Oahu
Unfortunately, it started cloudy and then it rained, so I was disappointed that I couldn't see the sunset... Since I arrived on the same day, I didn't eat much during the day, which made me regret having just a light snack. However, I drank a lot and managed to enjoy myself to some extent.
残念ながら曇りから始まり、雨が降ってしまったのでサンセットは見れず残念な結果に…
到着日に行ったので昼間にあまり食事をしないで行ってしまったので、軽食にしてしまったことが悔やまれました。でも、たくさん飲んでそれなりに楽しめました
Due to a sudden change for the inspection of the hull, I participated here. The weather was favorable, and I was able to see the best sunset view, but the food was still somewhat lacking. Since there were many participants and it was a buffet style, I had to wait in line for a long time to eat. The good weather and scenery were the greatest relief.
船体の点検の為、急遽変更し、こちらに参加しました。天気に恵まれ最高の夕日の景色を見ることができましたが、食事はやはりもうひとつと言った感じです。参加人数も多かった事もあり、ブュッフェスタイルなので長い時間並ばないと食べれず、天気と景色が良かったのが何よりの救いでした。
This was my second time on a dinner cruise, but this ship didn't have any special stage performances, just a few band members and one Hawaiian dancer, which felt quite simple. There wasn't really a show to speak of, and there were no announcements for birthday or wedding celebrations, which made it a bit lonely. The cheerful atmosphere of Hawaii is very enjoyable, so it was a bit disappointing. The price wasn't too high, so maybe that's to be expected? Since we were a group of six, we had reserved seats, but some groups had to sit together at shared tables. It's also based on the order of boarding, so I recommend boarding early.
夕食付きクルージングは、2度目ですが、今回の船には、特段舞台もなく、数名のバンドと一人のハワイアンダンサーでさっぱりしたものでした。
ショーと言えるものはなく、お誕生日お祝い、結婚祝いなどの呼びかけもなく、ちょっと寂しかったかな。ハワイの陽気な雰囲気は、とても楽しいので、
残金でした。料金もそれ程なのでやむ得ないか?
6人で行ったので、予約席がありましたが、数名のグループは自由席で、相席状態でした。それも、乗船順なので、早めに乗船することを勧めます。
I had a reservation for the Star of Honolulu, but due to hull repairs, I was forced to cancel and quickly switched to the Majestic. However, even though it was just two docks away, I had quite a bit of trouble finding the boarding area. Because of that, I thought it might not compare well to the original cruise, but I believe the cost performance was actually better here. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, so I couldn't see the sunset, and I thought I might miss the fireworks too, but I was able to see them clearly, and they were not disappointing at all; I enjoyed them quite a bit. I thought the cocktail and light snacks were decent as well. More importantly, since I had planned to go directly to the boarding area, the outbound trip from the Kahala area would have been wasted, but thanks to VELTRA's negotiation, I was able to get a refund for one-way fare, which I was very grateful for. Because of that, my first ride back in a limousine was a fantastic experience.
スターオブホノルルを予約していたが船体補修とかでキャンセルを強いられ、急遽マジェスティックに切り換えた。処が、ふたつ先の桟橋なのに乗船場が分からず見つけるのにかなり苦労する。そんな事もあり当初のクルーズと比べてイマイチかなと思って乗船したが、コストパフォーマンスはこちらの方がよかったのではと思う。生憎曇っていてサンセットは見られず、花火もダメかなと思っていたらこれはしっかり見られて、その内容もそれ程ショボイものではなく、それなりに楽しめた。カクテル一杯と軽食もまあまあだったと思う。それより直接乗船場に行く事にしていた為、カハラ地区からの往路は無駄になるところだったのに、ベルトラさんのネゴで片道分をバックして貰えたのは大変有り難かった。お陰で、初めてのリムジンでの帰りは非常に気分が盛り上がったものであった。
Due to a sudden change in the hull inspection, we used this option. Since it was our wedding anniversary, I was worried about how it would turn out, but this was also very lovely. The view was great as well.
