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.
Discover Kure’s Maritime History at the Yamato Museum
Feb 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
As a major port on the Seto Inland Sea, Kure has a rich maritime history, with a naval and industrial...[ Click to read more ]
Alive and Rocking – See Local Music at Hiroshima’s Great Live Houses
By Bert Wishart
With just a cursory look at Japanese television, you would be forgiven for believing that Japan's music industry was an...[ Click to read more ]
Alive and Rocking – See Local Music at Nagoya’s Great Live Houses
By Bert Wishart
By way of a cursory look on Japanese television, you would be forgiven for believing that Japan's music industry was...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Best Burgers
Feb 13, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Japan is well known for having some of the world's finest cuisine, and living in the capital means that you...[ Click to read more ]
Get Cycling in Tokyo
Feb 12, 2021 By Bert Wishart
When living in and around a sprawling metropolis such as Tokyo, getting from A to B can mean that you...[ Click to read more ]
Explore the Fantastic Cycling Routes of Hiroshima
Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Surrounded by water and a paucity of mountains, you wouldn't necessarily pick Hiroshima for a world-class cycling destination. However, bicycle...[ Click to read more ]
Setsubun at Ryotei Kawabun, Nagoya’s Most Traditional Restaurant
By Bert Wishart
One of the most important dates in Japan's lunar calendar, every February 3, Setsubun marks the beginning of Spring. It...[ Click to read more ]
Plum Blossom Viewing in Tokyo – The Top Umemi Spots!
By Bert Wishart
While the cherry blossom is the flower that tends to dominate the imagination of Japanese botanic appreciation, it is perhaps...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima’s Most Important and Spectacular Shrines and Temples
By Bert Wishart
While it is perhaps Kyoto that is Japan's best-known city for shrines and temples, it doesn't mean that you have...[ Click to read more ]
Take a Soothing Soak at one of Hiroshima’s Super Hot Spring Spas
By Bert Wishart
As temperatures around the country plummet, the Japanese winter can seem harsh, particularly if you are not fortunate enough to...[ Click to read more ]
