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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Well, that’s one way to social distance in Tokyo.
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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.
Final Fantasy, Pokémon, Godzilla, Evangelion and the Yakuza franchise are just some of the big names inviting you to step into their rendered environments.
With lyrics like “Tonight I’m all alone” and “I keep my head up high“, this is a touching, perfectly fitting song for our times.
Coffeehouse chain shuts its doors to keep customers away but ends up attracting crowds instead.
When your husband can’t go out to the izakaya during a pandemic, you bring the izakaya to him.
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Second-generation sumo burger coming to Burger King Japan with return of Baby Body Burger
This Mother’s Day, why not give the gift of a single, really expensive, never-picked mango?
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Finnish design brand Iittala partners with Pokémon for a golden first collaborative tableware set
Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too
The world’s biggest Muji store opened in Hiroshima, and we went to check it out!
Watch out! Pokémon Fusion gets a lot more real with some wicked fan art【Photos】
Square Enix Cafe opening in Tokyo next month with revolving themes, delicious-looking sandwiches
Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by tourists
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo- Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan- New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too
The world’s biggest Muji store opened in Hiroshima, and we went to check it out!
Watch out! Pokémon Fusion gets a lot more real with some wicked fan art【Photos】
Square Enix Cafe opening in Tokyo next month with revolving themes, delicious-looking sandwiches
Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by tourists
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
We taste-tested 10 convenience store roll cakes for Roll Cake Day!
Sailor Moon fails to take the top spot in Japan’s giant Sailor Moon anime popularity poll
Real, functional Attack on Titan swords: This man’s year-long project will blow your mind
Fermented soybean shaved ice pushes the envelope of summertime sweets
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Calpis factory tour in Japan is an experience to remember【Photos】
10 romantic date spots to fall in love with (and maybe at) in Hokkaido【Survey】
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