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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

The delegate of the United States faces pressure from other nations while advancing a proposal.

ASIJ MUN V: Mark of a New Global Order

Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer April 8, 2025

The dissolution of the Soviet Union on December 8th, 1991, may mark the end of all Communist ideals and Russian influence as Western nations encroach onto former Soviet territory. As Russia exerts what...

ASIJ MUN V: SPECPOL Debates Disinformation

ASIJ MUN V: SPECPOL Debates Disinformation

Article by Berenice Paul Bregeon, Writer April 8, 2025

The first day of debate in the SPECPOL committee ended with a resolution submitted by Brazil passing, and a resolution submitted by France waiting to be voted on tomorrow. A third resolution is expected...

Junu Min: Junu 4 U: He’ll be There for You

Junu Min: Junu 4 U: He’ll be There for You

Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer April 8, 2025

Once a shy first grader who wasn't sure how to fit in, Junu Min became a confident and passionate leader ready to take on the responsibility of representing the student body—his story is one that a lot...

Kate Clement: There’s no Debate, Vote for Kate!

Kate Clement: There’s no Debate, Vote for Kate!

Article by Shivaan Kothari, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

Having attended ASIJ since first grade, Kate Clement (‘26) is a true ASIJ veteran. Over her 11 years at the school, the connection she’s formed with the ASIJ community has played a pivotal role in...

Zayden Ashraf: Zay Leads the Way!

Zayden Ashraf: Zay Leads the Way!

Article by Shivaan Kothari, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

Zayden Ashraf (‘26) says that ASIJ’s students are the foundation of its success. In just his second year at ASIJ, he’s used his Class President experience from his former New Jersey school to become...

A Senior Year Bucket List

A Senior Year Bucket List

Article by Emma Savarese, Writer January 29, 2025

On Tuesday, January 14, the senior class had the opportunity to hear from seven ASIJ alumni who shared their college experiences and offered advice on what to expect as we transition from ASIJ to the next...

A Game of Inches: ASIJ JV Boys Basketball Reflect on Thrilling Loss to SMIS

A Game of Inches: ASIJ JV Boys Basketball Reflect on Thrilling Loss to SMIS

Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer January 26, 2025

Our Mustang Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team endured a tough loss against Saint Mary's International School (SMIS) on Friday, January 24th, as the game ended in favor of SMIS 48-47. The game included...

Varsity Basketball Team Spotlight: Success through leadership

Varsity Basketball Team Spotlight: Success through leadership

Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Writer December 10, 2024

The ASIJ Varsity Basketball team has had an ambitious season under Coach Ryan Naughton. With a strong focus on personal growth, team chemistry, and competitiveness, this year's Boys Mustang Basketball...

Spillin' The Tea on Cliques at ASIJ

Spillin’ The Tea on Cliques at ASIJ

Article by Carolin Holjo, Koyo Odagari, and Shivaan Kothari December 4, 2024

Spillin' The Tea is a Hanabi column that takes a casual perspective on submissions from the ASIJ Community. The 2024-25 writers are Koyo Odagari (10), Carolin Holjo (11), and Shivaan Kothari (11). This...

Assessing the ASIJ Cross Country Team: Promising growth and potential

Assessing the ASIJ Cross Country Team: Promising growth and potential

Article by Lysandre Stone-Bourgeois, Jackson Bomongcag, and Ian Zacharias October 18, 2024

Cross Country may seem simple. Fifty to two hundred individuals on a trail, racing anywhere from five to ten kilometers, aiming for the fastest time to win the race. However, behind the scenes exists a...

Student Body President Election: What to Know About the Candidates

Student Body President Election: What to Know About the Candidates

Article by Sophia Tamada Nielsen and Karina Kirpalani April 9, 2024

Every spring, the ASIJ student body gathers to vote for who they think should be their next Student Body President. Weeks of campaigning in hallways, classrooms, and across social media lead up to a day...

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