Ehime AJET

Ehime AJET Cooking Series: Stewed Chicken + Macaroni Pie
2023-09-24 12:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Uchiko Jichi Center, 内子町内子3427, 内子, Ehime, 〒791-3301, Japan
Join Christian Jalim from Trinidad and Tobago as he makes stewed chicken and macaroni pie, both staples of Trinidad and Tobago! It will be on September 24th from 12 to 4pm. Come hungry!

Ehime AJET + Tokushima AJET Mt. Ishizuchi Climb
2023-10-22 08:30 - 18:00 | Mt. Ishizuchi, Wakayama, Kamiukena District, Kumakogen, Ehime, 791-1710, Japan
We’re thrilled to share the exciting details for the upcoming Mt. Ishizuchi climb hosted by Ehime AJET + Tokushima AJET on the 22nd of October. Here’s everything you need to know:

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday, October 22

Time: 8:30 am meeting time (estimated to take about 6 hours round trip)

Location: Bottom of the Ishizuchi Ropeway, near Joju Shrine

Cost: ¥2,400 for ropeway (cash only), plus transportation and tolls (if taken) and any desired purchases at the restaurant/rest hut

If you’re planning to join us, please reply to this email by Wednesday, October 18 with your name, your starting point, and the names of anyone you’re signing up. Even if you haven’t expressed interest before, you can sign up now. Keep in mind that signing up on the previous interest form does not confirm your participation.

If you live in the Chuyo or Toyo areas and are willing to host Tokushima JETs, please let us know ASAP. You can specify how many people you can host, and you don’t need to be part of the hike to offer accommodation.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONSEhime AJET and Tokushima AJET won’t be providing transportation to or from Mt. Ishizuchi, but here are some options to get there by the designated meeting time:

BY CAR

Free parking available at the bottom of the Ishizuchi Ropeway.

Estimated journey times:

From Matsuyama: 1-1.5 hours

From Imabari: 1 hour

From Shikokuchuo: 1-1.5 hours

From Yawatahama: 2 hours

From Uwajima: 2 hours

Please be aware of tolls, and consider carpooling to split the costs.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

If you’re using public transport, be at the Iyo-Saijo Station by 7:15 am to catch the Setouchi bus to the Ishizuchi Ropeway. No other bus is available until 10:27, so punctuality is crucial.

For those coming from Matsuyama or south of Matsuyama, you can meet at JR Matsuyama Station at 6 am to take the express train to Iyo-Saijo. Let us know if you plan to meet there so we can watch out for you.

WHAT TO BRING Be well-prepared for the adventure! Here’s what we recommend you bring:

Food/snacks (carbohydrates and protein recommended)

Reliable footwear (hiking boots with ankle support preferred)

Lots of water (at least 2 liters)

Portable battery (recommended)

Sunscreen and cap

Lightweight raincoat

Removable layers and a warm hat

A change of clothes and/or a towel (personal preference)

Lastly, Tokushima AJET is interested in having dinner with Ehime JETs the night before the hike (Saturday, October 21). You don’t need to be going on the hike to join. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

Ehime AJET Halloween Party
2023-10-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Imabari City International Exchange Association (ICIEA), 2-5-1 Minamidaimoncho, Imabari, 794-0027, Japan
Join Ehime AJET at the Imabari City International Exchange Association (ICIEA) as we celebrate the Spooky Season! This is a free event but bring snacks/drinks as well as your costumes!

AJET Online Game Night
2023-11-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Ehime JETs Discord
Join us on Saturday, November 4th from 8-10pm for a night of casual online party games such as Skribbl, Jack Box, Gartic Phone, and more!

We’ll be on the Ehime JETs Discord for this event. Need an invite? Click on this link!

If you have any questions, feel free to email ehimeajet@gmail.com.

Ehime AJET Cooking Series: Thai Green Curry + Pad Kra Pao
2023-11-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Ehime Seikatsu Bunka Center, 139-2 Kitamochidamachi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0873, Japan
Join our special guest chef Aom from Thailand as she makes Thai Green Curry and Pad Kra Pao! It will be on November 11th from 11 to 4pm. Come hungry!

Ehime AJET Scholarship - Figure Drawing
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Ehime Prefecture International Center (EPIC), 1-1 Dogoichiman, Matsuyama, 790-0844, Japan
Join the Ehime AJET Scholarship Committee in a figure drawing class at the Ehime Prefecture International Center (EPIC) on November 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be fundraising for the Ehime AJET Scholarship.

