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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 UN: A Necessary Failure?

The UN: A Necessary Failure?

Article by Naoki Kitabatake, Writer April 9, 2026

"It's a violation of International Law." I recall saying this once, only to be met with the usual answer that follows: "So what?" At that time, I pushed back and argued: "The President of the United...

A Political Oz

A Political Oz

Article by Emma Matsudaira, Writer December 12, 2025

The new Wicked film arrives in a moment when political division, scapegoating, and public distrust feel sharper than ever—which is why its story, told through bright colours and soaring duets by Ariana...

Does AI belong in the Art Industry?

Does AI belong in the Art Industry?

Article by Jennifer Tsai, Writer December 4, 2025

Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming deeply embedded in our world: school life has shifted for both students and teachers, thousands of employees at corporations have been replaced by large-language-models,...

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Why the Beatles Are Not Overrated

Article by Elizabeth Rexrode, Writer April 2, 2025

A quick Google search on who is the biggest band in music history will immediately present you with the Beatles. Their “Abbey Road” album cover appears as an easter egg in countless movies, “Here...

Christmas, Social Media, and Over-Consumerism

Christmas, Social Media, and Over-Consumerism

Article by Mayuko Kawase, Writer January 9, 2025

When the winter season is in action, Christmas fills the minds of many: lighted driveways, decorated trees, and Christmas dinners with family and friends. There is an undeniable joy in the air.  Holidays...

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Anti-Intellectualism in American Politics

Article by Lily Stone-Bourgeois, Editor-in-chief May 30, 2024

This article is a second part to an earlier essay on anti-intellectualism. Read the first part here.  In his seminal book, Anti-intellectualism in American Life, Richard Hofstadter proposes that anti-intellectualism...

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