The Mikan Mailbox
Welcome to The Mikan Mailbox, our community’s collective, anonymous post box! This is a dedicated space for those bite-sized stories, quiet reflections, and hilarious snapshot moments of life in Japan that […]
THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE 2026 ✈️
Making Waves: The 2026 Ehime AJET Farewell Beach Party
by Vince Madriaga “There are places I remember. All my life, though some have changed…” The opening lines of The Beatles’ classic ring true to anyone who has found a […]
Golden Week 2026 Wrapped: The Nostalgia, the Quest, and the Anguishmaxxing
by Vince Madriaga The annual ten-day May blur has come and gone, and the Ehime ALT community definitely understood the assignment. We asked you to send in three snapshots and […]
🍊maga(ZINE): April Edition
April 2026 Spring has sprung and the flowers are in full bloom. This season is all about new beginnings. So, this month we’re excited […]
What a 19th-century Japanese Interpreter taught me about living abroad in 21st-century Japan
John Matuszewski 165 Years of Cultural Confusion—What a 19th-century Japanese interpreter taught me about living abroad in 21st-century Japan Artwork of the Japanese warship Kanrin Maru en route to the […]
🍊maga(ZINE): March Edition
March 2026 It’s a new month and a new season! Spring brings fresh air, new flowers, new routines, and plenty of sneezing for those […]
Run Mikyan, Run: Inside the Ehime Marathon 2026
Vince Justin Roland Madriaga Mabuhay! I’m Vince, from Marinduque – the Heart of the Philippines. Growing up surrounded by the waters and lush landscapes, I inevitably […]
🍊maga(ZINE): Valentine’s Edition
February 2026 February is here and the ice is starting to thaw – but that’s not the only thing! This month is all about passion with […]