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 talk show host immerses himself in a world of kawaii with some of Harajuku’s most colourful fashionistas.
West tries to reinvent the world of footwear with a trick the Japanese have been using for centuries, but his comments aren’t entirely accurate.
Learn how to transform your boxer briefs into a blade with the help of traditional knifemaking techniques.
The famous performer even takes a walk on the sexy side by feasting on sushi with a crew of female dancers.
We tried out the portable sparkling head spa and now we can’t ever go back to normal hair washing again.
Three iconic styles for three famous storybook heroines.
Just when we thought we’d seen the best from this talented Japanese art collaborative, they come out with another mind-blowing museum in Tokyo.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
Open the lid and step into your favourite fantasy world with these new ice creams from Japan.
Hats, rucksacks, aprons and bumbags are just some of the items in the new Ziploc fashion collection hitting streets this summer.
After this taste test, you’ll never want to go back to using regular drinking vessels again.
Real-life location for the Lucky Star anime forever altered as iconic gate comes tumbling down.
News of the deaths was first leaked by an anonymous source online, who was outraged when the cafe remained open, posing a risk to more animals.
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Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
Hamster abandoned at Tokyo ramen restaurant gets new home
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- Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】- Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
- More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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Hamster abandoned at Tokyo ramen restaurant gets new home
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The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
The Top 5 Boys’ Love Manga in English on digital content library MangaPlaza goes beast mode
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Starbucks Japan’s new sakura collection arrives in stores for hanami season 2023
Winter is coming—Get ready with these amazing cat-themed kotatsu covers, cushions, and hoodies!
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
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