We hold rope climbing practice sessions in outdoor fields. Lead climbing, multi-pitch climbing, crack climbing.
【Lead climbing practice session for beginners】
We climb on top rope or lead on rocky areas with easy routes.
Recommended for those who are just starting out, who want to step up from walking to variations on rocky ridges, and those who want to practice lead or master on easy routes.
All necessary gear (shoes, helmets, harnesses, chalk) can be rented (550 yen per item).
We will hold the session at Mt. Washizu, Mt. Ogawa, etc.
【Introduction to cracks】
This is a practice session for beginners to cracks. We climb cracks on top rope. We will give a lecture on how to decide jams and how to set up protection.
Depending on your skill level, you can set up protection (cams) while climbing or climb on lead.
For a better understanding of jamming and protection installation, please take the indoor course “Introduction to Cracks” beforehand.
This will be held at Yugawara Makuiwa, Ogawayama, etc.
【Multi-Pitch Introduction】
Participants will form a party and climb 4 pitches of a gentle route. Fixed ropes will be set up, and an environment will be prepared where you can climb while ensuring your safety if necessary. There will be staff at the end of the pitch to confirm how to set anchors and belay.
You will climb under the safety management of staff, but since you will be climbing on your own, please check the ropework in advance. If you are unsure, please take the indoor course “Multi-Pitch Beginner Course”.
This will be held at Yugawara Makuiwa, Goku Slab, etc.
【Lead Climbing Practice Session】
This is a practice session for experienced lead climbers. We will climb problems ranging from 5.8 to 5.11a using top rope. Depending on your skill level, you can also climb on lead. If you would like to practice belaying, a staff member will belay you.
We recommend that you gain experience in leading and belaying indoors before practicing outdoors. Beta also offers an indoor course, “Lead Climbing Beginners Course,” so please make use of it.
【Weekday Climbing Club】
The destination and content will be decided according to the requests of the participants. In general, the first person to make a request will be given priority. Please let us know when you apply.
Locations
Faces (Lead/Top Rope): Kofu Makuiwa, Kabutoiwa, Yugawara Makuiwa, Tennoiwa, Kernel Rock, Shiroyama, Washizuyama, Futagoyama, Shibasaki Rock, Kawamata, etc.
Cracks (Lead/Top Rope): Yugawara Makuiwa, Kabutoiwa, Kofu Makuiwa, Ogawayama, Jogasaki
Multi: Yugawara Makuiwa (Goku Slab), Shiroyama (Southwestern Edge, etc.), Futagoyama (Central Ridge, etc.), Ogawayama (Selection, Lemon Route, etc.), Ura Myogi (Kido Wall), Tachiokayama (Hidari Iwa Ridge), Mitsutoge (Central Ridge, etc.), etc.
Half ropes can be rented (1100 yen).
Rappelling/climbing back up: Mt. Washizu, Mt. Hiwada, Mitsutoge, etc.
Dates held from April to June
April 26th (Sat) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
May 10th (Sat) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
June 28th (Sat) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
April 10th (Thursday) Face/Kernel Rock or Tenno Rock
April 15th (Tuesday) Multi/Tachiokayama
April 23rd (Wednesday) Multi/Location TBD
May 1st (Thursday) Requests accepted
May 8th (Thursday) Requests accepted
May 16th (Friday) Requests accepted
May 20th (Tuesday) Face/Kernel Rock or Tenno Rock
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May 28th (Wed) Multi-location TBD
June 12th (Thu) Requests accepted
June 17th (Tue) Requests accepted
June 25th (Wed) Requests accepted
April 6th (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa
May 24th (Sat) Ogawayama
June 21st (Sat) Ogawayama
April 27th (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
May 11th (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
June 1st (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
At Beta, you can climb until you are satisfied!
You will climb with a top rope prepared by the staff and belayed by the staff.
If there is a route you want to climb, we will set up the rope. If you feel like you have not climbed enough, we will belay until sunset.
At Beta, we will help you become an independent climber!
If you would like to lead or practice belaying, please contact us.
Depending on your skill level, you will practice pseudo-leading, leading, or belaying.
For multi-climbing, participants will pair up with other participants, and staff will check safety from nearby.
Recommended for these people.
– Enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rock ridges more safely.
– Want to step up and do variation or alpine climbing.
– Interested in outdoor climbing, but bouldering is a bit difficult to go to.
⇒ “Lead Climbing Practice Session for Ultra Beginners” is recommended.
