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'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy
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'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy - The Mainichi
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The recent appearance of Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura on "Britain’s Got Talent" has drawn more than 10 million views to the show’s YouTube account ... Show more
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'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy
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'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy - The Mainichi
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Japan comic ‘Tony’ Yasumura’s near-naked stage act takes Britain’s Got Talent by storm
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How Hui Muslims Waged Holy War for China in World War II: Their patriotic loyalty was based on centuries of tradition, a history that is now largely forgotten
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Oppenheimer has just been released in Japan - so what do people in Hiroshima think?
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Japan FX Chief Calls Yen’s Slump Unusual, Vows to Act if Needed: Japan’s top currency official said recent yen weakness is odd and out of line with current ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/japan-fx-chief-calls-yen-s-slump-unusual-vows-to-act-if-needed
5 dead, over 100 hospitalised from recalled Japanese health supplements: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. came under fire for not going public quickly with problems ...
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Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Japanese city to allow kids to miss 3 days of school per year for more family time - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/023000c
Investors Shun China and India, Reward Japan as Earnings Season Winds Down: As the Asia-Pacific reporting season takes a breather, a look at how investors have ...
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Films that give the Japanese perspective of the atomic bomb: Movies about the nation's darkest days — in genres such as dramas, fantasies and anime — offer ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/03/27/film/wwii-atomic-bomb-japan-perspective/
Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults: Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.
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Wanted in South Korea: Imperialism-Free Cherry Blossoms: Activists want to replace a variety of cherry tree associated with the Japanese colonial era with one ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/29/world/asia/cherry-blossom-tree-japan-korea.html
Quick Glance: Seeking in South Korea: Cherry Blossoms Free of Imperialism
- Activists in South Korea aim to replace a cherry tree variety associated with the Japanese colonial era with a type they claim is Korean.
- The debate over the origins of South Korea's cherry trees is complex, intertwined with nationalist propaganda and genetic evolution.
- Cherry blossoms are celebrated in Japanese culture as symbols of impermanence.
- Ecologist Shin Joon Hwan and his group seek to replace Japanese cherry trees in South Korea with native cherry trees.
“Shōgun” series: Japan without Western clichés: The new adaptation of the series “Shōgun” with mostly Japanese actors aims to avoid the West’s entrenched ...
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'Godzilla Minus One' Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki Signs With CAA: Takashi Yamazaki, the Japanese filmmaker and vfx supervisor of Oscar-winning smash hit ...
variety.com/2024/film/global/godzilla-minus-one-takashi-yamazaki-caa-1235954427/
Shohei Ohtani is caught up in a scandal as mysterious as he is: Quite possibly the most interesting thing about Shohei Ohtani is that even when he talks ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/27/ohtani-press-conference/
Wild Birds Gesture ‘After You’ to Insist Their Mate Go First: Like humans, these small Japanese birds communicate abstract concepts with gestures
scientificamerican.com/article/wild-birds-gesture-after-you-to-insist-their-mate-go-first/
Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in Kumamoto Prefecture - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
Swimming: Paris-bound Ikee aims to beat her Rio Olympic times - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Paris Olympics-bound Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee said Friday her ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0sp/045000c
'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Shogun-star-Hiroyuki-Sanada-paves-Hollywood-path-for-Japanese-talent
A Japanese 'flavor wizard' conquers the homeland of chocolate: Yasushi Sasaki has been named Brussels' chocolatier of the year by the prestigious Gault & Millau ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/27/food-drink/yasushi-sasaki-japanese-chocolate-belgium/
Kobayashi Pharma confirms 5th death linked to its supplements - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. said Friday that it has confirmed a ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0na/020000c
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
reuters.com/world/japan-tees-up-abes-ex-interpreter-help-chart-course-with-trump-2024-03-26/
In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/In-Japan-even-Taylor-Swift-can-t-make-it-to-the-top-of-the-music-charts
Bernese dialect: Stuwi Aebersold (formerly Phon Roll) has a new band: Stuwi Aebersold was a guitarist with Phon Roll. Together with Züri West they provided the ...
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JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990: The yen slid to the weakest level in about 34 years against the dollar, prompting Japan’s ...
