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Nagano Prefecture Voices from Olympians -- Welcome NAGANO What Makes Nagano So Attractive for Athletes?
The “Athlete First” Spirit Cherished in Nagano Prefecture Kenji Ogiwara For me, Nagano Prefecture is special not only as for athletes to concentrate on their competitions or Message from Governor the stage of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, but training, done so without being intrusive. This spirit Surrounded on all four sides by “Japan’s Roof” of 3,000m high mountain ranges (“the Japan Alps”), Nagano Prefecture also as one of the important places that has was unveiled and polished through the is one of the leading mountain tourism sites in Japan, rich in vast, beautiful nature. supported my harsh yet splendid athletic life. As an experiences of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Sporting activities are very popular here in Nagano, especially those which fully utilize the benefits of being located in athlete, I quite often visited Nozawa Onsen Village and is set to advance in to the future. the highlands and having such bountiful nature like rivers and lakes. In addition, Nagano Prefecture has clear, clean air and Hakuba Village, equipped with ski jump and I have no doubt that Nagano Prefecture would and water, and safe, delicious food, grown in fertile land. People here enjoy an active and vigorous lifestyle, helping to cross-country facilities, for competitions and make an excellent training camp site for top level make Nagano the top ranking prefecture for longevity in Japan. training camps. During off-seasons, I had high athletes on both sides of facilities and hospitality. altitude training in many places around Nagano They can take time out to visit sightseeing spots Located roughly in the center of Japan, Nagano Prefecture has convenient access from Tokyo, the capital of Japan, Prefecture, including Shinano Town and Iizuna like the national treasures of Zenkoji Temple and which, for the second time, will host the Olympic Games in 2020. Kogen Heights in Nagano City. Matsumoto Castle, or relax and refresh themselves Above all, Nagano Prefecture hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, and has experienced firsthand the I felt when I was active as an athlete. Based upon in Mother Nature. I really hope that athletes around pleasure of providing excitement to the world. these experiences, I have again recognized the the world come here and experience highly There are many training venues in the vast area of Nagano Prefecture, ideal for a full range of sporting events. In good chemistry between Nagano Prefecture and rewarding and satisfying training, which can be addition, people have fostered and cultivated a high awareness of sports through participation in international exchange leading athletes. The richness in the minds of local achieved only here in Nagano. activities with athletes from different countries through a variety of Olympics and Paralympics programs, including the people, for example, the tight bond within a local One School One Country project. community, the sincere attitude towards nature in Those looking for a sports training camp venue, please come and visit us here in Nagano Prefecture. We offer perfect recognizing great value in each season and their surroundings and conditions for sports training. The people in Nagano are ready to welcome you with warm and genuine transitions, and the desire to keep local traditions
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1 2 Climate Ideally Suited to Training Nagano Prefecture enjoys a relatively dry climate. Eastern and Northern areas in particular experience comparatively low precipitation, with an average annual rainfall of about Advantage 1,000 mm. These areas also boast the highest ratio of clear skies in Japan! Across Nagano Prefecture, even though midday temperatures are sometimes high in summer, cool air Merits and Benefits of “NAGANO” in mornings and evenings provide a comfortable atmosphere. Furthermore, in the highland areas, including Shiga Kogen as a Training Camp Venue Heights, Shinano-machi, Sugadaira Heights, Karuizawa, Yatsugatake Mountains, and Nobeyama Heights, summer maximums remain