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While the prospect of finding and making opportunities can sometimes feel out of reach for students who face language barriers, it’s important to not give up given the valuable skills that can come from volunteering or being in the workforce. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Opportunities await you!

The debate over public sculptures featuring nude women in Takamatsu City highlights differing views on where art belongs — in shared city spaces or reserved for museums. Image: Google Maps

Naked women in the park!

While Japan’s working-age population and thus national income shrinks, the number of elderly who receive pension payments is increasing at a faster rate than ever, increasingly pressuring the nation’s labor market and social security system. Photo: Pixabay

Japan’s declining population creates risks and opportunities

Four years, forty-three stories

Four years, forty-three stories

Every night, 30-40 Tōyoko kids gather in Kabukicho, some of them just communicate among themselves, others conduct illegal acts, including underage drinking and underage smoking. As the clock turns to eleven, multiple Shinjuku police officers come in to bring the kids back to their homes or to the welfare center.

Abuse of OTC cold medicine is consuming vulnerable youth

While Japan’s working-age population and thus national income shrinks, the number of elderly who receive pension payments is increasing at a faster rate than ever, increasingly pressuring the nation’s labor market and social security system. Photo: Pixabay

Japan’s declining population creates risks and opportunities

As technologies rapidly develop in the modern world, so does the concern regarding the wise and balanced use of such tools in educational fields. Image: generated by ChatGPT

Smart Tools, Smarter Schools?

Interacting with and becoming familiar with a country's media isn’t just about broadening an individual student’s knowledge base: for international students, it is a powerful tool in forming valuable relationships with their international peers.

Shared songs, shared screens

Even in the rain, the glowing signs of Korean eateries light up Shin-Ōkubo’s streets, drawing in customers.

Shin-Ōkubo: The “Little Seoul” in Japan

While the prospect of finding and making opportunities can sometimes feel out of reach for students who face language barriers, it’s important to not give up given the valuable skills that can come from volunteering or being in the workforce. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Opportunities await you!

The debate over public sculptures featuring nude women in Takamatsu City highlights differing views on where art belongs — in shared city spaces or reserved for museums. Image: Google Maps

Naked women in the park!

While Japan’s working-age population and thus national income shrinks, the number of elderly who receive pension payments is increasing at a faster rate than ever, increasingly pressuring the nation’s labor market and social security system. Photo: Pixabay

Japan’s declining population creates risks and opportunities

Every night, 30-40 Tōyoko kids gather in Kabukicho, some of them just communicate among themselves, others conduct illegal acts, including underage drinking and underage smoking. As the clock turns to eleven, multiple Shinjuku police officers come in to bring the kids back to their homes or to the welfare center.

Abuse of OTC cold medicine is consuming vulnerable youth

Even in the rain, the glowing signs of Korean eateries light up Shin-Ōkubo’s streets, drawing in customers.

Shin-Ōkubo: The “Little Seoul” in Japan

Image credit: Yuki K

When bilingual students mix languages, it’s more than just communication

News from social media is no longer a supplement to traditional news; instead, it has begun to overtake it.

Instant gratification-seeking habits come at the expense of our media literacy

2024, at Starbase, Elon Musk provided an update on the company’s plans to send humanity to Mars, claiming it as “the best destination to begin making life multiplanetary.”
Image: @spacex on X

Do you need a ‘personal brand’ for university?

As IBDP is a two-year long program, it allows the student to delve deeper into their subject for a longer period of time. On the other hand, AP offers students the chance to learn more information over the course of one school year.

Exploring the strengths of IB and AP programs in shaping future scholars

Media lacked multi-dimensional queer characters, representing to ‘check diversity boxes’

Photo by James A. Molnar on Unsplash

Have we moved past the gay best friend?

“A Beautiful Mind” tells the story of John Nash, a mathematician who suffered from schizophrenia. Despite receiving some criticism, it is seen as one of the films with a more accurate representation of individuals with schizophrenia. Image credit: imbd.com

Films affect how society perceives individuals living with schizophrenia

Laurel Hubbard competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The International Olympics Committee (IOC) should stand by LGBTQ+athletes

Simone Biles competing in the Women’s Balance Beam in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

What the 2020 Olympics taught us about the impact that mental health can have on athletes

Echo-chambers of online activism are drowning out voices

Echo-chambers of online activism are drowning out voices

Along with immense heat waves, torrential rain also affected Gahtal, India.
Image credit: Samir Mondal on Facebook

Hits and Misses 2024: Climate extremes around the globe

This year, FX’s 2024 television series Shōgun received critical acclaim and widespread recognition, breaking the record for the number of Emmys won by a show in one year (18).
Image credit: Goodfon.com

Hits and Misses 2024: Shōgun wins 18 Emmy awards

Crows fly over the ruined dome which was abandoned after the World War Two atomic bombing in Hiroshima, western Japan, August 6th, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Hits and Misses 2024: Nihon Hidankyo receives the Nobel Peace Prize

Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Hits and Misses 2024: Shohei Ohtani

Hits and Misses 2024: The rise of podcasts

Hits and Misses 2024: The rise of podcasts

Image credit: Screenshots from Pinterest

Redefining and weaponizing humor through brain-rot

News from social media is no longer a supplement to traditional news; instead, it has begun to overtake it.

