The Strangeness of AP 2020
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
May 21, 2020
In these last few months, the coronavirus has impacted every facet of our lives. As high-school students finish up AP testing, the extent of this impact is felt with a new intensity. While a majority of exam programs worldwide—such as the worldwide IB exams, the English A levels, the French Baccalauréat—announced that they would cancel their 2020 exams, the College Board opted for an al...
Take in Some Good News
Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
May 3, 2020
Amid the Covid-19 chaos, it is easier than ever to fall down a rabbit hole of news; understandably, it seems as if all the coverage is about the pandemic. With all this negative news, we sometimes don’t get to hear about the wonderful things, so here are a few acts of kindness from around the globe...
Unmasking Japan’s Mask Shortage
Article by Tei Kim, Writer
April 24, 2020
Weeks ago, after the severity of the coronavirus was publicly acknowledged by the Japanese government, masks, alcohol wipes, and hand sanitizer have, for the most part, disappeared from shelves at most local pharmacies. In particular, the demand for masks has risen significantly with the rise in confirmed case...
Distance Learning: A Look Back and A Step Forward
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
April 21, 2020
“In the beginning, I thought this was a minor nuisance with not much potential to cause any large-scale problems. But after seeing the stock market experience its worst few weeks since the financial crisis in 2008, hundreds of thousands dying, countries declaring national emergencies and halting t...
Coronavirus and Domestic Abuse
Article by Sejin Yu, Writer
April 19, 2020
Across the world, governments, organizations, and leaders are urging people to stay at home. But what if staying at home isn’t safe? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, each year in the United States, more than 10 million people are abused by their intimate partners. Now, the rap...
Going, Going, Ghosn
Article by Julie Defibaugh, Writer
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 last month the 65-year-old Brazilian-Lebanese-French desperately asserted his innocence against ...
Coming Soon: A Mandatory Fee for Plastic Bags
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
March 9, 2020
We’ve all heard of the slogan “reduce, reuse, recycle” to combat the negative impacts of our waste on the environment. When it comes to plastics, we often focus on the last of the three R’s. However, recycling can sometimes actually contribute to climate change. In Japan around 86% of plastics are r...
The Economics of Tokyo 2020
Article by Tei Kim, Writer
March 9, 2020
Unless the coronavirus derails the 2020 Olympics, the much-anticipated global event will begin on July 24, mere months from now. Athletes and tourists will start flooding into Tokyo for the games from all over the world. The New York Times estimates that approximately 600,000 people will visit Tokyo f...
Making Change: TEDx Youth Returns to ASIJ
Article by Maia Macek, Writer
February 24, 2020
On Wednesday, February 26th, the High School will host its third annual TEDx Youth at ASIJ event, which the TEDx team has been working hard on since September. An organization dedicated to sharing and teaching “ideas worth spreading,” TED has hosted conferences and events for over thirty years ac...
Changes Are Coming to the ACT
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
February 12, 2020
The ACT is undergoing a major change: starting in September 2020, students who have taken the test previously will be able to take each of the four sections -- English, math, reading, and science -- individually. Right now, students have to take the full test if they want to retake the test, even if it...
The Burning of Australia
Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
January 29, 2020
Hundreds of fires have engulfed Australia from September last year. They grew as a result of hot and dry summer weather and strong winds, then exacerbated by the worsening effects of climate change. Last year is said to have been the hottest year on record for Australia. According to data from ...
The New National Stadium Takes a Bow
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
January 24, 2020
As we enter 2020, the year of the Tokyo Olympics, we have gotten one step closer to the much-awaited event with the completion of the New National Stadium, which will be used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics as well as a few of the sports events. The construction process for...
What’s the intersection between race and Covid-19 in the United States? Kokoro explains. https://tinyurl.com/y9s9oxm4 #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Find out what Marine Savoure heard from ASIJ students about this year’s unusual AP-exam experience. https://tinyurl.com/y9vf47yt #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
If you have ordered UberEats during the pandemic, Tei Kim says there are things you should know. https://tinyurl.com/y84h88jx #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
What's the connection between your life now and that of a sailor? Take Zoot will tell you. https://tinyurl.com/y9ytm65o #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Does the news all seem grim? Kokoro Igawa wants you to take in some good news. https://tinyurl.com/y78omka5 #asij #asijHighSchool #花火 #hanabi #studentpublication
Loading ...June 10, 2020
The murder of George Floyd has sparked a number of protests around the world, pushing for racial justice and an end to police brutality. Hanabi invites you to take a look at a new opinion piece and a What's...
Article by Solomon Kim
June 5, 2020
Episode Notes: It's time to say goodbye to another graduating class—one that has faced the greatest disruption to their final year of high school in modern memory. This is their message...
Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
June 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged every corner of the world, and it doesn’t seem to discriminate. Yet, those who are infected in the United States are disproportionately African-American. In Chicago,...
Article by Solomon Kim
May 30, 2020
Tune in for a reading of Lauren's (12) piece Cats and Rooftops and an interview with Daruma staff members Marina (11) and Clara (11) about this year's edition of Daruma and the Silver Linings Project....
Article by Marine Savoure, Writer
May 21, 2020
In these last few months, the coronavirus has impacted every facet of our lives. As high-school students finish up AP testing, the extent of this impact is felt with a new intensity. While a majority of...
What’s the Dealio? – Episode 24: Reading and Service Clubs
May 21, 2020
Episode Notes: ASIJ clubs have come up with innovative ways to stay active throughout DLP. Listen here for an interview with some of the HS Library's Virtual Reading Challenge participants, including...
What’s the Dealio? – Episode 23: Fitness at Home
May 18, 2020
With Japan's state of emergency, a lot of fitness facilities are closed. If you want tips on staying active and preparing for this next sports season even without equipment, check out this...
The Complicated Rise of UberEats
May 13, 2020
Even as cases of the coronavirus seem to be going down, in order to protect ourselves and our loved ones, we have a duty to continue to stay inside. Of course, our desire to go out, shop, and eat in a...