This dish was genuinely indistinguishable from fine-dining served on the ground. The mixture of service, food and bedding is, in my mind, unbeatable.On the ground the handling experience isn't as good as TG, the lounge isn't as good as the VS clubhouse and the service in OZ F blows every other airline away.Despite all of this I wouldn't hesitate in picking NH F as the overall best experience. Stepping into the First Class cabin the first thing you’re struck by is the overwhelming enormity of the screens. My plan of picking seat 2A worked perfectly. Grilled avocado stuffed with seafood and grilled miso-marinated wagyu beef. Nowadays ANA’s international lounges are probably the worst of any full service carrier in Asia but the new First and Business seats, announced as a complete surprise in July this year, promise to be some of the very best in the sky and I was looking forward to seeing if they would truly deliver. I have GA F, LH F, Q suites and 3 Aman hotel reviews which I should probably focus on rather than chronicling every small detail of 3rd party lounges in far flung corners of India etc. I have to say that it was a pleasant flight and a great way to expatriate oneself from Japan back to Europe. People usually have a strong desire to sit in row 1, meaning that the rear row in First tends to have empty seats. I mean how often do you see a dish like, ‘Barracuda poĕle and turnip flan with botargo emulsion’ on a plane? The FA described each of them in painstaking detail just as you’d expect in a high-end restaurant. Plenty of room under the ottoman for both my Rimowa Classic Flight and a pair of boots next to it. Given the premium heavy configuration on the newly refreshed 777s (8 in first class, 64 in business, 24 in premium economy, and 116 in economy), this makes a lot of sense. I rounded off the meal with an espresso macchiato and a selection of Japanese confections. When I saw the air vents I thought that ANA was going to clearly beat JAL when it comes to sleep comfort. Despite the bland seat with its blocked windows, I remember that flight very fondly and had been longing to try the experience again. Where does the new ANA F stack up overall? ANA’s long-haul first class product is decidedly among the top ten first class products in the world, and I would even venture to put in among the top 3-4 transpacific first class products. As a champagne lover I’d still give JAL the edge though since they currently serve Salon, Cristal and Comtes de Champagne. Structurally the seat has a lot in common with the SWISS 777 seat (which I love) but adds more storage space, a better wardrobe, better doors and an enormous TV. Want daily blog updates delivered straight to your inbox? The food menu is impressively extensive and ambitious, particularly when you factor in the ability to mix and match absolutely anything at any time during the flight. It’s an amazing feeling knowing that you’re mere moments away from finally seeing a brand new cabin for the first time. To see this on an airplane is truly incredible. I booked my First Class flight on ANA using the only strategy that anyone in the points/miles world really ever should when booking this flight; by transferring points and booking through Virgin Atlantic. All Nippon Airways (ANA) 183 Honolulu (HNL) – Tokyo (NRT) Wednesday, July 3 Depart: 11:30 AM Arrive: 02:45 PM+1 Duration: 08hr, 15min Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Distance: 3,819 miles Seat: 1K (First Class) I was first onboard and a trio of flight attendants greeted me. Menus were distributed shortly after the seatbelt signs were turned off. When I saw a window to book myself on the very first flight from London, I pounced. My ANA First Class experience got off to something of a lacklustre start with the utterly pedestrian ANA Suite Lounge but honestly I had low expectations to begin with. To then add in the King George V feels slightly like showboating… And I like it ???? Moreover I found a piece of crab shell in my Sakizuke and a fish scale in the Mukozuke… not what you expect from a restaurant with the Michelin guide's highest accolade. However the sleeping surface is rock hard (similar to Etihad apartments before they introduced their mattress topper) and is clearly something that ANA will need to focus on. Whilst British Airways and Japan Airlines both offer daily services from Heathrow to Tokyo, ANA also flies the route. A detailed ANA 777-300ER First Class review, recounting my journey from Chicago to Tokyo. ANA currently operates non-stop routes to Tokyo from … (@theluxurytraveller) on Oct 30, 2019 at 7:53am PDT. *$100 USD hotel credit My website was initially conceived as a more user friendly way of cataloguing TRs, so I’m thrilled to hear that it’s had its desired impact ? In case you missed it, I’ve also done a video review … Ultimately I’m guessing that the crew will be the real tiebreaker. A whisky