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The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

HANABI

The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

HANABI

The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

HANABI

Narges Mohammadi: A Life of Activism

Narges Mohammadi: A Life of Activism

Article by Karina Kirpalani, Writer October 30, 2023

Women in Iran have long suffered from misogynistic and discriminatory laws aimed at limiting their freedoms within society. For instance, according to Time Magazine, lack of bodily autonomy is demonstrated...

Spanish: A Global Language

Spanish: A Global Language

Article by Karina Kirpalani, Writer September 27, 2023

Of the thousands of languages that exist worldwide, ASIJ students are given a choice of three to pursue throughout their high school years: Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.  Looking at the...

Into Selena Gomez’s Lupus Journey

Into Selena Gomez’s Lupus Journey

Article by Sami Torii, Writer September 25, 2023

After taking a break from social media for more than four years, pop culture icon Selena Gomez has made a comeback to Instagram this year. Amidst her return, some commenters have remarked on Gomez’s...

Microcosms of Love

Microcosms of Love

Article by Nico Sawaki May 19, 2023

Best Friends A smiling seven-year-old covered in sand and mischief sits on the porch of the beach house waiting to meet you. The summer promises salty spray, sunburnt cheeks, sandy feet, and adventures...

On Humor

On Humor

Article by JonJon Wang, Section Editor April 13, 2023

Humor is like a fine wine: Best enjoyed with friends, it leads to a headache when pondered upon in excess. But what makes something funny? What is the essence of goofiness? Philosophers have attempted...

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