船体検査で急遽変更し、こちらを利用させていただきました。結婚記念日でしたのでどうなることかと思いましたが、こちらもとても素敵でした。景色もよく見えました。
The staff warmly welcomed us and took commemorative photos. After boarding, the 3rd floor has a dinner class, while the 2nd floor offers appetizers. We were able to enjoy a buffet of light snacks (like meatballs) on the 2nd floor, where there were few passengers and the spacious interior of the ship allowed us to relax. There was live music on board that we could enjoy until we docked. The staff's service was also good. We went around the back of Diamond Head and returned, but since it was a new ship, we didn't experience any seasickness and were able to dock smoothly. The price was reasonable, and I highly recommend it.
出迎えではスタッフが丁寧に出迎え記念写真を撮ってくださいました。
乗船後3Fはディナーがあるクラスですが2Fはアペタイトです。私達は2Fで乗船客も少なくゆったりと広々とした船内で食べ放題の軽食(ミートボールなど)をたくさん食べることができました。船内では生演奏があり入港まで聞くことができました。スタッフの対応も良かったです。
ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側まで行き引き返しますが、新しい船なので船酔いすることもなく寄港することができました。
値段も安くておすすめです。
I was torn between a large ship, but since I had a toddler with me, I decided to join this optional tour where toddlers are free at the buffet. A welcome drink is included, and you can enjoy unlimited food while sipping on that. With live music, hula dancers performed, and everyone on board danced and had a great time. The waitresses were also lively and good at dancing. There were many non-Japanese guests, and we celebrated together with people from various countries, including those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. The sunset started to become visible around 6:30, and I was able to capture beautiful photos.
大きい船と迷ったのですが幼児もいたのでバイキングで幼児は無料となっているこのオプショナルツアーに参加しました。ウエルカムドリンクは1杯付いていて、そちらを飲みながら好きな食事をとり放題。生演奏の中フラを踊ってくれて乗船されたみんなで踊り盛り上がりました。ウエイトレスものりのりで、踊りが上手でした。日本人以外が多く色々な国の方と一緒に盛り上がり結婚記念日と誕生日の方もいてみんなでお祝い。夕陽が6時半位から見え始め綺麗に写真におさめることができました。
The sunset was the goal, but due to bad weather, we couldn't go out into the bay. I didn't have high expectations for the food, but it was not delicious at all. It felt more like just having a meal inside the boat rather than a sunset dinner cruising experience.
サンセットが目的でしたが天候悪く湾の外に出られませんでした。料理については期待はしていませんでしたが全く美味しく有りませんでした。サンセットディナークルージングでは無く舟の中で食事だけした感じです。
I had a great time. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, and I couldn't see the sunset, but I thoroughly enjoyed the food and live music. However, the air conditioning on the ship was quite strong, so it might be a good idea to bring a jacket.
楽しく過ごさせていただきました。
残念ながら曇りで、日の入りは見ることができませんでしたが、お料理や生演奏は満喫できまきた。
ただ、船内がけっこう空調がきいていたので、上着を持参する方がいいかもしれません。
We used it as a couple. We were able to see the fireworks beautifully, and it created great memories. I would like to use it again when I go to Hawaii. Thank you very much.
夫婦で利用しました。花火も綺麗に見る事ができ、良い思い出が出来ました。ハワイに行った時はまた利用したいです。ありがとうございました。
Good experience water was rough so we just cruised inside the harbor but great experience
Thankyou for a wonderfull experience on this magnetic cruise - we loved it & can't wait to one day do this again !
This tour is安心できる with no rocking of the boat. The best seats are on the right side facing the direction of travel. Although it is stated that the meal is a light snack, it turned out to be a buffet, so you can eat as much as you want. One drink is included, and if it's a soft drink, you can enjoy unlimited refills.
船は揺れもなく安心できるツアーです。
座る席は進行方向に向いて右側が最高です。食事も軽食とは書いてありますが
バイキングになっているので食べ放題でした。
1ドリンクは付いていますがソフトドリンクであれば飲み放題です。
I was surprised to see a bus accident on the way, but I'm glad it was a minor one. I enjoyed the cruise!
行く途中でバス同士の事故があったりでびっくりしましたが、小さい事故で良かった。
クルーズは楽しめました!
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, I believe you were surprised by the contact between the buses at the meeting point. We sincerely apologize for this.