so rare and in demand that it is almost impossible to buy outside of an auction house. Slightly worrying for such a new product…. Flight Review – ANA First Class 777-300 Tokyo, Japan (HND) to Chicago, IL (ORD) ANA Flight NH112 Tokyo,Japan (HND) to Chicago, IL (ORD) Boarding at Gate 109, a short walk from the ANA … I remember the food being the absolute highlight when I last flew ANA F, to the point where I legitimately couldn’t distinguish it from dishes served in Michelin starred restaurants on the ground. Assortment on bamboo leaf boat (seared botargo, deep-fried ginkgo leaf-shaped sweet potato and propagules). ANA First Class Service. I especially find your website to be easier to read that FT. The kaiseki was impressive but actually I feel like ANA is even stronger with its Western dishes. Home » Award Space Alert: ANA “New” First Class To Tokyo Using Points… Award Space Alert: ANA “New” First Class To Tokyo Using Points… by … Grilled surf clam with red yuzu citron pepper and miso vinegar paste. Obviously the presentation wasn’t quite up there with the likes of Michelin *** Wa Yamamura in Nara but given that these ingredients were mostly cured and prepared in some way, freshness wasn’t really an issue and the overall balance and variety of flavours was wonderful. Still, I doubt that Japan will be open yet for incoming foreign travelers at that time beyond specific business travelers from select Asian countries based on reciprocity. However, I did not sleep comfortably. Simmered konjac in soy-based sauce. ANA All Nippon Airways 7 San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo (NRT) Tuesday, July, 26 Depart: 1:09pm Arrive: 2:59pm (+1) Duration: 9hr59min Aircraft: Boeing 777-300 Seat: 2k (First Class) We boarded through the second door where the friendly cabin crew greeted us and brought us to the seats. The first flight on my way from Japan to Canada was with British Airways from Tokyo to London.. Technically it is part of Tokyo despite being a 24h boat ride South, in the middle of the Pacific and is referred to as the Asian Galapagos. In the end I decided to just lie in bed and watch a 4K documentary on the island of Ogasawara. The famous pre-departure ANA amenity tray featuring all manner of goodies, including the perennial favourite: leg refreshing sheets! We flew business class on ANA Boeing 777-300 on our way back to London from Tokyo (12.5 hours). ANA's business class is also highly rated for its seats, airline staff, catering and comfort amenities. Well. © 2021 The Luxury Traveller. If you like whisky the presence of this bottle alone may be reason enough to sway you towards flying with ANA. It was a rich and dense slab of umami but still didn’t quite hit the spot. A lot of other airlines are serving Krug 2004 in lieu of the cheaper NV but I actually prefer the latter and to my knowledge ANA is one of the very few airlines that still serves it. | ???????????????????????? Another minor note is that I wasn’t offered an oshibori (warm towel). We flew business class on ANA Boeing 777-300 on our way back to London from Tokyo (12.5 hours). I personally use Classic Travel to book my hotel stays since I am charged the Best Available Rate but get all of these COMPLIMENTARY additional extras: *Breakfast At 24″ the IFE screen is a clear seven inches larger than the ones used by Lufthansa in First Class whilst boasting a far higher 4K resolution. Simmered duck in soy-based sauce. Great review as always. I’d honestly rather spend time in Cathay’s outstation business class lounge in London than in the ANA Suite lounge in Haneda. I had a walk through the plane and was surprised to see how big the screen was in the economy. Just here doing my homework before flying ANA First class in a few weeks time , Your email address will not be published. I’m pretty sure I would’ve had nearly enough fortitude to polish off two ‘very large’ glasses of whiskey tho! Marriott Bonvoy elite members are eligible for several guarantees backed by a cash payment, sometimes combined with points to ensure property compliance. I do not doubt that the hard product will be more impressive, albeit with a smaller TV ? Finally it seems as if airlines are realising that charging a few dollars extra for WiFi is not a good look in your most prestigious cabin. While ANA has over 50 777s in its fleet, you’ll only find a first-class cabin on its 24 777-300ERs. Not only was everything absolutely delicious I was also inspired to bake an avocado at home too after particularly enjoying that component of the main course! Flight NH 212 is one out of only 3 daily flights from Europe to Japan, which is operated by ANA B777-300ER with First Class Suites installed. Readers have requested me to write up (I don’t usually do reports of the flights that I take) how the ANA First Class experience was during these pandemic times when most airlines have severely downgraded their