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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These clips show a worker’s valiant attempts to stay upright in strong winds is no match for the force of Mother Nature.
Japan’s northern island suffers extensive damage to infrastructure after massive earthquake this morning.
The mayor of Hokuei is ready to meet Conan’s demands, but he has a few surprises up his sleeve for the talk show host as well.
Schlansky imparted his Japanese knowledge on the talk show host, but ended up committing some faux pas of his own.
The talk show host immerses himself in a world of kawaii with some of Harajuku’s most colourful fashionistas.
West tries to reinvent the world of footwear with a trick the Japanese have been using for centuries, but his comments aren’t entirely accurate.
Learn how to transform your boxer briefs into a blade with the help of traditional knifemaking techniques.
The famous performer even takes a walk on the sexy side by feasting on sushi with a crew of female dancers.
We tried out the portable sparkling head spa and now we can’t ever go back to normal hair washing again.
Three iconic styles for three famous storybook heroines.
Just when we thought we’d seen the best from this talented Japanese art collaborative, they come out with another mind-blowing museum in Tokyo.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
Open the lid and step into your favourite fantasy world with these new ice creams from Japan.
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Draco Malfoy himself comes to Tokyo to visit Harajuku’s brand-new Harry Potter store【Photos】
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Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japanese osechi New Year’s meal lucky bag gives us way more than we bargained for
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
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Sanrio Pompompurin purin custard pudding sweets sound doubly delicious, look like pooch bottoms
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23 flavors, five top recommendations for the wide world of Kikkoman soy milk【Taste test】
Our Japanese-born reporter eats burrito for first time in his life, changes opinion on McDonald’s
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