Instant gratification-seeking habits come at the expense of our media literacy

Interacting with and becoming familiar with a country's media isn’t just about broadening an individual student’s knowledge base: for international students, it is a powerful tool in forming valuable relationships with their international peers.

Shared songs, shared screens

In 2017, Beast rose to fame for his high-budget high-stakes YouTube competition shows.

‘Beast Games’: the Guinness World Record-breaking show is better than it looks

Still Pinterested?

Image credit: Screenshots from Pinterest

Redefining and weaponizing humor through brain-rot

News from social media is no longer a supplement to traditional news; instead, it has begun to overtake it.

Instant gratification-seeking habits come at the expense of our media literacy

Interacting with and becoming familiar with a country's media isn’t just about broadening an individual student’s knowledge base: for international students, it is a powerful tool in forming valuable relationships with their international peers.

Shared songs, shared screens

In 2017, Beast rose to fame for his high-budget high-stakes YouTube competition shows.

‘Beast Games’: the Guinness World Record-breaking show is better than it looks

Still Pinterested?

In 2017, Beast rose to fame for his high-budget high-stakes YouTube competition shows.

‘Beast Games’: the Guinness World Record-breaking show is better than it looks

Cover picture for Whee In's summer single, "coco water" Image credit: THE L1VE LABEL

Mamamoo’s Whee In introduces a new taste of summer: “coco water”

Sacrifice for Paraiso: The Cost of History

Sacrifice for Paraiso: The Cost of History

Image credit: @aubrey.club.house on Instagram

Aubrey House’s Acai Bowls: Tokyo’s Hidden Gem

Frank Ocean’s 2016 album cover, “Blonde.” (Image credit: Blonded.co)

Frank Ocean’s last album, should stay his last

Poster by Yena L., class of 2028.

Live a Loving Life

Image credit: @aubrey.club.house on Instagram

Aubrey House’s Acai Bowls: Tokyo’s Hidden Gem

The best of Cezars Kitchen

The best of Cezars Kitchen

Extinction, wildfires, droughts, floods — relentless environmental destruction flashing across our screens and headlines is an everyday unavoidable reality. In the midst of this turmoil, one might pause and wonder: what can truly be done in the face of such colossal challenges?
fedrelena, Pixabay

Navigating eco-grief in times of climate crisis

Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection

Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection

Image credit: @aubrey.club.house on Instagram

Aubrey House’s Acai Bowls: Tokyo’s Hidden Gem

The best of Cezars Kitchen

The best of Cezars Kitchen

Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection

Watatta Hanten: Perfect imperfection

Chinese Cafe 8: a nostalgic encounter with authentic Chinese food in Tokyo

Chinese Cafe 8: a nostalgic encounter with authentic Chinese food in Tokyo

Circular economy is a way to recreate the supply chain and create a sustainable economy.

elab promotes sustainability through “the power of food”

Poster by Yena L., class of 2028.

Live a Loving Life

A Sacred Heart student buys a Red Bull from a convenience store.

Confronting the energy drink epidemic

The barriers around seeking mental health support

The barriers around seeking mental health support

Simone Biles competing in the Women’s Balance Beam in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

What the 2020 Olympics taught us about the impact that mental health can have on athletes

Beneath the surface: mental illnesses in Japan

Beneath the surface: mental illnesses in Japan

Extinction, wildfires, droughts, floods — relentless environmental destruction flashing across our screens and headlines is an everyday unavoidable reality. In the midst of this turmoil, one might pause and wonder: what can truly be done in the face of such colossal challenges?
fedrelena, Pixabay

Navigating eco-grief in times of climate crisis

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!

Image credit: Juho K

The greenwashing crisis

Circular economy is a way to recreate the supply chain and create a sustainable economy.

elab promotes sustainability through “the power of food”

Plastic bottles, containers, and other waste piled together. (Photo credit: y Magda Ehlers)

Plastic recycling for a greener future

Poster by Yena L., class of 2028.

Live a Loving Life

Isona Kakuchi shared her work as a pediatrician with Médecins Sans Frontières with Sacred Heart high school students. (High School Newsletter)

Healing beyond borders

Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths in front of the Sacred Heart entrance. Image Credits: Linda L, Yuki K

A farewell to the Griffiths

The Class of 2020 smiling brightly for their graduation photo! (Via ISSH Reflections 2019-20)

“We weren’t able to say our goodbyes.”

Ms Bae prepares the MS/HS orchestra for the upcoming Christmas Concert. Image credit: Yuki K

From Seisen to the USA, and then to Sacred Heart: Jisoo Bae connects students through music

Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths in front of the Sacred Heart entrance. Image Credits: Linda L, Yuki K

A farewell to the Griffiths

Ms Bae prepares the MS/HS orchestra for the upcoming Christmas Concert. Image credit: Yuki K

From Seisen to the USA, and then to Sacred Heart: Jisoo Bae connects students through music

Headmistress Hayes

Headmistress Hayes

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Flashing behind the scenes: High School Excursions 2014

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Miyajima Island

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November 20, 2014

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