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 […]
🍊maga(ZINE): New Year’s Edition
January 2026 Happy New Year! It’s the year of the horse and we’re starting off running with a brand new ZINE brought to you by Givelle […]
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 […]
🍊maga(ZINE): Christmas Edition
December 2025 “Whenever I see girls and boysSelling lanterns on the streetsI remember the ChildIn the manger, as he sleepsWherever there are peopleGiving gifts, exchanging cardsI believe that ChristmasIs truly […]
The Kyushoku Khronicles
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 […]
🍊maga(ZINE): November
November 2025 Season’s Greetings! Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, the cool air, the leaves changing, or anything else, there’s plenty to be thankful for this […]
Shikoku Ninja Warrior
Justin Dobbs 2025-2026 MIKAN BLOG Editor Justin is a third year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. He enjoys hiking, cycling, coffee, and getting lost exploring the island. […]
Being Jewish in Japan: Navy Bagels Review
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 […]
🍊maga(ZINE): October
October 2025 It’s that time of year again! The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, the taikos are drumming, and a brand new […]