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Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer
January 19, 2026
A landmark of the 60s hippies’ scene, Woodstock ‘69 is still considered one of the greatest rock festivals of all time. With Creedence Clearwater Revival singing pure American culture, Jimi Hendrix...
Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer
December 12, 2025
The new Wicked film arrives in a moment when political division, scapegoating, and public distrust feel sharper than ever—which is why its story, told through bright colours and soaring duets by Ariana...
Article by Derrick Ma, Writer
December 12, 2025
The ASIJ Tennis Team galloped past the finish line of their fall season in style: Varsity Girls dominated, placing first at the Kanto Plain Finals and finishing third in the Jeju Tournament, while Varsity...
Article by Berenice Bregeon, Writer
December 12, 2025
On November 9th, an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck the coast of Iwate Prefecture. Northern Japan was impacted by quakes measuring level 4 on the Japanese scale for seismic intensity and received alerts...
Article by Naoki Kitabatake and Isabel Tsuchida
December 9, 2025
On Wednesday, November 12, the ASIJ Law Society visited the Tokyo High Court District. Upon arriving, members surveyed the docket sheet—which lists the cases of the day—eventually settling to view...
Does AI belong in the Art Industry?
December 4, 2025
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming deeply embedded in our world: school life has shifted for both students and teachers, thousands of employees at corporations have been replaced by large-language-models,...
Japan Welcomes Its First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi
December 2, 2025
At an extraordinary Diet session held on October 21, Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan’s first female prime minister, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s political history. Amid efforts...
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind – The 2025 Fall Play In Review
November 20, 2025
When I arrived at the Black Box theatre on Friday evening, I expected to sit comfortably at the back of the makeshift bleachers and enjoy a classic ASIJ Fall Play. However, I was met with something entirely...
Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer
November 20, 2025
As global fixation shifts from the latest political election to controversial celebrity scandals, Sudan’s crisis remains largely out of view. The social media news cycle moves at lightning speed—a...
Article by Naomi Chew, Writer
November 18, 2025
thrifting (noun) /ˈθrɪf.tɪŋ/ the act of looking for or buying goods from thrift stores or other places that sell used items such as clothes, books, or furniture Not long ago, thrifting carried...
Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer
November 10, 2025
Middle School Science Teacher Pete Vergel has served as the Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach for 298 games, and is now preparing to coach his 300th Varsity Boys' Soccer game at ASIJ. In doing so, he reflects...
Article by Andrew Doll, Writer
November 4, 2025
Every athlete knows the anticipation before a game. The nervous energy that flutters like butterflies in their body, the adrenaline pumping their muscles to peak performance, and the mindset that they...
Article by Yejin Kim, Writer
October 27, 2025
Every student at ASIJ knows the feeling: the electrifying energy that fills the cheerful atmosphere, echoing through the gym during a volleyball game, the overwhelming sense of pride we feel as we watch...
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Winner: The Story Behind Maria Corina Machado
October 20, 2025
Every year, six Nobel Prizes are awarded to remarkable, accomplished individuals from all over the world for their outstanding achievements in one of six categories. With the peace category gaining the...
Behind the Scenes: How Student Aid Keeps ASIJ Events on Track
October 16, 2025
Ever wonder who keeps ASIJ’s biggest events running without a hitch? From the Yujo Tournament to Spirit Day, Student Aid is the group quietly making sure everything behind the scenes stays on track. Student...
Uncertainty in France: Political Instability and Market Fallout
October 6, 2025
France has seen a dramatic increase in political instability over the past year. At the same time, the nation’s deteriorating economy and growing fiscal risk are causing widespread unrest in the local...