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Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway

Tenguyama, located about a 15-minute drive from the city center, is a symbolic presence cherished …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Otaru Canal

Otaru Canal, with its gentle curve stretching 1,140 meters, is lined with stone warehouses and his…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Lake Toya

Lake Toya offers views of Mt. Yotei to the north and the active Mt. Usu and Showa Shinzan to the s…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Otaru Triangle Market

The "Otaru Sankaku Market" (Otaru Triangle Market) gets its name from the triangular sha…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway & Lift

The ropeway connects the Sounkyo hot spring resort area to the 1984m Kurodake fifth station (1,300…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Nijo Market

Located in downtown Sapporo, Nijo Market is easily accessible for tourists. Offering with an array…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Mt. Usu Ropeway

Departing from the Sanroku Station in the Volcano Village at the foot of Mt. Showa Shinzan, the jo…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Asahikawa Ramen Village

Asahikawa Ramen Village is a must-visit for ramen lovers. Featuring a collection of eight well-kno…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Takino Suzuran Hillside Park

Takino Suzuran Hillside Park is the only government-operated park in all of Hokkaido. No matter th…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Sapporo Beer Museum

Housed in a designated Hokkaido Heritage red-brick building originally constructed in 1890 (Meiji …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shiroi Koibito Park

This confectionery theme park is enjoyable for everyone, from children to adults. You can observe …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Lake Akan

A caldera lake formed by a volcanic eruption about 150,000 years ago. Four islands—Oshima, K…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Shikotsu

This is a beautiful lake with clear waters, created through intense volcanic activity about 40,000…

• Area around Sapporo

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Hakodate Morning Market

Just about a 1-minute walk from Hakodate Station, the Hakodate Morning Market is a must-visit culi…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Hokkaido-jingu Shrine

Constructed in 1869 by the order of the emperor, Hokkaido Jingu was founded to offer spiritual sup…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Otaru Canal Cruise

Go on a canal cruise through the city of history and romance on a ship designed to blend in with t…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse is a popular spot in the bay area. The exotic atmosphere of the red b…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura

Opened in 1899, this historic brewery makes delicious sake from 100% Hokkaido-grown rice with grou…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Historical Village of Hokkaido “Kaitaku no mura”

Nestled within the lush greenery of Nopporo Forest Park, Historical Village of Hokkaido is an open…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Curb Market

Adjacent to the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, where Hokkaido's fresh and delicious ingredi…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Lake Mashu

Known in Ainu language as "Kamuito" (Lake of the Gods), this caldera lake boasts a circu…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shakotan Peninsula Sea Urchin

The Shakotan Peninsula is mostly known for its clear “Shakotan Blue” waters, but the r…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Northern Horse Park

Within the spacious grounds, about 80 horses reside freely, including ponies and retired racehorse…

• Area around Sapporo

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Akanko Ainu Kotan

Located in a corner of the Lake Akan hot spring resort area, "Akanko Ainu Kotan" is one …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shiraoi Beef

Japanese beef is considered to be among the best in the world, and the black wagyu cows in Shiraoi…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kushiro Washo Market

This is the oldest market in Kushiro, established in 1954. It's one of Hokkaido's three ma…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary

The Tsurui Ito Red-crowned Crane Sanctuary is a vast 10-hectare grassland where up to 300 red-crow…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Otaru Sushiya Dori

Otaru’s proximity to the sea makes it the perfect place to taste fresh Hokkaido sushi. With …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Shime-Parfait

After a night of feasting and drinking in Sapporo, there’s no better way to round things off…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

The "Nikka Whisky Hokkaido Yoichi Distillery" was established in 1934 by Masataka Takets…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Salmon Hometown Chitose Aquarium

This aquarium offers a fun way to learn about the ecology of salmon and freshwater fish that inhab…

• Area around Sapporo

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Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial Museum

