Come for Toshio Suzuki’s easy, step-by-step instructions, stay for the hidden Ghibli gems in the office.
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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In Japan, Burger King doesn’t just give us the Whopper recipe, it gives us the ingredients to make it too!
The Unko Museum reconnects you with your poop and takes your mind off the crap of social distancing.
Studio Ghibli releases new set of free wallpapers to download and use as backgrounds for video calls
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Young people well up with hometown pride and tears as mayor thanks them for staying away to protect their families.
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Vent your anger on those who break the rules while picking up free wagyu beef and masks from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe along the way.
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