Land Buddhism. == Closed on Tuesdays Adults: 50,000 JPY per pax * Children: Free
- Age 5~
- 1~2 hours
- 08:00
Discover the 'real' mochi-an ancient cuisine recognized by UNESCO! Tour Highlights: ✔ Enjoy a taste (literally) of ancient 'mochi' food culture! ✔ Learn more about the local mochi cuisine from a 'Mochi Meister' ✔ Try pounding some with a mini-mochi-making pestle and hammer Japanese cuisine has been recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Intangible Cultural Asset, including Ichinoseki City's local food culture of 'mochi' (rice-cake) .This fun experience prgram allows you to enjoy a taste (literally) of this ancient food culture! At 'Hiraizumi Club', a 150 year old farmhouse, learn more about the local mochi cuisine from a 'Mochi Meister', before trying your hand at pounding some with a mini-mochi-making pestle and hammer. Once it's ready, enjoy comparing different toppings – from traditional Japanese flavors to some more familiar to the palette of international guests! For a different texture altogether, you'll also try frying some dried mochi and watching as it swells and grows into chewy deliciousness over the grill. Enjoy with a few extra side dishes of local cuisine for a fun, interactive and tasty breakfast! == Closed on Tuesdays Adults: 5,000 JPY (tax incl.) Children: 2,500 JPY (tax incl.)
- Age 10~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 07:00
Ride through rice-fields and reward yourself with a hearty local lunch! Tour Highlights: ✔ Discover the best scenic spots on a local cycling tour! ✔ Enjoy a simple cooking lesson ✔ Learn cooking of'Hatto-jiru '(dumpling soup), a local delicacy ✔ Stroll to the historical Towada Shrine and offer a prayer The rice fertile soil of the Kitakami River catchent area has long supported the prosperity of World Heritage town, Hiraizumi.The fresh produce and rice that are born from this soil have played an integral role in the town's history.Discover the best scenic spots to appreciate this picturesque countryside on a local cycling tour! Riding through the atmospheric morning mist, you will truly feel the history and essence of the town.After working up an appetite, you'll also enjoy a simple cooking lesson and re-fuel with a bowl of your own handmade 'Hatto-jiru' (dumpling soup), a local delicacy. Bicycles can be returned to the rental-cycle return spot in front of the station. == 3,300 JPY
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Tour Highlights: ✔ Start your day by refreshing your mind and body with morning meditation and yoga ✔ Take in views of the spectacular sunrise over the pacific ocean ✔ Replenish with a healthy smoothie made from local fruit and veggies Refresh your mind and body while enjoying a spectacular Pacific sunrise! What better way to start your day than to refresh your mind and body as you take in views of the Pacific sunrise? Join a relaxing meditation and yoga class in front of ocean view windows, before replenishing with a healthy breakfast smoothie. Top the experience off with a dip in the hotel hot-spring baths before tucking in to a tasty breakfast!
- Age 5~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00
Bouldering is the simplest style of free climbing, and it is a style in which you climb rocks with a height of about 4 to 5 meters with your own body! One of the attractions is that you can easily start without the need for large-scale tools. In this plan, items such as shoes and chalk can be rented for free so that beginners can easily start, and free lessons explain the rules of how to climb, explain the dangers, teach how to climb, and give tips on how to climb alone. I will explain it firmly. Why don't you wake up to the fun of bouldering at this opportunity!
- Age 6~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
Hachimantai Resort has two ski resorts, Panorama Ski Resort and Shimokura Ski Resort, that can be enjoyed according to your skill level. The Panorama Ski Resort is adjacent to the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel, making it easy for guests, especially those with children, to get to the ski resort. The wide and flat long course with an average slope of 12 degrees and a longest run distance of over 2,700 meters is gentle and recommended for children, beginners, and families. Shimokura Ski Resort is a ski resort carved into the eastern slope of Mt. Shimokura at an altitude of 1,177m. Courses and tree run areas that take advantage of the undulating terrain are covered with an abundance of ultra-light powder, which has a particularly low moisture content, allowing you to enjoy the fluffy powder snow to the fullest!
