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.

Sekigahara – Japan’s Defining Samurai Battle

Jun 30, 2014 By Bert Wishart

As you may or may not know, the Chubu area witnessed the scene of perhaps the most important and defining...[ Click to read more ]

What to do if You Lose Your Residence Card

Jun 27, 2014 By Bert Wishart

When living in a foreign country, there are many exciting and wonderful things to see and do. However, not knowing...[ Click to read more ]

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Fishy Business – Yanagibashi Chuo Ichiba Fish Market in Nagoya

Jun 24, 2014 By Bert Wishart

Ask a Japanese of which part of their culture they are most proud and nine times out of then they...[ Click to read more ]

Golfing in and around Tokyo

Jun 12, 2014 By Bert Wishart

Being packed, seemingly shoulder-to-shoulder, with people you could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo is not the best place to,...[ Click to read more ]

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Asahi Brewery in Nagoya

Apr 28, 2014 By Bert Wishart

When it comes to alcoholic beverages, the Japanese are most proud of its sake and rightly so. However, while sake...[ Click to read more ]