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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The green mermaid wants us to relax with a cup of tea and a traditional sweet in every mouthful.
Walk away with garnets, amethysts, rubies and sapphires at this little-known tourist spot.
From limited-edition drinks to sweets and secret deals, these 10 ideas will help you get the best out of your trip to Starbucks in Japan.
Nikumeshi Okamoto rises from the ashes of its predecessor with a new take on Japanese curry.
This multi-block queue has to be seen to be believed, as people spend hours lining up due to traditional beliefs.
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