Tyler (12), Hugh (12), and Kaden (10) reminisce on the life of Kobe Bryant and share the impact it had on their lives. Plus, Miray reports on Beyond the Plate—a new Pilot Club.
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Opinion, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2026
To many ASIJ students, Dr. Naik is simply the new principal. Yet before he even set foot in the principal's office, his career and lifestyle were an extensive journey, taking him through graduate school,...
Article by Emma Matsudaira, Opinion, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 31, 2026
Singer, songwriter, actress, mogul, philanthropist—Dolly Parton did all of it for almost seven decades, without ever stopping being the generous and unmistakably authentic person that she was. And on...
Japan’s work environment has long been notorious for its long work hours, high pressure, and heavy workload. This culture of extreme overwork and mandatory unpaid overtime, coupled with strict hierarchical...
Crack! A bat hitting a ball. A ball thrown by a pitcher. Not a big deal. Just a game. It doesn’t matter that this is one of the hardest mental games out there. It doesn't matter that hitting a fastball...
Who gets to be in a clinical trial? Who owns your health data? And should a 13-year-old have access to an infinite scroll feed on Instagram? These were among the questions debated at the World Health Organization...
“Fun.”
“Discipline.”
“Challenging.”
“Exhausting.”
Ask a track runner to describe track and field in one word, and their answers may not align, but together, they will...
"Goldman Sachs analysts predicted the sector would grow to approximately $1 trillion by 2040, a forecast consistent with projections from Morgan Stanley," according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The...
The first day of the Model United Nations conference began under the gaze of the cherry blossoms, as delegates constructively debated solutions to the issues facing the modern world. This article will...
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Opinion, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 21, 2026
Public health considers the safety of local neighborhoods and global communities, and with new strains and mutations of various diseases constantly emerging, public health continues to face new crises....
As the rain and strong breezes announce the arrival of spring, the iconic Japanese cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This year, the cherry blossoms in Tokyo were confirmed to have started blooming on...
This spring, ASIJ’s theater program leans into the delightfully strange with its production of The Addams Family, a musical where the eerie meets the hilarious and chaos is never far behind.
At the...
We live in a world where answers seemingly arrive faster than questions. A world where certainty is manufactured in headlines and confidence is mistaken for truth. A world where information is abundant,...
The ASIJ Softball Team is and has always been a vital part of the Mustang Athletics Program. This year’s team is especially recognized for its positive energy and strong team culture, led by captains...
The word “underground” sparks images of art marked by authenticity and unscathed by commercialization. In music, punk has its roots in the “underground,” as its rebellious, unapologetic themes...
"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...
This year, Hanabi continues its annual tradition of interviewing candidates for student body president. Today, we sat down with one of this year’s candidates, Meredith Michels, to learn more about her...