AJET Online Game Night
2023-07-22 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Ehime JETs Discord
Join us on Saturday, July 22 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.

Matsuyama Saturday Night Market
2023-07-29 14:00 - 21:00 | Okaido, 790-0004
Every Saturday, there will be vendors selling food and wares throughout Okaido and Gintengai until 9pm.

Iyosai Festival
2023-07-29 20:00 - 2023-07-30 21:00 | Iyo Port, 355 Nadamachi, Iyo, Ehime, 799-3114, Japan
The summer festival that has been held for many years under the name “Iyo City Sumiyoshi Festival” has been changed in terms of the event date and name to “Iyosai Festival,” becoming the summer festival for the citizens of Iyo City. It is held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of July.

On the 29th (Saturday), events such as the “Children’s Fish Catching Competition” and the “Iyo Dance Parade” will take place. On the 30th (Sunday), various events will be held in and around Iyo Port and the shopping district. The festival will reach its climax in the evening with a fireworks display at the port (approximately 6,000 fireworks are scheduled to be launched).

Kazehaya Fireworks Festival
2023-07-29 20:20 - 21:00 | Hojo Port, Hojotsuji, Matsuyama, Ehime, 799-2430, Japan
The Kazehaya Fireworks Festival is an annual festival in Hojo.

Matsuyama International Meet-up
2023-07-30 09:00 - 15:30 | Matsuyama City
The Ehime International Meet-up is designed to create opportunities for foreign-origin residents, and Japanese residents, in Ehime Prefecture to meet each other, cook Ehime’s local delicacies, and walk around the city. This special event aims to create opportunities for mutual understanding and connections.

Ozugawa Matsuri 2023
2023-08-03 20:00 - 21:00 | Nakamura, Ozu, 中村, 大洲市, 愛媛県, 〒795-0054, Japan
The Ozugawa Matsuri will be held in Ozu in August 3rd from 8p.m.! Come down to Ozu to see Ozu Castle lit up in a background of fireworks launched in the Ozu River.

Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival 2023
2023-08-05 08:30 - 09:00 | Mitsuhama Port, 2-6-2-6-42三津, 松山, 愛媛県, 791-8061, Japan
The Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival is an annual festival held in Mitsuhama.

Nagahama Fireworks Festival
2023-08-05 16:00 - 21:00 | Nagahama Port, 長浜, 大洲市, 愛媛県, 〒795-0000, Japan
The Nagahama Fireworks will be held in the port of Nagahama, Ozu on August 6th from 8p.m.! Come down to the Nagahama Port in Ozu to see fireworks!

Imabari ONMAKU Festival 2023
2023-08-05 18:00 - 2023-08-06 21:00 | Imabari Port, Kataharacho, Imabari, Ehime, Japan
The Imabari ONMAKU Festival is an annual festival held at the Imabari Port. Fireworks will be held on August 6th at 8p.m.

Uchiko Sasa Festival 2023
2023-08-06 12:00 - 2023-08-07 21:00 | Honmachi Shotengai, 内子2023, 内子町, 愛媛県, 〒791-3301, Japan
The Sasa Festival is an annual summer event where about 50 bamboo decorations are displayed in the main street of Uchiko. More than a handful of Kusudama balls and bamboo decorations decorated with windsocks give visitors a gorgeous atmosphere. On the second day (August 7th), the “Sasa Odori Contest” will be held.

70th Yosakoi Festival
2023-08-09 12:00 - 2023-08-12 20:00 | Kochi City, Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
The 70th Yosakoi Festival will be held in Kochi, Kochi Prefecture! Like the Awa Festival in Tokushima, this is one of the festivals you can’t miss in Japan!

58th Matsuyama Baseball Dance
2023-08-10 12:00 - 2023-08-12 20:00 | Matsuyama City
The first of Shikoku’s 4 large dance festivals will be held in Matsuyama! The “Matsuyama Yakyuken Odori” (Baseball Dance) (named “Matsuyama Odori” up to the 6th and “Matsuyama Festival” up to the 56th) dates back to 1966. Two years before that, the Tokyo Olympics were held, promoting Japan to the world. In Shikoku, there are many “Odori” whose names are known nationwide. Tokushima’s “Awa Odori” and Kochi’s “Yosakoi Naruko Odori” are most famous. In 1939, the “Takamatsu Odori” also appeared in the prefectural capital of Kagawa. At this time, the city of Matsuyama created its famous dance and wondered, “What would a dance tour of Shikoku be like?”

