Chantons, mes AMIS!
Article by Astrid Wihman, Writer
March 17, 2019
Despite China’s reputation for air pollution, the morning of February 27 began with clear skies. Amidst brisk spring weather, a group from ASIJ made its way to the AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools) honor choir festival at the International School of Beijing, reviewing its music for...
A Changing Niseko
Article by Emma Rekate, Writer, Photographer
March 13, 2019
Up in Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture of Japan, two hours away from Sapporo, lies a ski area named Niseko, otherwise known as ASIJ’s February Ski Break Campus. Niseko is one of the most popular ski destinations for students and families, especially those who love waist-deep powder and shabu-sha...
The NBA Season, Part II: What to Watch For
Article by Alex Katsuleres, Writer
February 27, 2019
The NBA season is reaching its mid-way point. The trade deadline has passed, the All-Star Game is fast approaching, and all around chaos has enveloped the league as teams prepare for the stretch run into the playoffs, the draft, or free agency. In just three months, the NBA has changed drastically—h...
The Resurgence of the Wrestling Program
Article by Shawn Dobberfuhl
February 19, 2019
Since the year 2000, the New England Patriots have risen to the top of the National Football League. The ASIJ wrestling team is in the midst of a similar climb right now. Last year, ASIJ sported a much smaller team compared to this year. While the team has grown this year, the number of ASIJ champio...
Hoops for the Wealthy: How the NBA is Limiting Fan Access
Article by Alex Katsuleres, Writer
January 21, 2019
In sports, there’s nothing quite like going to an NBA game in person. Watching games on TV, while still very enjoyable, could never top the sheer spectacle of watching Giannis dunk like he’s on an 8-foot hoop or hearing rabid Celtic fans scream obscenities at players while covered in green. Nowaday...
Submit to Daruma!
Article by Dohyun Kim, Writer, Photographer
December 6, 2018
Submit to ASIJ's literary magazine, Daruma! Daruma magazine has a long tradition at ASIJ. It was first printed in 1971 and has been published continuously for 47 years, featuring the best of ASIJ’s writers and artists. In that span of time, copies have been distributed to all high school students and tea...
Picking a Team: Your Hanabi Guide to the 2018-19 NBA Season
Article by Alex Katsuleres, Writer
November 8, 2018
Over the last decade, the NBA has exploded globally unlike any American sports league. Constantly changing storylines, highly visible stars, and influence over the fashion and entertainment industry are just some of the reasons that the NBA has become the fastest growing sports league in the world. The...
To All the Boys… Brings Change to TV
Article by Emma Rekate, Writer, Photographer
October 18, 2018
In the past couple of years, there has been an increasing number of movies and television shows that have leading characters who are Asian. In addition to this, there have been more mixed-race families and relationships in movies and TV that aren’t the main plot of the story or aren’t seen as so...
Mind-bending Maniac
Article by Alex Katsuleres, Writer
September 30, 2018
In the last decade, few actors have been as popular as Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, the latter even winning an Oscar for Best Actress last year for her work on La La Land. While they’ve both made their names on the big screen, they’ll be coming to the small screen this fall, in a mind-bending Netf...
Anna reports on Hanabi’s day with Motoko Rich—Tokyo bureau chief for the New York Times and former ASIJ elementary student—and her life in print. https://t.co/KM2KfiaqIQ #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
In case you missed it: Not all ASIJ grads go immediately to college. Julie talks with some of our seniors about their upcoming mandatory military service.
https://t.co/sPMPd12VGp #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
We remember 3/11, a day that forever changed Japan. Alissa writes about the English Circle’s work in Fukushima, and we have an accompanying podcast. Read, listen, remember. https://t.co/H27EX7Vf1s #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Spoiler alert: Kyler Caldwell hates spoilers. You too? Get his tips for how to avoid them at school! https://t.co/LYHoJBdFOA #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
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Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
June 2, 2019
With the number of news articles all over the internet about climate change and how it is affecting our earth, it is easy to feel as though you can’t make a difference at all. However, this is not true....
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
May 29, 2019
Many countries have various traditions to celebrate the holidays of Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas, and in most these holidays have become highly commercialized. This is especially true in...
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
May 28, 2019
When leaving students are asked what they’ll miss about Japan, one of the things that come up often are the convenience stores, or konbini. With a multitude of products and services, these stores are...
Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
May 21, 2019
Bullying prevails in schools and communities around the globe, which is why a few months ago, ASIJ ninth and tenth graders watched the 2011 documentary Bully. This documentary deeply touched the hearts...
Article by Emma Rekate, Writer, Photographer
May 21, 2019
Trash is everywhere, all of the time. Recently, the amount of garbage being left around the school is unacceptable. No matter if it is yours or not, everyone needs to do their part in respecting the space...
Know Your School: The History of ASIJ
May 20, 2019
ASIJ has a rich history that many students are unaware of, and it stretches far before the move to our current campus. The official founding of our school was in 1902 when it was established as the Tokyo...
Finding Balance: An Interview with Kristy Raggio
May 14, 2019
At one point or another, we have all struggled with balancing what we personally want to do and what we have to do for school. This balance between school work and personal interests is never an easy...
Spilling the Green (New Deal) Tea
May 3, 2019
As students at ASIJ, we are frequently faced with questions about our futures — particularly relating to our college choices and careers. Though much of it is needless worrying, it’s all well intended....