Traveling By Air
Traveling by Air While buses and trains are great for exploring Japan, sometimes you just want to get there faster. Whether you're heading home for the holidays, planning a weekend…
Blog category for stories from travel, excursions, or local events. [Parent Category: The Mikan Blog]
Traveling By Bus
Traveling by Bus One of the best parts of living in Ehime is how easy it is to explore the rest of Japan. Whether you're planning a weekend in Osaka,…
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…
Brush, Chisel, Elegance – Tokushima
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…
Will’s Onsen Bonsen Bon Boulash Bonanza Extravaganza: The Definitive Ranking
William (Will) Taylor 2025 Arrival, in Kume Matsuyama Will is a first (soon to be second) year ALT in Matsuyama's best district, Kume. He can usually be found on his…
Shikoku’s Best Beaches
Justin Dobbs 2025-2026 MIKAN BLOG Editor Justin is a second year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. Coming from a writing/communications background in suburban Georgia, he is…
The Muroto Triangle
Justin Dobbs 2025-2026 MIKAN BLOG Editor Justin is a second year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. Coming from a writing/communications background in suburban Georgia, he is…
The Last Castles Standing 🏯
Justin Dobbs 2024-2025 MIKAN BLOG WRITER Justin is a second year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. Coming from a writing/communications background in suburban Georgia, he is…
Journey to the Center of Shikoku
Justin Dobbs 2024 MIKAN BLOG WRITER Justin is a second year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. Coming from a writing/communications background in suburban Georgia, he is…