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.
Getting to Know You: Nagoya’s Endoji Street
Jul 30, 2018 By Bert Wishart
For so long the area of Osu has been considered Nagoya's district of cool, but for those in the know,...[ Click to read more ]
Aomori Prefecture’s Nebuta Festival
By Bert Wishart
Throughout July and August there are festivals all over Japan celebrating all manner of things - from the literal star-crossed...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Summer Yukata in Nagoya
Jul 27, 2018 By Bert Wishart
If you have been to any of this summer's fireworks festivals around Nagoya and Aichi you may have noticed many...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Beer Gardens
Jul 25, 2018 By Bert Wishart
It could be argued that one of the greatest things on Earth is sitting outside on a warm summer’s day...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrate Mountain Day by Hiking Around Aichi
By Bert Wishart
One great thing about living in Japan is the fact that there are so many holidays. Between New Year’s Day on...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Away in Japan: Fukui
Jun 27, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Despite being located within Japan's 'Snow Country' and facing out into the Sea of Japan, Fukui Prefecture doesn't quite attract...[ Click to read more ]
Rock (Climbing) And Roll – Bouldering in Nagoya
Jun 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Every now and again something pops up in the zeitgeist that comes right out of left field. Some of these...[ Click to read more ]
Cupcakes or Muffins? Why Not Do Both?
By Bert Wishart
Whether you are throwing a small party, want something to pair with your coffee, have kids who deserve a tasty...[ Click to read more ]
Flea and antique markets in Tokyo
May 29, 2018 By Bert Wishart
One of the joys of living in a different country is absorbing its culture and aesthetics. One of the best...[ Click to read more ]
Get Your Grill On – Nagoya’s BBQ Spots
By Bert Wishart
The Japanese have something of a love/hate relationship with the summer months. As soon as the mercury climbs above 25...[ Click to read more ]
