The Ultimate Kirin - American History Information Guide and Reference

Kirin is the Japanese spelling for the mythical beast of Chinese culture see Qilin.
The word kirin has come to be used in modern Japanese for a giraffe.
Kirin Brewery is also a Japanese brewing company named after the Japanese pronunciation of the qilin, a depiction of which is used as its logo. ( http://www.kirin.com/home.html )
Kirin is an older spelling of Jilin, a place in China.

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