Event | Coastal Cleanup – Taiwan

Have you join a coastal cleanup event before?

BORDERLESS HOUSE Taiwan organized a coastal cleanup event, we went to The North Coast in north of Taiwan, had some fun, did something good for our environment and also visited a popular scenic spot there!

The green reef at Laomei is one of the most popular scenic spot of the north coast. Ages ago, the volcanic of Datun Mountain has erupted, and the lava formed reef by seashore! And now, every year in April and May, green algae flourish on the surface of the reefs, forming this unique beautiful view.

We met up at the Tamsui MRT station first, and then took a bus to Laomei, it’s a very good chance to meet other tenants form other BORDERLESS houses, and getting to know each others before the event start.

Before we start to clean up the coastal, we had an enjoyable lunch together and with a very beautiful view of the beach.

Tenants from different BORDERLESS houses got chance to meet each other, and shared some experiences about their life in Taiwan, which is very interesting!

Started to clean up the coastal after lunch!

There was a lot of trashes on the beach, and we spent around 2hrs to clean up.

Really appreciate our tenants’ support and join, glad we can do something good to our environment together, and hope there will be more people join us in the future!

Make the most of life at Borderless House! ! Let us introduce what’s cool about Link Up program!

Hi guys! This is Risa from Borderless House Tokyo:)
It’s been way too hot these days…hope everybody is not suffering too much from the Japanese heat (I miss Spring everyday…!!)!

On the happy note! Today I would like to introduce our new program “Link Up” with the voices from the participants♪
Are you ready to sign up right after you read this blog!?

 

What is our new program “Link Up”?

Started from April -this programme has 2 themes, and consists of 2 different sessions accordingly.

 

1.  For those who wants to connect with people through languages ”Link Up x Language”

Get in groups of different languages, and enjoy the talking sesh!
Don’t worry about your language level; our staff will be there as a facilitator!

 

2. For those who wants to connect with people outside your house “Link Up x Activity”

Let’s meet new people from other houses and have fun together!
There is nothing particular fixed yet; YOU take the lead, let us know what you want to do!

 

Here is more details→What is Link Up?

*In the previous blog, we have introduced in detail 🙂

 

To answer“What is Link Up actually like?”, let me introduce the program more in detail with the voices from the participants.

 

What is Link Up like?

Both Link Up x Language and Link Up x Activity start with self introduction! Everyone shares their country of origin, their house name, hobbies etc.

 

Link Up x Language

Let’s start group conversation!

They pick up the topic cards which every participant wrote before the event!

 

 

Not confident enough about your language level? Don’t worry! Our staff is there for your support (us being us in the picture at the back lol)

 

It’s time for English-Japanese mixed talking sesh!

We have Japanese-only and English-only time alternately and talk about any topics of your choice:)
When the time comes, “Let’s change the language!”
Enjoy the fun of practicing out your language skills!

From easy topics to deep topics…
Once again, this program is something we build together with you all, so we would like your ideas on what we talk about!

 

「Link Up x Activity」

Today’s activity is Board Games!!

Same as Link Up x Language, this is also the participants’ idea.
This is why we can enjoy a lot!

 

Speaking of a board game that is fun to play in a big group…Deception Game!

Blue team (Good) and Red team(Evil) compete against each other.
Evil people are the ones who intends to mess up the game!

 

 

They are suspecting each other to find Evil people.
You need to keep a poker face…this is a mind game.

 

 

Is this a victory of Good team or Evil team!?

 

 

…Good people could not stop the attack of Evil people, the red Red team’s victory!!

 

 

 

After the deception game, we played games in two groups.
One of the teams enjoyed playing LOVE Jenga♥ Each time you draw a brick, you must answer the question written on it or do what you’re told to. As the title let you guess, some of the questions are “love”-related.

 

 

Time flies when you’re having fun…in closing, we took a group photo!
When the staff suggested “Why don’t we make a Link Up pose?”
Everybody happily responded to our request ♪


…and that’s how “Link Up pose” gave birth to the world!

 

Here are the voices from the participants

“Link Up is something all the participants and the staff build together, this is why it is attractive!”

“As I expected, I could interact with people from different houses!”
Simple topics made the conversation easier”

“Playing the games definitely helped break the ice early on and seemed to keep everyone entertained throughout the night.”

