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.
Get Bowled Over by Nagoya’s Donburi
Oct 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Simplicity in itself, the donburi is the go-to dish for those who want a combination of filling food and flexibility....[ Click to read more ]
Figure it Out! Exploring Nagoya’s Anime Figure Cafes
Oct 25, 2022 By Bert Wishart
While many people come to Japan due to their deep-seated interest in Japanese culture, I arrived here with absolutely zero...[ Click to read more ]
The History of Japan’s Majestic Fall Colors
By Bert Wishart
Japan's most popular season for tourists is undoubtedly spring. When the cherry blossoms bloom, people from inside Japan and worldwide...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Away in Japan: Nara
Oct 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart
A trip to the capital doesn't have to mean Tokyo's bright lights and bustle. Nara, in south-central Japan, was established...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving in Nagoya
Oct 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart
With Thanksgiving being a North American holiday, we aren't really within our rights to expect Nagoya to celebrate the fourth...[ Click to read more ]
Castles, Shoguns and Family Fun on a Day Trip to Okazaki
Sep 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart
While the goings on in Aichi Prefecture are regularly dominated by the capital, long before the construction of Nagoya Castle,...[ Click to read more ]
Yōkai, the Weird World of Japanese Spooks and Spectres
Sep 29, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Halloween is all about spooky stuff, right? There are various bone-chilling tales coming out of medieval Europe for its origins...[ Click to read more ]
Seven Spooky Japanese Halloween Costume Ideas
Sep 27, 2022 By Bert Wishart
So, Halloween is coming and you are getting ready to dust off that old ghost, vampire or witch costume that you...[ Click to read more ]
Osu Street Performers’ Festival
Sep 17, 2022 By Bert Wishart
October brings the Nagoya Festival, a massive parade throughout the city celebrating three great warriors and historical leaders connected to the city: Oda...[ Click to read more ]
Must-Visit, Lesser-Known Shrines and Temples of Nagoya
Aug 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
There are few more pleasant experiences in Japan than turning a corner of a seemingly ordinary street and suddenly finding...[ Click to read more ]
