Shikoku Ninja Warrior
Justin Dobbs 2025-2026 MIKAN BLOG Editor Justin is a third year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. He enjoys hiking, cycling, coffee, and getting lost exploring the island. […]
Being Jewish in Japan: Navy Bagels Review
Zev Green Zev is a first-year ALT in Iyo City. He hails from the lovely city of Portland, Oregon, and has had a lifelong […]
🍊maga(ZINE): October
October 2025 It’s that time of year again! The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, the taikos are drumming, and a brand new […]
Appreciate and Eradicate them Critters!
Yat (Matt/Matthew) Yeung 2024 Arrival, JHS ALT in Iyo City (Futami) Gundam/Pokémon/League of Legends/Stardew Valley Nerd (cough, cough… specialist*) G’day everyone! This Matt from Iyo City, Futami. I am entering […]
🍊maga(ZINE): September
September 2025 Still Going Strong! Summer is past, school is back in full swing, and we’re celebrating! What you ask? This month marks the […]
Brush, Chisel, Elegance – Tokushima
Justin Dobbs 2025-2026 MIKAN BLOG Editor Justin is a third year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. He enjoys hiking, cycling, coffee, and getting lost exploring the island. […]
Shipping Boxes of Ships by Ships and Planes
Yat (Matt/Matthew) Yeung 2024 Arrival, JHS ALT in Iyo City (Futami) Gundam/Pokémon/League of Legends/Stardew Valley Nerd (cough, cough… specialist*) G’day everyone! This Matt from Iyo City, Futami. I am entering […]
🍊maga(ZINE): August
August 2025 Welcome to the Island From Ehime to Nagasaki, this month’s edition of the Mikan maga(ZINE) takes us from one island to another. […]
The Art of Azechi Umetarō
William (Will) Taylor 2025 Arrival, in Kume Matsuyama Will is a second year ALT in Matsuyama’s best district, Kume. He can usually be found on his bike, heading to an […]