– Do bouldering and are also interested in rope climbing.
– If you want to enjoy indoor leading and want to try leading on outdoor rocks.
– If you want to enjoy outdoor rocks regularly.
– If you want to practice leading and belaying on outdoor rocks.
– If you want to be able to go to outdoor rocks by themselves.
⇒ “Lead Climbing Practice Session” is recommended.
– People who have weekdays off.
・If you want to climb on a weekday when the rock face is clear.
⇒We recommend the “Weekday Climbing Club”
・If you want to try crack climbing!
・If you want to learn crack techniques for alpine multi-climbing.
・If you want to practice setting cams
⇒We recommend “Introduction to Crack Climbing”
・If you want to practice the system on outdoor rocks.
・If you want to debut outdoor multi-climbing.
・It’s been a while since I last went multi-climbing, so I’m worried about whether I remember the system.
⇒We recommend “Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing”
Overview
See the location above. Weekday climbing clubs may not be decided yet due to requests. Please let us know your request when you apply. Below
Past locations: Tennoiwa/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makuiwa/Kofu Makuiwa/Washizuyama/Kogashiyama/Ojinjoyama/Shibasaki Rock/Yukawa/Ogawayama/Kofu Kabutoiwa/
We plan to meet at the site around 8:00. We will break up around 17:00 local time. If the rock face is accessible by public transport, staff will belay until sunset if there are people who want to continue climbing after the break up time.
If the rock face is not accessible by public transport and you do not have a car or other means of access, you can ride in the staff’s car (travel costs around 4,000 to 8,000 yen). The price and meeting time vary depending on the rock face, but generally we will meet at the Shinjuku Station West Exit underground rotary between 5 and 6:00. Please also inquire about picking up at a station near the rock face.
※About transportation costs
If many people wish to ride in the staff car (4 or more people), we will arrange a rental car.
In that case, the estimated cost is as follows.
In the case of Ogawayama
Rental car + fuel cost: about 20,000 yen, Expressway (Hatsudai⇔Sudamo): about 8,000 yen
28,000 yen divided by the number of people.
6 people: 4,700 yen per person
5 people: 5,600 yen per person
4 people: 7,000 yen per person
Ozawa Yasushi (Beta Owner) / Niikura Mayumi (Yamane Club) / Kamijo Arina (Beta Staff) / Yamamoto Tomoko (Beta Staff) / Nakamura Koji (Buna no Kai)
Lead climbing beginner practice: For beginners and those with no experience in climbing and bouldering. Shoes, helmets, and chalk can also be rented.
Lead climbing practice: For those with climbing and bouldering experience who are beginners and those with no experience in outdoor lead climbing.
Introduction to crack climbing: Experienced climbers and boulderers, but crack beginners and inexperienced climbers.
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: Multi-beginners. Those who understand the system and can lead and follow on their own during practice.
Weekday climbing club: No climbing or bouldering experience required. Anyone who wants to climb on weekdays.
*Beta membership registration is required. Please register in advance to participate.
*Participants must be 20 years of age or older.
Lead climbing beginners training: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Lead climbing training: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Introduction to crack climbing: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: 4 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant practices with a staff member)
Weekday climbing club: 10 people (minimum number of participants: same as other training courses)
Lead climbing beginners practice: 8,800 yen
Introduction to crack climbing: 7,700 yen
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: 14,300 yen
Lead climbing practice: 7,700 yen
Weekday climbing club: Face, crack, rappelling, and back-climbing 7,700 yen, multi 14,300 yen
【Rental】
Half rope: 1,100 yen (Beta will provide ropes for lead and crack)
Harness, helmet, etc. 550 yen per item
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but cancellations made the day before or on the day of the event will incur a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee).
Participation fees can be paid at Beta (cash, credit card, PayPay, dPay, Merpay, auPay, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or in cash on the day of the event.
※If the event is cancelled due to rain or other reasons on or before the day of the event, the participation fee will be refunded.
※If the event is cancelled on-site before the start of the event, a half-price refund will be given.
※If the event is cancelled midway or the purpose of the event is changed on-site, no refunds will be given.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member. Please come to the store to register as a member or pre-register by the day of the event. If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.
If you have any requests other than the dates listed below, please let us know.
Please enroll yourself.
We recommend Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance’s GK Personal Life Insurance.
Seven A, which imports climbing equipment and runs a gym, is the agency, and they provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the plans that cover climbing. Please see the PDF pamphlet.
