Mikan Film Fest 2026
Lights, Camera, Action! Popcorn buckets filled, lights dimmed, and anticipation in the air - this wasn't the latest Marvel movie release, it was the…
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🍊maga(ZINE): New Year’s Edition
January 2026 Happy New Year! It's the year of the horse and we're starting off running with a brand new ZINE brought to you by Givelle…
Behind the Mask: Experiencing the Noh Tradition
Linus Sinnard Linus is a first year JET working in the Matsuyama neighborhood of Yugun. Most of his time is spent either grinding through…
🍊maga(ZINE): Christmas Edition
December 2025 "Whenever I see girls and boysSelling lanterns on the streetsI remember the ChildIn the manger, as he sleepsWherever there are peopleGiving gifts, exchanging cardsI believe that ChristmasIs truly…
The Kyushoku Khronicles
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): November
November 2025 Season's Greetings! Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving, the cool air, the leaves changing, or anything else, there's plenty to be thankful for this…
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.It…
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…