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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New samurai glasses are Japan’s latest weird must-have souvenir

See the world through the eye of Date Masamune, the One-eyed Dragon. 

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McDonald’s adds new watermelon frappe and fruity macaron to its menu in Japan

Yamapi and Suzu Hirose get the anime treatment in a whacky new commercial for the summertime treats. 

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McDonald’s adds a new Cheese Bacon Potato Pie to its menu in Japan for a limited time

Former idol group member stars in the new commercial, set at a Japanese summer festival.

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How to order snacks on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan

With cart sales no longer available, there’s a new way to enjoy food, drinks and ice cream on board.

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Japan’s new difficult-to-drink-from beer glass protects your liver, but it’s a brutal experience

Yona Yona Ale brewer purposely takes the enjoyment out of drinking.

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Starbucks teams up with Japanese shochu brewery for a whole new coffee experience

The only Starbucks in the world to be powered by sweet potatoes.

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Kyoto Tower mascot termination reveals dark side behind cute Japanese characters

Sayonara, Tawawa-chan. It’s a shame you got caught in the cross hairs. 

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Japan’s Island of Sea Cats: A unique site you won’t find in tourist guides

An unusual shrine that goes to ruin for a season, all in the name of good luck poo.

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5 reasons why this new 7-Eleven ice cream is amazing

A sweet convenience store tip-off from a local.

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Japan’s “ugly” Nara Deer Buddha mascot now available in tiny gacha capsule toy form

Famous mascot is ready to finally be loved as the city’s best new souvenir.

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Lawson adds UFO Catcher crane games to convenience stores in Japan

New machines are proving to be popular with foreign tourists.

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McDonald’s Japan’s Soft Twist Tower: A phantom ice cream only sold at select branches

A secret soft serve with legendary status.

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Yabai Ramen: What makes this Japanese ramen so dangerous?

Restaurant uses controversial slang word to sell its noodles, and we find out why.

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Is this cheap, US$20-a-night capsule hotel in Tokyo’s Kabukicho a good-value stay?

We find out if Booth is a safe haven in the midst of Tokyo’s notorious entertainment district.

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Japanese sake brewery helps to create a stunning bento meal

Centuries of brewing experience makes traditional Japanese food taste better than ever before.

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Does eel ramen really taste like eel?

A Japanese souvenir like no other.

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Pronto Pokémon cafe collaboration in Japan gives us themed food and drinks…and free merch!

Pikachu takes us on a culinary adventure with some legendary stars along for the ride.

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Starbucks Japan releases a Matcha Brulee Latte at supermarkets and convenience stores

A dessert drink designed to pair well with sweets.

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Foreign tourists go crazy for white tonkatsu in Japan

Restaurant serves up an unusual Japanese dish that’s even surprising locals. 

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Studio Ghibli releases The Boy and The Heron netsuke bells in Japan

Anime character charms put a new twist on an old Japanese tradition.

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