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Oshirase! - Vote for your favorite drama!

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Dear Japanese Learners!

You have a chance to pick the topic for future Japanese lesson!
It may be about your favorite drama!
Go to the FB poll and make your favorite Japanese drama win!

www.facebook.com/events/919171641433319/


Make your favorite Japanese drama get the score as big as Mt.Fuji!



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