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 […]
Traveling By Air
Traveling by Air While buses and trains are great for exploring Japan, sometimes you just want to get there faster. Whether you’re heading home for the holidays, planning a weekend […]
🍊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 […]
Traveling By Bus
Traveling by Bus One of the best parts of living in Ehime is how easy it is to explore the rest of Japan. Whether you’re planning a weekend in Osaka, […]
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 […]
Appreciate and Eradicate them Critters!
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 […]
Ehime AJET BaskeTourney
Hello Mikans!You asked, we listened! Get your team together because we are having a 3 vs 3 pickup basketball tournament! WHEN: October 18, 2025 (Sunday) TIME: 10 AM – 1 PM (Bring […]