- Age 3~Age 12
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00
A kids ski school for 3 to 12 years old at Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. Those who are new to skiing or not new to skiing but are not confident are welcome! Utilize indoor slopes and outdoor snow slopes. Teaching materials such as skis and boots are prepared as rentals, so you do not need to prepare them. Improve your ski lessons in a fun and safe way with the world's first patented ski lesson program for kids!
- Age 6~Age 60
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
We are Nature Life based in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture. Please select a SUP field from three areas: Iwaizumi Town, Miyako City, and Yamada Town. SUP experience is possible in the desired area. The experience time is a two-part system, and you can choose the morning part (9: 00-11: 00) and the afternoon part (13: 00-15: 00). We will respond at your preferred time. *Sea experience time is about 90 minutes. Attraction of Miyako City: Easy access from Morioka, SUP experience while looking at Jodogahama Beach, which represents Sanriku. There are many days when the waves are calm, so it is recommended for beginners and parents and children. Charm of Yamada Town: Kojin Beach with top-class transparency and beautiful white sand in Sanriku. It is recommended for those who want to travel around the island and enjoy it for a long time in a field like overseas. Attraction of Iwaizumi: We use the calm Omoto Bay, so it is recommended for first-timers and beginners. SUP experience in a beautiful bay in front of Kumanohana, which is also a scenic spot in Iwaizumi Town. ~ Flow of the day ~ 9:00 Greetings, explanation of gear, explanation of how to row, explanation of precautions, warm-up exercise Beginning with the instructor's greeting, explanation of gear handling, explanation of precautions, and warm-up exercise. 9:30 SUP entry into the water, explanation of how to row, explanation of when falling into the water You will actually enter the water and practice the rowing method that you practiced on land. In addition, we will start cruising after teaching self-rescue when falling into the water. 11:00 Ends as soon as you get on land. Cleaning will be done by the staff. *Experience start time can be adjusted. Please feel free to contact us if you have a desired time slot. *Sea experience time is about 90 minutes.
遅くなりましたがレビューです。初心者夫婦で参加しました。 集合場所は浄土ヶ浜駐車場横のビジターセンター前となり、私達はホテルが近かったので歩いて集合場所に行きましたが、車で来ることを想定していたようで、ガイドさんの車に乗せてもらって海岸へ降りました。 海岸についたら陸で基礎的な操作を教えてもらい、その後海へ。 ボードに座った状態から始めて、慣れてきたら立位に挑戦。立位になると100%落ちると思っていたほうがいいです!夫がスイスイ漕いでいた一方で、私は進行方向と真逆に進む始末で、ガイドさんはほぼ私に付きっきりになっていました。笑 途中、シュノーケルを貸してくださり、ボードを降りて海に潜り、ウニを探したり魚を見たり、というアクティビティも挟みました。 当日は台風直前でかなり波が出ていたそうで、難易度がかなり上がっているとおっしゃっていました。どんどん荒れてきたため予定よりも短く終わりましたが、体力的にも限界が近かったので十分でした。短く終わった分、マリンシューズのレンタル料をサービスしていただきました。 終始安全にガイドしていただけてとっても楽しかったです!ありがとうございました。
- Age 0~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more
- 11:00
All area free site. You can find your own space and enjoy camping as you please. Since it is a free site, you can enjoy it spaciously by combining a tent and a tarp. Operated by a camp instructor certified by the Japan Camp Association. Lectures on how to set up tents and tarps, how to rope work, and how to enjoy bonfires are available for camping beginners. (Advance reservation required) You can enjoy a wide range of activities such as solo camp, friend camp, family camp, couple camp, and girls-only gathering camp. 〇 Hours of use Day camp: 9:00 to 17:00 Camp: 11:00 to 17:00 (check-in), until 11:00 the next day (check-out) 〇 Usage fee [Day camp] 1 person solo camp ¥ 1 ,0002 people or more 1 person ¥1,500 [1 night fee] 1 person solo camp 1 person ¥1,5002 people or more 1 person ¥2,000 *For rental items, see [Rates] below. *Parking is free (please use the Ryusendo Cave No. 3 parking lot). *1 up to 1 x tent and 1 x tarp. *If you have any other questions, please contact us by phone. * Contact TEL: 070-3108-1168 Email address: nature.life041026@gmail.com
- Age 1~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
~Enjoy exquisite scallops while enjoying the pleasant breeze of Sanriku~ This is an activity to enjoy the characteristics of Okirai Bay while cruising on a boat run by a fisherman who is actually catching scallops! You can see spots introduced in TV programs (places where you can learn how the rias style was created), the bay cape, the osprey's nest, etc. ♪ While feeling the sea breeze on your face, you will be healed by the superb view, and you will be on board. Why don't you take it easy? [Plan contents] Sample scallop sashimi and grilled scallops on board while visiting the fishing grounds. *The tour location may change depending on the season. *Please note that if live scallops cannot be sampled due to the occurrence of shellfish poison plankton, it will be changed to scallops that have been frozen in advance.
