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 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.
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Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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10 of our absolute favorite places to spend a day in Tokyo
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