 

Link Up is a new program which is created by your voice.

 

3 attractive points of Link Up program

Attraction①:What’s common for all the participants is “Borderless House”, just relax and talk!

All the participants are the tenants in Borderless House just like you.
Since they all join this program searching for more interaction with new people,
you can expect a conversation spontaneous, free, and no hard feelings… this is exactly border-less!
There is nothing to be aware of! Just pop in alone and make friends here!

 

Attraction②:You can become a creater with your ideas.

We decide program contents based on your ideas written in the reservation form.
Everyone has different ideas! Participants are the creators.

 

This is a part of actual reservation form.
“Want to make new friends who share the same hobby” “Want to make more friends who I can talk something I like with”
You can make your wish come true with this program!

 

Attraction③:”Connecting”circles of Borderless House

After the event, they went to a bar together, made a plan to go watch a movie etc. people are truly connected and the circle of Borderless House is spreading beyond borders.

Why don’t you enlarge your circle of friends with Link Up program?

 

 

So, how was it?

This is our original program which gives you a chance to meet and connect with new people from other houses through language and hobbies.

Why not make the most of the multicultural connections you made on the day!?


As the number of participants is limited up to 15 people, you can enjoy deeper interaction in a relaxing atmosphere, which is something different from big events. Why don’t you join us now?

 

 

 

Inquiry about Link Up is here

Inquiry about BORDERLESS HOUSE is here

Here are our original programs only for tenants

「Everybody, Everywhere, Enjoy」International Exchange! 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY was held at OSAKA-Tamatsukuri House!

Hello, this is Suguru from Borderless House Kansai team!

Last weekend, we had a lot of snow in Japan, since the biggest blizzard on record in 40 years occurred. At Osaka Tamatsukuri House, we hold a HOT 1 year anniversary party, which blow away cold weather!

Only for tenants ☆ Everybody Everywhere Enjoy International Exchange

26 tenants who live in not only Osaka-Tamatsukuri house but also Osaka-Tsuruhashi house and Osaka-Toyonaka house came to the party!

As you know, our concept is “ International exchange”!

Our tenants can make new friends both in their own share house and in the other share houses!

Half of participants were first meeting!

Honestly, half of participants were first meeting. Although the person who is cheerful usually, they were nervous at the beginning of the party.

To ease their tension, let’s start Drawing telephone game! The game is well known by tenants in Borderless House Kansai.

Members tell a message to next one only by drawing picture. The important point of this simple game is order and answerer! Team members must have a communication to win the game!

Some one who is not good at speaking English, tried to their opinions with wonderful body language!

 

Team with competitive members devised a strategy while eavesdropping other teams’ strategies. Haha

 

He answered “ FISH!” (Unfortunately, the answer was “airplane”!)

As they tried games several times,


“Ben, please just focus on answerer! It is difficult for us to tell what you drew!”
“I think that Arisa should be the first because she is very good at drawing!”

 

This team members are almost first meeting, but they became a close friends at the end of the game!

If you were shy, kind members in Borderless House always welcome you friendly!

I am proud of our tenants, always make us happy!

 


After the game, we tried to calligraphy because it is New years day.

 


Tenants taught each other how to hold a brush.

Getting excited! SPECIAL BORDERLESS BINGO!

Finally, it7s the time to Special Borderless BINGO game!

Concepts of this BINGO were “Review last year” and “new start for next year”!

We collected memorial photos, when they were so cool or they have a gap between now and past.

At this time, I‘ll show you some specially.

 


He was getting dead drunk. Was it his coolest moment?

 


The pictures remind me of the time the share house just opened.

In the latter half of the game, tenants called their lucky numbers while crossing their shoulders!

Because…..1st prize was a special ticket of 50% discount from next month rent!!

 


Winner was Mikael, he has lived in Osaka-Tamatsukuri House from right after the house was opened.

 

Even though she got BINGO, her prize was a box of tissue…(I’m sorry Arisa!)

 

At last, we took pictures together with their calligraphy!
“HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY☆OSAKA-TAMATSUKURI HOUSE”

After the party, members exchanged their LINE contacts each other. Then, they made new friends in another share house members.

All tenants like international exchange so much!”

This is the end of a report of the party.

So, why they could have a good relationships each other, though it was a first meeting for them?