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, taping or crack gloves (for cracks), headlamp, drink, lunch, rain gear, cold weather clothing (winter)
Optional: Topo (route map), quickdraw, picnic sheet, belay device, self-belay cord, insect repellent, emergency kit
*Harnesses and helmets are available for rental (550 yen each).
*Ropes will be provided by BETA.
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, self-belay cord (such as a pass) + 1 carabiner with safety ring, climbing rope (half rope 50m/60m), belay set (ATC + HMS type carabiner with safety ring) 1 set, anchor construction set (3 carabiners with safety ring, 120cm sling x 1), prusik cord + 1 oval carabiner with safety ring), about 3 quickdraws (6 per party is enough), headlamp, emergency kit, drinks, lunch, cold weather clothing (winter), attack pack
Optional: Topo (route map), about 2 alpine nunchucks, spare slings 120cm x 1, 240cm x 1
*Rentals are also available. Harness, helmet: 550 yen each, half rope: 1100 yen
【Clothing】
Clothing suitable for climbing (tops and bottoms), approach shoes
*The rocks can get very cold in winter, spring, and fall. Be sure to bring warm clothing such as fleece or down.
*Please avoid sandals as you may be walking on rough ground.
【Toilets】
Some rocks do not have toilets or water sources.
Please bring toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
【Cancellation】
We may cancel the event due to weather or other circumstances.
We will contact you by email or phone by around 7pm the day before regarding the decision on whether to hold the event or not.
When applying, please be sure to enter a phone number and email address where you can be contacted the day before and on the day of the event. In the event of cancellation, the participation fee will be refunded in full.
Preparation and review video
How to tie an eight knot
Clove hitch for self-belaying with the main rope
Clove hitch for building fixed distributed belay stations
Apply to participate
If you would like to participate, please visit the Beta store, or call, email,
[Indoor] Lead Climbing Beginners Lesson 2-part system Part 1 [Climb] Part 2 [Belay] (3F) Reservation required Scheduled for April – June 2025
Lead climbing is the basis of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using ropes, you must first master lead climbing.
Once you have mastered the basics, such as the system of lead climbing and how belaying works, move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This seminar is a seminar to learn ropework and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
The feature of this course is that you can learn comprehensively and theoretically. You can also learn about the manners and rules for both outdoor and indoor climbing.
It is suitable for beginners to lead climbing and those who want to review. It will be held at the beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can take the course without being affected by the weather.
The course will be divided into two parts, with lectures and practice on lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing Techniques” and [Part 2] “Belay Techniques”.
In the second part, belay techniques, we will respond to your requests regarding brake-assisted belay devices such as GriGri, in addition to tube-type belay devices such as ATC and Rebelso.
There are many things you need to know about both lead and belay, and there are many things you need to be able to do, so each part is 2.5 to 3 hours, for a total of about 5 to 6 hours. It will be a very dense time. You can also take only the first or second part.
It is not guaranteed that you will be able to practice lead climbing on a lead gym or outdoor rock immediately after taking this course.
It is necessary to practice clipping and belaying movements repeatedly so that they can be done smoothly, and to understand safety management such as risks on rocks, how to use gear correctly, and what to do if you fall.
Beta provides the following follow-up to ensure that participants have a safe debut in lead climbing.
1) Rope training session (every Monday from 7:00 p.m.)
Rope training sessions are held mainly for those who have taken Beta’s rope training course (lead/multi).
Beta staff will be on-site to help with practice.
It is okay to participate alone. You can practice with people with the same purpose, or a staff member will be your practice partner.
There is no particular participation fee. Just the gym fee is OK.
Rope and gear rental is free.
2) Rope gear rental is free
Rope and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) rental is free at any time for course participants. Please come and practice whenever it is convenient for you.
3) Outdoor Lead Climbing Beginners Practice Session
We hold lead climbing practice sessions on outdoor rocks.
The basic practice is top rope climbing, but upon request, we also practice lead climbing and belaying, taking into account skills, etc.
4) Order rope course (every Friday)
We also hold courses on individual topics such as belaying and building top rope anchors.
The content and schedule can be arranged according to your requests.
You can also take the “Lead Climbing Beginners Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn the proper way to lead!
