Mt. Ishizuchi Climb
2024-10-26 07:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Tozan Ropeway
Join us for an epic adventure up Mt. Ishizuchi! 🌄

🗓 When: Saturday, October 26th⏳ Duration: 6-7 hours ascension(9 km, 970 m elevation gain)🍂 Trail: Tozan Ropeway with stunning autumn colors! We anticipate peak autumn on the day of the climb (crossed fingers)

🚨 Note: Early morning hike—set your alarms!

📍 Starting point: Tozan Ropeway

Questions? Email us at ehimeajet@gmail.com. (For other areas)

Sign-Up here: https://forms.gle/ZdMNhUVeY41jtz8f8

The Final Year Flex!
2025-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Ehime
As you know, a number of us are returning home or heading off on a new adventure soon, and before they go, we’d love to spend one more amazing day with the people who we spent the last year (or more) with!

Ehime AJET is throwing a going-away beach gathering full of sunshine, waves, good vibes, games, and even better company!

Location: Baishinji Beach, Matsuyama, Ehime

Date: Saturday, July 12

Time: 1-3pm

Bring:Towels, sunscreen, tarps, your favorite snacks/drinks, and whatever makes beach days awesome (games, speakers, etc.)

Let’s soak up the sun, laugh a lot, and make some memories before they go. Hope you can make it!

Please RSVP through the signup form by July 11.

AJET Welcome Party
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Rizière Beer Garden in Matsuyama.
Registration is now closed.

Ehime AJET BaskeTourney
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Matsuyama Youth Center, 12-33 Tsukiyamacho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0864, Japan
Hello Mikans!You asked, we listened! Get your team together because we are having a 3 vs 3

pickup basketball tournament!

WHEN: October 18, 2025 (Sunday)

TIME: 10 AM – 1 PM (Bring your drinks and snacks!)

WHERE: Matsuyama Youth Center

COST:

Team – ¥800

Solo Player – ¥300.

Don’t worry, if you don’t have any friends or if all your friends are away this weekend; you can still join as a solo player. It’s open to current and former JETs. The cost will go towards renting the space and equipment. Remaining proceeds will go towards the Ehime AJET scholarship fund.

See you there!

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
