Article by Jennifer Tsai, Writer
February 11, 2026
Released worldwide in 2024, Black Box Diaries is a documentary memoir that follows journalist Shiori Ito's pursuit of justice for victims of sexual assault and her effort to reform Japan's laws on sexual...
Article by Sarah Higashio Gocsei, Writer
February 9, 2026
You likely use at least one streaming service, such as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, or Disney+. At first glance, the streaming landscape appears crowded with choices. In reality, however, most major streaming...
Article by Berenice Bregeon, Writer
February 9, 2026
On Friday, January 23, the ASIJ Health Center issued a warning in the Daily Bulletin, cautioning students and parents that Norovirus and Influenza were circulating on campus. Both illnesses commonly spread...
Article by Derrick Ma, Writer
February 1, 2026
On January 2nd, 2026, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized in their own country by US military forces to face prosecution charges from the Department of Justice,...
Article by Yejin Kim, Writer
January 28, 2026
Tensions over immigration enforcement in the US have reached a boiling point after two fatal shootings in Minneapolis and a wave of aggressive enforcement actions across America, leading to widespread...
Valentino Garavani: The Life & Legacy of Fashion’s Eternal Icon
January 27, 2026
Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani—known mononymously as Valentino—helped define modern luxury and timeless elegance. Unfortunately, his foundation confirmed that he passed away...
Is 2026 the New 2016? Nostalgia, TikTok, and the Last “Great Year”
January 27, 2026
Nostalgia isn’t new. For example, fashion has been cycling back for years, with Isabel Marant’s effortless-chic boots and Herve Leger’s bandage dresses being recent examples of trend revivals. Nostalgia...
The Top 5 Girls’ Fashion Ins and Outs from 2025
January 22, 2026
From Abercrombie and Hollister to leopard print and ballet flats, the classic teenage “it girl” fashion style has truly evolved over the years. While it may seem that styles have transformed significantly...
Article by Naomi Chew, Writer
January 20, 2026
On November 4th, 2025, 34-year-old Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani declared victory in the New York City mayoral election, beating out Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to become...
Article by Andrew Doll, Writer
January 20, 2026
It all began in first grade when my teacher asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” At first, it seemed like an innocent question, one that my friends and I playfully tossed around....
Article by Tamako Miki, Writer
January 19, 2026
As the winter season settles in, ASIJ’s field hockey team takes to the field with a fresh sense of purpose and energy. Led by their three coaches—Coach Crissy, Chapple, and Rena—the team plays as...
Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer
January 19, 2026
A landmark of the 60s hippies’ scene, Woodstock ‘69 is still considered one of the greatest rock festivals of all time. With Creedence Clearwater Revival singing pure American culture, Jimi Hendrix...
Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer
December 12, 2025
The new Wicked film arrives in a moment when political division, scapegoating, and public distrust feel sharper than ever—which is why its story, told through bright colours and soaring duets by Ariana...
Mustang Aces: From the Eyes of our Tennis Players
December 12, 2025
The ASIJ Tennis Team galloped past the finish line of their fall season in style: Varsity Girls dominated, placing first at the Kanto Plain Finals and finishing third in the Jeju Tournament, while Varsity...
Three Steps for Earthquake Readiness at Home
December 12, 2025
On November 9th, an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck the coast of Iwate Prefecture. Northern Japan was impacted by quakes measuring level 4 on the Japanese scale for seismic intensity and received alerts...
ASIJ Law Society Follows Murder Trial
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...