Bert Wishart
Novelist, copywriter and graduate from the most prestigious university in Sunderland, Bert whiles away his precious time on this Earth by writing about popular culture, travel, food and pretty much anything else that is likely to win him the Pulitzer he desperately craves.
The Shimanami Kaido trail – Bicycling in Hiroshima
Aug 08, 2021 By Bert Wishart
With the weather finally beginning to cool down, it is time to look back at outdoor activities. Before the long...[ Click to read more ]
Cycle Routes Near Nagoya
Jul 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
With the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France already done and Vuelta e Espana soon to come, you may...[ Click to read more ]
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Jul 27, 2021 By Bert Wishart
The Toyota Motor Organization is one of the keystones of Japan's world-renowned manufacturing industry, and since 1926, Toyota has been...[ Click to read more ]
Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Nagoya
Jul 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart
As you are no doubt well aware, Japanese food rates among the best in the world. However, if you are...[ Click to read more ]
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Enjoy Nagoya’s Famous Cochin Chicken
Jun 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Shortly before I first came to Japan, I was at a friend’s wedding party, and knowing of my impending trip,...[ Click to read more ]
Get a Kick Out of Japan – Finding Martial Arts in Nagoya
By Bert Wishart
Whether you have just a passing interest or have studied for years, something is amazing about learning a martial art...[ Click to read more ]
The Wacky World of Japanese Deathmatch Wrestling
By Bert Wishart
Back when I lived in the UK, one of my co-workers told me about how, in his free time, he...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s COVID-19 Tracking App – What You Need to Know
Jun 25, 2021 By Bert Wishart
As a response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Japan's government has released a tracking application that will notify its users...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Summer Yukata in Tokyo
Jun 20, 2021 By Bert Wishart
If you have ever been to a summer fireworks festival around Tokyo you may have noticed many people wearing traditional Japanese dress and...[ Click to read more ]
Educational Museums in Tokyo That Your Kids (and You) Will Love
Jun 12, 2021 By Bert Wishart
There is something about science that can really capture a child's imagination. Whether it is the natural world, robotics, or...[ Click to read more ]
