1. Translation section—students create handmade calendars yearly in November, themes include seasonal foods and folklore, calendars sold locally, profits donated to Tohoku earthquake areas, focus on leadership and social awareness

2. University entrance exam reform—students express concern over lack of information, rural disadvantage due to travel costs for English speaking tests, fairness concerns in grading subjective answers

3. Robot OriHime—developed for school participation by absent students, enables remote attendance and interaction, principal emphasizes its role in reintegration and emotional support

4. Personal essay—blind teacher’s friendship with prank-loving colleague, playful neighborhood interactions, mutual respect and kindness despite differences, emotional attachment through small gestures

5. YouTuber aspirations—rising youth interest, workshops on visual engagement, importance of individuality, past experiences inspire content creation, financial awareness through sponsorship strategy

6. Section C essay themes—energy-saving through traditional practices (kotatsu, hotpots), elderly driving debate for accessibility, digital vs. in-person festival experiences, single-parent family impact on child development