EVENTS
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PROTOTYPING IN TOKYO: ILLUSTRATING DESIGN-LED INNOVATION
16 January - 17 March 2019
Japan House London
Prototyping in Tokyo: Illustrating design-led innovation presents the innovative designs created by world-renowned design engineer and Professor at the University of Tokyo, YAMANAKA Shunji.
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World's Original Marmalade Awards & Festival in Japan Launch Reception
17 January 2019
Embassy of Japan, London
Reception for the 14th World's Original Marmalade Awards & Festival in the UK and for the launch in Japan.
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Talk: Industry-academia partnerships: collaborations between UK universities and Japanese enterprises
17 January 2019
Daiwa Foundation, London
Collaborations between industry and academia have been crucial in contributing to industrial innovation. These partnerships, however, involve parties with differing interests, business models and cultures, creating challenges for both academia and industry...
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JLGC Seminar 2019
"New Roads to Japan – Forging better business links through the Toyota-Derbyshire Partnership –"
1 February 2019
The Roundhouse, Derby College, Derby
This year’s JLGC(Japan Local Government Centre) seminar, as part of the recent 20th Anniversary of Toyota-Derbyshire Twinning activities, will focus on creating local business opportunities through international municipal twinning links.
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Lecture and Demonstration of Japanese culinary culture
2 February 2019
University of Oxford
Lecture and demonstraion showcasing Japanese culinary culture and techniques.
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Career guidance for international organizations and reception
8 February 2019
Embassy of Japan, London
Networking opportunity for Japanese staff who work at International organizations based in London or Geneva
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International Business and Economy Lecture
11 February
Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
Guest talk on international business and economy from the Consul General of Japan.
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Sir Peter Parker Awards for Spoken Business Japanese
13 February 2019
Language Centre, SOAS University of London, London
The Japanese Speech Contest for Spoken Business Japanese was established in 1990 by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), London, and the Language Centre of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
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Sake Tasting at Japan House London
21 - 23 February 2019
Japan House London
To celebrate London Sake Week, Japan’s National Tax Agency is supporting sake tasting over three days at Japan House London to spread knowledge and deepen appreciation of this drink from Japan.
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Japanese wagyu seminar
25 February 2019
Official Residence of the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh
Through the cutting demonstration and tasting, this seminar promotes Japanese Wagyu beef by Zen-Noh Europe. Invitation only program.
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Lecture by Paul Madden CMG, British Ambassador to Japan
26 February 2019
Nomura International plc, London
We are delighted to welcome the British Ambassador to Japan, HE Mr Paul Madden, to address the Japan Society at the end of his second year in post. In this lecture, Paul Madden will share his views on the political, diplomatic and business situation in Japan from his unique perspective as the UK’s representative in Tokyo.
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TALK: The Japanese Toilet and Omotenashi: Talk by TOTO
27 February 2019
Japan House London
Accompanying our current 'Prototyping in Tokyo' exhibition season which highlights cutting edge Japanese technology and invention, join us at Japan House for a talk which takes a closer look at one of the country’s most famous and internationally beloved engineering innovations: its sophisticated smart toilets.
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Japan Securities Summit
4 March 2019
The Mansion House, London
The 11th Japan Securities Summit on 4 March 2019 will provide an opportunity for European institutional investors and other market professionals to better understand Japan’s economy and securities market,..
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Celebration of J-Beauty
5 March 2019
Embassy of Japan, London
Networking reception and panel discussion. Promoting Japanese cosmetics and beauty industry.
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Joint Lunch with the JCCI – Sir Simon Fraser
6 March 2019
Drapers’ Hall, London
The guest of honour at the Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK’s first joint lunch of 2019, will be Founder and Managing Partner of Flint and the Former Head of the UK Foreign Office and Diplomatic Service, Sir Simon Fraser....
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TALK : Robotic Futures: Design Perspectives at the Royal College of Art
14 March 2019
Royal College of Art, London
We are on the cusp of the robotics revolution: new technologies promise a societal shift where robots will become part of our daily lives. ....
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TALK : YAMANAKA Shunji x Ross LOVEGROVE
Design Engineer meets Sculptor of Technology
15 March 2019
Japan House London
Japan House is delighted to invite you to an evening with University of Tokyo professor YAMANAKA Shunji and award-winning British designer Ross LOVEGROVE. This will be an investigation into these leading practitioners’ acts of making, the importance of drawing, of problem solving and organic design:....