April date
Part1/2 9 (Wednesday) 10:30~
Part1/2 11 (Friday) 10:30~
Part1/2 13 (Sunday) 9:00~
May opening date
Part1/2 14 (Wednesday) 10:30~
Part1/2 18 (Sun) 9:00~
Part1/2 27 (Tue) 10:30~
June date
Part1/2 15 (Sun) 9:00-
Part1/2 19 (Thu) 10:30-
Overview
*Lesson time may vary depending on the number of participants
*Participants must be 18 years of age or older. (For parent-child participation, children must be elementary school age or older)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
5,500 yen each for the first and second sessions (tax included)
*Gym fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harness and belay device are available for free rental. Please rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and meet on the 3rd floor.
How to tie an eight knot
How to clip
How to send out and take in the rope when belaying at ATC
-About types of climbing
-Free climbing/aid climbing
-Explanation of bouldering/rope climbing (lead/top rope)
-Harness wearing/figure-of-eight knot
-Clip practice
-About types of anchors and safety
-Demonstration of clipping in lead climbing
-Explanation of NG6 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/getting between rope and wall/hand drop/skipping clip/holding anchor)
-Safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
-Lead climbing practice with pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*Practice of figure-of-eight knot will be kept to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared videos for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
Belaying———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and the evolution of belaying methods (body belaying such as side tangles)
・Experience braking a belay device
・Practice putting in and taking out the rope with a belay device
・How to apply tension
・Top rope belaying demo Top rope belaying practice (staff climbing)
・Lead belaying demo Lead belaying practice (staff climbing)
Participation application
▼Please tell us the following information in store, by phone, or by email.
1. Preferred date of participation
2. Name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5.Do you have a barrel or not (if so, please state what you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please indicate which)
7. Dates of participation (e.g. 4/8 (Sat) first and second part, etc.)
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○, ○: ○ o’clock onwards, Lead climbing beginner course, ○th part, participation request
◆Email body: Please write 1. to 7. from the previous paragraph.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you pre-register in advance.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, please call Beta.
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※Notice※
During the seminar, the climbing area on the 3rd floor may not be available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Lead Climbing Beginners Seminar Past Events
Gear required for lead climbing (climbing rope, harness, climbing shoes, belay device, quickdraw, chalk, brush, anchor construction gear, topo)
Handling the rope (removing twists and tangles/spreading it on a rope tarp)
About the types and strength of anchors
How to put on a harness and make an eight knot
Clip practice… Practice by changing the direction of the gate and the hand used to clip
Clip practice… Change the way you hold the rope depending on the direction of the gate and the hand used to clip
Clip practice… Practice clipping in various cases, so that you can do it with one hand
Pseudo-lead… Practice clipping on a lead while ensuring safety with a top rope
About the mechanism and features of various belay devices
Experience how a belay device can stop a fall using your own weight
Simulated lowering with a belay device
Playing with a belay device
The friction on the rope varies depending on the angle of the belay device and the brake rope.
Practice taking in and releasing the rope, and practicing with weights.
Hold the brake rope with your dominant hand and do not let go. Slide or switch hands.
Learn how to apply tension and how to lower down
Climb a little to practice tension and lowering down → Belaying with a low rope
Belaying with a top rope, be aware of moderate tension
Upon request, you can also practice with a belay device with brake assist (GRIGRI+, NEOX, SMART, MEGAJUL, ATC PILOT, CLICK UP)
Belay Glasses Experience
At the end, the staff leads the climb and the participants belay to finish.
Thank you for your hard work over such a long period of time.
Parents and children can also participate!
[Indoor] Lead Climbing Beginners Lesson 2-part system Part 1 [Climb] Part 2 [Belay] (3F) Reservation required Scheduled for March 2025
Lead climbing is the basis of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using ropes, you must first master lead climbing.
Once you have mastered the basics, such as the system of lead climbing and how belaying works, move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This seminar is a seminar to learn ropework and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
The feature of this course is that you can learn comprehensively and theoretically. You can also learn about the manners and rules for both outdoor and indoor climbing.
It is suitable for beginners to lead climbing and those who want to review. It will be held at the beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can take the course without being affected by the weather.
The course will be divided into two parts, with lectures and practice on lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing Techniques” and [Part 2] “Belay Techniques”.
In the second part, belay techniques, we will respond to your requests regarding brake-assisted belay devices such as GriGri, in addition to tube-type belay devices such as ATC and Rebelso.
There are many things you need to know about both lead and belay, and there are many things you need to be able to do, so each part is 2.5 to 3 hours, for a total of about 5 to 6 hours. It will be a very dense time. You can also take only the first or second part.
It is not guaranteed that you will be able to practice lead climbing on a lead gym or outdoor rock immediately after taking this course.