- Age 6~Age 99
- 5~6 hours
Hachimantai Resort has two ski resorts, Panorama Ski Resort and Shimokura Ski Resort, that can be enjoyed according to your skill level. The Panorama Ski Resort is adjacent to the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel, making it easy for guests, especially those with children, to get to the ski resort. The wide and flat long course with an average slope of 12 degrees and a longest run distance of over 2,700 meters is gentle and recommended for children, beginners, and families. Shimokura Ski Resort is a ski resort carved into the eastern slope of Mt. Shimokura at an altitude of 1,177m. Courses and tree run areas that take advantage of the undulating terrain are covered with an abundance of ultra-light powder, which has a particularly low moisture content, allowing you to enjoy the fluffy powder snow to the fullest!
- Age 13~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 14:15
Rafting is the activity of going downstream! Rafting is a popular outdoor sport where you can row down a natural river on an 8-seater rubber boat. A guide will be on board each boat to support you and aim for the goal while maneuvering. ☆ Rustica's rafting standard course uses the Isawa River course in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, which is rare in eastern Japan where there are many rivers where the water level drops in the summer, and you can enjoy torrents even in the summer. It is equivalent to another company's long course. For exciting and thrilling, let's row down the torrent while covering with clean and cool water! ☆ Rustica's rafting tour is a comic fee! [Free photo data] We will give you free photo data taken by guides and cameramen during the tour. [Hot spring bathing discount ticket present] A special discount ticket for the hot spring facility will be given to all participants. A day trip bath of Himekayu, which is usually 700 yen, is available for 300 yen, which is a 400 yen discount. [Full free rental equipment] We will lend you free full equipment that has been washed and dried so that you can comfortably play in the water from spring to autumn. Let's play in the nature of Tohoku!
- Age 16~Age 65
- 2~3 hours
Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the New York Times' ``52 Places to Visit in 2023''. The Yabukawa area of Morioka City is famous as the coldest area in Honshu. You can experience snowboarding trekking there! Enjoy snowshoeing while observing nature until you reach your destination, and once you arrive at your destination, you can start snowboarding! You can freely ski on the vast grounds! You can either slide on the fluffy powder snow or dive into the snow! There are many ways to play! An experienced guide instructor will give you a lecture on the snowboarding experience! Let's experience winter activities together that you can only do now! ~Clothing~ Snowshoes, poles, gloves, knit caps, winter wear/pants, thick socks, mountain climbing shoes (or snow boots), backpack, drinks, portable food (optional), hand warmers (optional), towels, tissues, etc.* If you are not properly dressed on the day, you may not be able to participate in the experience. *Snowshoes and pole sets can be rented for ¥500 (cash payment on site) ~ Procedure of the day ~ Meeting place Mahora Iwate Rest House Komorebi Kanmae (436-1 Yabukawa Toyama, Iwate Prefecture) 10:00 Greetings, gear explanation, notes Explanation and warm-up The warm-up exercise began with a greeting from the instructor, followed by an explanation of how to use the gear and precautions. 10:15 Snowshoe experience starts 10:30 Arrival at destination 11:30 Snow board experience (60 minutes) 11:45 Experience ends *Meeting at the site and disbanding at the site. *The trial start time can be adjusted. Please feel free to contact us if you have a desired time slot.
