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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Secret tourist stop in Japan has a lift car that whisks you away to a mystery mountain destination

If you haven’t visited a Michi no Eki roadside station in Japan yet, you’re missing out. 

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Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?

There’s more to this festive cake than just pretty packaging.

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Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away

Anime characters you’ll want to snuggle up to. 

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Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino

Straddling the line between food and cappuccino.

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Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room

When you really want to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese trains. 

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Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus

Find out if these new Pokémon are worth capturing.

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Stay in a hotel in Japan where you can see a UFO

Alien spacecraft looks even better when lit up at night. 

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Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service

Wrap yourself up in the warmth of an anime movie. 

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Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away

Sloping elevator transports you to a magical world in the sky. 

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Studio Ghibli serves up anime characters on new lacquered trays

A beautiful blend of modern and traditional Japan. 

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How to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto on the overnight bus and not lose your sanity

Sleep capsule pods on the night bus are an overlooked option for travelling in Japan. 

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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo releases exclusive Christmas goods in Japan

Golden snow globe is one of the stars of this limited-edition showtime collection. 

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Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream

Japan-exclusive beverage promises to be a feast for the eyes this holiday season. 

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season

Three never-before-seen candles, in scents inspired by the chain’s tea and coffee blends.

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Burger King dares people to trick or treat them in Japan this Halloween

Those who take up the challenge will get a free ice cream in return.

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Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle perpetual calendar

For years of perpetual joy. 

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025

With Halloween yet to come, Starbucks is already serving up festive cheer.

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Studio Ghibli adds acorn-shaped Totoro bento boxes to its anime merchandise shop in Japan

The next best thing to carrying a sack full of magical acorns. 

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Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro porcelain dolls that support Japanese manufacturing

Esteemed plush toy maker brings over a century of tradition to three new Totoros.

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Is it worth eating at Akihabara Ramen Center?

Tokyo noodle joint is open 24 hours a day, but it may or may not be what you’re looking for.

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