It is necessary to practice clipping and belaying movements repeatedly so that they can be done smoothly, and to understand safety management such as risks on rocks, how to use gear correctly, and what to do if you fall.
Beta provides the following follow-up to ensure that participants have a safe debut in lead climbing.
1) Rope training session (every Monday from 7:00 p.m.)
Rope training sessions are held mainly for those who have taken Beta’s rope training course (lead/multi).
Beta staff will be on-site to help with practice.
It is okay to participate alone. You can practice with people with the same purpose, or a staff member will be your practice partner.
There is no particular participation fee. Just the gym fee is OK.
Rope and gear rental is free.
2) Rope gear rental is free
Rope and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) rental is free at any time for course participants. Please come and practice whenever it is convenient for you.
3) Outdoor Lead Climbing Beginners Practice Session
We hold lead climbing practice sessions on outdoor rocks.
The basic practice is top rope climbing, but upon request, we also practice lead climbing and belaying, taking into account skills, etc.
4) Order rope course (every Friday)
We also hold courses on individual topics such as belaying and building top rope anchors.
The content and schedule can be arranged according to your requests.
You can also take the “Lead Climbing Beginners Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn the proper way to lead!
March dates
Part 14 (Fri) 10:30-
Part 16 (Sun) 9:00-
Overview
*Lesson time may vary depending on the number of participants
*Participants must be 18 years of age or older. (For parent-child participation, children must be elementary school age or older)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
5,500 yen each for the first and second sessions (tax included)
*Gym fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harness and belay device are available for free rental. Please rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and meet on the 3rd floor.
How to tie an eight knot
How to clip
How to send out and take in the rope when belaying at ATC
-About types of climbing
-Free climbing/aid climbing
-Explanation of bouldering/rope climbing (lead/top rope)
-Harness wearing/figure-of-eight knot
-Clip practice
-About types of anchors and safety
-Demonstration of clipping in lead climbing
-Explanation of NG6 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/getting between rope and wall/hand drop/skipping clip/holding anchor)
-Safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
-Lead climbing practice with pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*Practice of figure-of-eight knot will be kept to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared videos for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
Belaying———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and the evolution of belaying methods (body belaying such as side tangles)
・Experience braking a belay device
・Practice putting in and taking out the rope with a belay device
・How to apply tension
・Top rope belaying demo Top rope belaying practice (staff climbing)
・Lead belaying demo Lead belaying practice (staff climbing)
Participation application
▼Please tell us the following information in store, by phone, or by email.
1. Preferred date of participation
2. Name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5.Do you have a barrel or not (if so, please state what you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please indicate which)
7. Dates of participation (e.g. 4/8 (Sat) first and second part, etc.)
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○, ○: ○ o’clock onwards, Lead climbing beginner course, ○th part, participation request
◆Email body: Please write 1. to 7. from the previous paragraph.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you pre-register in advance.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, please call Beta.
※※※※※※※
※Notice※
During the seminar, the climbing area on the 3rd floor may not be available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Lead Climbing Beginners Seminar Past Events
Gear required for lead climbing (climbing rope, harness, climbing shoes, belay device, quickdraw, chalk, brush, anchor construction gear, topo)
Handling the rope (removing twists and tangles/spreading it on a rope tarp)
About the types and strength of anchors
How to put on a harness and make an eight knot
Clip practice… Practice by changing the direction of the gate and the hand used to clip
Clip practice… Change the way you hold the rope depending on the direction of the gate and the hand used to clip
Clip practice… Practice clipping in various cases, so that you can do it with one hand
Pseudo-lead… Practice clipping on a lead while ensuring safety with a top rope
About the mechanism and features of various belay devices
Experience how a belay device can stop a fall using your own weight
Simulated lowering with a belay device
Playing with a belay device
The friction on the rope varies depending on the angle of the belay device and the brake rope.
Practice taking in and releasing the rope, and practicing with weights.
Hold the brake rope with your dominant hand and do not let go. Slide or switch hands.
Learn how to apply tension and how to lower down
Climb a little to practice tension and lowering down → Belaying with a low rope
Belaying with a top rope, be aware of moderate tension
Upon request, you can also practice with a belay device with brake assist (GRIGRI+, NEOX, SMART, MEGAJUL, ATC PILOT, CLICK UP)
Belay Glasses Experience
At the end, the staff leads the climb and the participants belay to finish.
Thank you for your hard work over such a long period of time.
Parents and children can also participate!
