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Instruction

saqifahaz — 2026-04-10 14:19:17 UTC

Introduce yourself to your group (name and where you’re from).
Read the five prompts together.
For each prompt, try to find at least one group member who fits the description.
Write down:
- their name
- where they’re from
- one interesting detail about them related to the prompt
If no one fits a prompt, write “No one” and briefly explain why.
As a group, choose one image that represents Japanese pop culture. Be ready to explain why you chose it.
Submit one Padlet post per group including all five responses and the image.

Group 0 (Example)

saqifahaz — 2026-04-10 14:21:12 UTC

Members: Name 1 (Country 1), Name 2 (Country 2), Name 3 (Country 3)

– A recently has read Blue Lock and likes the art style. Her favorite character is Isagi.

– B thinks Shirokuma from Sumikko Gurashi is the cutest and has a keychain.

– C & B listens to YOASOBI and loves the storytelling lyrics. C's favorite song is "Yoru ni Kakeru" while B's favorite song is "Tabun"

– A & B plays Animal Crossing: New Horizons and loves collecting seasonal items. It is a relaxing game for them.

– C has visited the steps near Suga Shrine from the Kimi no Na wa movie.

Group 1

2026-04-13 05:23:39 UTC

Aaishni (India)
Catherine (America)
Fadwa (Belgium)
Safiyya (Malaysia)

Fadwa read haru no noroi by konishi asuka
Catherine thinks Bakugo from My Hero Academia is kawaii
Catherine listens to Biz & ZERA
Aaishni and Safiyya grew up playing Mario Kart
Catherine has visited Nipponbashi Denden Town for fashion, anime, manga, and other merchandise, Aaishni wants to visit Takaoka City for Doraemon

Group4

2026-04-13 05:26:12 UTC

Members: Megan(Taiwan), Sean(USA), Kiki (China)

- Megan recently has read One Piece

-Kiki likes Monchichi, Megan likes Pochacco from Sanrio

-Megan listens to Tomomo Kawase, Kiki listens to FABTASTICS

-Kiki plays Nintendo Switch

-Megan will visit Miyagi with friend since it was the manga HAIKYUU!! was based on

Group 2

2026-04-13 05:26:51 UTC

Members : Théa (France), Chlean (France), Joane (France), Margaux (France)

Théa has read Nana. She likes the aesthetic of the fashion. Her favorite character is Hachi.
Joane thinks that Jiji from Kiki's delivery service is cute.
Théa listens to Mukanjyo from the opening of Vinland Saga. She likes the melody.
All of us has already played Nintendo games, such as Mario Kart. We like playing with our friends at the same game at the same time.
Théa and Joane want to visit Yakushima forest because it has inspired their favorite Ghibli movie (Princess Mononoke).

Group 3

2026-04-13 05:32:23 UTC

Dylan from Germany

Has played Japanese games, last game played Nior: Replica

Valtteri from Finland

Just started reading his first manga (Bleach)

Paulina from Poland

Listens to Japanese music and favourite Japanese artist is Kimonos

Roope from Finland

Checks every prompt

Prompts

Manga: Valtteri and Roope. Valtteri just started his first and Roope has read many.

Kawaii character: Roope thinks that Puck from Re; Zero is kawaii.

Listens to Japanese music: Paulina likes Kimonos and Zazen Boyz, Amazarashi and Roope likes more mainstream J-pop like Ado, Creepy nuts, Yorushika and many more.

Plays Japanese games: everyone has played atleast some Mario/Sonic game but Dylan has recently played Nier: Replica.

Anime reference location: Roope wants to visit the stairs that is the main art work from the anime movie Your name.

Yours truly, Group 3