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…
Blog category for various hobbies / interests. [Parent Category: The Mikan Blog]
Bugonia Review: A Gritty, Gory Thriller… With a Questionable Ending
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…
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…
The Art of Azechi Umetarō
William (Will) Taylor 2025 Arrival, in Kume Matsuyama Will is a second year ALT in Matsuyama's best district, Kume. He can usually be found on his bike, heading to an…
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…
The One (eyed) and Only
Yat (Matt/Matthew) Yeung 2024 Arrival, JHS ALT in Iyo City (Futami) Gundam/Pokémon/League of Legends/Stardew Valley Nerd (cough, cough... specialist*) G’day everyone! This Matt from Iyo City, Futami. I am entering…
Pills, Here!💊: A Guide to Drugstores in Japan
Unless you’ve lived in Japan long-term before, it’s safe to say that browsing through the drug store here, in Japan, is no walk in the park. Actually, despite…
Through the Generations
Yat (Matt/Matthew) Yeung 2024 Arrival, JHS ALT in Iyo City (Futami)Gundam/Pokémon/League of Legends/Stardew Valley Nerd (cough, cough... specialist*) Matthew (Yat) Yeung is a first year ALT based in Iyo City,…
Gotta Catch ‘Em All! : Pokémon TCG Collecting in Japan
Luke Anthony Santos 2022 Arrival, ALT at Chikami JHS in Imabari City Luke is from the Philippines. He's just a chill guy who enjoys watching movies and anime, playing video…