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Japan adds driver, railway roles to skilled foreign worker visa - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Friday added four new industries to ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0na/030000c
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
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Renault to sell Nissan stake of about 2.5%: Renault plans to sell a stake of about 2.5% in Nissan shares to the Japanese car maker in a deal that could result ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-sell-about-25-nissan-shares-up-362-million-euros-2024-03-27/
Japan's Feb. factory output falls 0.1% on weak auto sector - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's industrial output in February fell 0.1 percent from the ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just 3,500 Sets Based on Popular Japanese Snack
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North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un recently: North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Hit TV satire reveals how Japanese society has changed: A time-travelling TV comedy with a bawdy middle-aged hero has become a big hit in Japan ...
japantoday.com/category/entertainment/hit-tv-satire-reveals-how-japanese-society-has-changed
'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Shogun-star-Hiroyuki-Sanada-paves-Hollywood-path-for-Japanese-talent
Those Godzilla Claw Shoes on the Oscars Red Carpet Are Just One of Hazama’s ‘Dark Fantasy’ Creations
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240327-177070/
Japanese chocolate snack-shaped translator earphones to go on sale - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
'Fruitful' Japan-N. Korea ties will benefit both nations: Kishida - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0na/056000c
In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
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Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
Itochu and BCG team on AI-powered business consulting in Japan: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu and U.S.-based Boston Consulting Group will start a joint ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Itochu-and-BCG-team-on-AI-powered-business-consulting-in-Japan
Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down: TOKYO -- As labor unions at Japan's largest corporations celebrated their ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Japan-s-tale-of-two-economies-BOJ-hike-and-stock-boom-yet-to-trickle-down
US military command in Japan to be revamped, FT reports: U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to ...
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Satire TV show strikes a generation-spanning chord in Japan: 'Extremely Inappropriate' uses a time-traveling protagonist to humorously highlight the gap between ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/03/29/tv-streaming/extremely-inappropriate-tv-netflix/
Craftsman’s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails: Yuji Takahashi uses a traditional technique called 'sashimono,' by which grooves are carved ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/society/hiroshima-furniture-craftsman/
Takerufuji captures historic title at Spring Grand Tournament:
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Quick Glance: Takerufuji Makes History with Victory at Spring Tournament
- No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji receives the Emperor’s Cup after his historic win at the Spring Grand Tournament in Osaka.
- Takerufuji, the lowest-ranked wrestler in the makuuchi division as a No. 17 maegashira, became the first in 110 years to win the championship in his debut in the top tier.
Japan to maintain trade sanctions on Russia for another year - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government decided Friday to continue denying Russia ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0na/021000c
Hand-dyed Banners for Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240325-176646/
Rights Infringement by AI: Intellectual Property Laws Essential to Respect Human Effort, Creativity
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240329-177524/
Sentence for Former Lawmaker GaaSyy’s Finalized; 3-year Prison Term, Suspended for Five Years for Intimidating Celebrities Via Online Video
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20240329-177578/
After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent : It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-joongang-hires-japanese-reporter-as-tokyo-correspondent/
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
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MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with NPB teams: The order has also forced MLB clubs to sever ties with pro teams from Mexico, Taiwan and South Korea.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/27/baseball/mlb-npb-ties-severed/
Japan land prices rise most in 33 years, but foreign investors shy away: TOKYO -- The value of land in Japan has climbed by an average of 2.3% on the year ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Property/Japan-land-prices-rise-most-in-33-years-but-foreign-investors-shy-away
Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project: Japan announced plans on Wednesday to develop a next-generation passenger jet over the next decade after ...
omanobserver.om/article/1151561/world/asia/japan-unveils-next-generation-passenger-plane-project
Rare Okinawa flying fox back in the wild after brush with death: The fruit bats of Okinawa's Daito islands are a designated national natural monument whose image ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3178/
Japan's renewed push for homegrown airliner faces turbulent path: TOKYO -- Japan's new effort to develop a next-generation airliner by 2035 will seek to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Japan-s-renewed-push-for-homegrown-airliner-faces-turbulent-path
US, Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years, FT reports: The U.S. and Japan are planning the biggest upgrade to their security alliance ...
reuters.com/world/us-japan-plan-biggest-upgrade-security-pact-more-than-60-years-ft-reports-2024-03-24/
TSS cases "in various countries": Tokyo comments on deadly wave of infections: In Japan, cases of infection with toxic shock syndrome, or TSS for short ...
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Proactive Pacifism, Arms Exports, and Japan’s Quest to Be ‘One of the Good Guys’: The Kishida administration’s decision to export advanced fighter jets is part ...
