Whiplash—An Excellent Movie about Excellence
The 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2024
What Makes Stevie Nicks a Queen of Rock and Roll
A Game of Inches: ASIJ JV Boys Basketball Reflect on Thrilling Loss to SMIS
Varsity Basketball Team Spotlight: Success through leadership
Assessing the ASIJ Cross Country Team: Promising growth and potential
How to: Safety in Playing Guitar and Bass Guitar
The Role of Music in the Ocarina of Time
The Resurgence of Film Photography in Younger Generations
Why Dog Movies Make Us Cry So Much
The Best Live Jazz Venues in Tokyo
Mattel and Barbie Honor Stevie Nicks
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...
Article by Jennifer Tsai, Writer
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in our world: school life has shifted for both students and teachers, thousands of employees at corporations have been replaced by large-language-models,...
Article by Sarah Higashio Gocsei and Shivaan Kothari
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...
Article by Raphael Collas and Sophie Lee
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...
Why Thrifting Is Surging Among Gen Z
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...
300 Games – Reflecting on Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach Vergel’s Career
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...
Asia Pacific International: Cross Country’s Thrilling Trip to Guam
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...
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Writer
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...
Article by Sarah Higashio Gocsei, Writer
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...
Article by Sarah Higashio Gocsei, Writer
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...
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...
Charlie Kirk — America’s Latest Victim of Political Violence
September 16, 2025
Last Wednesday (September 10th), Charlie Kirk, a prominent American conservative political activist, was assassinated in front of 3,000 people, including his wife and two children, during one of his events...
The Quiet Crisis: The Conversations We Avoid
September 12, 2025
We sat in rows under humming fluorescent lights, fanning ourselves with crumpled paper schedules. It was the first day of summer camp, and the room buzzed with quiet nerves. The projector at the front...
September 2, 2025
Revocation, termination, deportation. In the era of the Trump administration, what should international students know about visa safety during these uncertain times? Every year, hundreds of thousands...














