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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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Tired of ripping into stubborn chip packs with your teeth? Now you won’t ever have to do that again, and the tools you need for the trick are likely to be in your pocket.
Businesses in one of Japan’s oldest shopping strips are wondering if they can survive after the surprising new increase.
What is the Matrix? The answer is out there, Neo, and it’s got something to do with sushi recipes.
From bathtime rituals to unconventional eating habits, these families take pride in upholding their unique traditions.
Spending time with a world-famous printmaking craftsman while creating your own handmade souvenir is one of the best experiences you can have in Tokyo.
Survey reveals the top ten candidates who fans believe have what it takes to lead the country.
The lineup includes showstoppers like embroidered boots and velour pants, all with new motifs that everyone will want to get their hands on.
According to this former soldier, the message that director Hayao Miyazaki hid in morse code has never been revealed until now.
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Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
Ancient temple with National Treasures is a hidden gem on the Nara Yamato Four-Temple Pilgrimage
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
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- Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Popular Tokyo donut shop I’m donut? poised to take on the Mr. Donut empire【Taste test】
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
A visit to the oldest Yoshinoya chain in Japan for one last beef bowl before it closes for good
Watching the making of tiny sushi will alleviate stress, make you ache at the cuteness【Video】
We were blown away by Funabashi Sauce Ramen, just a short ride from central Tokyo【Taste test】
Japan’s most beautiful idol singer faces, with AKB48 barely cracking the top 10【Survey】
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
What’s wrong with English education in Japan? Pull up a chair…
How to protect your umbrella from rampant umbrella thieves in Japan
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