Run Mikyan, Run: Inside the Ehime Marathon 2026
Vince Justin Roland Madriaga Mabuhay! I’m Vince, from Marinduque – the Heart of the Philippines. Growing up surrounded by the waters and lush landscapes, I inevitably developed…
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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…
That’s a Wrap! – 2025 Welcome Dinner
Welcome 2025 JETs! Grab your sunscreen and your sense of adventure—because you’ve just landed in the world of Mikans! Picture this: stunning coastlines 🏖️,…
Final Year Flex
Final Year Flex July is a special time for everyone on JET. Either you just arrived, you’re a seasoned veteran, or, as many of…
2024 Autumn 🍂 Ehime AJET Event Recap
This fall, Ehime AJET organized a wide variety of exciting events for the mikan community to enjoy together. With activities on the athletic and adventurous side, to the creative and…
That’s a Wrap! – 2024 Welcome Party
Filled with camaraderie, excitement, and cultural exchange, the 2024 Welcome Dinner was a huge success. Held at the Rizière Beer Garden in Matsuyama on a balmy summer afternoon, the evening…
Delicious in Ehime: Summary of the 2023 AJET Cooking Classes
Miya Jia 2021 Arrival, CIR, Matsuyama2024-2025 Ehime AJET Secretary ('23-'24 Event Co-ordinator) Miya Jia (she/her) is a third-going-on-to-fourth year CIR in Matsuyama from Chicago, USA. She is currently the Ehime…
Festivals in Japan: ☀️Summer Edit
Festivals are a quintessential part of summer in Japan. If you haven't stopped for some かき氷 (kakigori・shaved ice) at a 屋台 (yatai・stall), done a…
Try Try Again: Tokushima Touch Rugby Tournament 2024
June 1st and 2nd of this year marked the 20th anniversary of the official Tokushima Touch Rugby Tournament hosted by Shikoku University. This event, which began way back in 2004,…