All 84 tenants who live in Borderless House Kansai have different nationalities, backgrounds, characters, mother language and so on. However, they have a one big common point.
They like international exchange so much!

With this common point, everyone can enjoy international exchange every Borderless House!

More than a friend but less than a manager! Staff are happy to support your international share house life!

Of course, we understand, someone still concern about language skill or share house life.

However, please don’t worry about it to much!

Borderless House staff are more than a friend but less than a manager.

For example, when we meet new tenants who have a concern about their English skill, we ask them “What is your hobby?”

There is only a handful of people can speak English very well.
It is much more fun to learn English that talking with friendly tenants who have common hobby just like you!

Staff can introduce you to our tenants who will be a new good partner anytime!

Please feel free to share us, if you have any concerns or questions!

Since all of Borderless House have tenants, 50% Japanese and 50% foreigners, everyone can have friends from all over the world!
Please take this opportunity to experience international share house with us!

 

◆Inquiry Form
https://www.borderless-house.kr/jp/contact/

Free House Exchange | Victoria “I’ve always want to visit Taiwan!”

“Taiwan is a country of Asia I’ve always want to visit!”

It was a raining day when we met Victoria, she walked out the exit of Taipower Building station, seems quite tired form her flight journey, but still can tell she’s an outgoing and friendly girl.

We walked her to our house – Taipower Building 4, she told us, this is the first time she travel all alone, but when she found out this Free House Exchange program, she knows this is the opportunity!

“Although Korea is the first stop of my Asia journey, but I booked my flight to Taiwan as soon as possible, after I found out this program!”

After we helped her to set up everything, Victoria started her a week adventure in Taiwan right away, she joined the Christmas party of BORDERLESS HOUSE, did the hiking at Elephant Mount, and also had some crazy time with other tenants!

“The most memorable episode for me was Elephant Mount, I went there by myself but found 2 new friends who was also traveling. At the night time, I spent time with other housemate, it was really fun!”

“Honestly, I was so afraid coming to Taiwan, because it was the first time for me traveling all by myself, I didn’t think I would meet any people at all.”

At the day we help her to move out, she shared her experience of Taiwan life with us, it was totally surprised us, her one week journey in Taiwan was so plentiful!

“This trip was so completely different. I have met so many great people that I wish to meet again. I’m so sad leaving this house and this country. But I’m pretty sure I will be back, like a 100% sure.” She said.

“I think I’m lucky to get this opportunity to visit Taiwan!”

We are so happy to have Victoria with us during the program, glad to knows that she got some wonderful experience and fits in Taiwanese cultural very well, hope we can see her very soon again!

Click here for more information about our Free House Exchange program!

언어교환 프로그램 오리엔테이션 – 권도헌 & Adam!

안녕하세요! 보더리스하우스 서울지점입니다.
날씨가 점점 추워지고 있네요.
모두 건강관리에 신경쓰시어 감기 조심하시길 바랍니다!

혹시 보더리스하우스 입주자한정 프로그램 중 하나인
랭귀지 익스체인지, 언어교환 프로그램을 알고 계신가요?
현재 보더리스하우스에서 지내고 계신 입주자 중
특정 외국어를 배우고 싶은 한국인 입주자,
한국어를 배우고 싶은 외국인 입주자를 매칭해드리는 프로그램입니다!



입주자분들의 성원 속에 지금도 계속 새로운 페어가 매칭되고 있답니다.
이번에는 한국인 입주자 권도헌님과 캐나다에서 오신 입주자 Adam님께서
한국어 – 영어 언어교환 오리엔테이션을 위해 사무실에 방문해주셨어요!



Adam님께서는 한국에 오시기 전 일본에서 오래 지내셔서
일본어도, 모국어인 영어도 능숙하신 분이세요.
현재 한국어를 열심히 공부하고 계시기 때문에
학습을 도와줄 한국인 친구와의 매칭을 원하고 계셨어요.
한국인 입주자 권도헌님께서는 현재 경찰로 근무하고 계시답니다!
자기계발을 위해 영어 언어교환을 신청해주셨고
두 분께서는 지내시는 하우스가 가까이에 있어 
앞으로 꾸준히 만나기를 바라는 마음으로 매칭해드렸어요.



