Experiences For Solo Travelers

Japanese experiences perfect for one

Discover Japan’s traditions through workshops ideal for solo travelers. Learn from master artisans in private settings, where you’ll gain hands-on skills and create one-of-a-kind keepsakes. These personal sessions offer a meaningful exploration of Japanese culture at your own pace—perfect for those traveling alone.

-Tokyo and Around-

kintsugi


cooking class


japanese ink painting sumi-e


sushi making


weaving kumihimo experience


mandara making Kamakura


personal seal hanko making Kamakura


zen meditation shakuhachi flute traditional Japanese instrument Hakone


-Kyoto-

journal making temple stamp book Japanese paper making washi


architecture tour Tadao Ando


wagashi making


tea ceremony


japanese umbrella making


-Others-

sake tasting Ishikawa


indigo dyeing Gifu


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Exclusive Private Tour of Toji Temple, a World Heritage Site, with a Monk—Includes Sutra Copying and Goshuin Stamp

Kyoto

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120mins

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from ¥31,000 /person

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Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at Master Kunio Kobayashi’s Shunkaen Bonsai Museum

Tokyo

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100mins

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from ¥27,000 /person

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Japan’s Unique Kana Calligraphy, Taught by a Prominent Kyoto Calligraphy Family with Four Generations of History

Kyoto

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120mins

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from ¥25,000 /person

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Private Zazen Meditation Experience at a Zen Temple in Asakusa, with Matcha and Sweets

Tokyo

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110mins

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from ¥27,000 /person

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Private Japanese Scent-Making Experience with a Scenting Designer in Tokyo

Tokyo

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120mins

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from ¥124,000 /group

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Available Today: Repair a Traditional Ceramic with Modern Kintsugi Techniques in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Tokyo

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90mins

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from ¥35,000 /person

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Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo

Tokyo

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80mins

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from ¥32,000 /person

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Explore Japan’s History of Urban Architectural Modernization in Marunouchi, Tokyo

Tokyo

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120mins

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from ¥25,000 /person

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Private Before & After Hours Access to Myoshin-ji Taizo-in for Special Tour and Zazen Meditation (Matcha Included)

Kyoto

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90mins

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from ¥150,000 /group

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The Spirit of Zen through Vegetarian Devotional Cuisine and Zazen Meditation at Mie’s Shitennoji Temple

Central Japan

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150mins

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from ¥172,000 /group

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Create a Personal Seal, Hand-finished by an Artisan at a Longstanding Kamakura Shop [ Basic Plan ]

Kamakura

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30mins

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from ¥36,000 /person

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Miso Making, Amazake & Doburoku Sake Tasting at a Centuries-Old Shop in Osaka

Osaka

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120mins

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from ¥25,000 /person

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Private Suiboku-ga Painting Lesson in Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Building

Tokyo

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150mins

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from ¥47,300 /person

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The finest sake and paired bites, in the heart of Roppongi

Tokyo

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60mins

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from ¥27,600 /person

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Craft Your Own Nagoya Folding Fan at a Heritage Fan Shop Near Nagoya Castle

Nagoya

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90mins

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from ¥24,000 /person

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Make a Traditional Edo Paper Lantern at a Long-Running Shop in Tokyo

Tokyo

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120mins

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from ¥37,000 /person

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Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box

Tokyo

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90mins

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from ¥30,000 /person

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Available Today: Maki-e Decoration Experience at a Longstanding Lacquerware Specialty Shop in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Tokyo

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90mins

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from ¥32,000 /person

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Enjoy Traditional Architecture & Kaiseki Lunch at a Historic Restaurant — Includes Tea Ceremony

Tokyo

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180mins

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from ¥39,000 /person

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Authentic Japanese Tea ceremony in a private tea room of the prestigious Master

Tokyo

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80mins

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from ¥25,000 /person

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Learn Suiboku-ga Ink Painting Privately from a Kyoto Artist - Includes Matcha Sweets

Kyoto

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120mins

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from ¥31,000 /person

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Private Behind-the-Scenes Art and Architecture Tour of the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien Observatory

Osaka

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60mins

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from ¥26,000 /person

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An Evening of Tranquility: Private Zazen and Unique Plant-Based Buddhist Cuisine

Kyoto

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120mins

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from ¥28,000 /person

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Experience Private Sushi Making with a Professional Chef and Discover the Depth of Edomae Sushi in Tokyo

Tokyo

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120mins

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from ¥47,000 /person

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Private Tour and Tasting of Craft Gin the World is Buzzing Over at a Kanazawa Craft Gin Distillery

