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.
Join Amnesty International in Nagoya
Feb 26, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Nagoya is currently seeing a rise in activism. From environmental concerns to issues of social justice, all over the city...[ Click to read more ]
2020 Sakura Snacks: The Best – and Worst – Hanami-Inspired Combini Goods
By Bert Wishart
You always know when the hanami season is truly upon us. It's not the onset of spring. It's not the...[ Click to read more ]
A Call To Action – Nagoya NGOs at Which You Can Make a Difference
Feb 25, 2020 By Bert Wishart
From the environment to animal rights to families living below the poverty line, there are unfortunately a broad number of...[ Click to read more ]
Really Seeing The Sights: Observation Decks Around Nagoya
Feb 21, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Whether you love or loathe the hustle and bustle of the big city, there are no two ways about it:...[ Click to read more ]
Volunteering in Tokyo
Feb 20, 2020 By Bert Wishart
When living in a new country, it can be a great thing to offer your free time to help the...[ Click to read more ]
A Blooming Great Valentine’s Day – Where, and How, to Buy Flowers in Nagoya
Jan 31, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Continuing a tradition that goes back to the time that St Valentine wondered what to get Cupid as a thank...[ Click to read more ]
Feasting on Fugu – Where to Eat Blowfish in Aichi
By Bert Wishart
You've probably seen that classic episode of The Simpsons where Homer goes to a Japanese restaurant and eats fugu, a...[ Click to read more ]
Grapes Over Grain – The Rising Popularity of Japanese Wine
Jan 30, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Everyone knows that Japan is sake country, and when we arrive, we are all desperate to indulge in the traditional...[ Click to read more ]
Chocs Away! Where to Buy Valentine’s Chocolate in Nagoya
By Bert Wishart
Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and in Japan, that means just one thing: chocolate. Now, everyone knows that here...[ Click to read more ]
The Way of Tea – Japanese Tea Ceremony in Nagoya
By Bert Wishart
Also referred to as the Way of Tea, the Japanese tea ceremony elevates the preparation and presentation of 'macha,' or...[ Click to read more ]