services. Lufthansa and SWISS both offer superb facilities to passengers in their home terminals and ANA’s is an embarrassment in comparison. The British Airways First Lounge had been an incredible disappointment, but there was no time to dwell on that because something much more fantastic was coming up: ANA’s new First Class.. To better appreciate the new First Class, it helps if you’re familiar with the old product. Everyone can leave Japan, but only the Japanese can freely return. My quest to try all of the world’s best First Class products continued with All Nippon Airways, with whom I had the pleasure of spending twelve hours on an overnight flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Haneda.. I decided to try a glass of the Mapple Juice Fuji, described as: “A sophisticated juice from Nagano Prefecture, made from foliate apples grown on sunny slopes beneath Japan’s Minami Alps. Thank you for writing them. Your email address will not be published. Toughing it out definitely seemed like the appropriate course of action in this case ? Mashed lily bulb with green soybeans. I was impressed both by the fact that the power supply supported fast charging and that HDMI connectivity was offered. ANA has recently started fitting its Boeing 777s with new cabins. Classic Travel have access to preferential programs including: *Virtuoso The ANA first-class cabin consisted of eight seats spread across two rows in a 1-2-1 configuration. The Flying Club round-trip award chart for first-class travel on ANA is cheaper than what many partner airlines charge for a one-way ticket. NH211 Tokyo Haneda – London Heathrow. RESOLVED: Marriott Bonvoy Sends Targeted Bonus Offers But Cannot Register? the new SQ F (given solo travelers make up the majority of F travelers it probably explains why EK have gone for the layout they have as EK is probably the only carrier to have an F class that actually attracts significant numbers of cash bookings and makes money rather than being full of people redeeming miles). Excited though I was about First I was almost equally enthused by the prospect of seeing the groundbreaking new Business Class seat. In case you missed it, I’ve also done a video review … I was addressed by name, drink glasses were kept full, and there was not a single service slip-up. However ANA (much like SQ) still clearly need to work on their lounges. There is an additional kit within the kit; a set of three creams from The Ginza – a very exclusive Japanese skincare brand. Overall this seat is by no means groundbreaking but still represents a huge step up over the old product which I reviewed back in 2014. – just coz I’m as yet very limited in my exposure to ‘the good stuff’), and perhaps I might have had a glass of the Chablis to go with the scallop snack app. Like everyone interested in these things, I’ve been salivating to have a review of the new F product. Even a soothing cup of hojicha, served in a very elegant traditional cup, couldn’t lull me into sleep. The accolades don't stop there. It is like an entirely different category of drink. The cold brew tea that ANA served in First Class was excellent. ? I did ask for them with no ice but I guess that part was appropriately lost in translation…, A post shared by ???????????????????????? Miso soup. Rich, fresh-squeezed sweetness complemented by bracing sourness. How would boarding me LAST would minimize my contact with other passengers? JarvisMarcos commented on GUIDE – Eating and Drinking at the Conrad Maldives, Brendan commented on GUIDE – Eating and Drinking at the Conrad Maldives, BH commented on GUIDE – Eating and Drinking at the Conrad Maldives. oh and shame about the mattress too, tho on a day flight I might have just toughed it out and stayed awake the whole way (more time for sampling everything amirite?) To do so, I transferred 45,000 Citi Thank You points, and purchased the rest at 1.5 cents/point. After seeing all this it almost felt like a waste heading back into First! With these new seats ANA have issued a clear statement of intent. However, every time that I flew JAL I couldn’t help but think back to my ANA First Class flight back in 2014. | ???????????????????????? | ???????????????????????? Wonder how much they paid for that 5-, And the sunsets are beautiful too! Persimmon rolled with daikon radish. Not only can you use Virgin Atlantic miles to book award flights on Delta Air Lines, but you can also use them to fly in first class on one of the top three airlines in the world, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s flag-carrying airline. Got booked into HND-FRA in three weeks on the suites using united miles. A mixture of fresh and vibrant vegetables with crab, scallops, lobster and a generous serving of caviar. Hibiki 21 has reached a near mythical status due in no small part to Bill Murray's opening scenes in Lost in Translation. Yes, I suppose if you are looking to eat as a couple then EK new F is not ideal but there are other things that more than make up for it! Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has a zone-based award chart for travel on ANA, and the redemptio… Been looking forward to this TR and you NEVER disappoint Jarvis To the last item your food/bev choices were exactly the same as what I would’ve made when I was reading the menu – with the exception of the sake (I would’ve asked the FA to recommend one – or all! In terms of hard product I have a feeling that I’ll come away still preferring the new SQ suites. Getting the global exclusive only compounded the intensity of the excitement. You could use the WiFi to download the ANA app and use your phone to control the IFE. I was prepared to take the old product and thought that was what would be happening for the first 8 months after booking! If anything, I can see a valid argument for the Business Class seat being too wide and perhaps slightly uncomfortable as a result of the missing armrest. ANA unveiled three new lounges back in March at Terminal 2, but currently, all international flights (only a handful per day) leave from Terminal 3. I got chatting to another passenger on the flight and he joked that even the chairman of Suntory can’t source a personal bottle! I had booked this award ticket using Virgin Atlantic miles (read more here) that I had earned more than a decade ago, and ended up changing it quite a few times when ANA opened up the F inventory (usually two weeks out). The only First Class product outside of an A380 that looks like it compares is the new Emirates ‘gamechanger’ which I booked a while ago and will be flying in a few weeks. Availability was wide open back when I booked this, ten months ahead of the flight date when nobody had any idea that ANA would be releasing a new seat. The caviar presentation is absolutely inspired and I personally prefer it to the Sugalabo collaboration on JAL. It is always a nice touch when the ground crew waves for departing passengers in Japan. As I mentioned above, the First Class seats are actually narrower than those in Business. I asked for the Wagyu sirloin with the dauphinoise of five potatoes and ginger sauce. I’ve long heard great things about First Class on Japanese carriers, so I really looked forward to this experience. Pics very helpful to gain a better feel for this premium product. Sad to see how few flights ANA had leaving Haneda. My original booking on ANA First Class using 110,000 United miles one-way Learn how your comment data is processed. Required fields are marked *. Staff service was impeccable, on the ground and onboard the flight. I was the only passenger in First, and they had a separate jet bridge to the First Class passenger(s). I did try and stream Netflix by connecting my laptop via the HDMI cable but unfortunately the connection speed wasn’t fast enough to load anything. If you enjoyed this article, get our blog updates for free! I have the return sector booked for March (Virgin only allows return awards). I’ve been to Japan ten times since 2014 and have flown a wide variety of carriers there, including. I was completely in awe the first time I walked into the cabin. The Business Class seats looked quite lovely and perfectly adequate for a long flight like this, but then I better use my decade-plus old Virgin Bankcruptic miles. I’ve had far more comfortable sleeps in Business Class on the likes of AA, AC and NZ, all of whom offer proper thick mattress toppers. Once I had settled in I was offered a choice of pre departure beverage. Thanks, Jarvis, for this world exclusive. Truly magnificent. A decade ago it would have been laughable to suggest that American would have one of the best seats across the Atlantic or that United would have some of the best lounges. *Hyatt Prive Deep storage (2A's was jammed shut so 2D is pictured), OCD nightmare: this doesn't close when cables are plugged in. Image Credit: Cherag Dubash. I love your trip reports. Reader Email: Even More Hilton Honors Gold & Diamond Scams In... Thai Authorities Arrest 89 Foreigners & 20 Thais For Flouting Covid... China’s HNA Group, Owner Of Hainan Airlines/Hong Kong Airlines Declared Bankrupt, Accor ALL Double Status Points & Nights For Entire 2021. I love the first class cabin on ANA, though some people argue it seems a little too much like office cubicles. Very Meta: Editing photos of the flight whilst still on the flight. A detailed ANA 777-300ER First Class review, recounting my journey from Chicago to Tokyo. How to book. ...which opens to becomes a large mirror. The sashimi was adapted for the air by searing the fish and using prepared monkfish liver, meaning that the lack of absolute freshness could be easily compensated for. I fully agree with you. I try to use public transportation in Japan, but getting from the new Hyatt Regency in Yokohama to Haneda can be a drag