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.
Cool Japan – How to Stay Warm in the Japanese Winter
Dec 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart
While winters in Japan’s more mountainous and northern regions get pretty chilly, here in Nagoya, temperatures rarely drop below zero....[ Click to read more ]
Getting a Kick out of Karate – What’s it all about and where to do it in Nagoya
Nov 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart
When I was six years old, my parents signed me up at a local karate class. I’m not sure why;...[ Click to read more ]
Holiday Dining Options in Hiroshima 2023
By Bert Wishart
Hiroshima has great local cuisine, and there are numerous wonderful options available to you at any time of year. During...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
