Many of you may recognize this revolutionary image taken by the Hubble telescope in 1995. Titled the “Pillars of Creation,” it became Hubble’s most famous image and a testament to scientific advancement....

Since the 1950s, the world has experienced a general downward trend in birth rate due to factors including declining child mortality, rising age of marriage, and more. This drop in birth rate is a severe...

“You are braver than you believe, smarter than you seem, and stronger than you think.” Christopher Robin repeats this for Winnie-the-Pooh — but really for all children sitting at home — shortly...

This is part of a continuing series of interviews with academics from leading U.S universities.  Where does religion lie in contemporary academic and political discourse? How can we engage in productive...

If you’ve ever stayed awake past midnight, you’ll understand the exhaustion that comes with neglecting a reasonable bedtime. That lethargy dragging down your eyelids is the body’s circadian rhythm...

  How will history remember the War in Ukraine? As Cold War tactics of isolationism and containment are employed by the West, the geopolitical conflicts that have characterized the ongoing...

In the United States, March was recognized as Women's History Month, a month to commemorate the outstanding contributions of women to society and in history. In the past century, the world has slowly but...

In his video essay, Shaun embraces one universal but little appreciated emotion. https://youtu.be/7dJCZs6sr0o

Gender equality. A term that refers simply to the guarantee of equal rights, resources, and opportunities for all genders. And yet, the reality of Japanese politics and culture seem to paint a drastically...

Hanabi recently had the opportunity to sit down with Ms. Liu, the Alumni Coordinator, and Mr. Wilce, the Director of Communications, to learn more about ASIJ’s Alumni Office. They told us all about their...

This is the second in a series of articles that explore the work and interests of academics by interviewing university professors (see the first here). The professors share what they are working on and...

How is the konbini experience illustrative of Japanese culture? Ryne investigates in this video essay. https://youtu.be/UXpqdIQGdEw