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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Japanese rental girlfriend spills all the details on what it’s like to date a complete stranger.
Luxury ice cream maker treats diners in Japan to a green experience that stimulates all five senses.
It was a bit like having your friends over for a party with your mum telling you to be quiet from the other room.
From jumping off bridges to waiting in ten-hour long queues, there are plenty of ways to welcome in a new era.
The one-night special will be screened on Japanese television tonight, on the last day of the Heisei period.
New self-love queen wants to show what reality is really like but she’s not really human at all.
We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.
Tumblers with cat ears and whipped cream lids are just some of the new designs in this gorgeous limited-edition collection.
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