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JERA, Exxon to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in US
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Indoor pets caused 54 fires over 10 years in Japan; group calls for caution - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2a/00m/0li/007000c
Chinese EV makers take centre stage at Bangkok motor show, to unveil new models: Boosted by strong electric vehicle sales, Chinese car makers will be in the ...
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Japan says it won't rule out any steps to prop up faltering yen: Japan would not rule out any measures to rein in weakness in the yen, finance minister Shunichi ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-finance-minister-says-he-wont-rule-out-any-steps-stem-weak-yen-2024-03-26/
Japan deaths linked to red yeast rice supplements raise food safety fears: TOKYO -- A Japanese drugmaker faces serious questions over its response to health ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Food-Beverage/Japan-deaths-linked-to-red-yeast-rice-supplements-raise-food-safety-fears
Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in cholesterol supplement scare: TOKYO: A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/28/japan-drugmaker-reports-two-more-deaths-in-cholesterol-supplement-scare
Quick Glance: Two Deaths, 100 Hospitalisations in Japan Supplement Scare
- Two deaths and over 100 hospitalisations in Japan have been linked to dietary supplements intended to lower cholesterol.
- Japanese government is investigating after the recall of over-the-counter tablets by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical due to kidney complaints.
- Affected products include various health tablets, a rose-coloured sparkling sake, salad dressing, bread, and miso paste used in traditional dishes.
- The Health Minister urged the company to provide information promptly and instructed local authorities to collect data on health damage nationwide.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire review – monster mash on an epic scale is a joyous sequel
thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2024/03/28/godzilla-x-kong-review/
Quick Glance: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - A Tribute to Showa Era
- Sequel 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' pays homage to Toho's Godzilla franchise Showa Era, with a focus on Kong and Jia as main characters.
- Introduction of main villain Scar King elevates the action to a fantasy rock opera level, with Godzilla and Kong facing formidable challenges.
- While the monster fights are spectacular, the chaotic third act risks losing the grand scale, prompting considerations for the franchise's future direction.
- Director Adam Wingard's sincere approach to the Showa Era's campy imagination shines through, delivering a confident Kaiju film experience despite potential viewer preferences.
Yoasobi Shows ‘Strong and Unrivaled’ Presence in Music Scene; Puts Unique Origins to Good Use
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/music/20240329-177305/
More Companies Use Alumni Networks to Rehire, Work with Former Employees
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240328-177092/
Empress Dowager Shoken’s Waka Poems Translated into English
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240325-176539/
Jeff Mills’ trippy techno odyssey comes to Tokyo: The influential techno artist's multimedia 'cosmic opera' features vocals by '80s avant-pop diva Jun Togawa.
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/03/29/music/jeff-mills-the-trip-cosmic-opera/
Benikoji Supplement Likely Caused Renal Failure in 2 Japanese Women, Doctor Says; Supplement Users Urged to Get Checked
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240329-177442/
Man tries to stab tourist in front of A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima: Police in Hiroshima have arrested a 42-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/Man-tries-to-stab-tourist-in-front-of-A-Bomb-Dome-in-Hiroshima
Japan authorities confer on sliding yen, hint at intervention: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting on ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Japan-authorities-confer-on-sliding-yen-hint-at-intervention
Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
- Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.
- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.
- Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.
- A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
Japan Eyes Improving 16 Airports, Seaports to Boost Defense; Would Enable Access by Self-Defense Forces and Coast Guard
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240328-177267/
Baseball: Red Sox sign Japanese pitcher Uwasawa from Tampa Bay - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The Boston Red Sox have acquired Japanese pitcher Naoyuki ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0sp/025000c
Closing ceremony held for sole elementary school in Japan's fastest-aging village - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
40% of Japanese in 30s desiring children are sexless, research reveals: TOKYO -- Nearly 40% of married Japanese in their 30s who want children are sexless ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/40-of-Japanese-in-30s-desiring-children-are-sexless-research-reveals
Toyota domestic sales drop for 2nd month in Feb. on data scandals - The Mainichi: NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday its domestic sales declined ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0bu/049000c
Japan recalls ‘red rice’ health products over suspected link to four deaths: Japanese authorities have ordered three “red rice” dietary supplements to be pulled ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/asia/japan-red-rice-recall-hnk-intl/
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: The highest fortress in Japan: Nestled near the peak of Mount Gagyu, at an impressive elevation of 430 meters, lies the awe-inspiring ...
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