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The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

HANABI

The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

HANABI

When Style Becomes Resistance

When Style Becomes Resistance

Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer February 13, 2026

In 2026, fashion and creative expression have moved beyond runways, galleries, and storefronts, emerging as a language of protest amid political and social turbulence. What we wear — and what we craft...

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Whiplash—An Excellent Movie about Excellence

Article by Shiwhan Kim, Writer September 20, 2025

It’s easy to overlook abuse when it leads to excellence, because with the lash of a whip, perfection can be within reach. The complex relationship between obsession, abuse, and idolization is explored...

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The 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2024

Article by Shivaan Kothari, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2025

Defined by a beef between the two biggest rappers of our generation—Drake and Kendrick Lamar—2024 was a historic year for hip-hop. The sparks for this battle had existed for a long time, but the back-and-forth...

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The Role of Music in the Ocarina of Time

Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer April 6, 2024

Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was one of the world's first video games to utilize 3D graphics. Yet perhaps its most iconic element is its soundtrack, which plays an integral role in...

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