cool, providing an ideal atmosphere for everything from relaxing, to outdoor activities, to sports and training. With its high altitude location and temperate summer climate, Nagano Prefecture is perfectly suited for training of any sports. Blessed with vast, magnificent nature, Nagano Prefecture ■Altitude of each area features some of the most prominent and popular areas for 1300m 1250m mountain tourism, with the Japan Alps as a prime example. Since achieving top ranking for longevity in Japan for both 900m 1000m 760m men and women, and its position as one of Japan’s leading 580m 750m agricultural regions, attention has also been drawn to 360m 500m Nagano’s healthy lifestyle and food culture. 250m A mere 80 minutes on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Nagano 5m 0m City is easily accessible from Tokyo. In addition, a broad Nagano Matsumoto Suwa Sugadaira Karuizawa Tokyo network of national highways in the prefecture links local regions to the Tokyo metropolitan area. With its rich, ■Average temperatures in May, June, July and AugustNormal（ value） abundant nature, its variety of healthy and delicious food, 30℃ and its convenient access, Nagano is a perfect site for a 25℃ 26.4 training camp for top level athletes. 25 20℃ 21.4 20.5 Strong 18.2 19.5 15℃ 15.6 10℃ 11.8 Access Convenient 5℃ 0℃ Access Nagano Tokyo Nagano Tokyo Nagano Tokyo Nagano Tokyo Points May June July August ■Average humidity levels in May, June, July and August（Normal value） NAGANO
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It takes a mere 80 minutes on the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano City, High Safety and MayJune July August the prefectural capital. In addition, a broad network of national highways in the Performance Security ■Average precipitation levels in May, June, July and August（Normal value） prefecture links local regions to the Tokyo metropolitan area. This ease of access 189㎜ 200㎜ from Tokyo greatly adds to Nagano’s attractiveness. 155㎜ 159㎜ 150㎜ 110㎜ Altitude Food Safety 100㎜ Nagano is one of Japan’s leading agricultural regions. With clear, sparkling waters and clean, fresh 50㎜ air, local produce is both healthy and delicious. 0㎜ Medical May June July August Facilities With the possibility of conducting high Each region in the prefecture altitude training in mountain ranges well boasts a core of professional over 1,700 meters, the benefits of hosting medical facilities, including the training camps in the area has been Medical Department of Shinshu drawing the attention of sports officials University, giving athletes and staff worldwide. complete assurance during training. 3 4 Access to Training Camp Grounds It takes a mere 60 minutes to Karuizawa and 80 minutes to Nagano City NIIGATA from Tokyo by the Hokuriku Shinkansen. There is also a broad network of Access national highways in the prefecture linking local regions to the Tokyo metropolitan area: Joshin-etsu Expressway, Chuo Expressway, and Nagano Expressway. These highways connect main cities within the prefecture, which allows easy and convenient travel. Hospitality with Rich Nature and Culture Located in the geographical center of Japan, Nagano has historically been Given Nagano Prefecture’s high mountains, including the Japan Alps, a place where the cultures of the north, south, east and west intersect. and its abundant hot springs and national parks, it is referred to as a Its traditional role as a traffic hub still remains today. JJOETSUMYOKOOETSUMYOKO ‘natural treasury’ of Japan. You will find unique history and culture ITOIGAWA Joetsu Shinkansen throughout the prefecture, such as Zenkoji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, JR Shin-etsu ■Access from Tokyo to Nagano Line Suwa Shrine, Ueda and its historical Sanada clan, Karuizawa, and JR Hokuriku Line SHINTAKAOKA Togakushi. KKUROBEUNAZUKIUROBEUNAZUKI IIYAMA The rich nature in Nagano produces the highest quality fruits and NNAGANOAGANO Hokuriku TOYAMA Expressway e highland vegetables, including apples, grapes, and lettuce. The food n Kan-etsu Expressway culture of Shinshu, such as soba noodles and other local dishes KANAZAWA Hokuriku Shinkansen ©善光寺 Oito Li R UEDA KKARUIZAWAARUIZAWA featuring safe and secure local ingredients, has long