- Age 10~Age 70
- 1~2 hours
- 11:45
Rafting is the activity of going downstream! Rafting is a popular outdoor sport where you can row down a natural river on an 8-seater rubber boat. A guide will be on board each boat to support you and aim for the goal while maneuvering. ☆ In the light course, the latter half of the active course is shortened. Keeping the atmosphere of the torrent, the time is a little shorter. Arranged so that you can enjoy it in a wide range of ages with less risk. It will be more affordable than the active course. ☆ Rustica's rafting light course uses the Isawa River course in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, which is rare in eastern Japan where there are many rivers where the water level drops in the summer, and you can enjoy torrents even in the summer. For exciting and thrilling, let's row down the torrent while covering with clean and cool water! ☆ Rustica's rafting tour is a comic fee! [Free photo data] We will give you free photo data taken by guides and cameramen during the tour. [With hot spring discount ticket] A special discount ticket for the hot spring facility "Himekayu" will be given to all applicants. You can take a bath for 300 yen instead of 700 yen. [Full free rental equipment] We will lend you free full equipment that has been washed and dried so that you can comfortably play in the water from spring to autumn. Let's play in the nature of Tohoku!
- Age 0~Age 75
- 2~3 hours
After visiting the Nambu ironware workshop, it is a tour where you can enjoy coffee made with Nambu ironware at a nice coffee shop.
- Age 1~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 17:30 / 18:00
The Sanriku Fireworks Festival is held twice a year in Rikuzentakata City. More than 10,000 fireworks will be launched on the day. Why don't you make that special fireworks with a special seat and a special meal an amazing night? On the day of the event, we will team up with Salon de Royale, who has won an award at Salon de Chocolat, for one night only to take customers to a mysterious world. You can sit in your seat and enjoy the spectacular Sanriku Fireworks Festival in a calm atmosphere. For your meal, enjoy a sushi set made by a sushi chef from Rikuzentakata City. No matter which part you cut, it is the highest quality. We are also securing the parking lot that is concerned about on the day.
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
This is a trailer sauna made by Metos, born in Finland, the birthplace of saunas. You can also experience the warmth of a firewood fire and a full-fledged roasting experience by pouring water on the burnt stones and enjoying the heat and steam. Enjoy the authentic Finnish traditional sauna style while fully enjoying the charm and energy of nature.
- Age 16~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
C card When this course is completed (license) is issued. Or learning to enjoy the diving (the Department) You can learn the basic technique of diving in the private pool (pool training) Actually go to sea you will learn techniques that can respond to a variety of environments. This plan offers affordable student discount course ♪
- Age 16~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
C card When this course is completed (license) is issued. Or learning to enjoy the diving (the Department) You can learn the basic technique of diving in the private pool (pool training) Actually go to sea you will learn techniques that can respond to a variety of environments.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
2011.3.11 Since then, memory engraved on this earth. Tanohata in the disaster area, at Shimakoshi district or Raga district, residents storyteller will talk.
全く何不自由なく暮らしている自分たちに何ができるだろうか。何からやってあげればいいのか、どんな言葉をかけてあげられるのだろうか。ずっとそう思っていました。語り部があると知ったとき、絶対聞きに行こうと思いました。あの日経験した人にしかわからないことを、経験した方に聞けてとてもいい経験となりました。9年たち、面影もないくらいきれいに整備されていましたが、きれいに整備されても決してそれは復興ではない。私達は、あの日起きた事を決して忘れてはいけない。他人事だと軽くみてはいけない。また別の地へ行ってでも私は話を聞きたいと思います。
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
While looking at the formations became exposed to the cliff, it is a tour to learn the history of the Earth activities of Tanohata.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
A course that walks through the forest above the cliff that continues from Kitayamazaki. You can see unusual beech and huge pine trees on the coastline. Small wildflowers also face every season and are expressive courses that you will never get tired of walking.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
From the first observatory, which is the main observatory of Kitayamazaki, it will guide you through the view of the second observatory and its surroundings that are often used in such as photography. After walking the visitor center, you can rest while watching the video of the four seasons.
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