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.
Bicycling in Japan – Know the Laws
May 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart
The time has come again for commuters to abandon the stress and discomfort of the public transport system in favor of their trusty...[ Click to read more ]
Aichi Beach Events, 2016
May 22, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Its getting to that time of year again when the thermostat starts to rise and thoughts of beaches spring to...[ Click to read more ]
The Great Japan Beer Festival Tokyo – Beer Fest 2017
May 11, 2016 By Bert Wishart
When I first arrived in Japan, I was somewhat disappointed by my perception of limited decent beer selections. It seemed that no...[ Click to read more ]
Vietnam Festival and Vietnamese Restaurants in Tokyo
May 10, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Some years ago, as those with youth and a seeming abundance of time on their hands tend to do, I...[ Click to read more ]
Brazil in Aichi – Getting the Best Brazilian Food Around
Apr 12, 2016 By Bert Wishart
If for some reason you are unable to make it to the Brazilian festival in Hisayaodori this month, there is no...[ Click to read more ]
Sake tasting around Nagoya
Mar 31, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Sake, of course, is famous around the world for being Japan's national drink. Though the drinking of Chinese alcohol is...[ Click to read more ]
A Pizza the action – Tokyo’s Best Pizza Restaurants
Mar 28, 2016 By Bert Wishart
On the face of it, Japan has something of an odd relationship with pizza. You can find pizza slices in...[ Click to read more ]
J League Soccer is Back!
By Bert Wishart
While sumo and baseball are the undoubted kings of Japanese sport, there is mounting evidence to say that, amongst the...[ Click to read more ]
Enoshima, Kanagawa’s Island Goddess
By Bert Wishart
Just 50 km southwest of Tokyo city center there lies an exquisite island of such natural beauty you wouldn't be...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Best International Cuisine – Part 1
Feb 29, 2016 By Bert Wishart
In his great comedic play Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare calls music the food of love. Now, I'm not in the...[ Click to read more ]
