The International

The International

The International

Got some change?  Spend your spare coins in these affordable 100 yen shops!
Got some change? Spend your spare coins in these affordable 100 yen shops!
Alexis N. (‘25)
In 1963, “Astro Boy” become Japan’s first commercially successful anime. The author of Astro Boy, Osamu Tezuka, is known as the godfather of manga.(Photo credit: Tezuka Osamu Official) 
The great history of storytelling in Japanese art
Angela S.('24), Arts and Entertainment editor
The pressure that comes with successful parents
The pressure that comes with successful parents
Namya K. (‘25) and Yoshina O. (’25)
While all types of students face at least some type of parental pressure, the pressure that comes with highly successful parents is unique, and is often seen at ISSH. 
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The pressure that comes with successful parents
The pressure that comes with successful parents
Namya K. (‘25) and Yoshina O. (’25)
While all types of students face at least some type of parental pressure, the pressure that comes with highly successful parents is unique, and is often seen at ISSH. 
The existence of club activities can be found in every volume of the yearbook in the school library, dating all the way back to the 1950s.
Sacred Heart’s clubs drive pioneering social change
Youmi J. (‘24) and Alexis N. (‘25)
Out of all the clubs in Sacred Heart today, three outstanding clubs have contributed significantly to social causes in our community: Amnesty International, Art Club, and GSA. 
Many predict that there are higher prospects for Japan to welcome more tourists in the years to come, especially because there are countless factors that make Japan an attractive destination for traveling.
Kick-starting post-pandemic tourism in Japan
Yuki K. (‘26)
As Japan has finally begun to open up its borders after three years of restrictions, policies on domestic travel were eased in the spring of 2022. With hopes of an increased flow of visitors, an executive of the Japanese National Tourism Organization stated that the goal for Japan is to attract 60 million travelers annually by 2030.
Experiencing too many advertisements on YouTube? You are not alone!
Experiencing too many advertisements on YouTube? You are not alone!
Narim J. (’26)
YouTube has been increasing both the amount and the length of advertisements, which for the users is not happy news.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, of the United Kingdom, in London in 2015.
When the colonial mindset rears its ugly head
Aditi A. (‘24)
Following the release of the BBC’s two part documentary on the current Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and his role in the 2002 Gujarat Riots, controversy sparks on the intentions of the broadcast. What are the implications of an entity like the BBC reporting on and analyzing human rights issues in India?
“Data”
The College Board: This data is no longer available
Aditi A. (‘24)
With the College Board no longer publicly reporting AP scores by race and ethnicity students and scholars alike are curious of the College Board’s intentions behind this executive decision. Is the College Board truly just adhering to their goal of “streamlined reporting” ?
Photo credit: Pixabay
Mothers who regret the maternal experience: #regrettingmotherhood
Yuki K. (‘26)
“I regret being a mother…” A 41-year-old mother of three children expressed her conflicting emotions in an NHK feature. Some mothers may empathize with these words, but others may not. Is it, perhaps, a mother’s greatest taboo to regret becoming one?
(Photo credit: Pixabay)
South Korea and Finland – role models for the ideal education system?
Alexis N. (‘25)
South Korea’s method of education is often deemed extremely demanding, focusing on memorization and test-taking, while Finland’s method prioritizes a laid-back, holistic approach with a more student-centered outlook. But how do these two different countries manage to repeatedly produce such successful students with vastly contrasting educational tactics?
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Got some change?  Spend your spare coins in these affordable 100 yen shops!
Got some change? Spend your spare coins in these affordable 100 yen shops!
Alexis N. (‘25)
Would you like to explore the different options of one-coin shops? Here are four recommendations that you can consider visiting. 
Innisfree’s paper bottle product reveals plastic when cut open.
The greenwashing crisis
Juho K. (‘26)
Can we trust corporations to be completely honest about their eco-friendly claims?
Is your money for others going to the right place?
Is your money for others going to the right place?
Narim J. (’26)
People have come up with ways to trick people online. They use fake accounts on social media that look like a charity open for donations concerning the events happening around the world.
Trendy updates lure apple customers into the trap of planned obsolescence
Trendy updates lure apple customers into the trap of planned obsolescence
Juho K. (‘26) and Linda L. ('26)
Can you recall a time when an Apple product unexpectedly shut down, froze, or ran out of battery quicker than usual? You may think that these are signs encouraging the purchase of a new one, but in reality, Apple products appear to self-destruct before its average life span of 3-5 years. This is planned obsolescence, and Apple has been implementing it for quite some time. 
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In 1963, “Astro Boy” become Japan’s first commercially successful anime. The author of Astro Boy, Osamu Tezuka, is known as the godfather of manga.(Photo credit: Tezuka Osamu Official) 
The great history of storytelling in Japanese art
Angela S.('24), Arts and Entertainment editor
The core elements of anime’s storytelling are deeply rooted in Japanese art from over a thousand years ago. 
Photo credit: Netflix
“Wednesday’s Child Is Full of Woe”… Why?
Youmi J. (‘24)
With her dark and mysterious personality as well as eerie character design, Wednesday Addams has made another strong comeback with the newest Netflix series “Wednesday.” Wednesday successfully attracted the love of millions of viewers. What is the reason behind the show's popularity?
Théâtre D’opéra Spatial by Jason Allen created via Midjourney
AI art could be the end of human artists
Angela S.('24), Arts and Entertainment Editor

A few days after the famous...

Photo credit: Pete Linforth on Pixabay
AI art: a helper, not an enemy
Nayoun L. ('24)
Starting with the news of an AI artist winning an art competition, AI art became the source of fear for artists. However, is it really a threat? Here are some ways AI art can greatly benefit artists.
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Headmistress Hayes
Headmistress Hayes
Sarakshi S. (‘24), Editor of HOSH
Mr. Millam
Mr. Millam
Sarakshi S. (‘24), Editor of HOSH
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