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.
Have a Good Morning! Nagoya’s Breakfast Institution
Aug 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Japanese cuisine is well known for its delicate flavors, subtlety, and exquisite fragility. However, here in Aichi, we do things...[ Click to read more ]
International Supermarkets in Nagoya
Aug 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Japanese food is famous, and we are perhaps lucky to live in a country in which the cuisine holds such...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Dragon – Akira Toriyama, Creator of Dragon Ball
Jul 29, 2022 By Bert Wishart
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Japan? Sushi? Oh, okay, how about the second...[ Click to read more ]
Aichi Museum of Flight
Jul 19, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Aichi Prefecture is, of course, famed for its manufacturing. The area has a long and illustrious history of being the...[ Click to read more ]
The Vend of The World – Explore Nagoya’s Eclectic Vending Machines
Jun 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Is there a more convenient country in the world than Japan? The trains run so fast they’re named after bullets,...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Jazz Scene is Blowing its Own Horn
By Bert Wishart
When you think of music in Japan, it is hard to get past the idea of uber-cute J-Pop idols, adorably...[ Click to read more ]
Get on Your Bike – Cycling in Japan
May 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
From May to September, the world's best cyclists will be putting themselves to the test, competing for the maglia rosa,...[ Click to read more ]
Saio Festival in Mie
May 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart
From Elsa to Cinderella to Snow White, princesses are held in extremely high regard in Japanese culture. But it isn't...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s go to Shirakawa-go in Gifu!
By Bert Wishart
Japanese often talk about the majesty of their four seasons (conveniently forgetting the fifth, the rainy season). Still, if you...[ Click to read more ]
River Deep, Mountain High – Kayak and Rafting Tours in Gifu
Apr 28, 2022 By Bert Wishart
If you ask pretty much anyone from Gifu, "What is your home prefecture like?" then there is a strong possibility...[ Click to read more ]
