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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.
All Stories by Oona McGee
The model son of a Japanese pro baseball star steps out from his father’s shadow with a look all his own.
How the loud-and-proud Fab Five were able to find success in a country that lags behind others when it comes to LGBTQ issues.
The Japanese soccer star shows how a tiny error in grammar and pronunciation can become an embarrassing moment for English learners.
The boy band might not have won in their category at the Grammys, but they came out winners by the end of the night.
From her grandmother’s home in Miyazaki to the homes of A-list celebrities, Kondo has been sparking joy for decades.
Watch as a teenage Connelly advertises a Technics product while singing in perfect Japanese.
Star Wars, anime favourites, and tennis pro Naomi Osaka all make an appearance at this year’s event.
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Shiba-sip your beverages with adorable glasses from Japan that turn your drink into a Shiba Inu
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Japan now has a traffic safety video for cats to watch to help keep them safe on the streets
Midwinter “cherry blossoms” are making one of Japan’s best castles even more stunning【Photos】
Pokémon Shirts opens physical store in Tokyo with all 151 Kanto species designs on display
The one thing otaku never take photos of on vacation, according to Japanese Twitter
You can now wear the birthplace of Japanese tentacle porn on your feet with Shunga Sneakers
122-year-old video of downtown Tokyo shows how much Japan’s capital has changed【Video】
Japanese junior high schooler worries everyone with attempt to traverse America by hitchhiking
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Hollywood Your Name anime live-action movie will feature Native American girl, Chicago boy
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Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Japanese cheating survey finds high infidelity rate in Kyoto and one of Tokyo’s neighbors
Japanese dads reveal the shocking secret behind their daughters’ “homemade” Valentine’s chocolate
Beautiful Japanese sightseeing train will be unforgettable way to travel country’s north island
Ridiculously awesome cherry blossom bar with sakura pool opening in Tokyo【Photos】
Otaku parenting: Loving mom shocks daughter out of bed cosplay-style
Matt Kuwata stuns the world with transformation from Japanese boy to living doll 【Photos】- Japan now has a traffic safety video for cats to watch to help keep them safe on the streets
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New Pokémon dress shirt line lets you dress like an adult in the company of all 151 Kanto species
Ariana Grande “fixes” her 7 Rings Japanese kanji tattoo, but it still says tiny charcoal grill
You have One Piece creator’s official permission to have sexy fantasies about his characters
Naomi Osaka shuts down reporter who asked her to speak in Japanese following Australian Open win
Ariana Grande stops learning Japanese following backlash over her “7 Rings” BBQ grill tattoo
Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” Japanese tattoo fail spawns hilarious parody tattoos online
This Japanese man dated a cockroach, dreamed of having sex with it 【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new cherry blossom travel mugs, glasses and goods for 2019
Ariana Grande’s kanji tattoo fail: new ink reads “Japanese BBQ grill” instead of “7 Rings”
Twitter searches for the mysterious Shinsekis…and their potty-trained rabbit
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Japanese dad mercilessly beats son to tears in Smash Bros. after he says he wants to be pro gamer
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Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people
Japanese 26-year old single mother arrested for inviting underage high school boy home
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Otaku husband returns home after argument to find wife has destroyed his anime robot collection- Naomi Osaka shuts down reporter who asked her to speak in Japanese following Australian Open win
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Robot matchmaking party in Japan has couples sit silently, techno cupids make small talk for them
Let’s make some stylish shoes out of McDonald’s French fry boxes!
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You can go surprisingly far on a single train leaving from Tokyo Station
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