The all-new Japanese-exclusive packages include limited-edition coloured chocolates that capture the spirit of Japan.
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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The new ad campaign addresses a variety of behaviours that should be avoided while travelling on trains, but so far, this is the only act that they’re calling indecent.
The search for a partner in Tokyo or Osaka is made all the more magical with this special anime-themed matchmaking party.
With three cute box designs and adorable individual wrappers, this is the best way to send wishes for a lucky New Year.
Beautifully adorned tins featuring some of the studio’s beloved anime characters are being made for a limited time.
Japanese diners are currently voting for their favourite candidate in delicious fast food form.
The funny video, shot by another professional sumo wrestler, shows the lighter side to Japan’s traditional sport.
New book introduces 140 titles from the yuri genre that explore the topic of lesbian love.
This premium ice cream is designed to look like the vegetable from which it’s made, but that’s just one of its many attractive qualities.
The cute swimming outfit from the series has walked out of the anime and into our real-life world!
This fan’s pilgrimage to the anime’s real-world location was captured in a series of gorgeous side-by-side comparisons.
Whether you’re in love with your partner or an anime star, now you can capture their vocals forever with some very personal jewellery.
Next time you’re feeling stressed, act like a ninja and perform these nine simple hand signals.
Take a look at what it’s like to be a jumping, chanting, glowstick-waving fan at a virtual reality idol concert in Japan!
With beautiful images of pristine Japanese countryside, this clip explains why real wasabi is hard to find.
Because there’s nobody better to show us how to style our hair like an animated high school girl than a real-life high school girl.
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