Anime and Manga Update
Anime and Manga Update Leiso Edwards I’m a big fan of anime and manga and, if you let me, I would never shut up about it. However, it’s sometimes better […]
Tell Me About the Rabbits
Tell Me About the Rabbits Anna Sheffer From fox villages to cat cafes, Japan has a reputation for animal tourism. And one of the most unique examples is Okunoshima — […]
Never Give Up: the Japanese community theatre experience
By Rowan Carmichael Musical theatre isn’t easy. You have to be able to sing, dance and act, as well as give the commitment that any performance requires. To do a […]
Re-sign or Resign: coming to terms with my recontracting decision
By Nicole McCoy It would happen about five times a day. A niggling feeling at the back of my mind, reminding me that there’s something I needed to do, something […]
Teaching as an ALT
Teaching as an ALT Scott Tamaki This post is for any ALT who has teaching in their sights as a career path. Maybe your goal is to become a better […]
Eikaiwa Ramblings
By Hogan Gill Kia Ora my fellow Mikans, I recently worked myself out of a pickle and thought it worth sharing on the chance anyone else out there was suffering […]
A Gamer’s Guide to Leveling up Your Japanese
By Rowan Carmichael Want to level up your Japanese? Everyone has their own method, but there’s nothing like making your hobby a +1 bonus to language learning. Some JETs come […]
The Mikan – Summer 2013 Issue
The Mikan – Summer 2013 Hello again Ehimeans! Cicadas are buzzing, air conditioners are blasting, and summer festivals are nearly in full swing. That’s right, folks—it’s summer in Ehime and […]
The Mikan – Winter 2013 Issue
The Mikan – Winter 2013 With the new year comes a new Mikan! Take a look at our latest issue and learn more about the JET life in Ehime. […]