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TALK : Conversation with Professor YAMANAKA Shunji: Design Futures
16 March 2019
Japan House London
How was world-renowned design engineer Professor YAMANAKA Shunji’s idea of prototyping born? What will a future design engineer look like?....
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Threats and Opportunities in Today’s Middle East – Lt Gen (Retd) Sir Tom Beckett
9 April 2019
IISS, Arundel House, London
We are delighted to welcome Lieutenant General (Retired) Sir Tom Beckett, Executive Director of IISS–Middle East , to brief members of the Japan Society on current developments in the Middle East and the opportunities and challenges these present....
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HEAL’S × GIFU Japanese Craft Market
30 April - 20 May 2019
HEAL’S, London
Gifu Prefecture is located at the centre of Japan. The Prefecture has flourished as a creative place for products since the olden times by utilizing its abundant and majestic nature and clear streams.
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Sake Tasting
8 - 12 May 2019
Japan House London
Especially for London Craft Week 2019, join us in The Shop at Japan House to taste a range of different types of sake. You'll have the opportunity to learn about manufacturing methods, as well as how to enjoy sake and what foods it can be paired with.
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Tea Tasting & Making with Ippodo Tea Co.
10 - 12 May 2019
Japan House London
Tea Tasting with Ippodo Tea Co. at Japan House London during London Craft Week 2019....
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Japan’s economic stagnation and Abenomics
23 May 2019
Daiwa Foundation Japan House, London
The Japanese economy has been persistently sluggish over the past three decades, following the bursting of the 1980s economic bubble. The country seems to have been caught in economic and financial stagnation, incapable of reviving its growth and competitiveness....
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Nishinoseki Sake Tasting
26 May 2019
Japan House London
On Sunday 26 May 2019 Japan House London will host an exclusive one-hour sake tasting session with the brew master of Kayashima Brewery in Kyushu, who is visiting specially from Japan. The session is free to attend, and will explore a range of dry and sweet sake varieties. Guests must be over 18 years old to participate in sake tastings. ....
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Explore Ishikawa: Tradition, Tourism and Business
31 May 2019
Sofitel London St James, London
Introduce Ishikawa Prefecture's traditional craft, performance and cuisine to UK audience. And oppotunity for business matching conference and tourism seminar...
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Sake Tasting at British Museum Late
Manga: colour and style
5 June 2019
The British Museum, London
Japan House London, in collaboration with DASSAI, will be hosting sake tasting at a free Friday Late at the British Museum, celebrating Japanese manga, art, fashion and design......
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The 5G Global Race: Where do Japan and the UK stand?
11 June 2019
Daiwa Foundation Japan House, London
he global race towards the next generation of computer and phone networks, known as 5G, has already begun. 5G is expected to support a future of robots, autonomous vehicles...
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – The Role of the Private Sector
12 June 2019
Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) Plc, London
2019 marks four years since the United Nations (UN) member states unanimously agreed on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and planet by 2030. Otherwise known as the Global Goals, the SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.....
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Britain and Europe – Post-European Union Elections Analysis, Lunchtime Lecture with Professor Anand Menon
19 June 2019
Presentation Suite, Mizuho House, London
We are delighted to welcome Professor Anand Menon, to brief Japan Society members in this extremely timely event. Following the European Union elections held between 23 – 26 May, Anand Menon will share his views on the future of Brexit and the wider European Union....
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Japan House Sake Bar at British Museum Screening of 'My Neighbour Totoro'
21 June 2019
The British Museum, London
This summer the Japan House London sake bar will be popping up at the British Museum for four Studio Ghibli film screening events, starting with 'My Neighbour Totoro' on 21 June 2019....
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University of Oxford Internships and Work Placements in Japan
Until December 2020
The Oxford Alumni Club of Japan is currently running a campaign to expand the number of intern host companies and organisations in Japan.
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Sake Tasting at British Museum Late
Manga: colour and style
5 July 2019
The British Museum, London
Japan House London, in collaboration with DASSAI, will be hosting sake tasting at a free Friday Late at the British Museum, celebrating Japanese manga, art, fashion and design.......
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DASSAI Sake Tasting
6 & 7 July 2019
The Shop, Japan House, London
On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July 2019 Japan House London will present two tutored tastings of DASSAI – a sake series hailing from Asahi Shuzo brewery in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan........
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IWC awarded Sake tasting
8 July 2019
Embassy of Japan, London
An annual tasting event with IWC awarded Sake.