처음 매칭이 되고 오리엔테이션은 보더리스하우스의 사무실에서 진행됩니다.
첫 만남이라 어색할 것 같지만 스탭과 함께라면 전혀 어색하지 않아요!
스탭과 함께 서로의 자기소개서를 읽어보며 대화를 나누고 계신 두 분이랍니다!



오리엔테이션이 마무리된 후에는 두 분께서 자유롭게 시간을 보내시게 되세요.
최근 권도헌, Adam님께서는 최근에도 자주 만나시며
이렇게 함께 공부를 하시거나 함께 서울나들이를 하고 계시답니다!



하우스메이트들과의 교류를 넘어 함께 외국어를 학습할 수 있는 절호의 기회!
현재 보더리스하우스에서 지내고 계시다면 이런 멋진 기회를 놓치지 마세요!
자세한 사항은 스탭에게 문의주시면 도와드리겠습니다:)

입주자한정 언어교환 프로그램 *

보더리스하우스의 입주자 한정 프로그램인
랭귀지 익스체인지에 대해 더욱 자세히 알고 싶으시거나
참여를 희망하실 경우 아래 링크를 통해 편히 문의주세요!
 http://www.borderless-house.kr/languageexchange/  

*HOUSE EXCHANGE* Claire – 도쿄에서 서울로!



보더리스하우스 서울지점 오랜만에 인사드립니다!
하우스 익스체인지 프로그램은 보더리스하우스가 제공하는
입주자 한정 프로그램 중에서도 단연 인기최고인 프로그램인데요!
이번에 도쿄 보더리스하우스에서 지내고 계시는
프랑스 여성분 Claire님께서 서울 보더리스하우스에 방문하여
하우스메이트들과 즐거운 시간을 보내셨다고 하셔서
여러분께 Claire님의 즐거웠던 서울여행기를 공개하고자 합니다!



안녕하세요! 도쿄 보더리스하우스에서 지내고 있는 Claire라고 합니다.
크리스마스를 맞아 무얼 할까 고민하던 중에
보더리스하우스 입주자 한정 프로그램인 하우스 익스체인지 프로그램이
떠올라 신청하게 되었고 서울 홍대에 있는 쉐어하우스를 이용하게 되었어요.



이번에 처음 서울에 와 보았는데 도쿄보다 훨씬 추워서 놀랐어요.
날씨가 이렇게 추운데 여행기간 동안 잘 다닐 수 있을까
걱정도 많이 했지만, 따뜻한 쉐어하우스와 룸메이트 덕분에
그런 걱정 하나도 없이 즐거운 여행을 즐기고 돌아갈 수 있었답니다!



이미 한국에서 지내고 있던 홍대 하우스 하우스메이트들과
본격적으로 서울 여행을 다니기 시작했어요!
그 중 가장 기억에 남는 건 역시 궁궐이었답니다.
하우스메이트들과 함께 사진도 찍고 즐거운 시간이었어요!



지내는 동안 하우스메이트들이 많이 챙겨줘서 덕분에 편하게 지냈어요.
함께 여행을 하기도 하고 쉐어하우스에서 여유로이
시간을 보내며 함께 요리와 식사를 하기도 했죠.
도쿄 보더리스하우스에서는 3인실에서 지내고 있는데
서울에서는 개인실을 이용하게 되어서 그 것도 참 색다른 경험이었어요!



하우스메이트들과 여러 쇼핑몰을 돌아다니며
구경도 많이 했고 그만큼 쇼핑도 많이 했어요.
쇼핑을 하면서 함께 걷고 이야기를 나누며 더더욱 친해질 수 있었답니다.
맛있는 음식들도 많이 즐길 수 있어서 더더욱 즐거운 시간이었어요!



요즘 도쿄에서도 핫한 치즈 닭갈비를 먹어보았는데
맵지만 치즈가 있어 고소하니 정말 맛있었답니다!
여행의 가장 큰 매력은 그 나라의 음식을 맛볼 수 있다는 것 같아요!
도쿄에서도 한식을 먹어볼 수 있지만 역시 서울에서 먹는 것과는
느낌이 달라서 색다르고 새로운 경험을 해 볼 수 있어 즐거웠답니다!



