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The Student News Site of The American School in Japan

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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

Ren Topping

Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief

Hi! My name is Ren. I’m currently a senior and have been at ASIJ since 2016. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, so I’m a native to big cities. I love reading, writing, playing soccer, running track, and watching movies. As a student journalist, I aim to amplify unique voices in the ASIJ community, especially those that aren’t normally in the limelight.
All content by Ren Topping
Juniors Sam O'Neill (left) and Sopheen Lee (right) rehearsing in the Black Box Theater

The ASIJ Theater’s All-Student Affair

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
February 4, 2024
The Chaos of Costuming and the Student in Control

The Chaos of Costuming and the Student in Control

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
April 29, 2023
Pulled from DreamWorks Website

Confronting Mortality in a Children’s Movie

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2023
Empowering Elementary Voices

Empowering Elementary Voices

Article by Sena Chang and Ren Topping
December 12, 2022
Behind the Scenes of the Fall Play with Cooper Johnson

Behind the Scenes of the Fall Play with Cooper Johnson

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
November 3, 2022
Spider-Man: No Way Home Makes Peter Parker a Hero

Spider-Man: No Way Home Makes Peter Parker a Hero

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
February 2, 2022
Hawkeye Review: Not Every Superhero Needs a TV Show

Hawkeye Review: Not Every Superhero Needs a TV Show

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
February 1, 2022
The Exhilarating Battle for the Formula 1 Championship

The Exhilarating Battle for the Formula 1 Championship

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
December 5, 2021
Hotspurs on Top and Title Dreams Rise

Hotspurs on Top and Title Dreams Rise

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
December 5, 2020
A New School Year Comes with New Worries

A New School Year Comes with New Worries

Article by Ren Topping, Editor-in-chief
September 29, 2020
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