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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New Kyoto crane game cakes are poised to become the next big thing in Japan

Mogmog Catcher serves up all the fun of a UFO Catcher with every bite.

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Secret stairs at Tokyo Station dungeon come with a serious warning

This train station dungeon wants you to turn back at this point, but what happens if you go ahead?

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Japanese restaurant chain serves up super thick soba noodles in Tokyo

One of the best places to try a very unusual type of buckwheat noodle.

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Japanese breakfast ramen for US$3.50 in Shinjuku is the morning meal you didn’t know you needed

The best place to try the unique local custom of “asa-ra”.

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How to have a 1,000-yen senbero at 7-Eleven Japan

Can you still get tipsy on a budget using just convenience store goods?

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Lawson changes its iconic egg sandwich, makes it bigger but smaller at the same time

Japanese convenience store icon gets a whole new look.

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Can Starbucks Japan’s new Chillax Sodas really help you relax and chill?

Customers in Japan get a new type of limited-edition drink this summer.

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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home

Glow-in-the-dark forest creatures bring a smile to your dial at all times of the day and night.

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Family Mart serves up Japanese nostalgia with new frozen choco banana that’s a sell-out hit

There’s more to this iced treat than first meets the eye.

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Shimane’s hidden travel sites, where you can escape the crowds and enjoy traditional Japan

Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.

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Studio Ghibli unveils new anime hug pillow from Whisper of the Heart

From Shizuku’s lap in the anime world straight to your lap in the real world.

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Electric conveyor belt sushi kit brings the fun of a revolving sushi restaurant into your home

We put At-home Sushi Party goods from Japanese 300-yen store 3 Coins to the test.

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Godzilla hammer from Japan lets you smash nails like a kaiju

Modelled on Godzilla’s actual foot, scanned from the suit used in the 2001 film.

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Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at beef bowl chain Matsuya?

Eleven local recommendations for eating on the cheap at this famous restaurant chain.

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Are all Starbucks coffee sizes the same? Testing the viral video claim in Japan

Surely a Tall-sized coffee can’t fill a Venti to the brim…can it?

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Final visit to the last Cold Stone Creamery in Tokyo before it closes leaves us with a bad taste

Could the demise of Cold Stone have been prevented in Japan if they’d done this earlier?

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The pros and cons of working from a Japanese hot spring inn

Onsen ryokan stay leads to some surprising discoveries.

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7-Eleven adds U.S.A. orange chicken to its range in Japan

Can this convenience store chain give Panda Express a run for its money?

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Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro furoshiki bag for Mother’s Day in Japan

Putting an anime twist on Japanese tradition.

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American cookie store Pug opens a pop-up in Tokyo for a limited time

Bringing Boston cookies to Japan…with a twist.

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