이번 여행동안 새로운 사람들을 많이 만나고 친해질 수 있어서
정말 뜻깊었던 여행이었던 것 같아요.
언제 다시 만날 수 있을지 모르겠지만 서울의 하우스메이트들과도
오래오래 친하게 지내기를 바라고 있답니다!
저는 다시 도쿄로 돌아가지만 언젠가 다시 한국에 오고 싶어요!
여러분도 지금 보더리스하우스에 지내고 계시다면
하우스 익스체인지 프로그램을 꼭 이용해보시길 추천드릴게요!


 * 입주자 한정 * 
하우스 익스체인지를 경험 해보고 싶으신 분 이시라면,
언제든지 연락 주시길 바랍니다!/
더욱 자세한 사항은 아래 링크에서 확인 가능합니다!
http://www.borderless-house.kr/houseexchange    
 

미리메리 크리스마스 파티 with 보더리스하우스 서울!



보더리스하우스 서울지점 인사드립니다!
다들 즐거운 크리스마스 보내셨나요?
보더리스하우스 서울지점은 지난 12월 16일 토요일에
입주자 여러분과 함께 조금 이른 크리스마스 파티를 즐겼답니다!




이번 이벤트는 상수역 인근에 위치한 다트바에서 진행되었어요.
다트바에서 이벤트를 진행해 본 것은 처음이라 색다른 분위기였답니다!
크리스마스 분위기를 듬뿍 느낄 수 있게끔 데코레이션도 해보았어요.




즐거운 이벤트에는 맛있는 간식이 빠질 수 없겠죠?
이번 이벤트에 참가해주신 입주자 여러분을 위해 맛난 피자가 준비되었어요!
모두 시원한 음료와 함께 맛있게 즐겨주셔서 감사했답니다!



다트바에서 진행된 이벤트인만큼 다트 게임이 빠질 수 없죠!
상품을 걸고 치열한 다트매치가 진행되었답니다!




승자로 결정된 두 팀의 멤버들을 공개합니다!
모두모두 축하드려요!!



이번 이벤트에서도 많은 입주자분들을 만날 수 있어 즐거웠어요.
다음 이벤트에도 많은 입주자분들을 만날 수 있었으면 좋겠어요!
모두모두 즐거운 연말 되세요!

해피 할로윈 파티 in 서울 보더리스하우스!

안녕하세요~!
보더리스 하우스 서울지점입니다.

한국에서도 점점 할로윈을 즐기고 있는데, 
즐거운 할로윈 보내셨나요?

저희 보더리스 하우스도 입주자분들과
해피 할로윈 파티를 재미나게 즐겼답니다!

곧 오실 입주자 분들을 기다리며 두근두근!:)
음식과 음료를 준비하고 기다려봅니다!!


이미 알고 계신 입주자 분들도 계시지만, 처음 만나는 분들도 있는 자리니까!
어색하고 부끄럽지만 자기소개를 해봅니다!

다만, 이번에는 조금 특별하게 스스로 본인을 소개하는 ‘키워드’를 하나씩 정해서
하다보니까 더 쉽게 친해질 수 있었다고 해요!

그리고 다함께 노래방을 즐기면서 경연도 하고요~
페이스페인팅도 하면서 할로윈을 만끽했답니다!

바쁘신 와중에 참가해주신 모든 입주자분들께 너무 감사드리며,
즐거운 시간을 함께 보내서 너무 행복했답니다!

보더리스쉐어하우스에서는 문화, 언어교류를 즐기시는 입주자분들을 위해
이벤트 외에도 다양한 프로그램을 제공하고 있답니다.
국제교류에 관심이 있으시다면 언제든지 웰컴!

다음 이벤트에서 만나길 기다릴게요!

Borderless House was introduced on “ETtoday” which is Chinese news media in Taiwan!

We are so grateful to get report from ETtoday !!

Our tenants have shared a lot of interesting and unforgettable experiences for living at Borderless House ^^

In this article, Most of foreign tenants talked they like BORDERLESS HOUSE because it is the excellent way to live with local Taiwanese people and improve their Chinese and it is safe and comfortable.

Also, Most of Taiwanese like BORDERLESS HOUSE because they want to learn different cultures and Interact with different foreigners.

We also offer different activities, for example one by one language exchange, language exchange groups, outdoor and indoor activities.

If our tenants want to travel in Japan or Korea, they also can live at our BORDERLESS HOUSE there for free!

