Refrozen: A Beloved Film Gets a Sequel
Article by Lisa Neureiter, Writer
February 7, 2020
Over Thanksgiving break, the widely anticipated film Frozen 2 opened at theaters worldwide. The original film, Frozen — from the movie itself to the merchandise to the catchy songs — had become a beloved hit that people from all walks of life could respect and enjoy. Released in 2013, Frozen took...
Apple’s Netflix
Article by Kyler Caldwell, Writer
November 12, 2019
The subscription-services model for distributing content to consumers has become more popular in recent years. As many readers already know, services like Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify have been distributing their content to consumers for a monthly fee. Apple dipped its toe into the water with the launch ...
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...
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...
![ICYMI: Nearly 80% of Japanese people under the age of 60 are now in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. Sylvan examines LGBT triumphs and challenges in Japan. (Site link in bio, then Features section.) #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication [photo credit: US Embassy Tokyo]](https://hanabi.asij.ac.jp/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
ICYMI: Nearly 80% of Japanese people under the age of 60 are now in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. Sylvan Lebrun examines LGBT triumphs and challenges in Japan. https://tinyurl.com/sejh7sd #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
The fastest shoes on earth? Take Zoot thinks so. https://tinyurl.com/w7wgwbs #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
“I guess, in summary: do Debate,” says Human of ASIJ Solomon Kim. https://tinyurl.com/wm5e92a #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Sylvan Lebrun investigates religious nationalism in India. https://tinyurl.com/yx6m6cpm #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Rachel Martini examines reasons for and reactions to ASIJ’s new Gold Card. https://tinyurl.com/vmarurb #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
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Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
March 19, 2020
"Whenever I’m playing guitar, whenever I feel inspired, it’s like I’m in a trance. I’ve never really owned a video game console, so this has been my means of passing time forever. Guitar is a way...
Article by Sylvan Lebrun, Writer
March 18, 2020
India's Republic Day is celebrated every January 26, commemorating the day the country’s constitution came into effect. Traditionally a day of national pride, it is celebrated with folk dance festivals,...
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
March 18, 2020
"We didn’t expect to win; we knew the competition would be tough. It’s just good that we were able to pull it off." "This year has been a really interesting environment, especially with the new...
Article by Take Zoot, Writer
March 18, 2020
What is one thing that all runners dream of? A shoe that makes them faster. Wouldn’t that be nice? Well, dream no more because one actually exists now. The Nike Vaporfly Next % burst into the running...
Article by Rachel Martini, Writer, Photographer
March 17, 2020
In today’s world, practically everything can be paid for electronically, whether that be through credit card, smartphone, or even your Suica train pass. Similar methods have also made their way to our...
What’s the Dealio? – Episode 13: Week 2
March 16, 2020
Listen now to hear from our student panelists Carina (12), Bear (11), Adam (10), and Kentaro (9), a report from Miray (10) on music classes, an interview with Mr. Welckle, and an update from Mr. Nelson. Plus,...
Fear Coronavirus? Take a Deep Breath
March 12, 2020
We all know about the coronavirus. The disease has rampaged through Asia, and continues to spread across the world, killing thousands. Currently, there is no cure for the disease, resulting in a global...
March 11, 2020
“I am here to expose a system of justice that violates the most basic principles of humanity,” said Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan chairman turned Interpol fugitive. Gesturing wildly, at a news conference...