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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Driverless train reverses by accident in Japan, injuring over a dozen passengers

A number of commuters suffered head wounds and serious injuries after the automated train travelled in the wrong direction.

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UchiPika: New Pikachu robot talks, sings, controls lights and TVs, even when Pokémon isn’t on

A talking Eevee robot is arriving in Japan this summer too! 

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Chikan molester runs away from Japanese schoolgirls at train station in Japan【Video】

Schoolgirls fight back after man gropes student’s breasts inside train.

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How to stay cool in Japan this summer? With a mist-spraying Fanbrella

Push the parasol into a drink bottle and you’ll enjoy a coastal breeze all day long.

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Advice for Tokyo 2020 Olympics volunteers: Dress like a Japanese ninja

This uniform will keep you cool and comfortable like a Japanese shadow warrior from the Edo period.

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Cameron Diaz in the Philippines? Lookalike tourist has everyone guessing on the island of Palawan

Even local media reported news of Diaz’s visit, suggesting Bradley Cooper was by her side for the trip.

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Nara deer dies with four kilos of plastic in its stomach, tourists cautioned to feed animals properly

Increasing numbers of the nationally protected species are being affected by plastic bag consumption.

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Naomi Osaka slams reporters who ask her to speak in Japanese with new Nike commercial

Osaka has just one word to say in response to all those annoying questions about her ethnicity and her love of katsudon.

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Häagen-Dazs Japan releases Matcha Creme Brulee ice cream for a limited time

Luxury ice cream sandwich adds Japanese green tea to a classic French dessert.

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Pokémon ice creams appear in Japan ahead of Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution movie

Gari Gari kun now comes in a special Pikachu variety for a limited time.

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New Japanese KitKats combine mint, peach and rum for a summertime taste sensation

We try the new alcoholic chocolates designed to keep you cool and refreshed during the hottest season of the year. 

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Ujicha Bus in Kyoto celebrates Uji matcha green tea with Japanese teahouse interior【Photos】

The bus even comes with a heart-shaped window like the one at a famous Kyoto temple.

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We try epic pancakes at Japanese coffeehouse chain Doutor

Skip Starbucks and head to a premium Doutor for some of the country’s best pancakes.

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Studio Ghibli sunglasses let you channel anime film characters from Laputa: Castle in the Sky

New shades let you see the world through the eyes of Pazu and Colonel Muska.

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Studio Ghibli summer merchandise puts famous anime characters on Japanese fans and wind chimes

New collection will keep you cool with friends from My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away.

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What it’s like to rent a kimono and stroll around Sensoji temple in Asakusa for an afternoon

There are benefits to wearing a kimono while sightseeing in Tokyo, even if you’re travelling alone.

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Learn how to be “hot on the Tokyo streets” with this Japanese language lesson from heartthrob Tomohisa Yamashita.

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Uniqlo Pokémon T-shirts coming to Japan this summer, in 24 crazy designs

Worldwide competition nets 18,000 entries and 24 winners, but there’s controversy surrounding the winning design.

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New Kumo Cloud Cake from Tokyo is the Japanese sweet on everyone’s lips right now

Taste the clouds on your tongue and float away to a better place in the heart of the capital.

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Travel to Kyoto on the Kyotrain: A Japanese train with interiors like a traditional Kyoto house

With tatami mats, noren curtains and a zen garden, this is one of the most stunning and affordable ways to travel in Japan. 

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