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.
Have a Good ‘Morning’ – Ichinomiya’s Breakfast Tradition
Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Japanese cuisine is well known for its delicate flavors, subtlety, and exquisite fragility. However, here in Aichi, we do things...[ Click to read more ]
Hey Joe – Nagoya’s Best Coffee Shops
Jan 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart
While stereotype would have it that the Japanese are all nothing but green tea fiends, if you look around, there...[ Click to read more ]
Ditching the Big 3 – Alternatives (that is, cheaper) Cell Phone Providers
Dec 25, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Do you remember when cell phones were a thing of ridicule? When you were in a coffee shop, in a...[ Click to read more ]
Rock (Climbing) And Roll – Bouldering in Hiroshima
By Bert Wishart
Now and again, something pops up in the zeitgeist that comes right out of left field. Some of these things...[ Click to read more ]
Alternative Fitness Options in Hiroshima
By Bert Wishart
So, over the holidays, you indulged until you were fit to burst. We’ve all been there, but now you’ve noticed...[ Click to read more ]
Our House! – We More Than Recommend These Restaurants in Nagoya
Dec 24, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Back in the day, when I was embarking on this writing game, I imposed three cardinal rules upon myself: 1....[ Click to read more ]
Viewing the Magical Diamond Fuji from Tokyo
Dec 15, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Diamond Fuji is a twice annually phenomenon when the sunrise and sunset align perfectly with Mount Fuji’s summit, looking for...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Best Sweet Shops
Nov 25, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Japanese cuisine is mostly known for its raw fish and tempura, but I have a sneaky suspicion that, should you...[ Click to read more ]
Vietnamese Restaurants in Hiroshima
Nov 24, 2020 By Bert Wishart
That Japan has some of the world's finest cuisine, there can be absolutely no doubt, and it is rightly renowned...[ Click to read more ]
Miyajima – A Holy Island That’s Wholly Worth a Visit
Oct 26, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Hiroshima Prefecture has much to offer it, from the hustle and bustle of the city, the somber and thought-provoking memorials,...[ Click to read more ]
