Author Archive Bert Wishart

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.

Nagoya’s Sports Teams

Jul 31, 2023 By Bert Wishart

When you think of Japanese sports, there is a good chance that a martial art comes to mind. However, Japan...[ Click to read more ]

Getting in Tents: Camping Around Hiroshima

Jul 22, 2023 By Bert Wishart

Finally, the heat and humidity of the summer have dissipated, and we can all get outside and enjoy the fresh...[ Click to read more ]

Seeing Seto, a Four-Day Tour Around the Seto Island Sea

Jun 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart

Recently, when enjoying a couple of leisurely afternoon pints in The Hub, my wife Mai and I chatted with an...[ Click to read more ]

Getting To Know You: Nagoya Port

Jun 25, 2023 By Bert Wishart

To the south of the city, Nagoya's port is one of Japan's busiest, servicing the country's central region of Japan,...[ Click to read more ]

Boat Racing in Aichi

By Bert Wishart

For the uninitiated, criticism of American NASCAR racing tends to center around the fact that it resembles little more than...[ Click to read more ]

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Beaches around Nagoya

Jun 19, 2023 By Bert Wishart

For many people, nothing says summer like a trip to the beach, and though Aichi isn't necessarily famed for its...[ Click to read more ]

Whisky, the King of Japanese Liquors

May 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart

Whether it be a post-work drinking party with coworkers, a cold glass of red wine at home with friends, or...[ Click to read more ]

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Step Back in Time at Gifu Seiryu-Satoyama Park

By Bert Wishart

While most people besotted with Japanese history tend to focus on the periods of samurai and geisha, there is more...[ Click to read more ]

The Amazing and Baffling World of Nagoya’s Manga Cafes

By Bert Wishart

Comic books are popular worldwide, but in Japan, reading manga is, for many, something akin to an obsession. Everyone reads...[ Click to read more ]

The Hunt is Afoot! Clam Hunting with the Kids in Mikawa Bay near Nagoya

Apr 28, 2023 By Bert Wishart

Clam hunting is a fun and educational activity that kids and adults alike can enjoy, especially in the beautiful Mikawa...[ Click to read more ]