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September 26, 2005

コアラのマーチ 読めますか?

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コアラのマーチ

More information:
コアラのマーチ
Name of LOTTE
LOTTE CM movies








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September 17, 2005

キリンラガービール 読めますか?

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キリンラガービール

More information about Japanese beer:
History of Japanese Beer
Kirin Beer
キリンCM Gallery>
Sapporo Beer

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北海道アイスクリームバー

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北海道(ほっかいどう)アイスクリームバー

More information:

明治製菓(めいじせいか)

Meiji CM ギャラリー


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September 4, 2005

アンパンマン 読めますか?

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アンパンマン

”アンパンマン” is a famous Japanese cartoon character.
more information:
Anpan Man
Anpanland
Tokyo Anime Fair 2005

What is ”あんぱん” (anpan)?
あんぱん
Ginza Kimuraya

Click on this if you want to check a katakana table.
katakanasteps

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September 3, 2005

アスパラガス 読めますか?

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"Katakana," Japanese phonetic letters used for loan-words are very important. For example, katakana is used for store signs, menus, ads, etc.


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アスパラガス

katakana table
Click on this if you want to check a katakana table.
katakanasteps

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