Japan’s oldest Ainu (Hokkaido’s indigenous population) memorial hall, the Kawamura Kan…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Soup Curry

Not many people seem to know, but Hokkaido, which is usually known for ramen, is also known throug…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Eco-rin Village

An about 40-hectare space that encompasses the Galaxy “Ginga” Garden, which has multip…

• Area around Sapporo

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Sapporo Art Park

For art-lovers visiting Sapporo, the Sapporo Art Park is a must-see attraction. The park’s S…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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The Old Aoyama Villa（Otaru Kihinkan）

Using their great wealth amassed through the herring fishing trade, the Aoyama family constructed …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Kushiro Marsh is a national park consisting of Japan's largest marshland, the Kushiro River an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Mt. Hakodate

Mt. Hakodate offers a panoramic view of Hakodate's cityscape. The spectacular view created by …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Sapporo Suwa Shrine

From spring through autumn, “hanachozu”—a decorative water basin filled with sea…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Hakodate Meijikan

Step back in time at Hakodate Meijikan, a beautiful red-brick building constructed in 1911 (Meiji …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Okujozankei Kamui no Mori - Jozankei Farm

Nestled in the vast, nature-rich landscape of Hokkaido, this farm boasts a wealth of enjoyable and…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Special Historic Site, Goryokaku Fort

Goryokaku is a star-shaped pentagon with five protruding points called bastions. This unusual form…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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World Natural Heritage Site, Shiretoko

Located in eastern Hokkaido, Shiretoko features mountains over 1,000 meters high running through t…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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The Ainu Culture Promotion Center - Sapporo Pirikakotan

The Ainu Culture Promotion Center, also known as the Sapporo Pirka Kotan (which means “beaut…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Rishirifuji

Off the northern coast of Hokkaido sits Rishiri Island, a beautiful spot for both nature-lovers an…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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White Path, Soya Hills

At Japan’s northern tip is the town of Wakkanai and the beautiful Soya Hills. Whether you en…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU Ski Area

Tomamu Ski Resort is one of the coldest ski resorts in Hokkaido, where you can enjoy the finest po…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Sounkyo Visitor Center

If you want to learn about Daisetsuzan and its surroundings, you should definitely visit Daisetsuz…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Hakodate Ramen

Hakodate Shio (salt) ramen is known across Japan as one of Hokkaido’s must-try ramens, along…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park

Nestled along the serene shores of Lake Poroto, Upopoy—meaning “singing in a large gro…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Ice Horizon Walk

At the easternmost tip of Hokkaido lies the Notsuke Peninsula, where visitors can experience the b…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kiroro Resort, Kiroro Snow World

Kiroro is famous in the Winter as a ski resort, but did you know that it also has incredible activ…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Tokachi Nature Center

At the Tokachi Nature Center, you can enjoy various outdoor activities in Tokachi’s wilderne…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Butadon

Butadon (Pork Bowl) is a signature local dish of Tokachi and Obihiro in Hokkaido, where pig farmin…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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RYUGETSU Sweet Pia Garden

RYUGETSU’s local factory is where Hokkaido’s renowned sweet, “Sanporoku,” …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Sarobetsu Wetland・Sarobetsu Wetland Center

The Sarobetsu Wetland, located on the Sea of Japan coast in the northernmost part of Hokkaido, is …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Furano ski resort

Furano Ski Resort has a reputation for its high quality powder snow that makes you feel as if you …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Hokkaido Museum

At the Hokkaido Museum, there’s something new to discover around every corner. Showcasing th…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Ice no Ie and Etcetera Naganuma Main Store

Founded in 1994, this shop has long been a popular staple of the ice cream market. Don’t mis…

• Area around Sapporo

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Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street

The roots of Sapporo Ramen Street date back to 1951 (Showa 26) when it was originally the 'Kor…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Robata-yaki

Robata-yaki, a type of BBQ cuisine popularized in Kushiro City, involves grilling fresh seafood an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Ishikari nabe

