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.
Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 3
Feb 27, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Whether you have been here for a few weeks or know the city like the back of your hand, Nagoya...[ Click to read more ]
Must See Shrines and Temples of Nagoya
Feb 26, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Japan is served by two predominant religions: Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is a form of ancestor worship and is the...[ Click to read more ]
The Wonderful World of Yakitori – Meat on a Stick Explained
Feb 25, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Japan is famous for its food, but for some reason, 'yakitori' is rarely talked about when we consider classic local...[ Click to read more ]
Partying Nagoya Style: Meieki’s best Izakayas
By Bert Wishart
When it comes to going out for drinks, in Japan, they do things a little differently than back home. Whereas...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Tokyo
Feb 17, 2019 By Bert Wishart
St. Patrick's Day, the commemoration of the death of the patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated in more countries around...[ Click to read more ]
Things are Hotting up at Toba no Himatsuri Fire Festival
Jan 28, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Aichi sees a fair number of harvest festivals around the start of the Chinese New Year, with communities praying that...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Record Shops
By Bert Wishart
While it feels like the music industry is becoming ever-increasingly digital, with the likes of Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and...[ Click to read more ]
Toyokawa Inari – One of Japan’s Big Three Inari Shrines
Jan 25, 2019 By Bert Wishart
About 75 minutes from Nagoya, in the Mikawa Bay region, you can find Toyokawa Inari, one of the most unique...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Romantic Valentine Spots
Jan 20, 2019 By Bert Wishart
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you may be wanting to find that perfect place to cozy up to...[ Click to read more ]
Day trips from Nagoya – Tajimi, Gifu
Dec 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Just over the border from Aichi into Gifu Prefecture is the town of Tajimi, an area renowned for its ceramic...[ Click to read more ]
