Month: July 2011
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Delivery Services in Japan – 宅急便
A while ago we went over how to arrange re-delivery of post that you weren’t in the house to accept. This time though, the focus is on delivery companies, particularly Sagawa Express. Let’s get stuck into some listening and reading!
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Olympus PEN E-P3 Campaign
Campaigns and special offers are a big part of life in Japan. You get discount coupons and points for just about everything you purchase, and store owners will be more than happy to give you a membership card to encourage you back.
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My Mean Senpai!
Film posters can be good sources for a quick bite of Japanese without much effort. You have a large image to help you understand context and usually a catchy phrase that shows some of the more creative uses of the language.
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Snaggletooth – 八重歯
Here’s a little word that you may have not heard before, but you’ve more than likely *seen* it. I mean, you do spend all day looking at Japanese idols, right?