attracted people Zenkoji Temple ku Line JR Shinonoi Line J to the area. Nagano R Hokuri Expressway J Kita-shinano Area Hokuriku Shinkansen MATSUMOTO SAKUDAIRA 200km In this area, you’ll find a range of TAKAYAMA ine Joshin-etsu attractions such as Zenkoji Temple uo L Expressway JR Chuo L and Togakushi Shrine, where many Ch pilgrims visit to pray, Nozawa Onsen JR Ken-o Hotspring, which is believed to have ine Expressway 150km been established in the Nara era of Kita-shinano Area the 8th century, as well as Shiga Tokai-Hokuriku TOKYO Kogen Heights with its pristine Expressway JR Iida Line nature.. Chuo Expressway NNAGANOAGANO JR Takayama Line Kamikochi 100km Chuo Japan Alps and Matsumoto Plain Area Japan Alps and Expressway Matsumoto Plain Area Higashi-shinshu Area With Matsumoto Castle, a National NAGOYA Tokai-Kanjo Treasure, this area is surrounded Expressway by beautiful nature and peaceful 50km Suwa Area Meishin Expressway landscapes including Azumino, Tomei Kamikochi, the crown jewel of the Expressway Japan Alps, and Hakuba, famous for sports and outdoor activities. Kiso-ji Area TOYOHAHI OSAKA Tokaido Shinkansen Ina-ji Area TTOKYOOKYO By car Chuo Expressway Joshin-etsu Expressway TOKYOKan-etsu Expressway Fujioka Usui Karuizawa IC Saku IC Ueda Sugadaira ICNagano IC Shinano-machi IC JCT
Approx.1hr.30mins. Approx.1hr.40mins. Approx.2hrs. Approx.2hrs. 30mins. Approx.2hrs.50mins. Suwa Lake Chuo Expressway Nagano Expressway Okaya Suwa IC Matsumoto IC Azumino IC Suwa Area JCT Magnificent nature is abound in this Remains of Ueda Castle Approx.2hrs.30mins. Approx.2hrs.50mins. Approx.3hrs.5mins. region, such as the Kirigamine Highland, which boasts the Venus Higashi-shinshu Area Line, one of the most scenic By Train sightseeing roads in Japan. The There are a wide range of places to area is dotted with historic remains go and see, including Ueda City, with Hokuriku Shinkansen displaying the prehistoric Jomon its famous Sanada clan, Karuizawa Nagano St. culture. Town, which has developed in to a picturesque international resort TOKYO Approx.1hr.20mins. area, and the vast highlands at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. Hokuriku Shinkansen Karuizawa St. Sakudaira St. Ueda St. Nagano St.
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Shimo-suwa St. Matsumoto St. Shinano-omachi St. JR Chuo Line（Azusa limited express） Approx.2hrs.40mins. Approx.3hrs. Approx.3hrs.30mins.
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Nagano boasts state-of-the-art facilities, with local touches, surrounded by magnificent mountains, clean-air highlands, and abundant waterways and greenery. Nagano’s quality facilities will help Ueda City● Athletics Facilities athletes get the most out of their training in order to improve their skills. Saku City●
Located at approximately 1,300m, this athletics field is ideal for high altitude training. The athletics field with magnificient views of Asama Mountain Sugadaira Kogen Sports Park Athletics Field and the Sakudaira Plain is well-equiped with night-game facilities. （Sania Park） Saku Sports Park Athletics Stadium Location■1278-244 Sugadaira-kogen, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture Location■3011 Hiraka, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
Altitude■732m Track■Class-2 JAAF-certified athletic stadium／All-weather 400m track × 9 lanes Events■Athletics, Football（mix of 6 natural turf grasses） Facilities■Meeting rooms, shower rooms, locker rooms, and a broadcasting room Night-game facilities■Fully equipped Medical institutions■Saku Central Hospital Advanced Care Center, Asama General Hospital Altitude■1,294m Track■Class-3 JAAF-certified athletic stadium／All-weather 400m track × 8 lanes Events■Athletics Facilities■Meeting rooms, shower rooms, bathrooms Night-game facilities■None Medical institution■Sugadaira-kogen Clinic A Landscape in Nagano Prefecture Ideal for Training Appeal Nagano An excellent environment of natural turf grass,fresh air Vast areas of Nagano Prefecture are covered by mountains and mountain ranges of 3,000m and higher. Even some of the major cities are located at an altitude of over 700m. These high-altitude areas provide not only a comfortable and scenic training environment, but also various