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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Channel the cool confidence of a Ghibli character with a real-world bag…that comes with a giant price tag.
Tiny Frappuccino is designed for young girls, so we find out if it’s too sweet for adults.
Move aside, Uncle Rikuro – Aunt Wanda is here to steal your fluffy souffle crown, without the raisins.
It’s not too late to get organised with One Piece, Tomie, Mother, and Tamagotchi at your fingertips.
A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes.
There’s one rice ball that everyone chooses at Lawson, 7-Eleven, Mini Stop and Family Mart in Japan.
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This tonkotsu ramen has medicinal benefits that can boost your energy after a long day of sightseeing.
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