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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.

Omiyage – More Than Just a Souvenir, it’s a Way of Life!

Nov 28, 2023 By Bert Wishart

There are myriad aspects of Japanese culture that can baffle the outsider, but on the face of it, omiyage seems...[ Click to read more ]

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Know your Nio from your Komainu – Exploring Nagoya’s Temples and Shrines

Oct 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart

There are so many great things about living in Japan, but for me one of the best is the plethora...[ Click to read more ]

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Scots on the Rocks – The Japan Lights, an Enlightening New Book by Iain Maloney

By Bert Wishart

A few years ago, I noticed on social media that my friend, Iain Maloney, had developed an obsession with lighthouses....[ Click to read more ]

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Going up in Smoke – Cigars in Nagoya

Sep 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart

Depending on which side of the divide you fall, you probably thought that the Japanese government's 2020 decision to ban...[ Click to read more ]

Under the Bridge; Enjoy Nagoya’s Nayabashi Night Market

By Bert Wishart

While I absolutely love living in Nagoya, one thing frustrates me about this fair city. No, it's not that it...[ Click to read more ]

Visit a Weird, Whimsical, and Wonderful World at Ghibli Park

By Bert Wishart

Can you feel it in the air? The magic, the supernatural, the sense of wonder, and childish glee. No, it's...[ Click to read more ]

Booze Cruising on the Toyohashi Noryo Beer Tram 2023

Aug 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart

Of the fact that Japan likes to have a drink or two, there can be no doubt. This is the...[ Click to read more ]

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Feeling Fine When You Dine – Discover Five Gourmet Dining Restaurants in Nagoya

Aug 29, 2023 By Bert Wishart

One of the best things about living in Nagoya is that pretty much wherever you turn, there are decent restaurants...[ Click to read more ]

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Nagoya’s International Pre-schools

By Bert Wishart

While in Japan with a young family, it is of course natural that you feel concern for what your children...[ Click to read more ]

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Nagoya, It’s Sweet Enough – Uirō, Nagoya’s Tasty Dessert

Jul 31, 2023 By Bert Wishart

Nagoya meshi [cuisine] is known for its rambunctious flavors, typified Taiwan Ramen, ankake pasta, and by the red miso that...[ Click to read more ]

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