Unbeaten Paths: Chuyo 20202021
Edited by Jordan Rocke Welcome to Unbeaten Paths 2020/21 pt 2, covering the central region of Chuyo! Once again, thank you very much to everyone who took the time to […]
Unbeaten Paths: Toyo 20202021
Edited by Jordan Rocke Hey everyone! Welcome to our second annual consecutive Unbeaten Paths. Last time, we focused on a handful of incoming JETs from under-represented countries on the JET […]
Backtrack #3: Goal Well Met (Terrence Gardiner, Yawatahama 1993-1995)
Thanks Flowers say thanks, As do some sweets, But a poem Does them better… For the flowers will die, And the sweets will be eaten, But a poem is immortal, […]
Backtrack #2: With New Eyes and Extra Colours (Sara Armstrong, Matsuyama 2005-08)
What’s your name, when and where was your placement, and where are you from originally? My name is Sara Armstrong, I’m originally from West Virginia, USA. I was placed with […]
Backtrack #1: So Many Firsts (Annie Vuong, Matsuno 2009-12)
Editor’s note: Welcome to the first edition of Backtrack, a hopefully interesting project I’m pursuing as the newly re-elected Mikan editor! This year presents a few challenges to the blog. […]
Diversity awareness lessons
By Dom Chen Hi everyone! For those of you who are interested in incorporating diversity and/or racial awareness within their lessons; there is a google drive containing material focused toward […]
What’s hotter than Paprika? A beginner’s guide to the Bands of the Rising Sun
By Killian Barry Maybe it’s the language barrier, perhaps it’s misguided preconceptions, but I suspect my own limited exposure to and familiarity with Japanese music reflects the experience of a […]
Spring Breaking
By Killian Barry I enjoy cycling. It’s not a passion, but I miss the daily commute back home. Dublin is a decent spot for a bit of a jaunt, located […]
All Kinds of Goodbyes: Deciding Whether to Stay or to Go
By Bennett Pérez “Oh! Darling you gotta let me know, Should I stay or should I go?” -The Clash Time froze as I stared at the recontracting paperwork lying in […]