Humans of ASIJ is an interview series in which Hanabi staff talk to members of the ASIJ community who have a unique talent, skill, interest, or perspective.
Article by Mayuko Kawase
September 8, 2026
To many ASIJ students, Dr. Naik is simply the new principal. Yet before he even set foot in the principal's office, his career and lifestyle were an extensive journey, taking him through graduate school,...
Article by Emma Matsudaira
August 31, 2026
Singer, songwriter, actress, mogul, philanthropist—Dolly Parton did all of it for almost seven decades, without ever stopping being the generous and unmistakably authentic person that she was. And on...
Article by Jennifer Tsai
May 17, 2026
Japan’s work environment has long been notorious for its long work hours, high pressure, and heavy workload. This culture of extreme overwork and mandatory unpaid overtime, coupled with strict hierarchical...
Article by Andrew Doll
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...
Article by Tamako Miki
April 27, 2026
Who gets to be in a clinical trial? Who owns your health data? And should a 13-year-old have access to an infinite scroll feed on Instagram? These were among the questions debated at the World Health Organization...
How Far Will You Go? Inside ASIJ Track and Field
April 27, 2026
“Fun.” “Discipline.” “Challenging.” “Exhausting.” Ask a track runner to describe track and field in one word, and their answers may not align, but together, they will...
Space Commercialization and the Coming Revolution: Who Stands to Gain?
April 22, 2026
"Goldman Sachs analysts predicted the sector would grow to approximately $1 trillion by 2040, a forecast consistent with projections from Morgan Stanley," according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The...
ASIJMUN Day 1: SPECPOL and DISEC
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...
Article by Mayuko Kawase
April 21, 2026
Public health considers the safety of local neighborhoods and global communities, and with new strains and mutations of various diseases constantly emerging, public health continues to face new crises....
Article by Berenice Bregeon
April 21, 2026
As the rain and strong breezes announce the arrival of spring, the iconic Japanese cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This year, the cherry blossoms in Tokyo were confirmed to have started blooming on...
Article by Sarah Higashio Gocsei
April 21, 2026
This spring, ASIJ’s theater program leans into the delightfully strange with its production of The Addams Family, a musical where the eerie meets the hilarious and chaos is never far behind. At the...
Article by Joongi Min
April 15, 2026
We live in a world where answers seemingly arrive faster than questions. A world where certainty is manufactured in headlines and confidence is mistaken for truth. A world where information is abundant,...
Article by Yejin Kim
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...
April 15, 2026
The word “underground” sparks images of art marked by authenticity and unscathed by commercialization. In music, punk has its roots in the “underground,” as its rebellious, unapologetic themes...
April 9, 2026
"It's a violation of International Law." I recall saying this once, only to be met with the usual answer that follows: "So what?" At that time, I pushed back and argued: "The President of the United...
Your Vote and Mer—The Perfect Pair
April 8, 2026
This year, Hanabi continues its annual tradition of interviewing candidates for student body president. Today, we sat down with one of this year’s candidates, Meredith Michels, to learn more about her...