The pickup location is very crowded, and each driver is driving with the utmost care, but we will make further efforts to be more aware of other companies' buses in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は、ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、集合場所でのバス同士の接触があり驚かれたと思います。誠に申し訳ございません。
ピックアップ場所は大変込み合っておりますため最善の注意を払って各ドライバーは運転をしておりますが、今後は更に他社のバスにも注意するよう努めさせていただきます。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
My husband and I elected for the Appetizer Cruise option on the Fireworks night (Friday). The Majestic was a solid, stable boat with seating and standing / inside and outside options. Additional drinks were reasonably priced and the buffet appetizers were tasty. The evening entertainers (two musicians and a Hula dancer) were terrific.
Given that this cruise is only on Fridays I booked it from home before leaving, which also gave us something to look forward to in advance, thiugh later learned that some folks were able to secure a spot a few days before. For the price, thus is MUST! I will forever remember watching the fireworks from the ocean with the backdrop of Waikiki hotels all aglow....
This cruise was a nice boat ride. All employees were friendly, welcoming and pleasant. The shuttle ride to the boat was on time and information shared by employees was clear. The buffet dinner was average. It seemed to take a while for serving dishes to be refilled and there was a shortage of utensils. The cruising of the boat was lovely, ample time to observe the sunset, fireworks. The major negative would be only two restrooms available for everyone. The live music was well done and very enjoyable.
The thrill of watching the fireworks from the sea on Friday was amazing!
However, the time spent anchored on the water was quite long and felt stretched out. I also think the Star of Honolulu cruise ship is better.
金曜日の花火を海上から見る醍醐味はありました!
しかしながら、海上に停泊する時間が長くて間延びしてしまいますね(^_^;)
あとクルーズ船についてはスターオブホノルルの方が良いと思います。
The weather was nice and the cruise was great, but the transportation information was insufficient. Even though I arrived before the meeting time, I couldn't get on the bus and had to use a taxi at my own expense.
天候もよくクルーズはよかったのですが送迎の案内が不十分で集合時間前に行ったにもかかわらずバスに乗れず実費でタクシーを利用した
Thank you for using our services.
However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused during your transportation.
We have confirmed the situation with the operating company for that day.
On that day, we were waiting for you at DFS as previously informed, but unfortunately, we were unable to meet you.
We called your name and waited until 4:13 PM, but since we could not meet you, you ultimately had to use a taxi, for which we apologize.
We take your feedback seriously and will work with the local operating company to improve our services.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご利用いただきまして、ありがとうございました。
しかしながら、送迎でご不便をおかけいたしましたこと心よりお詫び申し上げます。
当日の状況を催行会社に確認いたしました。
当日は、事前にお知らせさせていただいておりましたDFSにてお客様をお待ちしておりましたが、あいにくお会いできなかったと報告がございました。
16時13分までお客様のお名前をお呼びしお待ちしておりましたが、実際にお会いできず、最終的にタクシーをご利用になられましたこと、お詫び申し上げます。
お客様からのお言葉を真摯に受け止め、現地催行会社と共に、サービス向上に努めさせていただきます。
この度は、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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We participated with a friend to relieve the fatigue from the Honolulu Marathon. We had a great time taking videos and photos, and interacting with others who participated in the marathon. The ship was luxuriously designed for its size (it’s not that big, so it can sway easily). The night view of Honolulu from the sea was beautiful.
I had low expectations for the food and was prepared for the possibility of seasickness, which is why I thought, "It was as I expected." I believe it's important to read various experiences carefully and think about them, which I will elaborate on later.
Above all, newlyweds should be particularly cautious, as seasickness and the night view can be greatly affected by the weather. The day we boarded was cloudy, and the ship swayed more than I anticipated (it was unsteady enough to make walking difficult). We enjoyed ourselves without getting seasick, but I saw newlyweds who were both feeling unwell, and one was down while the other was supporting them. Depending on the weather, it could turn into a terrible tour, and it was sad to see.
