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 one store that sells these delectable treats is just as cute as the skewered pancakes themselves!
The significance of the event is being felt by everyone, even the workers who stopped to pose with photos of the mecha’s gigantic detached body parts.
The cute and fluffy bread is proving to be so popular it’s been selling out as soon as it hits the shelves.
Move over Starbucks – there’s another coffeehouse in Tokyo adding a dazzling range of cherry blossom treats to their menu.
Featuring all-natural materials and even a built-in fireplace, this tiny home is filled with clever design details.
The new luxury doughnuts are being billed as miniature cakes thanks to their creamy, delectable fillings.
Now you can relax around the home in a traditional outfit worn by schoolgirls during the romantic Taisho period.
People around the country are sharing stunning photos of the early-blossoming sakura in full bloom.
It might sound like an unusual pairing, but according to Japanese sweet connoisseurs, this is actually a delicious combination!
This expat shows us why she loves her 8 square-metre (86 square-foot) living space in Japan’s crowded capital.
There’s even a scent-filled 4-D promotional movie being screened to coincide with the new burger’s release.
There might be a rare fault in the design, but we have a feeling some fans won’t be exchanging the faulty item as requested.
Add a caffeine boost to your toast and sandwiches with this new spread from a popular Japanese coffee brand.
Not only is it cherry blossom-flavoured, it’s also the first time Starbucks has ever released a drink with crunchy Japanese rice cracker pieces.
The Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer was surprised by his popularity in the US, with kids, artists and famous celebrities all wanting a photo with him.
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