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…
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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…
🍊maga(ZINE): June
June 2025 Stories that shimmer, voices that roar. A vibrant celebration of identity, love, resilience, and pride.— welcome to a little rainbow-splashed corner of the world, where glitter meets grit…
Shikoku’s Best Beaches
Justin Dobbs 2025-2026 MIKAN BLOG Editor Justin is a second year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. Coming from a writing/communications background in suburban Georgia, he is…
The Muroto Triangle
Justin Dobbs 2025-2026 MIKAN BLOG Editor Justin is a second year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. Coming from a writing/communications background in suburban Georgia, he is…
🍊maga(ZINE): April
April 2025 Spring is here and with it comes comes holidays, cherry blossoms, and a brand new school year! Whether you're collecting Easter eggs, viewing flowers, trying to get used…
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…
🍊maga(ZINE): March🎓
March 2025 Hey, Mikans! As you know, or, if you're a new JET, as you'll come to know, March in Japan is a season of change. From the melting snowcaps…
The Last Castles Standing 🏯
Justin Dobbs 2024-2025 MIKAN BLOG WRITER Justin is a second year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. Coming from a writing/communications background in suburban Georgia, he is…