Regarding the food, it was "quite disappointing." I can't say it was delicious. The cake was "just sweet" (buffet style). We chose the second-highest lobster course, but it felt more like "Instagram-worthy." I think it would be wiser to have a slightly fancy dinner at a hotel for the price we paid. I recommend going without expecting much from the food. We were satisfied to eat lobster, which we rarely have the chance to enjoy, but... expectations should be kept low.
Upon boarding, a welcome drink was provided, but the deep blue cocktail had a very disappointing taste. I regretted not choosing the pink juice.
The dress code was relatively casual. We went in dresses suitable for going out, enjoying a bit of style, but a cardigan is essential (in December). It gets a bit chilly with the night breeze.
The number of participants was quite large, possibly due to the timing of the Honolulu Marathon, which was a bit disappointing as it didn’t create a relaxed atmosphere.
私達はホノルルマラソンの疲れを癒すために友達と2人で参加しました 私達は動画や写真を撮影したり、ホノルルマラソンに同じように参加した人との交流など楽しい時間となりました。船の中は大きさの割に豪華な作りになっていました(そこまで大きな船ではありません。つまり、揺れやすいです。)
海から見るホノルルの夜景も綺麗でした
「思っていた通りだった」というのは、食事を期待しなかったことと、船酔いしてしまう可能性を覚悟していたからでした。後ほど詳しく書きますが様々な体験談をしっかり読んで考えるべきだと思います。
なによりも、新婚旅行の人は特に注意が必要です船酔いも夜景も天気に大きく左右されるからです。私達が乗船した日は曇りで思った以上に船が揺れました。(歩くのはフラフラするくらい)私達は酔わずに楽しめましたが、新婚旅行で来られていた方々が2人ともダウンしていたり、片方がダウンして寄り添っていたりと天気次第では最悪なツアーになる可能性があります。見ていても可哀想な状態でした
また、食事に関しては「かなりイマイチ」です。美味しいとは言えません。特にケーキは「甘いだけ」でした。(バイキング)私たちは上から2番目のロブスターのコースにしたのですが、「写真映えする」と言った感じですこの金額を払うのならば、ホテルで少し豪華なディナーを食べる方が賢いと私は思います。
行く方は食事は期待しないで行くことをお勧めします。私達は滅多に食べる機会のないロブスターを食べられて満足でしたが、、、期待はしてはいけません。
乗船するとウェルカムドリンクが用意されていますが、濃いブルーのカクテルはとてもイマイチな味ですピンクのジュースを選べば良かったと後悔しました。
服装は割と自由でした。私達はお出かけ用のワンピースでオシャレを少し楽しむ感覚で行きました羽織るカーディガンなどは欠かせません。(12月)夜風を浴びるので少し寒いです。
参加人数はホノルルマラソンの時期だったからかとても多く、ゆったりとした雰囲気ではなかったのは少し残念でした。
The fireworks were smaller than I imagined and ended quickly. The Hawaiian food was delicious, but the crab was disappointing. I would have been satisfied with the cheapest course. Since it was December 22, it was cold, and I didn't want to go outside.
想像した以上に花火が小さくてすぐに終わる。
ハワイ料理は美味しかったがカニは残念。
1番安いコースなら満足出来た。
12月22日だったので寒くて外に出たくなくなる。
I could only get the appetizer course on the upper deck due to it being fully booked, but I was fairly satisfied with the food and drinks. The view of Waikiki from the upper deck was pleasant, and overall, I was reasonably satisfied.
満席で上甲板でのアペタイザーコースしかとれなかったが、食事と飲み物もそこそこ満足。上甲板からのワイキキ風景は気持ちよく、それなりに満足。
I was worried because my daughter tends to get motion sickness, but I spoke to an older woman in charge who gave me various pieces of advice and showed concern. My anxiety completely disappeared, and I was able to enjoy the experience without worrying about the motion at all.
娘が酔いやすいため不安でしたが
係りの年配の女性にそのことを
話す色々アドバイスをしてくれたり気にかけたりして下さり
すっかり不安な気持ちがなくなり
そして揺れも全く気にすることなく
楽しむ事が出しました
Last time, I used the Star of Honolulu, but this time I participated in this tour because it was under maintenance. I heard that the seating was unassigned, but it can be confusing depending on the group. I think it would be better if seats were assigned. Overall, I believe the excitement level cannot compare to the Star of Honolulu. Also, a lobster voucher that I hadn't signed up for was distributed on the bus. I asked about it three times, but it seemed correct, so I accepted it without hesitation. Well, this was a lucky surprise!
