You’d Batter Believe it! Nagoya’s Okonomiyaki and Monjayaki Restaurants
Aug 31, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Sometimes called Japanese pizza, alternatively Japanese pancakes, Okonomiyaki is a staple Japanese dish from the Kansai region - typically Osaka and Hiroshima - but has grown in such popularity that...[ Click to read more ]
Tour de Nagoya – See Nagoya in a Day
Aug 23, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Summer is a time for cycling, with the Tour de France the world's most famous race. Of course, there is no equivalent in our fair city of Nagoya, so I...[ Click to read more ]
Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Nagoya
Jul 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart
As you are no doubt well aware, Japanese food rates among the best in the world. However, if you are vegan or even vegetarian, you may struggle to have your...[ Click to read more ]
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Enjoy Nagoya’s Famous Cochin Chicken
Jun 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Shortly before I first came to Japan, I was at a friend’s wedding party, and knowing of my impending trip, the bride had set me at the table next to...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 4
Apr 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you're a total noobie or are a piece of the local furniture, Nagoya is a city that continuously surprises. New restaurants, shops, and bars pop up all the time,...[ Click to read more ]
All Up in My Grill – Nagoya’s Best Steakhouses
Mar 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Considering how highly revered beef is in this country, it may blow your mind to discover that though cows were introduced to Japan sometime in the second century, they were...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Like Nagoya Men? Delving into Nagoya’s Noodle Dish, Kishimen
Feb 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Throughout Asia, noodles are considered one of the staple foods. This is particularly true in Japan, where there are numerous types of 'men' [noodle] dishes that you can enjoy. Here...[ Click to read more ]
Have a Good ‘Morning’ – Ichinomiya’s Breakfast Tradition
Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Japanese cuisine is well known for its delicate flavors, subtlety, and exquisite fragility. However, here in Aichi, we do things differently, and the local food is famed for its full-flavor,...[ Click to read more ]
Hey Joe – Nagoya’s Best Coffee Shops
Jan 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart
While stereotype would have it that the Japanese are all nothing but green tea fiends, if you look around, there can be no doubt that the nation is, in fact,...[ Click to read more ]
Our House! – We More Than Recommend These Restaurants in Nagoya
Dec 24, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Back in the day, when I was embarking on this writing game, I imposed three cardinal rules upon myself: 1. Only write about cool bands; 2. Never write bullsh!t advertisements...[ Click to read more ]
