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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New “Greedy Sandwich” with cherry blossom pink bread takes classic Australian and Kiwi party food to new levels.
A unique product handmade by traditional craftsmen at Kyoto’s Kaikado, Japan’s oldest tea caddy manufacturer.
Star characters from Ghibli short film Mr Dough and the Egg Princess play inside these mini museums.
Anime castle steps into the spotlight with a new release that will delight Japanese stationery enthusiasts.
Like a sweet fusion between doughnuts and dorayaki pancakes, this is an Uji matcha experience you need to try while in Japan.
Evangelion director Hideaki Anno shares heartwarming photos of recent meeting with Miyazaki in his Tokyo atelier.
Limited-edition pink dessert seems unseasonal at this time of year, but all will be forgiven if it meets our high standards.
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