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.
Get into Martial Arts in Hiroshima
May 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you are a total noobie or a highly qualified master, there is something eminently special about learning a martial...[ Click to read more ]
You Spin Me Right Round! Exploring Tokyo’s Record Stores
By Bert Wishart
The modern music industry is well and truly established in the digital world. Most people access their favorite artists now...[ Click to read more ]
Hit The Decks! Exploring Hiroshima’s Record Stores
By Bert Wishart
The modern music industry is well and truly established in the digital world. Most people access their favorite artists now...[ Click to read more ]
Going Cashless in Japan
By Bert Wishart
For those of us who arrived in Japan in the previous decade or before, the country's fastidious adherence to its...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Food in Hiroshima
By Bert Wishart
It's getting to be that time of year again, when the thermostat rockets, the humidity intensifies, and all Japanese conversation...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Magical Summer Fireflies
May 17, 2021 By Bert Wishart
With the rainy season and the humidity ramping up like an overly-confident Evil Knievel, June is perhaps one of the...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 4
Apr 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you're a total noobie or are a piece of the local furniture, Nagoya is a city that continuously surprises....[ Click to read more ]
Flower Power! Getting Outdoors And Staying Safe
By Bert Wishart
It's frustrating. Every time it feels like Aichi has turned a corona corner, there's another spike, followed by tighter restrictions,...[ Click to read more ]
Animal Cafes in Hiroshima
Apr 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Though animal cafes first reared their furry little heads in Taiwan, since 2004, they have boomed throughout Japan, and there...[ Click to read more ]
Explore the Uninhabited Island of Sensuijima
By Bert Wishart
With the weather improving by the day, it is time to start getting out and enjoying the beautiful natural delights...[ Click to read more ]
