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.

Paintballing at Kakamigahara

Feb 28, 2023 By Bert Wishart

If you're looking for an adrenaline-fueled activity to get the blood pumping, you might find that paintballing is the sport...[ Click to read more ]

It’s Time to Rel-Axe at Nagoya’s Axe Throwing Bar

Feb 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart

You know how it goes: you're up to your eyeballs in work, the boss has been riding you, the kids...[ Click to read more ]

Casting Your Net: Discover More about Japan with Podcasts

By Bert Wishart

So, you find yourself in Japan, and you want to immerse yourself in the culture, but you've got three fundamental...[ Click to read more ]

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Fire up the Exhilaration at Brave Point Airsoft Gym

Jan 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart

At the beginning of the year, many of you may have decided that it was time to get into shape,...[ Click to read more ]

Where to Spend Valentine’s Day in Nagoya

Jan 21, 2023 By Bert Wishart

In his 1977 classic one-hit wonder, John Paul Young sang the immortal lines "Love is in the air, everywhere I...[ Click to read more ]

Winter Food in Nagoya

Dec 27, 2022 By Bert Wishart

Unless you are a ski bunny or a masochist, there should be no doubt that winter is the worst of...[ Click to read more ]

Hiroshima’s Wonderful Oyster Huts and Bars

Dec 25, 2022 By Bert Wishart

For those of us who are used to the creature comforts of central heating, double-paned windows, and insulated buildings, winter...[ Click to read more ]

Skiing in Nagoya: Day and Weekend Trips!

Dec 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart

There’s nothing more exhilarating than standing on the top of a slope, the pure white snow stretching out below you,...[ Click to read more ]

Making Mochi – Fun for Kids and Big Kids Alike

Dec 23, 2022 By Bert Wishart

When I first heard about mochi, my heart went out to Japan's children. You see, where I'm from, sweets really...[ Click to read more ]

New Year Countdown Parties Near Nagoya 2022

Dec 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart

New Year is an important time in Japan, but things are celebrated differently here than back home. You are undoubtedly...[ Click to read more ]