The Retail Apocalypse: Forever 21
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 and mood, but it’s also hard to miss the commonalities linking many students to the latest fas...
The Rundown on the Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Article by Lisa Neureiter, Writer
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 Clinton. During Trump’s time in the White House, many norms have been broken. The impeachment ...
The Rugby World Cup is Here
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
October 13, 2019
Most ASIJ buses pass in front of it every day: Ajinomoto Stadium, otherwise known as Tokyo Stadium. It’s usually a quiet area, but this month there’s more activity surrounding the stadium, with signs and construction workers encircling it. That’s because a number of the 2019 Rugby World Cup gam...
Final Hours: Brexit and the UK’s Parliamentary Crisis Explained
Article by Sylvan Lebrun, Writer
October 12, 2019
On the final day of October, the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union, after three years of fruitless negotiations. Following the result of the “Brexit” referendum in June 2016, where the public narrowly voted to leave the EU by 52%, it was assumed by pro-Brexit politicians that a deal could b...
Global Climate Strike and Youth Activism
Article by Kokoro Igawa, Writer
October 10, 2019
As flames continue to engulf rainforests and devastating typhoons make their landfalls, students around the world came together in September to march in the streets for one shared goal: global action against the impending doom of the climate crisis. From Tokyo to Senegal to Italy, there were over a million report...
The Olympic Games and Public Transportation
Article by Take Zoot, Writer
October 5, 2019
In less than 300 days, we the residents of Tokyo have a lot to look forward to: the Tokyo Olympics. The Olympics will bring many riders to the Tokyo subway system, which is known for its versatility, cleanliness, and ease of use. However, it also happens to be known for its train cars that overspill w...
An ASIJ Alum and His Investor, Jeffrey Epstein
Article by Kai Kurosu, Writer
October 3, 2019
One of the many things that the #MeToo movement taught us is that if Ronan Farrow is writing an article about you, you’re in trouble. That’s what happened to former M.I.T. Media Lab director and ASIJ alumnus Joi Ito (‘84). Ito resigned his position as the director of the Media Lab on September 7, “after giving...
Convenience Stores Test Shorter Hours
Article by Serena Landers, Writer
May 28, 2019
When leaving students are asked what they’ll miss about Japan, one of the things that come up often are the convenience stores, or konbini. With a multitude of products and services, these stores are ever-present on Tokyo’s streets. One notable feature of these convenience stores is that they are...
Spilling the Green (New Deal) Tea
Article by Astrid Wihman, Writer
May 3, 2019
As students at ASIJ, we are frequently faced with questions about our futures — particularly relating to our college choices and careers. Though much of it is needless worrying, it’s all well intended. But perhaps it’s time that our tendency for planning ahead takes on other considerations. We nee...
The “Side-Door” to College Admissions
Article by Lisa Neureiter, Writer
April 18, 2019
Each year, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, US colleges and universities receive hundreds of thousands of applications from around the world. As we know, the decision of whether or not students get accepted to a school depends on the content of their application. Co...
Reiwa: The New Imperial Era
Article by Kyler Caldwell, Writer
April 13, 2019
A new era is about to begin in Japan. On April 1, the name for the new Imperial Era was announced: 令和 (Reiwa). With Japanese citizens all over the nation excitedly awaiting the era’s reveal on the first day of April, it could have been the greatest “April Fools” prank of all time; however, th...
The 2020 Presidential Election: Who Are The Candidates?
Article by Kai Kurosu, Writer
March 31, 2019
The 2020 race is beginning to ramp up. Seventeen major Democratic candidates have thrown their hats in the ring, either officially announcing their candidacy or announcing an exploratory committee for president. On the opposite side of the aisle, President Donald Trump has already launc...
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...