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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This easy recipe will change the way you look at bread, and turn you into a viral TikTok star in the process.
Empty streets at Sensoji and Shinjuku have us seeing the capital in a very different light.
Slip-on designs make it easy to swish around the house like a traditional schoolgirl or a cool, modern-day samurai.
A hidden treasure opposite the Imperial Palace looks set to go under the hammer for a high price.
HodoBuzz shines a spotlight on women in the media with a cast of characters that redefines what it means to be Japanese.
The only thing better than the message itself is the fascinating water printer machine that “prints” it.
Nausicaä, The Catbus and Super Mario are just some of the characters in this feline’s impressive collection.
Impressive weight loss transforms this man’s body and mind, but it’s his new face that’s blowing everyone away.
Trail of visible pee stains on the carpet temporarily suspends 24 Hour Television charity event programme.
In amongst the noise and bright lights of Shinjuku’s Kabukicho is a quiet oasis where you can hear the sound of pencil on paper.
After closing its doors for half a year, the museum is ready to welcome back visitors, with a few small changes.
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