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Article by Berenice Bregeon, Writer
April 21, 2026
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, Writer
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....
Article by Berenice Bregeon, Writer
April 21, 2026
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...
Article by Sarah Higashio Gocsei, Writer
April 21, 2026
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...
Article by Joongi Min, Writer
April 15, 2026
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,...
ASIJ Softball Flourishes through Unity and Growth
April 15, 2026
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...
April 15, 2026
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...
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...
Article by Raphael Collas and Berenice Bregeon
April 8, 2026
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...
Article by Naoki Kitabatake and Shiwhan Kim
April 7, 2026
"I'm ready to embarrass myself" isn't a slogan you'd typically expect from someone running for StuCo president, but for Kaikai Wu, it makes sense: he says he's the kind of person who isn't afraid to keep...
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Writer
April 7, 2026
By now, you've probably seen the countless green posters with Sara Hishinuma’s face or the numerous reels she’s posted on her campaign Instagram. All of these advertisements present one message: Vote...
Article by Mayuko Kawase, Writer
April 7, 2026
We can all agree that news is everywhere. Whether it comes from The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, or even TikTok, news is in your face all the time. But is all news everywhere? Have...
Article by Derrick Ma, Writer
April 7, 2026
Ever seen those stories about a small underdog who defeated opponents bigger, stronger, and taller than them? From David and Goliath to Rocky’s Rocky Balboa, everyone loves the classic underdog story....
How Americans Living Abroad Vote in U.S. Elections
April 6, 2026
At the ASIJ Human Rights Club, we’re currently investigating how immigration policies impact accessibility to education. Through my research on global citizenship, I interviewed Teresa Chang, a U.S....
Top Performers in Mogul Skiing at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics
April 2, 2026
The Olympics are known for pushing the limits of human performance, and witnessing the turns, spins, and speed of Olympic athletes is always something special. This was certainly true during the mogul...
March 21, 2026
Rabbits are everywhere in media and pop culture. They are used as symbols of cuteness, spring, and purity, which makes it easy to forget that they are real animals with real needs. Because of this image,...