Japan’s famous tonkotsu ramen chain makes dreams come true with instant cup noodles 20 years in the making.
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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Edo period confectionery store learnt the secret recipe from a monk on a mountain in Kyoto.
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New Japanese burger comes in three sizes, depending on how much of a meat tower you can handle.
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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