Thanks for supporting us and giving the feedback, so we can keep offering the good service for our tenants. If you want to get more information about this media report and our share house, please click the links below.

《ET NEWS》: https://goo.gl/q6X9f7
《BORDERLESS HOUSE》: https://www.borderless-house.kr/tw/  

Let’s have fulfilling share house days in Kobe☆ Recommended sightseeing spots by Borderless House staff members!

Hello, this is Hyesoon from Borderless House Kansai office!

We have introduced the story of opening new share house in Kobe-Motomachi through 3 blogs, and this is the final one. Of course, we will keep posting about the share house life in Kobe-Motomachi!

Please check and read our blog vol.1 to vol.3 full of passion, if you have an interested in it!

<Blog vol.1>
International atmosphere!! New international exchange share house opens in Kobe!
<Blog vol.2>
International exchange share house × Kobe vegetable! In Motomachi Kobe Japan
<Blog vol.3>
International exchange × no guarantor × fully furnished in Kobe share House
This time, Borderless House staff show you good restaurants and hot spots which make your share house life more excited for whom don’t know well about this area.

Please enjoy it with me until the end!

<A lots of Delicious, Competitive and Relaxing restaurant> 【0mins from JR Motomachi station, 4 mins on foot from Borderless House Kobe-Motomachi】Restaurant of Popular! Yummy! Fast! Assorted sashimi bowl <Kaisendon no Ekimae>


Best recommended sashimi bowl restaurant! One of our staffs went there every day, and there is always long line at the restaurant at lunch time.

You can enjoy fresh fish instead of expensive sushi with your house mates easily!

Of course, you can get it take away!

 

【4mins on foot from JR Motomashi station】Stailish and relaxed bar <Kushiyaki stand Katagiri>


We had a celebration after opening of Borderless House Kobe-Motomachi! Cheers!

The restaurant is casual and relaxed, and food is delicious!

(all dishes are empty because it was great.)

<The best beautiful and nostalgic town in Kansai>


It is the 150th anniversary of the port of Kobe in this year. They have adopted various foreign cultures since the port was opened. Even today it is a town in which there are reminders of the history, the old house and buildings are still in good shape such as the Former Foreign Settlement like Kitano area,

On the other hand, you can have a relaxing time, since Kobe is rich in nature, There are a lot of good sightseeing spots here besides the popular night view.


This historical building is Kobe city museum.



Beautiful nature!

<the monument is called “Space-eyes”. Let’s post on Instagram!>


Farmers market, “Eat Local Kobe” is held on every Saturday in Higashi Yuenchi and Flower road.



We found a bronze statue of Mr. Munehichi Kato, Major dealer of development of Kobe in the Meiji period. How tiny!!!!!

※This is not perspective.

<Secret spots> I want to keep secret about these spots!

However, I highly recommend tenants in Borderless House Kobe-Motomachi to go to my favorite place! The information about a little-known but good place is as follow.

【KIITO design and Creative Center】


The former ‘Kobe Raw Silk Testing Center’ (construction completion years: Old Building 1927, New Building 1932) was renovated and opened in August 2012 as the ‘Design and Creative Center Kobe’ Now there is a café, gallery and library, so you can come in and out of the building freely to enjoy it.


Café on the first floor.


2nd floor: Raw Silk Testing Center Museum: The KIITO buildings were originally home to the ‘Kobe Raw Silk Testing Center’. The Museum introduces the history of the original Center and its’ silk testing methods through photographs, images and displays of actual equipment used at the time.


Library: How about sitting down and reading books in the spacious room?

  【Secret Observatory?!】

In general, we need expensive ticket to enter the observatory. Actually, in Kobe, there is a great night view point for free, known to special people!

It is on 24th floor in Kobe City Hall!!!!


You can enjoy beautiful view both ocean side and mountain aide!

How do you think?

This is our first time to have a share house in Kobe this time, however, even though I am from Osaka, I became a big fan of this lovely city!

Visiting such a lovely city makes living in Kobe so much more fun!

Why don’t you join the Borderless House in Kobe-Motomachi and enjoy cross-border encounter and intercultural exchanges?

Tenants move-in the share house until the end of October, can move-in without 15,000 yen as a management fee.

<Borderless House Kobe-Motomachi>
http://www.borderless-house.kr/jp/sharehouse/h/kobe-motomachi/