training courses utilizing and greenery provides you with the best opportunities natural geographical features, such as a running course with many uphills and downhills, and a long-distance swimming course. These are the strengths of for regular training and for crunch time. Nagano Prefecture as a professional sports training location. Kurohime Athletics Stadium The Volunteer Spirit of Nagano People Location■3884-590 Nojiri（Kurohime Kogen）,Shinano Town, Kamiminochi Gun, Nagano Prefecture The One School One Country project began here in Nagano for the Nagano Winter Olympics & Paralympics in 1998. During the project, elementary schools and junior high schools, mainly in Nagano City, each adopted a country to support. Students developed international exchange programs to learn and understand their partner country’s characteristics and cultures. Under their own initiative, they planned and carried out activities regarding how to best show hospitality to guests from their partner country. The project made a wonderful impression on Olympic athletes, and helped to successfully promote the Olympic Games. It has been more than 15 years since the Nagano Winter Olympics. The students involved in the One School One Country project have already grown up, and it is now time for them to play important roles in society. The volunteer spirit developed through the project of the Nagano Winter Olympics continues today in the people of Nagano, who learned by firsthand experience how to welcome people from different nationalities and cultures. Many citizens now participate in sporting events as volunteers to support organizing committees, which is a huge factor in the success of an event. Photo by PHOTO KISHIMOTO
Altitude■723m Track■All-weather 400m track × 6 lanes Events■Track Events, Long Jump, High Jump Facilities■Shower rooms, meeting rooms, cross-country courses, a throwing-event ground（exclusive for hammer throw, discus, and javelin events）, Lake Nojiri running course, and a gymnastics hall Night-game facilities■None Medical institutions■Shin-etsu Hospital, Hokushin General Hospital, Iizuna Municipal Hospital
Athletics
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Ueda City●
●Matsumoto Velodromes City Swimming Stadiums
With a maximum bank of 36 degrees, This stadium covers a wide range of events, not only this is the highest altitude velodrome in Japan. swimming but also synchronized swimming and diving. Nagano Sports Park Swimming Pool Misuzu Lake Velodrome, Matsumoto City Location■1830 Misayama, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture （Aqua-wing） Location■5-1-19 Yoshida, Nagano City
Altitude■1,000m Track■Length: 333.333m, Width: 7m, Bank angle: up to 36 degrees Altitude■350m Events■Track Cycling Swimming facilities■A 50m main swimming pool, a 25m sub-swimming pool, a diving pool Facilities■Changing rooms, a medical room, a lounge, shower rooms, locker rooms, meeting rooms Events■Swimming, Synchronized Swimming Night-game facilities■Fully equipped Facilities■Locker rooms, shower rooms, warming rooms, meeting rooms and training rooms Medical institutions■Shinshu University Hospital, Aizawa Hospital Medical institutions■Nagano Red Cross Hospital, Nagano Municipal Hospital
Rich in nature, surrounded by woods, ● this is ideal for sports training. Shinano Town Sports Park Swimming Pool, Ueda City Outdoor Water Sports Location■935 Shimonogo-otsu, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
Unusually located in the midtown area, ● this boat course provides crews with a comfortable Shimosuwa Town training environment in stable weather conditions. Shimosuwa Town Boat Course Location■10615-8 Higashi Akasuna, Shimosuwa Town, Suwa Gun, Nagano Prefecture
Altitude■498m Altitude■760m Swimming facilities■Certified 50m swimming pool Field■1000m in length (Class B) Events■Swimming Events■Rowing events Other facilities■training room Facilities■Training rooms, and a boathouse Medical institution■Shinshu Ueda Medical Center Medical institution■Suwa Red Cross Hospital
Designated under the Act on Special Measures concerning Conservation of Lake Water Quality, Lake Nojiri offers a fantastic long course training environment with high quality water. Lake Nojiri Location■287-5 Nojiri, Shinano Town, Kamiminochi Gun, Nagano Prefecture