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Mercian Koshu Wine Tasting
13 July 2019
Japan House, London
This koshu white wine is from Chateau Mercian’s winery in Fuefuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, which sits in the foothills of Mt Fuji. Its complex array of flavours and aromas include apricot, apple, rose, vanilla and Darjeeling – all derived from eight months of maturation in oak barrels.......
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Gastropolis Kobe Fair in London
13 - 26 July 2019
Japan Centre-Piccadilly circus, Japan Centre Ichiba-Westfield London, London
Kobe's Food & Beverage Fair introducing famous sake, rice, roasted seaweed, sauces, and other products all from native Kobe.
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Japan House Sake Bar at British Museum Screening of 'The Tale of The Princess Kaguya'
2 August 2019
The British Museum, London
On Friday 2 August Japan House London is set to host its popular sake bar at the British Museum for a film screening of Studio Ghibli's 'The Tale of The Princess Kaguya'........
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Japan House Sake Bar at British Museum Screening of 'The Wind Rises'
9 August 2019
The British Museum, London
On Friday 9 August Japan House London will host its last sake bar at the British Museum for a film screening of Studio Ghibli's 'The Wind Rises'.......
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EVENT: Sake Tasting with Philip Harper
The Shop, Japan House
10 August 2019
The Shop, Japan House,
Visit Japan House on Saturday 10 August for an exclusive tasting session with Philip Harper, toji (brew master) of Kinoshita Brewing Company in Kyoto. Philip is the only British brew master working in Japan, and has written extensively on the subject of sake. .......
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An Analysis of the Abe Administration’s Policy on Russia – Evening Lecture with James D.J. Brown
27 August 2019
Mizuho House, London
We are delighted to welcome James D.J. Brown to brief Japan Society members on Japan’s cooperation with Russia against the background of the growing threat from China and North Korea and amidst heightened concerns of the long-term reliability of the US...
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Deloitte Japanese Business Dinner
5 September 2019
HSBC UK National Cycling Centre, Manchester
This is the flagship Japanese business dinner held annually to celebrate the UK & Japan business links in Manchester.
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Joint Lunch with the JCCI: The UK-Japan 21st Century Group’s 36th Annual Meeting
5 September 2019
National Liberal Club, London
The 21st Century Group is a non-Governmental forum. It was set up in 1984 to help cement closer links between British and Japanese politicians, business and media figures, and academics....
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EVENT: Sayu - hot water - Tasting at Japan House
20 & 22 September 2019
Japan House London
Visit The Stand at Japan House London on 20 and 22 September 2019 to get acquainted with the health-boosting, healing virtues of sayu – hot water.....
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JET programme returnees receptionn
27 September 2019
Asia House, London
Following the career fair organised by JETAA, it aims for returnees to network with alumini and other guests in Japan-related organisations.
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The Travel Convention 2019
7 - 9 October 2019
Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Tokyo, Japan
ABTA is delighted to announce that Tokyo, Japan will be the destination for the 2019 Travel Convention. JNTO, JATA, ANA, Prince Hotels & Resorts to host Travel Convention 2019.
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Robot Interactions: Experience Osaka with Orihime
13 October 2019
Japan House London
On Sunday 13 October, as Japan plays Scotland in the Rugby World Cup, join us to experience a glimpse of Osaka’s bustling nightlife.
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FinTech: Investing in the Future?
16 October 2019
UCL Chadwick Building, London
FinTech is changing traditional finance systems and creating a new model which has the potential to change individual behaviour and society at large,
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Digital Technologies and Global Innovation
17 October 2019
Daiwa Foundation Japan House, London
Innovation bringing global change can emerge from anywhere in the world. Recent innovations in digital technologies applied to new business models, such as FinTech and digital payment...
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EVENT: Tosa Nakama Sake Fair
19 and 20 October 2019
Japan House London
On 19 and 20 October Japan House presents the Tosa Nakama Sake Fair – two days of sake tastings bringing together four breweries from Japan’s rural prefecture of Kochi, on Shikoku island. Shikoku is renowned for its natural beauty, clear water and fresh air – ideal conditions for making top quality sake......
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The twinning of the two World Heritage Sites Conwy Castle and Himeji Castle
October 2019
Himeji Castle, Japan
Following the successful signing of the Memorandum of understanding between the Mayor of Himeji Mr Iwami and the Mayor of Conwy Cllr Samantha Cotton, The formal signing of the twinning between the two castles is due to take place in October 2019.