Kanazawa

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100mins

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from ¥38,000 /person

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Explore Tatami Culture in Sakai, Osaka—Heritage Tour and Hands-On Tatami Making

Osaka

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140mins

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from ¥39,000 /person

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Taste Tsukudani, a Beloved Seafood Delicacy from the Edo Period, & Make Onigiri

Tokyo

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120mins

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from ¥13,000 /person

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Private Sushi-Making Experience at a Secluded Nature-Rich Villa in Hakone

Hakone/Odawara

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120mins

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from ¥362,000 /group

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Enter the World of Traditional Wabi Fireworks in a Crafting and Launching Experience

Mt.Fuji & around

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230mins

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from ¥201,000 /group

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Explore the Spectacular Rice Terraces of Shodoshima and Setouchi Triennale Festival Art along with the Island’s Fine Cuisine

Naoshima & around

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200mins

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from ¥46,000 /person

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Savor History with Edomae Sushi and a Guided Art Museum Tour in Ryogoku, Tokyo

Tokyo

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180mins

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from ¥262,000 /group

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Architectural Tour of the Former Nintendo HQ in Kyoto with a Modern Wing by Tadao Ando

Kyoto

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90mins

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from ¥25,000 /person

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Private Sushi Making Experience with a Master Sushi Chef Trained at an Eminent Sushi Restaurant

Tokyo

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90mins

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from ¥104,000 /group

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Discover Traditional Asakusa through Wagashi Making and a Guided Sensoji-temple Tour

Tokyo

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90mins

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from ¥24,000 /person

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Discover Koji, the Secret Ingredient Behind Umami, with A Koji-Based Drink Tasting & Lunch

Tokyo

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120mins

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from ¥34,100 /person

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Learn to Paint with the Spirit of Zen in Sumi-e Ink Art

Tokyo

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150mins

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from ¥29,000 /person

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[1 Night] Stay at an Inn in Higashi Chaya District, Enjoy Kanazawa's Fine Cuisine and Bonsai Making

Kanazawa

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1night

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from ¥84,000 /person

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Legendary knife crafting at Wada Shouten – with personalization

Osaka

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120mins

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from ¥48,000 /person

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Venture into the World of Top Grade Organic Matcha and Matcha Sweets at a Longstanding Tea Producer in Uji, Kyoto

Kyoto

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120mins

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from ¥200,000 /person

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Experience the Power of Sumo: Private Guided Morning Practice Tour and Learn About Japan's National Sport

Tokyo

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90mins

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from ¥26,000 /person

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Toyosu Market Off-limits Wholesale Area Tour & Private Sushi Making with a Master Sushi Chef

Tokyo

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240mins

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from ¥282,000 /group

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Experience the Samurai Spirit through Ogasawara-style Archery – Including a Private Prayer Tour at Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Tokyo & around

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180mins

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from ¥139,000 /group

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Miso Making, Amazake & Doburoku Sake Tasting at a Centuries-Old Shop in Osaka

Osaka

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120mins

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from ¥25,000 /person

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Observe Sumo Training at a Sumo Stable in Ryogoku, Tokyo – with Expert Commentary and Souvenir

Tokyo

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130mins

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from ¥40,000 /person

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Nakamura Tokichi, Uji Relaxed Tea Ceremony Experience with Tea Milling

Kyoto

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60mins

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from ¥14,000 /person

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Craft a Charming Journal with Traditional Handmade Washi Paper

Kyoto

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100mins

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from ¥12,100 /person

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Koji Making at Umekoji Fermentation Factory Kyoto – Snacks and Seasonal Sake Pairing Included

Kyoto

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150mins

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from ¥30,000 /person

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Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box

Tokyo

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90mins

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from ¥30,000 /person

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Special Tour of Kennin-ji, Kyoto’s Oldest Zen Temple – with Cake and Matcha Tea Time

Kyoto

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90mins

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from ¥280,000 /group

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Forge a Samurai Knife at Asano Kajiya, a Distinguished Blacksmith's Workshop in Gifu

Gifu

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360mins

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from ¥44,900 /person

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Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at Master Kunio Kobayashi’s Shunkaen Bonsai Museum

Tokyo

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100mins

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from ¥27,000 /person

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Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo

Tokyo

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80mins

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from ¥32,000 /person

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Tea Plantation Tour and Organic Green Tea Tasting in the Birthplace of Japanese Green Tea, Kyoto

Kyoto

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150mins

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from ¥28,000 /person

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Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Deputy Tea Master Sokyu Nara at Historic Tearoom in Kanazawa

Kanazawa

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60mins

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Price upon request

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