Backtrack #25: I Didn’t Want to be in England (Steve Turner, Hojo High School ALT, 2003-06)
What’s your name, when and where was your placement, and where are you from originally? I am Steve Turner. I was an Ehime Ken ALT in Hojo Senior High School, […]
The Magic of Miyajima: An Itinerary for New Years
By Sage Burch Do you want to have the best New Years? Look no further. If you follow this New Years Game Plan, then you will welcome in the new […]
Backtrack #24: Bridge Building (Drago Flores, Ikata CIR 2011-2014)
What’s your name, when and where was your placement, and where are you from originally?My name is Drago Flores. I was placed in Ikata. I am originally from Minnesota in […]
Backtrack #23: That Was Enough (Christopher Reed, Kihoku CIR 2006-2011)
What’s your name, when and where was your placement, and where are you from originally? My name is Christopher Reed, I’m originally from the USA, and I lived in Kihoku-cho, […]
Christian and Miya’s Christmas Celebration at the Civic Center
By Sage Burch “Back in my home country, Christmas is all about 3 Fs; fun, food, and family. Being away from home during Christmas can sometimes feel very isolating and […]
Vampires, Witches, Skeletons, Mesoamerican Gods and a Big Bloody Castle: An Introduction to Solo Journaling TTRPGs
By Jordan Rocke G’day everyone! It’s “the blog editor didn’t want to bother everyone during the holidays and now has no content for the blog queued up” time! This time, […]
Backtrack #22: Welcomed and Included (Heeni (Janie) Tito, Masaki ALT 1997-2000)
What’s your name, when and where was your placement, and where are you from originally? Kia ora koutou, ko Heeni (Janie) Tito ahau. I was a teacher at kindergarten, primary […]
30 Candles: Three Tales of Candlelit Horror
Edited by Jordan Rocke On October 22nd, 2022, a decent cross-section of the population of Ehime JETs and former JETs turned up to sleepy little Hojo to try their best […]
Unbeaten Paths: Nanyo Summer 2022 – New Faces in the Inaka
Edited by Jordan Rocke G’day everyone! Finally, here’s our beloved small town newcomers in the Inaka heart of Ehime, Nanyo! This isn’t just the final Unbeaten Paths for this year, […]