The Art of the Sword
By David Broughton Joining traditional arts clubs may seem like part of a quintessentially JET experience, but how folks end up in these opportunities can be a lot more up…
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A Look Back at Summer ’23
Edited by Emily GuoThe end of summer break is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to look back on the memories created during this much-too-hot season? With…
Getting Your Japanese Driver’s License (Ehime Edition)
By Emily GuoThe number of congratulations (“おめでとう御座います”）I received - both from the license center staff and teachers who knew I was going through this process - shows that obtaining a…
A Weekend of Touch Rugby – 2023 Tokushima Tournament
Edited by Emily GuoAt the beginning of June, Ehime fielded two teams for this year’s Touch Rugby Tournament in Tokushima . With 3 veteran players from last years tournament, and…
Off-Track #29: Let’s Speak English (Jordan Rocke, Hojo High School ALT, 2018-2023)
Jordan Rocke looks back at his time as the Mikan Blog Editor and as an ALT in Ehime Prefecture.
AJET on Ice – The Kochi/Ehime AJET Ice Skating Event
The Kochi and Ehime AJETs team up to host an ice skating event at the Iyotetsu Sports Center in Matsuyama.
Cozy Town, Ehime
Cozy Town, Ehime
In March, Ehime AJET hosted a little TTRPG event in Matsuyama, playing the game Cozy Town, a chill game about building a happy little place, no negativity allowed!
Keeping AJET Alive: President’s Summary
This year was a blast. Our team did a fantastic job this year, especially considering that we were finally stabilizing after a devastating global pandemic.