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.
Eating Organic in Tokyo
Feb 26, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As we have perhaps made abundantly clear in these pages over the years, Japan is very much a nation of...[ Click to read more ]
Zoos of Tokyo
Feb 15, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As spring starts to raise its oh-so welcome head, it's time to abandon the confines of the indoors and embrace...[ Click to read more ]
Feel the Rhythm – Dance Classes and Groups in Nagoya
Jan 26, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Which is the best lord? Lord of the Flies? Lord of the Rings? Or Lord of the Dance? Silly question,...[ Click to read more ]
Sapporo Snow Festival 2016
Jan 20, 2016 By Bert Wishart
If you crave the wintery beauty of ice and snow, you might be interested in the Sapporo Snow Festival, where...[ Click to read more ]
Toyohashi Demon Festival 2016
By Bert Wishart
There are many elements of Japanese folklore that instantly grab the attention, but at this time of year, thanks to...[ Click to read more ]
Thai Restaurants in Tokyo
Dec 22, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Japan is rightly lauded for being a nation of amazing food. From sashimi to sushi, from nabe to bashimi, there is...[ Click to read more ]
Nagashima Spa Land, Japan’s Third Biggest Attraction
Dec 16, 2015 By Bert Wishart
The most widely known amusement parks in Japan are of course Tokyo Disney Land and the Universal Studios Japan near Osaka,...[ Click to read more ]
Out of school activities in Tokyo
By Bert Wishart
If you have Japanese friends with young families, they will probably tell you about the clubs and associations that their...[ Click to read more ]
Getting to know you: Sakae, Nagoya
Nov 25, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Sakae is essentially Nagoya's city center in everything but name and is one of the busiest parts of town. It is famous for...[ Click to read more ]
JR Kanto Area Pass and Tokyo Wide Pass
Nov 17, 2015 By Bert Wishart
One of the great things about living in Japan is its frankly amazing public transport system. It is easy...[ Click to read more ]
