The Rise of Indian Religious Nationalism
Article by Sylvan Lebrun, Writer
March 18, 2020
India's Republic Day is celebrated every January 26, commemorating the day the country’s constitution came into effect. Traditionally a day of national pride, it is celebrated with folk dance festivals, great military parades, and planes that leave trails of smoke in the orange, green, and white of...
Flying on Vapors: Those New Nikes
Article by Take Zoot, Writer
March 18, 2020
What is one thing that all runners dream of? A shoe that makes them faster. Wouldn’t that be nice? Well, dream no more because one actually exists now. The Nike Vaporfly Next % burst into the running world as a revolutionary shoe. Said to make runners 4% more energy-efficient (faster), the shoe...
Mixed Reviews for ASIJ’s Gold Card
Article by Rachel Martini, Writer, Photographer
March 17, 2020
In today’s world, practically everything can be paid for electronically, whether that be through credit card, smartphone, or even your Suica train pass. Similar methods have also made their way to our very own campus: the Gold Card will replace all cash and ticket payments at ASIJ’s kiosk and cafeteria...
The Future of History and Historiography: An Interview with Mr. Howe
Article by Maia Macek, Writer
March 9, 2020
Historiography is essentially the historical examination of what historians of the past wrote about an event that occurred before their time. Historians’ perspective of certain events changes based on the time in which they are living. Mr. Howe examines this concept with juniors in his AP US History...
How ASIJ is Becoming a More Sustainable School
Article by Tei Kim, Writer
February 12, 2020
Environmental issues and sustainability are growing concerns in the world today. It is important to recognize the problem of increasing pollution and take action in order to prevent any further damage. This can be done on a global scale, such as the Climate March that took place in October, or on a ...
The Legal Battle for LGBT Rights in Japan
Article by Sylvan Lebrun, Writer
February 9, 2020
According to a recent poll by public relations company Dentsu, nearly 80% of Japanese people under the age of 60 are now in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. This is an incredible climb compared to even just a few years prior, and experts have taken it as evidence of an increasing awareness of ...
Technology Learns from Nature
Article by Take Zoot, Writer
January 28, 2020
Although you may not know what biomimicry is, you definitely have encountered it. The term itself is somewhat self-explanatory: it is a method for the design of materials that draw upon biological processes and beings for inspiration. Hearing this definition may bring images of something prepostero...
How to Define Coming of Age?
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
December 17, 2019
Every culture seems to have them: the Jewish bar/bat mitzvah, the Korean Gwanrye/Gyerye, the Latin Quinceañera, the Japanese Seijin no Hi ―coming-of-age traditions are a rite of passage around the world. To learn how students at ASIJ view coming of age, I interviewed students from Grades 10-12, asking them to...
The Harsh Reality of Reality TV
Article by Hannah Bonafede, Writer
December 11, 2019
From the dramatic outbursts from contestants on Love Island to the tense elimination process on Hell’s Kitchen, reality television has undoubtedly become significant in modern culture. Reality television is defined as a genre of television programming that documents unscripted real-life situations. Howev...
Technology and School, for Better and Worse
Article by Espi Littlefield, Writer
December 10, 2019
On ASIJ’s campus, technology is everywhere: iPads, computers, and iPhones are used from the ELC up through high school, in the classroom, on the buses, in the hallways. The primary use of technology at ASIJ in recent years has been to enhance and deepen understanding of the topics being learned. Ho...
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...
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The fastest shoes on earth? Take Zoot thinks so. https://tinyurl.com/w7wgwbs #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
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Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
March 19, 2020
"Whenever I’m playing guitar, whenever I feel inspired, it’s like I’m in a trance. I’ve never really owned a video game console, so this has been my means of passing time forever. Guitar is a way...
Article by Sylvan Lebrun, Writer
March 18, 2020
India's Republic Day is celebrated every January 26, commemorating the day the country’s constitution came into effect. Traditionally a day of national pride, it is celebrated with folk dance festivals,...
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
March 18, 2020
"We didn’t expect to win; we knew the competition would be tough. It’s just good that we were able to pull it off." "This year has been a really interesting environment, especially with the new...
Article by Take Zoot, Writer
March 18, 2020
What is one thing that all runners dream of? A shoe that makes them faster. Wouldn’t that be nice? Well, dream no more because one actually exists now. The Nike Vaporfly Next % burst into the running...
Article by Rachel Martini, Writer, Photographer
March 17, 2020
In today’s world, practically everything can be paid for electronically, whether that be through credit card, smartphone, or even your Suica train pass. Similar methods have also made their way to our...
What’s the Dealio? – Episode 13: Week 2
March 16, 2020
Listen now to hear from our student panelists Carina (12), Bear (11), Adam (10), and Kentaro (9), a report from Miray (10) on music classes, an interview with Mr. Welckle, and an update from Mr. Nelson. Plus,...
Fear Coronavirus? Take a Deep Breath
March 12, 2020
We all know about the coronavirus. The disease has rampaged through Asia, and continues to spread across the world, killing thousands. Currently, there is no cure for the disease, resulting in a global...
March 11, 2020
“I am here to expose a system of justice that violates the most basic principles of humanity,” said Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan chairman turned Interpol fugitive. Gesturing wildly, at a news conference...