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*Due to the coronavirus concerns, Narita Gion Festival has been canceled in 2020. ----------------------------------...
*Due to the coronavirus concerns, Narita Gion Festival has been canceled in 2020. ---------------------------------------------------------- Naritasan Temple is a large and highly popular Buddhist temple complex in Narita City, Chi...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Gion Festival has been canceled at Susano Shrine in 2020. Only the ritual will be h...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Gion Festival has been canceled at Susano Shrine in 2020. Only the ritual will be held. ----------------------------------------------------------- The "Gion Festival" is the best-known festival in J...
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※ Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Beachside BAR "Les Pins" has been closed. Please check the official website. ...
※ Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Beachside BAR "Les Pins" has been closed. Please check the official website. ------------------------------------------------- Amanohashidate in Kyoto is a 3.6km-long sandbar which divides the o...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the festival has been canceled. Please check the official website. ---------------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the festival has been canceled. Please check the official website. ----------------------------------------------------------- Gogyo dance, which is also counted as one of Japan's top three major f...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, some events of the festival have been canceled. Only the ritual by priests will be ...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, some events of the festival have been canceled. Only the ritual by priests will be held. Please check the official website. ----------------------------------------------------------- Ikutama Shrin...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the schedule has a possibility of changing. Please check the official webisite. --...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the schedule has a possibility of changing. Please check the official webisite. ---------------------------------------------------------- "Benten Festival" is held in mid-July each year at Munakat...
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Due to the coronavirus concerns, Nachi Fire Festival has been scaled down in 2020, and will be held the ritual by onl...
Due to the coronavirus concerns, Nachi Fire Festival has been scaled down in 2020, and will be held the ritual by only priests.Visitors are not allowed to participate. Please check the official website. ---------------------------------...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, some facilities in Tambara Park have been closed. Please check the official website...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, some facilities in Tambara Park have been closed. Please check the official website. ------------------------------------------------------- Tambara Highland in Gunma is situated at an elevation of ...
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"Mikawa Bushi and Ieyasu Museum" in Aichi Prefecture is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu's brave warriors. The museum fe...
"Mikawa Bushi and Ieyasu Museum" in Aichi Prefecture is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu's brave warriors. The museum features Tokugawa Ieyasu who is a founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and displays weapons, helmets, armors, battle items, ...
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Due to the coronavirus fears, the Ise Shrine Fireworks Festival has been canceled in 2020. ------------------------...
Due to the coronavirus fears, the Ise Shrine Fireworks Festival has been canceled in 2020. ------------------------------------------------------------ Ise Grand Shrine(Ise Jingu) is Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine and considered ...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, some of events such as Joetsu October Fest, food fair, bazaar, and more, have been ...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, some of events such as Joetsu October Fest, food fair, bazaar, and more, have been canceled. Please check the official website. --------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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＊Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Gion Festival has been scaled down and the Yamahoko Parade and some events hav...
＊Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Gion Festival has been scaled down and the Yamahoko Parade and some events have been canceled in 2020. Please check the official website. ---------------------------------------------------------- ...
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"Kanekobara Mushiokuri Odori" Dance is a traditional ritual held to pray for bumper crop harvests. It has been perfor...
"Kanekobara Mushiokuri Odori" Dance is a traditional ritual held to pray for bumper crop harvests. It has been performed in the settlement of Kanekobara for over 200 years. In the ritual, men wearing flower hats and yukata with red cords...
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Michinoku Hydrangea Garden, Iwate Prefecture, is one of the biggest hydrangea gardens in Japan. From late-June, appro...
Michinoku Hydrangea Garden, Iwate Prefecture, is one of the biggest hydrangea gardens in Japan. From late-June, approximately 40,000 vividly colored Hydrangea of 400 different varieties bloom on each side of a 2km walking trail through a...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Tobata Gion O-Yamagasa has been canceled in 2020. Only the ritual will be held by p...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Tobata Gion O-Yamagasa has been canceled in 2020. Only the ritual will be held by priests. Please check the official website. ------------------------------------------------------- Tobata Gion O-Yam...
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Taishi Odori is the traditional dance of Kamioka, it has been dancing for long time. Also it was designated as Intang...