Altitude■660m Field■16km in total length Events■Triathlon（Swimming） Facilities■An athletics stadium and gymnasium for athletics training Medical institutions■ Shin-etsu Hospital,Hokushin General Hospital, Iizuna Municipal Hospital Track Cycling Boat RowingTriathlon（Swimming） Swimming Synchronised Swimming
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●Nagano City Omachi City● Karuizawa Ueda City● Town ● Matsumoto City● ● Gymnasiums Saku City
Hosting many international sporting competitions, Suitable for training of various indoor sports such as ball sports, martial arts, and dance. this gymnasium has poven ideal Saku Gymnasium is a ball sports venue, for training in a variety of sports. used for training and a vaiety of competitions. Karuizawa Kazakoshi Park Matsumoto City Gymnasium Saku Gymnasium Gymnasium Location■5-1 Misuzu, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture Location■2939 Nakagomi, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture Location■1157-6 Hocchi, Karuizawa Town, Kita-saku Gun, Nagano Prefecture
Altitude■638m Courts■Main arena: 3 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, 12 badminton courts, 2 handball courts, Altitude■687m Altitude■933m 40 table-tennis tables, 1 rhythmic gymnastics court, and 6 judo courts／Sub arena: 1 basketball court, Courts■2 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts Courts■Main arena: 2 basketball courts, 3 vollyball courts, 8 badminton courts, 2 volleyball courts, and 4 badminton courts Events■Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Handball, Table tennis 1 handball court, 16 table tennis courts／Sub-arena: For table tennis, judo, Events■Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Handball, Table tennis, Rhythmic gymnastics, Judo, Trampoline, Facilities■A sub-gymnasium, a training room, an exercise room, and a meeting room Movable tatami flooring available: 16m × 16m（2） Wrestling, GoalBall, Bocce Medical institution■Saku Central Hopsital Advanced Care Center, Asama General Hospital Events■Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Handball, Table tennis, Judo Facilities■Training rooms, and meeting rooms Facilities■A studio, meeting rooms, a running course, locker rooms, a broadcasting room, Medical institutions■Shinshu University Hospital, Aizawa Hospital and a nursing room Medical institution■Karuizawa Municipal Hospital The gymnasium is located in a tranquil environment surrounded by woods. With a grand view of the Nothern Alps, Nature and Sports Park Gymnasium, you can train here for a variety of sports. Ueda City Location■935 Shimonogo-otsu, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture Omachi Gymnasium Shinano Town Gymnasium Location■5638-44 Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture Location■765-1 Furuma, Shinano Town, Kamiminochi Gun, Nagano Prefecture
Altitude■491m Facilities■A multi-purpose exercise room, Courts■2 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, and shower rooms 8 badminton courts Medical institution■Shinshu Ueda Medical Center Events■Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton Altitude■735m Altitude■645m Courts■Main arena: 2 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts and 10 badminton courts／ Courts■2 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts and 8 badminton courts Located approximately 1km from the Hokuriku Shinkansen line at JR Ueda Station, Sub arena: 1 basketball court, 1 volleyball court and 3 badminton courts Events■Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton this gymnasium is ideally situated and provides a good environment for athletes. Events■Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton Facilities■A meeting room and a locker room Facilities■A training room and meeting rooms Medical institutions■Shin-etsu Hospital, Hokushin General Hospital, Uedajoseki Park Gymnasium, Medical institution■Omachi Municipal General Hospital Iizuna Municipal Hospital Ueda City Location■1-1-30 Tokiwagi, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
Rhythmic Basketball Volleyball BadmintonHandball Table Tennis Gymnastics
