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Partnered shops with mymizu provide free water refills. These partnered businesses are displayed as orange pins in the mymizu application, blue for public drinking fountains, and navy for natural spring waters. Partnered businesses generally display an indication, such as stickers, to promote sustainability. Credit: mymizu
The refill revolution
Minami O. ('27) • May 28, 2026
As mymizu further contributes to the environment and the well-being of society, Mr. Lewis emphasizes that while commercial companies are generally in pursuit of maximizing profits, social enterprises are in pursuit of maximizing social impact. 
Kuroshima saw about 4 meters of uplift, making it one of the most uplifted coastal areas on the peninsula. Credit: Linn J
The future of disaster resilience: lessons from Noto 
Linn J ('26) and Yuki K. ('26) • May 21, 2026
The resilience of the people in Noto has grown alongside the region's environment, and whilst devastating, the earthquake reflected a powerful capacity for recovery both in the land and in its people.
Newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah, popularly known as "Balen", holds his daughter Niloufer Shah as first lady Sabina Kafle stands behind him, while attending his oathtaking ceremony at "Shital Niwas", the presidential building in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
A generation’s breaking point: Nepal’s prospects for the future
Konatsu K. ('27) • May 14, 2026
Six months later, the question facing Nepal is no longer how the protests unfolded, but whether the system the protestors challenged has truly begun to change. Although the success of a protest is usually measured by what it dismantles, sustained change is measured by what replaces it, and, more critically for Nepal, by the longevity of ensuring that the cycle of corruption never repeats.
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Poster by Yena L., class of 2028.
Live a Loving Life 
Florence Kintzel, class of 1983
Finding my 潮時
Finding my 潮時
Karen L. ('26) • April 30, 2026
After fifteen years at Sacred Heart, I’ve come to see that every tide has its moment. What once felt like endless rhythm now feels like an invitation—to move, to grow, to trust the changing current. 「潮時」—the time of the tide—isn’t an ending, but an alignment. It’s knowing when the waves are ready to carry you forward.
Our generation has become emotionally detached from the world. Desensitized to real issues. And have chosen to avoid reality to cope.
We need to face reality, Gen Z.
Karen L. ('26) • April 23, 2026
Today, global conflict and crisis no longer reach us through news bulletins or radio alerts, but through our screens, between makeup tutorials and dance trends. As we continue to fear a potential World War III, Gen Z has chosen to respond not with outrage or panic—but with humor.
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Tacos beyond Taco Rico
Tacos beyond Taco Rico
Eloise A. ('26) • May 28, 2026
While Taco Rico serves as the obvious replacement for the Chipotle cravings of an American missing home, Tokyo’s true taco supremacy mostly resides in the local smaller taquerias. 
Navigating the dilemma of excessive digital connectivity with social isolation. Credit: SHVETS Production via Pexels.com
Broadcasting vulnerability
Ren B. ('27) and Konatsu K. ('27) • May 28, 2026
“Get ready with me for divorce court” are the opening lines of a TikTok surpassing 500,000 likes in nine hours, posted by the TikTok star, Mikayla Nogueira, who has 17.5 million followers on TikTok alone.
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Navigating the dilemma of excessive digital connectivity with social isolation. Credit: SHVETS Production via Pexels.com
Broadcasting vulnerability
Ren B. ('27) and Konatsu K. ('27) • May 28, 2026
“Get ready with me for divorce court” are the opening lines of a TikTok surpassing 500,000 likes in nine hours, posted by the TikTok star, Mikayla Nogueira, who has 17.5 million followers on TikTok alone.
Various addictive social media apps on screen. Credit: Reuters Image
Brainrot: does it actually rot your brain? 
Gyuri K. ('27) • May 21, 2026
From nonsensical jokes such as the viral 'six-seven' trend to chaotic, AI-generated imagery of fruits and Italian meme characters, surreal humor has completely hijacked youth culture. This has left perplexed individuals, whether they are part of the brainrot audience or not, asking a collective question: What is going on?  
Credit: Pinterest
Brainrot Nation
Yena L. ('28)
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Partnered shops with mymizu provide free water refills. These partnered businesses are displayed as orange pins in the mymizu application, blue for public drinking fountains, and navy for natural spring waters. Partnered businesses generally display an indication, such as stickers, to promote sustainability. Credit: mymizu
The refill revolution
Minami O. ('27) • May 28, 2026
As mymizu further contributes to the environment and the well-being of society, Mr. Lewis emphasizes that while commercial companies are generally in pursuit of maximizing profits, social enterprises are in pursuit of maximizing social impact. 
Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community by donating to these organizations!
Five Japanese organizations to support during Pride Month
The ISSH GSA • May 7, 2026
Pride Month is just around the corner, and it’s a perfect opportunity to show your support and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community. In this article, we spotlight several organizations here in Japan that support the LGBTQ+ community – we encourage you to read, check them out, and make a donation if you can!
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