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Ippodo Matcha Tea Tasting in Yumiko Iihoshi Porcelain
1 & 2 November 2019
Japan House London
On Friday 1 November and Saturday 2 November, The Stand in The Shop at Japan House London holds a special event for visitors to taste Ippodo matcha green tea, specially prepared in Yumiko Iihoshi porcelain for this occasion....
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World Travel Market London
4 - 6 November 2019
ExCel London, London
JNTO is exhibiting at World Travel Market London, which is the leading global event for the travel industry to meet industry professionals and conduct business deals.
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Panel Discussion: Japan-UK Growth Opportunities
11 November 2019
Japan House London, London
Get advice on how to grow your business in Japan in this networking and discussion event exploring Japan-UK trade opportunities....
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Bilingual Public Speaking Club
13 November 2019
Nomura International plc, London
Following the successful events in August and October, the Japan Society and the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC) are delighted to invite you to another session of the first bilingual Japanese-English public speaking club in the UK. ...
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Sake Tasting: Award-Winning Urakasumi Brewery Sake at The Shop
16 November 2019
Japan House London
On Saturday 16 November, drop into The Shop to enjoy a free tasting of Urakasumi sake from one of Japan's top-ranking breweries.....
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Katsu Curry Pop-up by Akira at Japan House
21 - 23 November 2019
Japan House London
Between Thursday 21 and Saturday 23 November, Akira restaurant will be serving bowls of lunchtime katsu curry for take away on the ground floor of Japan House London for just £5.
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Sake Tasting Events at The Shop
29, 30 November & 7, 14 December 2019
Japan House London
Combine your visit to our new WOW: City Lights and Woodland Shade exhibition with a series of free Japanese sake tasting events at Japan House London. The Shop at Japan House London welcomes visitors to taste sake from various brewers to warm you up...
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Joint Lunch with Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
14 January 2020
The guest of honour at the Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK’s first joint lunch of 2020 will be Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Dame Carolyn.
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Kubota Sake Tasting
18 January 2020
On Saturday 18 January The Shop at Japan House London hosts a free Kubota sake tasting session presented by Tazaki Foods and Asahi Shuzo. Attended by the representatives from Asahi Shuzo,..
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Global Sanctions – Meeting the Challenge
4 February 2020
Mishcon de Reya LLP, Africa House, London
Japan Society corporate members are only too aware of the potential consequences of failing to keep up with the proliferation of global sanctions regimes....
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UK-Japan Cybersecurity Collaboration – Shinichi Yokohama, CISO, NTT
11 February 2020
JETRO, London
In an increasingly inter-connected and digitized world, concerns about cybersecurity are more and more part of all our lives. For companies, the issues are business critical from a functional as well as reputational perspective and the consequences of failures in data protection or implementation of new technologies are far reaching.....
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Sir Peter Parker Awards for Spoken Business Japanese
12 February 2020
The Sir Peter Parker Awards for this Contest are widely recognised as having made a significant contribution to the recent growth in the use of Japanese in business, as well as having benefited participants in their professional careers.
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FinTech and Beyond – How to Use Financial Technologies in Global Business
24 February 2020
Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) Plc, London
We are in an era where the evolution of business opportunities is increasingly data-led and where digitalization may change the regime of our monetary system. You are invited to join the Japan Society for this special seminar to explore the ways in which technology brings finance beyond the finance industry......
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National Geographic Traveller: Travel Geeks at Japan House London
12 March 2020
Japan House London
On 12 March 2020 Japan House London is collaborating with National Geographic Traveller on a special event to introduce audience members to ‘natural Japan’ – the lesser-known treasures of the country’s rural regions....
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London Career Forum 2020
18 & 19 April 2020
Olympia London, London
DISCO, the creator of CFN, is a leading human resources consulting firm specialising in Japanese-English bilingual recruitment....
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ONLINE EVENT - Bilingual Public Speaking Club
29 April 2020
EY, 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, this event will take place online. Places are limited and priority is given to regular attendees at the monthly meetings. If you are interested in joining, please email events@japansociety.org.uk.
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ONLINE EVENT - Bilingual Public Speaking Club
27 May 2020
EY, 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, this event will take place online. Places are limited and priority is given to regular attendees at the monthly meetings. If you are interested in joining, please email events@japansociety.org.uk.
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ONLINE EVENT - Bilingual Public Speaking Club
24 June 2020
Online
The Japan Society and the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC) are delighted to invite you to the bilingual Japanese-English public speaking club in June...
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JET programme returnees receptionn 2020
September 2020
TBC
Following the career fair organised by JETAA, it aims for returnees to network with alumini and other guests in Japan-related organisations.
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