前回はスターオブホノルルを利用しましたが、今回はメンテナンス中との事でこのツアーに参加しました。
席は自由席との事でしたが、グループによっては迷います。
やはりアサインされた方が良いと思いますね。
全体的な盛り上がりも、やはりスターオブホノルルにはかなわないと思います。
あと、申し込んでいないロブスターの引換券がバスの中で配られました。
3回位聞き返しましたが、間違い無さそうでしたので、遠慮無く頂きました。
まぁこれはこれでラッキーでした!
Compared to dinner cruises I experienced in other cities, this cruise felt lacking in scenic variety as the boat stops off Waikiki. Next time, I’ll try enjoying the night view from the top of the mountain (Tantalus).
他の何か所かの都市で体験したディナークルーズに比較し、船がワイキキ沖に止まるコース
設定のため、眺めの変化に乏しいクルーズという気がした。次回は山の上(タンタラスの丘)
からの夜景観賞にトライしてみよう。
The beach where you can see the fireworks is enough. It's cold, the boarding time is unnecessarily long, and the fireworks end in an instant. The food was nothing special either. That's how I felt. The only thing that remains is a sense of being overcharged. I won't ride again.
花火が見える海岸で充分です。
寒いし、乗船時間がムダに長いし、
花火は一瞬で終わるし。
料理も別に。という感じでした。
割高感だけが残りました。
二度と乗らない。
The lobster was packed with meat and delicious!
The buffet menu was limited, and drinks were charged separately, which was disappointing.
However, if you're thinking of it as a light experience for a travel memory, it might be fine.
As for the dress code, many Westerners were in casual styles like T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops.
If you dress too formally, you'll definitely stand out.
It seemed just right to go with a collared shirt (polo shirts are fine), long pants (jeans are acceptable), and shoes (sneakers are okay).
**Message from the tour company:**
There was a free drink table with coffee, tea, and water, but there were no sodas??
There was no menu on the table, and they didn't come to take orders; it seemed like you had to go to the ordering table to get guidance.
I think I didn't approach the ordering table because I assumed there would be an extra charge from the start, but it was a bit unclear.
I hope for improvements!
ロブスターが身が詰まってておいしかった!
ビュッフェメニューは少ないし、ドリンク類有料だし食事内容は残念。
でも、「旅の記念に行ってみよう」くらいの軽い感覚ならいいのでは?
ドレスコードですが、欧米人はTシャツ、短パン、ビーサンのラフスタイル多数。
決め過ぎると間違いなく浮きます。
襟付きシャツ(ポロシャツ可)、長ズボン(ジーンズ可)、靴(スニーカー可)くらいで行くのが丁度良さそうでしたよ。
※※※催行会社さんからのメッセージを読んで※※※
コーヒー、紅茶、水はフリードリンクのテーブルにありましたが、コーラ類はありませんでしたけど??
テーブルにメニューもなかったし、そもそもオーダーを取りにも来てくれなかったし、注文するテーブルまで行かないと案内されないシステムだったのでしょうかね。
最初から別料金だと思って、オーダーするテーブルに近づかなかったからわからなかったのだと思いますが、ちょっとわかりづらいですね。
改善を期待します!
It was bad timing with President Trump's visit, but everything proceeded on schedule without any issues. The night view and fireworks were great, but the buffet on the ship was somewhat disappointing in taste. Most of the main meal was on the sweeter side, which was disappointing; the only thing that was really good was the lobster. I was satisfied with the fruits and vegetables. I was able to see the fireworks from a good spot on the deck, so I was happy with that, although the duration was short.
トランプ大統領の来島とのバッドタイミングでしたが、無事に定刻どおり進みました。夜景と花火は、良かったのですが、船内のバイキングは、いまいちの味でした。メインミールの味付けが殆ど甘めで、ガッカリでした、唯一美味しかったのは、ロブスターくらいかな〜
フルーツと、野菜等は満足はしました。
花火は、デッキの良い場所から見れましたので、満足でした。ただ、時間は短かったです。
The buffet selection was lacking, but the cozy Hawaiian music and the fireworks in front of the Hilton added a bit of excitement.
