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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Old soba restaurant on Japanese train station platform serves noodles with a side of nostalgia

If you’ve never tried ekisoba, now’s the time to get on board with the trend.

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How many times should you mix natto to make it more delicious?

Find out if mixing natto 50, 100, 500 or 1,000 times makes it taste less or more like smelly socks.

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Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro scrunchie and ribbon sets in Japan

Enhance your style with subtle nods to the anime film.

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Behold the Oniben, a new type of rice ball that’s part onigiri, part bento boxed meal

Traditional Japanese food gets a hybrid makeover.

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Kura Sushi opens new high-end revolving bar restaurant in Tokyo

Conveyor belt sushi goes upmarket with premium fish you won’t get at regular chains.

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Krispy Kreme releases Pac-Man doughnuts in Japan… but are they any good?

Celebrating Pac-Man’s birthday in the Tokyo neighbourhood where he was born.

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Super long ebi fry proves Japanese portion sizes aren’t always small

Restaurant becomes a local legend for its huge offering.

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Uji matcha tea specialist from the Edo period releases a range of sweets for hydrangea season

Itohkyuemon leads the way when it comes to matcha ice creams and parfaits.

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Mos Burger’s new Ebi Ebi Fry Burger is on a whole other level

You won’t find a burger like this at any other fast food chain in Japan right now.

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Studio Ghibli releases Mini Mini Stamp sets featuring top anime characters

Totoro and No Face are just some of the familiar faces waiting to leave a mark on your heart.

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Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain

Behold the Udonuts, with a texture like no other doughnut in Japan.

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Studio Ghibli releases cute “bean letter” uchiwa fans in three anime movie designs

Totoro is just one of the popular characters ready to keep you cool this summer.

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McDonald’s Japan adds new “Grand” size to its menu…but are the portions really supersize?

We find out if the new drinks and fries deliver as much as promised.

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Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccino for summer

Limited-edition drink designed to be a holiday escape.

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Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away bamboo fans for summer

Stay cool with the help of these iconic anime characters.

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Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition drink that’s big on simplicity

We find out if simplicity equals perfection or a desire for more flavour.

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New Pokémon x Ippudo collaboration has Pikachu on board as ramen chef

Exclusive goods only available at one Pokémon Center in Japan.

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Studio Ghibli’s new Howl’s Moving Castle curtain brings magical anime charm to your home

A dash of magic from Howl’s room, now available in the real world.

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In search of the fish with a human face in Japan

Travel to a hidden spot that’s home to a carp with a human face.

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Ramen vending machine brings a new noodle stand experience to Tokyo station

A unique way to eat ramen in Japan.

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