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Announcement of Don Quijote’s beloved mascot being changed has shoppers in shock
https://grapee.jp/en/216112
Discussion Questions
- Had you already heard about the possible change of Don Quixote’s mascot? What do you think about it?
- In your opinion, which mascot do you think is better for Don Quixote? Why?
- Do you often shop at Don Quixote? Why or why not?
- Why do you think Japan has so many mascots for everything? Do you think it’s a good way to connect with the public? Why or why not?
- Are there any mascots you particularly like? Are there any you particularly dislike?
- If you were to create a mascot for Friday Club, what type of character would you create? (If you are feeling really ambitious, you could draw an example of the mascot you have in mind.)
- What’s the strangest or funniest mascot you’ve ever seen?
