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Monday was the 21st anniversary of Tama Station changing its name from “Tamabochi-Mae Station” to "Tama Station." Here’s a throwback to ASIJ students demonstrating the change in 2001. Do you have any memories of your time at Tama station while going to and from ASIJ? #asij

Grade 3 Opinion Writing Celebration

Just two days until the Spring Equinox, or “Shunbun no Hi” in Japan! As the warmer days increase in frequency, so do the chances for outdoor learning experiences. Here’s a throwback to an Elementary School tea ceremony during the 1985-86 school year. #asij #tbt #throwback

Kikkoman Soy Sauce Virtual/Hands-on Workshops for HS Advanced Japanese students: Learning the important role soy sauce plays in Japanese food culture and the process of how soy sauce is made. #kikkoman #washoku #soysauce #deeplearning #しょうゆ塾 @asij

Happy Hinamatsuri Day! Celebrating with Kindergarten students @esasij @MSasij @asij @asijkgL #Hinamatsuri #japanese #culture #celebration

We're hosting the KPASS Honor Band and Orchestra Festival! KPASS includes rehearsals and activities on our campus for honor musicians from schools across the Kanto Plains region, culminating in a concert. 🎷 #findyourelement #asij #kpass #highschool #middleschool #music

Yesterday was the Emperor’s birthday, a national holiday here in Japan. Here’s some throwbacks to the 75th anniversary in 1977 when the Heisei Emperor, who was Crown Prince at the time, visited ASIJ and spoke to students, and May 1987 when the current Emperor visited. #asij #tbt

Connor (Grade 12) joined yesterday's Systems Meeting to talk about his involvement in drafting a new sustainability policy for ASIJ. He provided context and answered questions as school leadership reviewed the draft and considered the impact of such a policy. #makeadifference

It's Setsubun! Did you participate in the bean-throwing festivities? 👹 #asi #setsubun #japaneseculture #culture #school #internationalschool #globallearning #setsubun👹 #setsubunnohi

We recently welcomed several new families joining the ASIJ community from January 2022. Here’s a throwback to our mid-year joiners from the 1977-78 school year! Their first-day fashion may be slightly different, but a warm welcome to all the new students and their families!

New Year's is just around the corner! Our elementary school students prepared for the festivities by making Shimenawa—straw decorations made with straw from our own rice field! #asij #japancenter #japan #japaneseculture #newyear #shimenawa #tokyo #culture #internationalschool

Today's #FridayFaces are our four early grads! Congratulations to our newest alumni! 🎓 #asij #classof2022 #congratulations #highschoolseniors #highschoolgraduation #school #highschool #graduation #sayonara #seniors #gomustangs #mustangsforlife #staygolden #international

How many ways might we learn about the Nutcracker Suite? Check out our story walks, puppet shows, rhythm reading, and fun. #esasij

Happy Holidays from ASIJ! Here’s a throwback to a festive holiday performance in 1985—whatever your plans, we hope that you and your families have a festive holiday this year, as well! See you in 2022! #asij #happyholidays #holidays #winter #letitsnow #school #highschool

The field hockey season starts tomorrow with matches at YIS! Here’s a throwback to field hockey through the decades, with shots from 1988-89 and 2008-09! #asij #tbt #throwbackthursday #throwback #fieldhockey #sports #highschool #school #filethatphoto

It's Giving Tuesday! Help us grow and make your gift to ASIJ's Annual Fund today. #asij #givingtuesday #give2asij #internationalschool #globallearning

Giving Tuesday is only a week away on Nov 30. Need a refresher on what the Annual Fund is and why it's important? Watch this short animated video to learn more! youtu.be/RHhfJiFViuA #asij #character #courage #compassion #missionvisionvalues #internationalschool

Happy early Thanksgiving from ASIJ! As you begin to plan your sweet potato pies and casseroles for next week, here’s some TBT inspiration: An Elementary School sweet potato dig photo from '07! #engageleadlearn #asij #tbt #throwback #throwbackthursday #harvest #farm #garden

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but don’t forget to mark your calendars and support ASIJ on Giving Tuesday, Nov 30. #asij #character #courage #compassion #missionvisionvalues #internationalschool #globallearning #internationallearning #ありがとう #support #causes #philanthropy

November 11 is Origami Day in Japan! Here’s a throwback to origami experiences in the Elementary School and ELC over the years. Does anyone remember learning to fold anything exciting during your time at ASIJ? We're throwing back to '85, '15, and '11 respectively. #asij #tbt