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.
Get Inked: Nagoya’s Tattoo Parlours
Sep 28, 2018 By Bert Wishart
The subject of tattoos in Japan is a bit taboo. The history of body modification in Japan is long, going back...[ Click to read more ]
Free Places to Visit During the Nagoya Festival
Sep 27, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Nagoya has a long and rich history, and The Nagoya Festival is a great time to celebrate this great city...[ Click to read more ]
Down With The Kids (TV Shows)
By Bert Wishart
For children making friends can be so much about shared knowledge and experience. This can be difficult when moving to...[ Click to read more ]
Discovering Japan at the Japanese Folk Festival and Cultural Fair
By Bert Wishart
One of the great pleasures of living in Japan is discovering the wide array of cultural differences that we encounter....[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Horror Movies to Terrify You this Halloween
By Bert Wishart
Halloween is becoming an increasingly popular event in Japan with parties popping up all over the country and thousands of...[ Click to read more ]
All Japan Gyoza Festival at Nagakute’s Moricoro Park
Aug 29, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Much like ramen, gyoza is a dish with Chinese origins that the Japanese have taken to their hearts. Typically filled...[ Click to read more ]
Toyohashi Fire Festival: Things are about to go off!
By Bert Wishart
While there are many, many fireworks festivals in Japan throughout the summer months, there are very few that match Toyohashi's...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems
Aug 28, 2018 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 ]
English Language Comedy in Tokyo
Aug 24, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Tokyo's thriving comedy scene offers a wide range of comedians performing around the city; in English! Below are a few...[ Click to read more ]
Understanding Japan: What is Obon?
Jul 30, 2018 By Bert Wishart
For many foreigners working in Japan, Obon is a great time, as most companies close for a bit of a...[ Click to read more ]