ビュッフェ内容は物足りなかったが、小じんまりとしたハワイアンソングとヒルトン前の花火で少し盛り上がった。
Thank you for participating in the Friday Fireworks Cruise and for sharing your feedback.
Based on your comments, we will strive to improve the quality of our services and products, as well as enhance our operations.
We look forward to your next participation.
この度は金曜日のファイヤーワークスクルーズにご参加、そしてご感想をいただきありがとうございます。
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The fireworks were shorter than I expected (about 5 minutes), so I thought it might not have been necessary to take the boat just for that. However, the atmosphere on the boat with the dining, dancing, and performances, as well as the night view, was very nice. I got seasick as soon as we boarded and couldn't move from my seat much, but the staff was very attentive and considerate. They took photos during boarding and would come around to sell them later. We decided to have the data sent to us via email, but there was no Wi-Fi on the boat, so I couldn't confirm the data reception. Later, it turned out that the data hadn't been sent, but I consulted with VELTRA, and they were able to send it to me after I returned to Japan. I was very grateful for their help. I think it's better to receive the photos in physical form.
予想していたよりも、花火は短かったので(5分くらい)、わざわざ花火のために船に乗らなくても良かったかなと思います。ただ、船上でのお食事や、踊りや演奏など、夜景など雰囲気はとても良かったです。乗船してすぐに船酔いしてしまい、ほとんど席から動くことはできなくなりましたが、スタッフの方たちは、いろいろ気にかけて下さいました。また、乗船時に写真を撮り、後で売りに来ます。私たちはデータのみメール送信してもらうことにしましたが、船内にwifiがなくデータ受信が確認できませんでした。あとで、送られていないことが判明しましたが、VELTRAの方に相談して、日本に帰国してからデータを送ってもらうことができました。VELTRAの方にも大変お世話になりました。写真は、やはり実物で受け取ったほうが良いと思いました。
I drove to the parking lot of Aloha Tower Marketplace and searched around the marketplace, but I couldn't find anything that looked like a ticket center. Be aware that Pier 6, where the cruise departs, is located a bit further away. The rundown marketplace had sparse crowds, and even after asking a few people, no one knew where Pier 6 was. Although it was written that Atlantis Adventures could assist in Japanese, they only spoke English, which was a bit concerning. So, just to be safe, I asked an older gentleman managing the port, and finally arrived at Pier 6, where there was a large parking lot next to it. It would have been better if they had guided me here from the start.
As for the cruise itself, it was on a small boat, so there was a bit of rocking. The entertainment was simple, featuring a live performance and one hula dancer, but it was enough to enjoy the sunset and the night view of Honolulu. The meal portions were also appropriate. The boat has three levels: the first floor has tables for dining, the second floor has sofas for a more relaxed atmosphere, and the stage is also on the second floor. The third floor is partially covered with a roof over the deck, so it depends on the weather.
I think the cost is reasonable.
レンタカーでアロハタワー・マーケットプレイスの駐車場に行き、マーケットプレイス内を探し回りましたが、チケットセンターらしきものはなく、出航するピア6は少し離れた場所にあるので注意。さびれたマーケットプレイスには人がまばらで何人かに聞いてもピア6の場所は分からず、日本語で対応可能と書いてあったアトランティス アドベンチャーズ は英語しか話せず心許なかったので、念のため港の管理のおじさんに聞いてやっとピア6に到着すると、横に大きな駐車場。最初からここを案内してくれれば良いものを。
クルーズ自体は、小さな船なので少し揺れが大きく、エンターテイメントも簡易な生演奏とフラガール一人とささやかですが、サンセットやホノルルの夜景が楽しめるので十分でしょう。食事も適量です。船は三層で1階はテーブルで食事、2階はソファもあってゆったりくつろぐ感じ、ステージも2階です。3階は半分がデッキに屋根を付けたものなので、天候によるでしょう。
コスト的にはリーズナブルだと思います。