because the bus company has slashed the frequency of services. I also took the opportunity to sample the sublime Aramasa 6 X-type sake as a pairing to the fish elements. Maps generated by the Great Circle Mapper – copyright © Karl L. Swartz. I got to the gate when the flight was supposedly closing, but according to the agent, the First Class hadn’t been called yet. The one card I never leave home without. The British Airways First Lounge had been an incredible disappointment, but there was no time to dwell on that because something much more fantastic was coming up: ANA’s new First Class.. To better appreciate the new First Class, it helps if you’re familiar with the old product. There are a total of 8 suites over two rows in a 1-2-1 configuration, each offering plenty of privacy despite not having doors. 2D was free to become my bedroom later on. Assuming you can find award space, ANA first class is incredibly easy to book on points and miles. In addition, ANA has two Airbus A380s in its fleet with a first-class cabin that it uses exclusively for flights between Tokyo and Honolulu (HNL) Related: Tokyo Narita ve… There is a wide selection of soft drinks available including a ‘luxury’ soft drink in the form of the cloudy ‘Mapple Juice Fuji’. A padded armrest featuring the touch screen IFE controller and both button and wheel style seat controls. First Class passengers now have three full windows to look out of featuring electronic blinds. Availability must be hard to come by compared to they new J seat which has been covered a lot. When you’re in First though, these inconveniences don’t really seem to matter. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a bottle expect to pay at least £750… or £1 per ml. I was to fly from Bangkok to Tokyo Narita to Chicago. ANA First Class “The Suite” Review I got to Heathrow Airport at around 4PM for my 7PM flight to Tokyo. Each seat was 33 inches wide and offered 76 inches of pitch. Without warning, All Nippon Airways, better known as ANA, released a video of their new business class suite, which would be flying in less than a month between London Heathrow and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. I asked for Krug and this time it was poured at my seat and served alongside a selection of truly delicious canapes. Related: Flying Honu to Hawaii: A review of ANA’s A380 business class. If the only sake you’ve ever tried came from a restaurant that serves two types: hot or cold, then the you will never forget your first taste of the good stuff. Japanese pickles. Whilst there were many highlights here, overall the atmosphere and service fell flat in comparison to Gion Nishikawa. Once I had my shot of the First Class cabin, I quickly rushed past my seat (2A) and into the 2 row mini-cabin of business class. When I landed at Narita, I set off for the lounge. To summarise, ANA First Class is the best experience I've ever had on a plane. I think that the loss of a proper mattress topper is a big step backwards and one area in which ANA clearly underperforms against JAL. I shared the WiFi connection on my Google Pixel with other devices, including a laptop. Unfortunately Seat 2A had a malfunctioning HDMI port as well as a broken storage compartment, which is why I was using seat 2D when connecting my laptop. I couldn’t find round-trip availability on the dates I needed to fly, so I transferred 105,000 Amex Membership Rewards points (worth $1,995, based on TPG’s valuations) to Aeroplan and paid about $… Japan Airlines First Class Review.Japan Airlines First Class Boeing 777 Review.JAL First Class Cabin 777. *Respekt!*. I’m just not sure that the world needs a luxury apple juice…. ANA first class amenity kits are provided by Samsonite (departing from Tokyo) or Rimowa (departing to Tokyo) and have everything you need to refresh on a long flight. The Internet worked well throughout the flight. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. See also: Brad’s review of ANA First Class from Tokyo to Chicago. The First Kaiseki course was beautifully presented on a slightly adhesive lacquer try, which prevents dishes from moving during turbulence. This dish was absolutely exceptional. The omission of this detail in First Class, on a Japanese carrier was somewhat jarring. I think I need to drop the big multi-part trip reports and just start cranking out the big hitting individual reviews at this stage. We boarded 15 minutes later than expected. I’m very curious to see which comes out on top. ANA has their menus on its website, and you can find them here in PDF format: Preplated food came wrapped and with a cover that you removed. From moisture masks to lip balm to leg refreshing sheets (which are exactly what they sound like), ANA really has thought of everything. Honestly though the seat still feels very spacious. . Japan Airlines First Class Review.Japan Airlines First Class Boeing 777 