From Catalonia to Hong Kong: Understanding Autonomy with Mr. Johnson
Article by Sylvan Lebrun, Writer
November 21, 2019
“We believe this is the last stand for our future and freedom.” This quote from a 22-year-old protester in Hong Kong exemplifies the feelings of many of the nation’s young people, who have committed themselves to a taxing and dangerous movement to maintain autonomy from China. They have faced tear gas, ru...
Alien Invasions
Article by Take Zoot, Writer
November 10, 2019
Imagine walking down the street in an ordinary Tokyo suburb. What is the last thing you would expect to see? A flock of parakeets? Well, that’s just what I saw one ordinary afternoon as I went for my usual dog walk around my neighborhood. This got me wondering how the heck they got there. In my mind...
How was Your Shirt Made?
Article by Sejin Yu, Writer
November 5, 2019
According to the BBC, global clothing production “now exceeds 100 billion garments per year.” Defined as “inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends,” fast fashion has taken over the world. Brands make billions of dollars per year while compe...
Here Come the 2020 Paralympic Games
Article by Maia Macek, Writer
October 22, 2019
In terms of media coverage and general awareness, the Paralympic Games have lived in the shadow of the Olympic Games ever since the Paralympics were established seventy years ago. In 2012, NBC dedicated 5.5 hours of television coverage to the Paralympics. The 66 hours allotted for the 2016 Paralympi...
A Life in Print: An Interview with Motoko Rich
Article by Anna Milstein, Writer
June 7, 2019
A few weeks ago, Dohyun Kim and I were lucky enough to interview Motoko Rich, the Tokyo bureau chief for the New York Times; she began working for the Times in 2003. She attended ASIJ from second to fourth grade. Ms. Rich initially didn’t want to become a journalist, explaining that “when I was...
The Thing About Differences
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
June 6, 2019
Race. Religion. Politics. Sexual orientation. Lifestyles. Hairstyles. Difference enrichens humanity. Yet difference has too often been―and continues to be―a cause of division. Science teacher Suren Tummala knows well the perception of difference. Born in India and raised in the US, Mr. Tumma...
Book Circulation Up; Reading Down
Article by Lauren Hartz, Writer
June 4, 2019
During activity period and the latter half of lunch, the library is chock-full of people. Look around, and you’ll see students socializing, students studying, students playing video games, and students sleeping. Conspicuously absent, however, are students reading. From 2013-2018, fewer and fewer book...
We Only Have One Earth
Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
June 2, 2019
With the number of news articles all over the internet about climate change and how it is affecting our earth, it is easy to feel as though you can’t make a difference at all. However, this is not true. As an individual, you hold a substantial amount of power. Here are some lifestyle changes that yo...
Japan’s Borrowed Holidays
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
May 29, 2019
Many countries have various traditions to celebrate the holidays of Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas, and in most these holidays have become highly commercialized. This is especially true in Japan, where so many companies use the holidays to promote and sell their products. Hallowee...
Don’t Stand By. Stand Up!
Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
May 21, 2019
Bullying prevails in schools and communities around the globe, which is why a few months ago, ASIJ ninth and tenth graders watched the 2011 documentary Bully. This documentary deeply touched the hearts of many, inspiring them to think about bullying in our community. I interviewed a handful of stude...
Know Your School: The History of ASIJ
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
May 20, 2019
ASIJ has a rich history that many students are unaware of, and it stretches far before the move to our current campus. The official founding of our school was in 1902 when it was established as the Tokyo School for Foreign Children. The classes were small in the beginning, but slowly started to gain...
Finding Balance: An Interview with Kristy Raggio
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
May 14, 2019
At one point or another, we have all struggled with balancing what we personally want to do and what we have to do for school. This balance between school work and personal interests is never an easy one to find, and with AP season and finals upon us, it’s just going to get harder. Kristy Ragg...
Failure is definitely an option; fear is not. Marine Savoure explains. https://tinyurl.com/y26y9cf8 #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Parakeets tweet, and so do we. Confused? Take Zoot will clear things up for you. https://tinyurl.com/yzvxx8za #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Emma Tull makes a case for why libraries should carry diverse stories, and why you should read them. https://tinyurl.com/y3s6g7n2 #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
When it comes to retail, "forever" isn't all it's cracked up to be, writes Selina Drysdale. https://tinyurl.com/y3hltxsj #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Kai reports on this year’s first Inside Track presenter, ASIJ alum Hannah Siegel from the environmentally friendly shoe company, Rothy’s. https://tinyurl.com/y64rxzn7 #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
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Article by Sejin Yu, Writer
November 5, 2019
According to the BBC, global clothing production “now exceeds 100 billion garments per year.” Defined as “inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest...
Article by Emma Tull, Writer
October 31, 2019
In October 1994, LGBT History Month was celebrated in the United States for the first time, initiated by a gay high school teacher from Missouri named Rodney Wilson. Although the annual event lost some...
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
October 31, 2019
“When you lose, experience is the reward.” This was the title of the Olympic Channel’s recent video featuring Olympians Usain Bolt, Cathy Freeman, Yelena Isinbaeva, and Michael Phelps. For most...
Article by Emma Rekate, Writer, Photographer
October 29, 2019
What's the Dealio? is back with another episode! In this podcast, you will get to see what they have in store for you this year, from sports to arts, to students' opinions. Also, you get the chance to...
Article by Selina Drysdale, Writer
October 29, 2019
One factor making us at ASIJ stand out among other international schools is our uniform — or lack thereof. Students fill the halls every day, using their clothing choices to reflect their personal style...
The Inside Track: Hannah Siegel
October 28, 2019
In late September ASIJ graduate Hannah Siegel (‘11) spoke to the high school in the first of this year’s Inside Track presentations. Siegel shared her stories about her high-school experiences here,...
The Rundown on the Trump Impeachment Inquiry
October 27, 2019
It came as a shock to everyone when Donald J. Trump won the U.S. presidential election back in 2016. Few expected him to pull through, especially against the political experience of someone like Hillary...
Here Come the 2020 Paralympic Games
October 22, 2019
In terms of media coverage and general awareness, the Paralympic Games have lived in the shadow of the Olympic Games ever since the Paralympics were established seventy years ago. In 2012, NBC dedicated...