Tokushima Awa Odori 2023
2023-08-12 12:00 - 2023-08-15 20:00 | Tokushima City, Tokushima, 徳島県, Japan
One of Japan’s largest dance festivals will FULLY took place in Tokushima from August 12th to August 15th. Along with Kochi’s Yosakoi Festival, this is one of the festivals you can’t miss!

Ehime AJET New JET Welcome Party
2023-08-24 17:00 - 22:00 | マツヤマモノリス, 湊町7-7-2, 松山市, Ehime, 790-0012, Japan
Join us August 24th from 5:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the Ehime AJET New JET Welcome Party at the Matsuyama Monolith. Connect and meet with the new incoming JETs in Matsuyama and get to know them better! An RSVP confirmation is required to participate in the event.

Ehime AJET Football/Soccer Match: Ehime FC vs. Katamare Sanuki
2023-08-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Ningineer Stadium, 上野町 乙46, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-1136, Japan
Cheer on Ehime FC on Saturday, August 26th as they go against Katamare Sanuki at Ningineer Stadium.

Ehime AJET Cooking Series: Chicken Tapa
2023-08-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Saijo Omachi Kominkan, 大町225番地10, 西条市, Ehime, 793-0030, Japan
Join us Sunday, August 27th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Saijo Omachi Kominkan for our third Ehime AJET Cooking Series: Chicken Tapas with Garlic Rice and Pastillas de Leche!

36th Nakayama Chestnut Festival
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Kurinosato Park, 中山町中山戌723, Iyo, Ehime, 791-3206, Japan
Every year, the Chestnut Festival is held in the Nakayama Area of Iyo City. This year will be the 36th Edition of this festival.The “Nakayama Chestnut Festival” will be held around the outdoor music plaza in Kurinosato Park to improve the image of Iyo City’s specialty Nakayama chestnuts and revitalize the region through interaction between urban and rural areas. At the venue, there will be a chestnut picking competition, chestnut catching, giveaways of boiled chestnuts and burr chestnuts, and a chestnut fruit fair. There will also be booths set up by various organizations in the city, where you can enjoy chestnut sushi, chestnut okowa, chestnut yokan, and more. In addition to exhibiting fire engines and experiencing water cannon, there will also be a variety of events such as Japanese drum performances and a performance by a famous Enka Singer.This year, the headlining Enka Singer is 21-time Kohaku Uta Gassen participant, Toba Ichiro.

Ehime AJET Cooking Series: Stewed Chicken + Macaroni Pie
2023-09-24 12:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Welcome Party
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Riziere Beer Garden/リジェール 松山, 2-3 Minamihoribatacho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0006, Japan
Welcome the new JETs with us!

It’s that time of the year again! Join us in welcoming our new JETs with good food and drinks

More details below:

Dress Code: Casual/business casual

Date/Time: Thur, Aug 22 from 6-8pm

Venue: Rizière Beer Garden

Elevate Your Summer: Saijo’s Forest Adventure!
2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | フォレストアドベンチャー・西条, Kawanouchi, 486ｰ1 本谷公園内, Saijo, Ehime, 〒799-1314, Japan
🌲✨ Calling All ALTs in Ehime! Get Ready for a Summer Adventure at Forest Adventure! ✨🌲

This summer, take a break from desk warming and dive into an exhilarating outdoor experience with Forest Adventure! Tackle thrilling zip lines, conquer challenging obstacle courses, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Saijo’s lush landscapes.

Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline rush or a refreshing escape into nature, Forest Adventure offers the perfect adventure for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore, challenge yourself, and make unforgettable memories!

Date: Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Venue: Forest Adventure Saijo

Cost: 4,510 yen

Dress Code: Activewear you don’t mind getting dirty in and work gloves (for sale at the venue if you don’t have one for 300 yen)!

🤸‍♂️🌲💥 Mud is just nature’s glitter! 🤸‍♂️🌲💥

The deadline to RSVP or change your RSVP is Friday, August 30.

RSVP HERE

If you have any questions, feel free to email ehimeajet@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Football/Soccer Tournament
2024-09-21 10:00 - 2024-09-22 14:00 | Matsuyama Youth Center, 12-33 Tsukiyamacho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0864, Japan
Our annual football/soccer tournament is

HERE! Join us for this fun 2-day event, perfectly timed to keep the Olympic spirit alive!

• If you have a team (6 players), email us at ehimeajet@gmail.com with the sheet we sent out.

If you’re an individual player, sign with in the link in our bio! You can request to be teamed with specific players if you have someone in mind, but not enough to form a team.

Each player will need to pay 1,500 yen for both days (or half for one). Spectators will not need to pay to watch.

Saturday, September 21st @10AM-5PM

Sunday, September 22nd @ 10AM-2PM