Taishi Odori is the traditional dance of Kamioka, it has been dancing for long time. Also it was designated as Intangible folk cultural assets. The day, it will be held Buddhist service and then people start dancing. At the same time, i...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, most of the events have been canceled in 2020. Only the ritual will be held by prie...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, most of the events have been canceled in 2020. Only the ritual will be held by priests. Please check the official website. ------------------------------------------------------- Soma Nomaoi is the ...
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"Kochi Festival" takes place at Kushimoto-cho, Wakayama prefecture on late-July each year. It is also known as “Mifu...
"Kochi Festival" takes place at Kushimoto-cho, Wakayama prefecture on late-July each year. It is also known as “Mifune-matsuri”, or Boating Festival, and is held on the banks of the Koza River. The deity worshipped in Kochi Shrine is ...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns,Sea Beam Festival has been canceled in 2020. Please check the official website. ---...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns,Sea Beam Festival has been canceled in 2020. Please check the official website. ----------------------------------------------------------- Toyohama in Minamichita, on the southernmost tip of Aichi Pr...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Flaming Bull Festival has been canceled in 2020. ---------------------------------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Flaming Bull Festival has been canceled in 2020. --------------------------------------------------------- The Fire Cow Festival (Flaming Bull Festival) is held in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture, and ...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Kibune Festival has been canceled in 2020. ---------------------------------------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Kibune Festival has been canceled in 2020. ------------------------------------------- Kibune Festival at Manazuru Town, Kanagawa Prefecture is the Ship Festival which features 7 ships and registered...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Belly Button Festival has been canceled in 2020. ---------------------------------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Belly Button Festival has been canceled in 2020. --------------------------------------------------------- Furano City is located at the very center of Hokkaido, and called the "belly button of Hokka...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, "Mt.Gomado Hydrangea Festival" has been canceled. (Visitors are able to hike and wa...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, "Mt.Gomado Hydrangea Festival" has been canceled. (Visitors are able to hike and watch hydrangeas.) Please check the official website. --------------------------------------------------------- The "...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the festival has possibility of changing or scaling down in 2020. Please check the ...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the festival has possibility of changing or scaling down in 2020. Please check the official website. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sumiyosh...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Wind Bell Festival has been scaled down in 2020. Some events including the opening ...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Wind Bell Festival has been scaled down in 2020. Some events including the opening ceremony are canceled. Please check the official website. ------------------------------------------------------- O...
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Chinowa Festival is the 2 days festival held at Itakiso Shrine, Wakayama Pref., in the end of July each year. This f...
Chinowa Festival is the 2 days festival held at Itakiso Shrine, Wakayama Pref., in the end of July each year. This festival features a large ring-shaped object made of straw, called Chinowa. Anyone who visits the shrine will pass throug...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, most of events of Hachinohe Sansha Festival'20 such as Mikoshi Parades have been ca...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, most of events of Hachinohe Sansha Festival'20 such as Mikoshi Parades have been cancelled. Only the ritual of shrine will be held. *********************************************************************...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, The Hinokuni Festival has been canceled in 2020. ---------------------------------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, The Hinokuni Festival has been canceled in 2020. ------------------------------------------------------- In August, Hinokuni Festival is held in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. As an opening eve...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Mikoshi Procession and the night bazaar have been canceled in 2020. Please chec...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Mikoshi Procession and the night bazaar have been canceled in 2020. Please check the official website. ]------------------------------------------------- The Tanuki Festival (Tanuki Matsuri) is a...
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Due to the coronavirus concerns, Gotanshin-sai Festival has been scaled down in 2020. Some events including the Firew...
Due to the coronavirus concerns, Gotanshin-sai Festival has been scaled down in 2020. Some events including the Firework Festival(Aug.5), Beer Garden, Calligraphy Exhibition, and Martial Art Matches are canceled. Please check the officia...
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The Kangen-sai Festival is the largest festival at Itsukushima shrine on the island of Miyajima, and one of the three...
The Kangen-sai Festival is the largest festival at Itsukushima shrine on the island of Miyajima, and one of the three great boat festivals in Japan. It mixes Shinto rituals with ancient court music known as kangen. The Kangen-sai is a f...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, this event has been scaled down from before. Visitors from outside the Akita prefec...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, this event has been scaled down from before. Visitors from outside the Akita prefecture are not allowed to come. Please check the official website for the latest information. ---------------------------...
