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.
Ice, Ice Baby – Chillin’ This Summer at Nagoya’s Best Ice Cream Shops
Jun 20, 2020 By Bert Wishart
It's started. The summer is swelling, the heat is ramping up, and the humidity is already off the charts. Needless...[ Click to read more ]
Whisky Galore! Discovering Nagoya’s Whisky Bars
Jun 13, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Japan is, it is fair to say, whiskey crazy. Since it was first produced in the country in around 1870,...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Goes Pop – Finding Nagoya in Popular Culture
Jun 10, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Judging by any popular culture you may come across, you could be fooled into thinking that Japan is separated into...[ Click to read more ]
Yakiniku in Nagoya
May 28, 2020 By Bert Wishart
When you think of yakiniku, you probably can't help but think of strips of sumptuous, marbled wagyu beef sizzling on...[ Click to read more ]
Ichiro, a Potted History of Aichi’s Baseball Legend
By Bert Wishart
Since being introduced to Japan in 1872, baseball has risen to become a national pastime bordering on obsession, in many...[ Click to read more ]
Jet Around Nagoya with Bicycle Sharing
By Bert Wishart
While it may not be the biggest or even the most congested of cities, sometimes getting around Nagoya can be...[ Click to read more ]
Mr. Kanso Canned Food Bar in Nagoya, Exactly What it Says on the Tin
By Bert Wishart
There are many weird and wonderful experiences that we can have during our stays in Japan, but no trip is...[ Click to read more ]
Getting a Pet in Nagoya
Apr 30, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Nothing completes a family like an additional member, in the form of a pet. Whether a cat, dog, or something...[ Click to read more ]
How to Exercise in Nagoya While Social Distancing
By Bert Wishart
Whether you are working from home, self-isolating, or social distancing, it is vital to keep your fitness and energy levels...[ Click to read more ]
Your Nagoya Community Needs You!
By Bert Wishart
Whether lockdown-induced boredom, sick to the back teeth with work from home 'colleagues,' or having already watched so much NETFLIX...[ Click to read more ]
