1. Reading comprehension themes—school confusion due to time change, art class mishaps, scenic river walks with children, Japanese holiday experiences, Genbi Shinkansen train features, plant protection activism

2. Cultural references—Kabuki, sushi etiquette, samurai history, cherry blossom viewing, Japanese rare flower (okinagusa), cat café birthday celebration, student exchange introduction to Japanese traditions

3. Vocabulary and grammar targets—seasons, emotional states (confused, happy, surprised), daily activities, modal expressions, family structure, passive and causative phrases, time markers

4. Translation task—British students visit school, experience Japanese culture via tea ceremony and chopsticks, future plan to visit a lake, past-present-future tense comprehension and activity sequencing

5. Fictional text comprehension—literary passages from Mizuno Senko and Kitahara Hakushū, involving dialogue, natural imagery, parent-child interactions, metaphorical descriptions of beauty and culture

6. Assessment format—Edexcel GCSE Japanese Higher Tier Paper 3 (2022), 50 marks total, Section A: comprehension (43 marks), Section B: English translation (7 marks), realistic and literary contexts blending grammar, culture, and expression skills