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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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With beautiful images of pristine Japanese countryside, this clip explains why real wasabi is hard to find.
Because there’s nobody better to show us how to style our hair like an animated high school girl than a real-life high school girl.
For this sweet kitty, the texture and colours of the strange new floor covering are too much to handle!
Traditional fashion meets contemporary cool in a variety of eye-catching fabrics and patterns.
The beautifully designed metal replicas are modelled on real-life weapons that come with amazing historical stories.
Exploring the many ways wood pieces can slot into each other is the most strangely satisfying experience we’ve had today!
Keep your figurines dust-free and set up in beautiful environments with this easy idea from Japan!
You’ll never be lonely burning the midnight oil with one of these exhausted kitties diligently working by your side!
The taste of Japan has been captured in a tub of ice cream with a brand new flavour combination this year.
Iron Man’s photo account of Comic Con in New York is a beautiful reminder of the bonds that tie fans and cosplayers together.
The DIY project, complete with an embedded graphics tablet, is inspiring digital illustrators everywhere.
Whether she’s playing with her siblings or balancing insects on her head, this pup’s toothy grin will have you smiling from ear to ear!
From the wig to the makeup and even the elaborate costume, these eye-opening video tutorials will help improve any type of cosplay.
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