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Oona McGee
Half-Japanese Oona McGee hails from Sydney, Australia, where she worked as a journalist and copywriter before making the move to Japan over a decade ago. Now she spends her days exploring the streets of Tokyo with her laptop and camera, always in search of new cafes, restaurants, events and stories to share with our readers. As an experienced food and travel reporter, Oona has travelled extensively through all 47 prefectures of Japan, and is constantly researching new destinations and drawing up itineraries for her next adventure.
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We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.
Tumblers with cat ears and whipped cream lids are just some of the new designs in this gorgeous limited-edition collection.
Elderly passenger purposely halts train and causes delay, ignoring rail staff who try to control the situation.
Temperatures dipped dramatically this week, transforming sakura spots into icy pink-tinged dreamworlds.
The suspect claims he’s innocent, despite being in possession of spray cans and bolt cutters.
We step inside the huge new complex and bring you a walkthrough of every floor before it opens to the public.
Edible watches, Nintendo characters and a handy Lego app all make an appearance on this year’s roundup of fantastic news we wish was true today.
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Chiitan vs John Oliver: Talk show host responds to Japanese mascot’s challenge to battle 【Video】
New Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in Tokyo, features giant talking Yubaba from Spirited Away
Anime character designer flat-out tells foreigners they shouldn’t move to Japan to work in anime
Stand-offs turn to love, jealousy as cats trying to get into museum compete for guards’ affection
We caved in to curiosity and bought a mystery box from a strange vending machine in Akihabara
We visit “Japan’s oldest izakaya bar” for a delightful mix of the modern and the traditional
Japan is getting a Disney Mickey Mouse Shinkansen bullet train this spring!
How to get an amazing Sukiyabashi Jiro sushi lunch for less than 15 bucks
Final Fantasy’s Yoshitaka Amano illustrates exclusive Japan-only Magic: The Gathering card
Japanese convenience stores want you to be honest and request to pay higher sales tax rate
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“We wasted so much time in English class” — Japanese Twitter user points out major teaching flaw- New Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in Tokyo, features giant talking Yubaba from Spirited Away
Japan’s amazing wisteria flowers are here to make us all forget about the cherry blossoms【Photos】
Handsome Japanese YouTuber surprises fans with photos of his “dorky” high school self- Japanese convenience stores want you to be honest and request to pay higher sales tax rate
- We caved in to curiosity and bought a mystery box from a strange vending machine in Akihabara
Lone Wolf and Cub’s Kazuo Koike passes away, final tweet is a salute to his manga rival- Anime character designer flat-out tells foreigners they shouldn’t move to Japan to work in anime
Tenga adapts its masturbatory aid design into a full-size clear sleeping bag【Photos】
Looking for a unique afternoon tea in Tokyo? Have a picnic indoors at Fruit Picnic in Harajuku
Monthly
The train station that stayed open for a single school girl finally closes down
Chinese couple’s wedding crashed by groom’s ex-girlfriend, dressed in her own wedding dress【Vid】- “We wasted so much time in English class” — Japanese Twitter user points out major teaching flaw
This nonconformist Japanese schoolgirl is ready for any bullies who tease her about her backpack
All-new World of Thighs Photography exhibition opens in Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood this month
Disney is making an anime-style dating simulator where you meet handsome villain boys
Japanese net users speculate on a subtle design feature of the Toyota Prius…related to booze
Shiba Inu boss lazes around in flowers while winning Japanese workers’ hearts
Zelda fan’s Sheikah Slate turns charging his phone into a scene from Breath of the Wild【Video】
Japanese reporter laughed at for asking black hole photo team for more on Japan’s contributions
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Prominent boob-centric manga artist shocks fans by revealing she’s a beautiful buxom woman
Ariana Grande “fixes” her 7 Rings Japanese kanji tattoo, but it still says tiny charcoal grill- The train station that stayed open for a single school girl finally closes down
You have One Piece creator’s official permission to have sexy fantasies about his characters- Chinese couple’s wedding crashed by groom’s ex-girlfriend, dressed in her own wedding dress【Vid】
New Pokémon dress shirt line lets you dress like an adult in the company of all 151 Kanto species
Japanese Penis Festival 2019: Everything you need to know for this year’s Kanamara Matsuri
Japanese Twitter community shocked to learn that train timetables are made with Microsoft Excel
Sonic the Hedgehog creator gets one last blow to his pride on final visit to Sega office in Tokyo
Decorate your whole house like Sailor Moon’s Moon Castle with the new Isetan collaboration
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We visit “Japan’s oldest izakaya bar” for a delightful mix of the modern and the traditional
Japan is getting a Disney Mickey Mouse Shinkansen bullet train this spring!
How to get an amazing Sukiyabashi Jiro sushi lunch for less than 15 bucks
Final Fantasy’s Yoshitaka Amano illustrates exclusive Japan-only Magic: The Gathering card
Japanese convenience stores want you to be honest and request to pay higher sales tax rate
Suntory’s cat-shaped bottle caps: the beverage accessories we want, and you can get one for free!
Brand-new line of Pokémon accessories is amazingly stylish and awesomely affordable【Photos】
Giga Big Mac returns to McDonald’s Japan, along with Grand Big Mac and new Big Mac Jr【Taste Test】
New gacha toy makes a weirdly cute addition to our desks and keeps our bottle caps safe
Conan O’Brien visits Conan Town in Japan…but things don’t go entirely as planned
Former Tokyo University Professor claims eating only fruit for 8 years has made him superhuman
Open-air toilets, showers for every room among offering from crazy Tokyo apartment agency
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