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.
Exploring Chita Peninsula – Family Fun in the Aichi Sun
Apr 25, 2022 By Bert Wishart
With the weather finally taking a turn for the better and the cherry blossoms dropping their flowers, it is that...[ Click to read more ]
Super Bar DJs – Nagoya’s Coolest DJ Events
Mar 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
If, like Edwin Starr, you like the sound of funky music (and that it sho nuff turns you on) then...[ Click to read more ]
All up in Your Grill – Discover Nagoya’s Teppanyaki Restaurants
By Bert Wishart
Teppanyaki, the style of cooking famed for its extravagant chefs slicing and dicing meat on a griddle, is believed by...[ Click to read more ]
Do I Amuse You? Japan’s Best Amusement Parks
Mar 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart
As far back as I remember, I always loved going to amusement parks, and fortunately for me, the Japanese are...[ Click to read more ]
Crafty Guys – Meet Nagoya’s Craft Beer Sensations, Tall Boys Brewing
Feb 28, 2022 By Bert Wishart
You all know the Bat Phone, right? The red telephone that Commissioner Gordon used to contact Batman, it flashed red...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Away in Japan: Tottori
By Bert Wishart
On the Sea of Japan, Tottori Prefecture is something of an anomaly in that it abounds with natural beauty, is...[ Click to read more ]
Finger Lickin’ Chicken on Sticks – Nagoya’s Best Yakitori Restaurants
By Bert Wishart
When you think about Japanese food, it is probably sushi that most readily comes to mind, followed by rice and...[ Click to read more ]
Heroes on the Half Shell – Where to get in-season Oysters in Nagoya
Jan 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart
For those of us who are used to the climate control comforts of central heating, double glazing, and insulated buildings...[ Click to read more ]
Noodling about: Nagoya’s Ramen Discoveries
Jan 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart
When I first came to Japan, I answered the standard "what Japanese food do you like?" question with "I absolutely...[ Click to read more ]
Onsen – The How To’s, Do’s and Don’ts
Jan 12, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Seismic activity is so ingrained in Japanese life that folklore tells of Namazu, a giant catfish who lives beneath the...[ Click to read more ]