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Rakuhoji Temple, known as Amabiki Kannon, is lotated on a mountain ridge above Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture. ...
Rakuhoji Temple, known as Amabiki Kannon, is lotated on a mountain ridge above Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It founded in 587, and now many visitors come here to pray for the safe childbirth and child-raising. Also, it' famous ...
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”Uryuno Hyakuhattai” is the traditional local Obon event at Hatano City, Kanagawa Prefecture to pray for a good harve...
”Uryuno Hyakuhattai” is the traditional local Obon event at Hatano City, Kanagawa Prefecture to pray for a good harvest and a end to the epidemic. People carry 3-meter long torches made from many straws to Gongen Mountain, and fire up ...
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Due to the coronavirus concerns, Hiroshima International Animation Festival 2020 has been taken place on another for...
Due to the coronavirus concerns, Hiroshima International Animation Festival 2020 has been taken place on another format and smaller scale as follows. 1. The official competition, the core of our festival, is going to be held using onli...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Lord Kenshin Festival has been scaled down in 2020 and only the ritual will be held...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Lord Kenshin Festival has been scaled down in 2020 and only the ritual will be held by priests. Most of events including Battle of Kawanakajima and Samurai Procession have been canceled. Please check the...
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*Due to the coronavirus concerns, Narita Furusasto Festival has been canceled in 2020. -----------------------------...
*Due to the coronavirus concerns, Narita Furusasto Festival has been canceled in 2020. ---------------------------------------------------------- Narita Furusato Festival is held to encourage community bond within the Narita New Town...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Takasaki Festival & Fireworks Festival have been canceled. -----------------------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Takasaki Festival & Fireworks Festival have been canceled. ------------------------------------------------------- "Takasaki Festival" takes place every summer at the same time as Takasaki Dashi Fest...
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Main Theme Area (~ 6/21) The main area is illuminated with tons of LED lights displaying Japan's beauty in line with...
Main Theme Area (~ 6/21) The main area is illuminated with tons of LED lights displaying Japan's beauty in line with a specific theme of each year. 2020's main theme is “SAKURA ~ The beauties of nature ~”. Aquatic Illumination Are...
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"Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival" takes place in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture on 19&20th of September in...
"Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival" takes place in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture on 19&20th of September in 2020. The venues are in open space in front of Mt. Narita outer gate and Naritasan Omotesando Street, and the third flo...
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Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture is a huge park featuring a variety of seasonal flowers spread out across 2...
Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture is a huge park featuring a variety of seasonal flowers spread out across 200 ha. The park also contains an amusement park, cycling path, and BMX courses. Everyone from adults to children can enj...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Odawara Lantern Festival has been postponed from late-July to October 3rd & 4th...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Odawara Lantern Festival has been postponed from late-July to October 3rd & 4th in 2020. That will change depending on the situation. Please check the official website. ----------------------------...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Nada Fighting Festival has been canceled in 2020. Only the ritual will be held. Ple...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Nada Fighting Festival has been canceled in 2020. Only the ritual will be held. Please check the official website. --------------------------------------------------------- Nada Fighting Festival is ...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the dates of Sanja Festival has been postponed from May 15-17 to October 16-18. --...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the dates of Sanja Festival has been postponed from May 15-17 to October 16-18. ---------------------------------------------------------- Asakusa Sanja Festival is one of the three great Shinto fest...
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"Echigo Kenshin Sake Festival" is a Japanese SAKE(alcoholic drink made from fermented rice) festival held annually in...
"Echigo Kenshin Sake Festival" is a Japanese SAKE(alcoholic drink made from fermented rice) festival held annually in October at Takada Honcho Shopping Area in Joetsu City, Niigata Pref. Niigata is one of the largest sake producing regio...
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【Temporary Closed】May 7 - May 31, 2020 〇Izu Shaboten Zoo 〇Izu Granpal Park 〇Izu Gran Illumi 〇New York Lamp...
