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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From the well-known to the obscure, this year’s annual ranking of top spots has some surprises in store for even the most seasoned travellers.
The celebrity couple drew attention as they shopped and strolled around the streets of Tokyo this weekend.
Japanese lingerie models show off all the gorgeous details from the unique collection.
Looking at round breasts and furry felines is said to generate maximum feelings of pleasure.
First look at the guest rooms and dining areas set to appear at the historic Meiji-era complex.
Amp up the excitement of eating sushi with this new theme park ride concept from Takara Tomy!
Realise your dreams of becoming your favourite food or drink with six new weird and crazy flavours to soak in.
The latest job ad calling for animators to help create Miyazaki’s next anime feature film has drawn attention for all the wrong reasons.
No Face is hungry for coins and when he looks this animated eating them, we can’t stop feeding him!
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Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
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Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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Finally! Icees are coming to Japan!
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Big Hero 6 ads in Japan leave out the action, moviegoers surprised to find awesome robot flick
Japanese fishermen start morning wake-up call service to help you get your lazy butt out of bed
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