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New "Chiikawa" Merchandise Goes on Sale September 18

"Chiikawa" is a popular Japanese character. New "Chiikawa" merchandise will go on sale on September 18.

There are many new items. One item is a wind-up figure. It moves by itself. Another item is a small mascot. It looks like it is drinking water. There is also a sticker with a shiny face.

A brand called "Shiten" made a special collection with "Chiikawa". This collection has six kinds of items. There is roomwear, a bag, and a pouch.

Many fans like "Chiikawa" items. These new products will be popular with fans.

Vocabulary8 words

character
a person or animal in a story or cartoon
merchandise
things you can buy, like toys or clothes
wind-up
a toy that moves when you turn a part of it
mascot
a small cute object that represents something
sticker
a small piece of paper that sticks to things
collection
a group of related things sold together
roomwear
comfortable clothes you wear at home
pouch
a small bag for carrying things

Quiz

1. What is "Chiikawa"?
2. When will the new items go on sale?
3. How many kinds of items are in the "Shiten" collection?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

"Chiikawa" is a popular Japanese _____. New "Chiikawa" _____ will go on sale on September 18.

There are many new items. One item is a _____ figure. It moves by itself. Another item is a small _____. It looks like it is drinking water. There is also a _____ with a shiny face.

A brand called "Shiten" made a special _____ with "Chiikawa". This collection has six kinds of items. There is _____, a bag, and a _____.

Many fans like "Chiikawa" items. These new products will be popular with fans.

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