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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Alongside the lifelike robot, shoppers can try their hand at futuristic screen technology that responds to touch in mid-air.
Japan’s favourite cat is bringing cute back to melons this year — but how much will they cost?
A little something to let dad know you understand what he goes through on his daily commute to work everyday.
With spectacular views both day and night, you’ll definitely want to add this destination to your itinerary for your next trip to Japan.
Face off with two of the horror world’s most terrifying characters as they make you look both shocking and beautiful at the very same time.
The stunning new plate series brings iconic imagery from the modern-day world of manga and anime to a revered traditional art.
Convenience stores in Japan really do have everything, including a meal from the world’s only Michelin-starred ramen restaurant.
Once its life as a pencil is over, this innovative piece of stationery will colour your garden by blooming into a variety of edible plants.
Even the pet’s owner was surprised to look down and see the cat become part of the environment like this.
The gold prize is part of a new campaign that involves searching for clues left by a yellow-suited “Nugget Thief” at stores around the country.
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Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
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