【Temporary Closed】May 7 - May 31, 2020 〇Izu Shaboten Zoo 〇Izu Granpal Park 〇Izu Gran Illumi 〇New York Lamp Museum& Flower Garden 〇Izu-kogen Tabi-no-eki(or roadside rest facility) Granpal Port 〇Izu Pceanic Park Diving Cente...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Hoshiai Tanabata Festival has been canceled in 2020. -----------------------------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Hoshiai Tanabata Festival has been canceled in 2020. --------------------------------------------------------- The Hoshiai Tanabata Festival sponsored by the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street will be h...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the festival has been canceled. Only the ritual by priests will be held. ---------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the festival has been canceled. Only the ritual by priests will be held. ----------------------------------------------------------- Kifune Shrine is located in Kyoto, and enshrines the water deity. ...
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Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden is on a cliff located 12km away from Akkeshi town, Hokkaido, facing the Ocean which tip...
Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden is on a cliff located 12km away from Akkeshi town, Hokkaido, facing the Ocean which tip of the cliff is named Nose of Chinbe at 100 m above sea level. There is a wildflower garden with about 100 ha on the c...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the festival is scaled down in 2020. Please check the official website. ----------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the festival is scaled down in 2020. Please check the official website. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Kashinoki Sweets Factory" in Yanai City, Yamaguchi ...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Yunomaru Azalea Festival has been canceled in 2020. Yunomaru Highland is l...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, the Yunomaru Azalea Festival has been canceled in 2020. Yunomaru Highland is located in Tomi city of Nagano Prefecture, right close by the border with Gunma Prefecture, on the western side of the As...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, "The Week of Time" has been canceled in 2020. ------------------------------------...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, "The Week of Time" has been canceled in 2020. ----------------------------------------------------------- In 660 A.D.,Emperor Tenji created the first water clock in Japan, and he announced the hours ...
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Due to the coronavirus fears, the Chigasaki Hamaori Festival has been canceled in 2020. ----------------------------...
Due to the coronavirus fears, the Chigasaki Hamaori Festival has been canceled in 2020. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hamaori Festival is held at the Nishihama beach in Kanagawa Prefecture on July 15th,...
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Due to the coronavirus concerns, Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival has been canceled in 2020. ----------------------------...
Due to the coronavirus concerns, Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival has been canceled in 2020. ------------------------------------------------------------ "Chagu Chagu Umakko" is a traditional festival with a 200-years history in Morioka C...
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*Due to the coronavirus concerns, some stage events of Awara Kitagata Lakeside Iris Festival have been canceled. --...
*Due to the coronavirus concerns, some stage events of Awara Kitagata Lakeside Iris Festival have been canceled. ---------------------------------------------------------- Awara Iris Garden is located by Lake Kitagata stretching fro...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Yoshiwara Gion Festival has been canceled in 2020. For more details, please check t...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, Yoshiwara Gion Festival has been canceled in 2020. For more details, please check the official website. --------------------------------------------------------- Yoshiwara Gion Festival is one of the...
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Toshimaen Amusement Park in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, will shut down at the end of August, 2020. Approximately 10,000 hydr...
Toshimaen Amusement Park in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, will shut down at the end of August, 2020. Approximately 10,000 hydrangeas in 150 different varieties bloom in Hydrangea Garden of Toshimaen every June. And this is the last chance to see ...
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Due to the coronavirus fears, "Kyoto Art Fireworks 2020" has been canceled. ----------------------------------------...
Due to the coronavirus fears, "Kyoto Art Fireworks 2020" has been canceled. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Approximately 13,000 fireworks including thirty 12-inch shell fireworks made by the m...
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※Due to the coronavirus concerns, some events of Iris Festival have been canceled in 2020. Please check the official ...
※Due to the coronavirus concerns, some events of Iris Festival have been canceled in 2020. Please check the official website. --------------------------------------------------------- Shirasagi Forest Park in Sanjo City, Niigata Pre...
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※Due to the coronavirus fears, the Ikeda Festival has been scaled down in 2020. The mikoshi procession, a sumo wrestl...
※Due to the coronavirus fears, the Ikeda Festival has been scaled down in 2020. The mikoshi procession, a sumo wrestling tournament, festival stalls are canceled. ------------------------------------------------------------ Suwaazuki...
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