2023 SDC Enkai
2023-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Chakura (茶蔵), Nibancho, 2 Chome−５−17, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0002, Japan
Join us November 29th for the 2023 SDC Enkai at the Chakura Restaurant near Okaido! Sign up by November 22nd to get your spot at the SDC Enkai!

Matsuyama Ice Skating Escapade 2
2023-12-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Iyotetsu Sports Center, 3 Chome-9-1 Sancho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0914, Japan
It’s finally starting to get cold, and that means … ice skating! Some of the Kochi JETs are invading Matsuyama once again!

What to bring: gloves (required by the centre), warm socks, festive spirit

Come and enjoy skating in Matsuyama with us!

Ehime AJET Ski Trip
2023-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Kuma Ski Land, 東明神乙754番地60, 久万高原町, Ehime, 791-1204, Japan
Join Ehime AJET as we go to Kuma Ski Land as we go skiing/snowboarding!

For those who have never skied or snowboarded before, Kuma Ski Land has suitable slopes for beginners, and has a relatively gentle gradient. It is a good place to try for the first time. Those who have not skied or snowboarded in a while may also find it a perfect location to ease themselves back in. This is the first of two events at Kuma Ski Land planned (the next one tbc, but will be in January) as we build up to a bigger trip to Megahira in Hiroshima with the Hiroshima JETs on the 10-12th February, so if you think you’d like to join us for the Hiroshima trip but are unsure, this is the perfect opportunity to help you decide!

Ehime AJET will NOT be arranging transportation to Kuma Ski Land. There is a bus from JR Matsuyama Station that costs 900 yen round-trip. For more information about how to get there, please check out the information on their website.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at ehimeajet@gmail.com, or reach out to us on Instagram or Discord.

Ehime AJET Scholarship - Mock Interviews
2024-03-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Ehime Prefecture International Center (EPIC), 1-1 Dogoichiman, Matsuyama, 790-0844, Japan
Mock Interviews

Our first mock interview session will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, from 1pm-3pm at the Ehime Prefectural International Center (EPIC) in Dogo.

If students would like to bring material to practice, we would be happy to accommodate!

We will also provide interview materials to help move things along!

If there is an interest from students in a specific region or area, we will meet the need of ALT interviewers in that area.

If you are interested in interviewing, please contact us at ehimeajet@gmail.com!

Mikan Film Fest 2025 Call for Entry
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Ehime
Dear Mikans,

We’re back! The Mikan Film Fest is returning for its second year — and we want to see YOUR films on the big screen. Proceeds from the festival will help support the AJET Scholarship Fund, so your creativity helps give back to our kids!

What lies beneath the peel? That’s for you to decide. Peel back the layers and show us your story.

Key Details

Who can submit? Current Ehime JETs and recent alumni (within the past five years)Deadline: January 19, 2026Film Length: 30 seconds – 7 minutes Prompt: Submit a film – anything under the Mikan sun . From holiday comedies to spooky shorts to heartfelt documentaries about life in Japan – anything goes. Format: MP4 — please use a 16:9 landscape aspect ratio for optimal display How to submit: Upload your film to Google Drive and send us the link via the submission form Email for questions: mikanfilmfest@gmail.com

Content Guidelines

“Anything under the Mikan sun” really does mean anything — as long as it’s safe and respectful! To keep the festival fun and welcoming for everyone, we will not accept:

Hate speech or discriminatory content

Pornography / nudity

Depictions of animal cruelty

Excessive or gratuitous violence

Content that may endanger individuals or communities

FAQ

Q. What is the Mikan Film Fest?A. A community film festival where Mikans submit and showcase their own short films.

Q. What kind of films will be shown?A. That’s the fun part — we don’t know yet! Since the films are created by Mikans, expect a wide variety of genres and styles.

Q. Does my film have to be about Ehime or Japan?A. Nope! Your film can be set anywhere and about anything – personal stories, fiction, animation, culture, social topics, or experimental art. The key is to make it creative, authentic, and engaging!Q. I’ve never made a film before. Can I still join?A. Absolutely! Beginners, first-timers, and seasoned filmmakers are all welcome.

Q. Will the films have subtitles?A. This depends on the creator. Please include English subtitles if the film or scenes are not in English.

Q. Who can attend?A. Everyone!

Q. Who organizes the festival?A. The festival is organized by the Mikan Film Fest Team, celebrating creativity and storytelling in our community, supported by Ehime AJET.

We can’t wait to see what stories you’ll share. For any questions, feel free to contact the Mikan Film Fest team at: mikanfilmfest@gmail.com.

So… what lies beneath your peel? We can’t wait to find out.

Warm regards,AJET Events Coordinator / Mikan Film Fest Team
