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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 Student News Site of The American School in Japan

HANABI

Looking Forward - The ASIJ Baseball Team

Looking Forward – The ASIJ Baseball Team

Article by Andrew Doll, Writer May 15, 2026

Crack! A bat hitting a ball. A ball thrown by a pitcher. Not a big deal. Just a game. It doesn’t matter that this is one of the hardest mental games out there. It doesn't matter that hitting a fastball...

ASIJMUN Day 1: SPECPOL and DISEC

ASIJMUN Day 1: SPECPOL and DISEC

Article by Berenice Bregeon, Writer April 21, 2026

The first day of the Model United Nations conference began under the gaze of the cherry blossoms, as delegates constructively debated solutions to the issues facing the modern world. This article will...

ASIJ Softball Flourishes through Unity and Growth

ASIJ Softball Flourishes through Unity and Growth

Article by Yejin Kim, Writer April 15, 2026

The ASIJ Softball Team is and has always been a vital part of the Mustang Athletics Program. This year’s team is especially recognized for its positive energy and strong team culture, led by captains...

Sara Hishinuma: Vote Sara 4 a New Era!

Sara Hishinuma: Vote Sara 4 a New Era!

Article by Mayuko Kawase, Writer April 7, 2026

By now, you've probably seen the countless green posters with Sara Hishinuma’s face or the numerous reels she’s posted on her campaign Instagram. All of these advertisements present one message: Vote...

Inside ASIJ Cheer’s Road to Far East Success

Inside ASIJ Cheer’s Road to Far East Success

Article by Tamako Miki, Writer March 3, 2026

Everybody knows the longtime cheer, proudly led by our cheerleaders, that echoes through the ASIJ gym and rallies the school behind our Mustang athletes: “Y-E-L-L! Y-E-L-L! Everybody yell, go Mustangs!”...

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