Altitude■442m Events■Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton Courts■2 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, Facilities■None Judo Trampoline Wrestling Goalball Bocce 8 badminton courts Medical institution■Shinshu Ueda Medical Center
11 12 ●Nagano City Omachi City● ●Ueda City Stadiums Saku City● Medical facilities
Fully equipped with the latest facilities, City Institution City Institution City Institution this is exclusively used for ball sports such as football and rugby. Shimosuwa Nagano Red Cross Hospital Shinshu Ueda Medical Center Town Suwa Red Cross Hospital（Suwa City） Minami-Nagano Sports Park Ueda City Nagano Municipal Hospital Sugadaira-kogen Clinic Shin-etsu Hospital Football Stadium Nagano City Location■320 Tofukuji, Shinonoi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture Omachi Shinano Shinonoi General Hospital City Omachi Municipal General Hospital Town Hokushin General Hospital
Nagano Matsushiro General Hospital Saku Central Hospital Advanced Care CenterIizuna Municipal Hospital（Iizuna Town） Saku City Shinshu University Hospital Asama General Hospital Matsumoto City Karuizawa Aizawa Hospital Town Karuizawa Municipal Hospital
Altitude■351m Field■1 field Events■Football Facilities■A swimming pool, a training room, and a Gymnasium Medical institutions■ Shinonoi General Hospital, Nagano Red Cross Hospital, List of bidding cities for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics training camp venues Nagano Matsushiro General Hospital Contact
Located at 1,300m, this is perfect for high altitude training. Sugadaira Kogen Sports Park Stadium Cities Sports facilities Events Contact numbers Nagano Sports Park Swimming Pool （Sania Park） Swimming Synchronised Swimming Nagano （Aqua-wing） Sports Section Location■1278-244 Sugadaira Kogen, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture City [email protected] Minami-Nagano Sports Park Football Football Stadium
Basketball Volleyball Badminton Handball
Rhythmic Table Tennis Judo Trampoline Matsumoto City Gymnasium Gymnastics Sports Promotion Section Matsumoto [email protected] City Wrestling Goalball Bocce Altitude■1,299m Fields■5 fields Events■Football, Rugby Misuzu Lake Velodrome, Track Cycling Facilities■Meeting rooms, shower rooms, a bathroom, Matsumoto City a training room,and a swimming pool Medical institution■Sugadaira-Kogen Clinic Nature and Sports Park Gymnasium, Basketball Volleyball Badminton Ueda City Sports Park Swimming Pool, Swimming The football ground has magnificient views of Asama Mountain Ueda City and the Sakudaira Plain. Ueda Sports Promotion Section Uedajoseki Park Gymnasium, BasketballVolleyball Badminton Saku Sports Park Athletics Stadium City Ueda City [email protected] Sugadaira Kogen Sports Park Athletics Field Location■3011 Hiraka, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture （Sania Park） Athletics Sugadaira Kogen Sports Park Stadium Football Rugby （Sania Park）
Omachi Gymnasium BasketballVolleyball Badminton Omachi Physical Education Section City [email protected] Football Pitch at The Sports Park, Football Omachi City Altitude■732m Field■1 field Saku Sports Park Athletics Stadium Athletics Football Events■Football（mix of 6 natural turf grasses）, Athletics Facilities■Meeting rooms, shower rooms, locker rooms, and a broadcasting room Physical Education Section Saku BasketballVolleyball Badminton Medical institutions■ [email protected] Saku Central Hospital Advanced Care Center, City Saku Gymnasium Asama General Hospital Handball Table Tennis Football Pitch at The Sports Park, Omachi City Basketball Volleyball Badminton Handball Secretary and Location■5638-44 Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture Karuizawa Kazakoshi Park Karuizawa Gymnasium Public Relations Section Town Table Tennis Judo [email protected]
Shimosuwa Education and Child Services Section Altitude■735m Boat Rowing Town Shimosuwa Town Boat Course Field■1 field [email protected] Events■Football Facilities■Locker rooms, a boardroom, storage Lake Nojiri Triathlon（Swimming） Medical institution■ Business and Tourism Section Omachi Municipal General Hosptital Shinano Athletics syoukoukankou@ Town Kurohime Athletics Stadium town.shinanomachi.nagano.jp Shinano Town Gymnasium BasketballVolleyball Badminton
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