Review.JAL First Class Cabin 777. Seat: 2K (First Class) I was greeted at the door by two of the cabin crew who directed me to seat 2K. Although frankly this pales in comparison with the ethereal Queen of Royal Blue Tea offered by JAL in their First Class cabin. I’ve never seen a more complete set of in-flight amenities offered by an airline. The ability to sleep is an essential part of a flight of this duration in F. I’ll keep my fingers crossed my route has the old product when I fly NH in F. I’m glad that you enjoyed the review, even if the bed was indeed a disappointment. The widest business class seat in the sky. Do you know how is ANA supper service? In this case, nobody on earth has written a full review of this product yet. While it was my second flight on the route this year (I flew from London to Tokyo back in May), I decided to review the flight again since … There are many... © 2011–2021 LoyaltyLobby.com - Site & Contents, Lovely afternoon walking around the #centrohistori, Difficult to find an item that doesn't have this E, Merida nights before the curfew kicks in. Finishes look stylish and the screen is huge but otherwise there is nothing particularly revolutionary here. Grilled sweetfish. I was warmly greeted at the door of the plane by two smiling flight attendants and immediately started snapping pictures as quickly as possible, before the other passengers boarded. Views over Norway on the final stretch of the this wonderful flight. It’s surprising the lack of reviews on this. the old product which I reviewed back in 2014, offered by JAL in their First Class cabin. While this layout was relatively standard aboard a 777, the seats themselves were a unique design, for better or for worse. The taxi, however, only takes 20 or so minutes and costs $80 (taxis in Japan are never cheap). Food looks spectacular here as is almost always the case on ANA/JAL F, though. Here’s hoping…. As a reminder, I used 90,000 Avianca LifeMiles to book this flight. After that enormous feast I asked a member of the cabin crew to make a bed for me in seat 2D as I went to change into my sleepwear. ANA had printed out the instructions from the UK Government’s website regarding coronavirus related entry requirements. The taxi, however, only takes 20 or so minutes and costs $80 (taxis in Japan are never … The first plane to feature the new cabins will fly the Tokyo-London route from August 2. Image Credit: All Nippon Airways I must admit that I’ve been a little more focused on Instagram of late but I’m happy to say that I will be clearing a large backlog of TRs in the coming months! I began by ordering the smoked scallop and miso-cured roe from the ‘Sake accompaniments’ section of the menu. Some airlines are throwing plastic snack bags not only to the Economy but to Business and First Class passengers too. No first class experience wouldn’t be complete without pajamas and an amenity kit. The Reef Villas are a lot more spaced out and have a decent amount of foliage and a private driveway of sorts leading up to the villa entrance. After more than a week of searching, I couldn’t find round-trip saver space (Step #1 above) that worked for my travel dates. REVIEW – Qatar Airways : Q Suites – B777/A350 – Malé (MLE) to London (LHR) – [COVID-era], REVIEW – British Airways : First Class Suites – B777 – London (LHR) to Malé (MLE) – [COVID-era], REVIEW – Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach : Deluxe City-View Room [COVID-era], GUIDE – Eating and Drinking at the Conrad Maldives, Cost:  120k Virgin Miles + £402.12 round trip LHR-HND in First. I’m excited for you, ANA is such a great experience in First Class. ???????????????????????? Although the seats aren’t as long as those in First, they are actually wider. For all its faults, the ANA Suite Lounge has great views, giving me the opportunity to snap a picture of my ride back to London. There are quite a few planes parked at the Haneda. Since ANA has two major hubs — Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda (HND) — it can’t serve quite as many different destinations as you might expect with that many planes. If all this talk of luxury travel to Japan has you ready to pack your bags and go to Tokyo, you’re in luck. The ladies working first class were caring, kind, and diligent. The First Class check-in at Haneda isn’t particularly special, there isn’t a separate wing or exclusive area of any kind (unlike ANA in Narita or Thai in Bangkok). I lucked out, pure and simple. Whilst British Airways and Japan Airlines both offer daily services from Heathrow to Tokyo, ANA also flies the route. REVIEW – ANA Suite Lounge – Tokyo Haneda (HND) Gate 110 October 27, 2019. Japan takes public transport punctuality very seriously: As I made my way down the stairs to the jet bridge, that familiar sense of excitement and anticipation built up within me. 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