Hokkaido is known for having the largest fall salmon fixed-net fishing catch in Japan, and offers …

• Area around Sapporo

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Kunimare Sake Brewery

Kunimare Sake Brewery is the northernmost sake brewery in Mashike Town along the Sea of Japan that…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Kobayashi Sake Brewery Buildings

This brewery dates back to the days when sake first began being brewed in the cold North. In fact,…

• Area around Sapporo

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Rusutsu Resort Ski Area

The Rusutsu resort ski resort is located on a large site with a panoramic view of Lake Toya and Mt…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kiritappu Wetland (Hokkaido Heritage)

Located in the central part of Hamanaka Town, Kiritappu Wetland spreads out surrounded by forests …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kitakogane Jomon Archaeological Site

This well-preserved archaeological site dates back to the early Jomon period (5,000 to 3,500 BCE) …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

This museum displays fascinating artifacts relating to the northern peoples of Hokkaido, including…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Shunkunitai

Nemuro, known across Hokkaido and beyond as a treasure trove of wild birds, is frequented by inter…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Rishiri Island Cycling Road

There are pleasant cycling paths on the island, and you can also rent a bicycle. Bicycles are fast…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Hakodate Jomon Culture Center (National Treasure hollow cl…

Exhibiting artifacts from Japan’s prehistoric age, the Hakodate Jomon Culture Center brings …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Todowara

Located about a 30-minute walk from behind the Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center, Todowara is a haun…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum

This museum exhibits about 1,000 folk tools used by the Ainu people, allowing you to learn about t…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Ofune Site

Located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, the Ofune Archeological Site is a large Jomon settlement dating bac…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kushiro Ramen

Actually, Hokkaido has more to offer than just the three famous ramen types. In addition to Sappor…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kitami yakiniku

Kitami in eastern Hokkaido is teeming with yakiniku (grilled meat, usually beef) restaurants, and …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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AKAIGAWA TOMO Playpark

AKAIGAWA TOMO Playpark, located in Akaigawa Village, Yoichi District, about a 30-minute drive from…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Eniwa Country Club

Tee off in luxury on this championship course nestled in the lush greenery of northern Japan. Eniw…

• Area around Sapporo

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Tarumae Shrine

Tarumae Shrine sits gracefully on a hillside, as if watching over the city of Tomakomai. Surrounde…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center

The Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center is the gateway to Shiretoko and serves as a hub connecting natu…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Imomochi(potato rice cake)

Imomochi is a traditional home-cooked snack that emerged in Hokkaido when settlers began arriving …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Hoheikan

Hoheikan was opened in 1881 during Hokkaido’s colonial period and is known as the only hotel…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Sportpia Furano

We offer a variety of outdoor experience programs that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Hokkai shrimp

Hokkaido’s Hokkai shrimp is known as the “rubies of the sea”, thanks in part to …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Muroran yakitori

Generally speaking, yakitori (meaning “grilled chicken”) refers to skewered chicken me…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Hongo Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo

This museum was established in honor of Hongo Shin (1905–1980), a renowned sculptor from Sap…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Bibai yakitori

Bibai-style yakitori (grilled chicken) is founded upon an enduring and sustainable principle: usin…

• Area around Sapporo

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Octopus Shabu

Upon the northern tip of the Hokkaido mainland, tucked in between the Sea of Japan and the Sea of …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Hokumon Shrine

Located on a small hill overlooking Wakkanai Port, Hokumon Shrine is the northernmost shrine in Ja…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Mukawa Smelt

Smelt, a Hokkaido specialty, lives off the Pacific Coast. The smelt found around the town of Mukaw…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Samurai Produce

Samurai Produce is an entertainment tourism company that curates unique travel experiences showcas…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Shiretoko World Heritage Rusa Field House

At the "Shiretoko World Heritage Rusa Field House," mountaineers and sea kayakers (navig…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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• Sapporo/Jozankei

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