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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From falling cherry blossom leaves to a rabbit pounding mochi rice, these incredible slit animations are absolutely mesmerising.
Following days of around-the-clock work by construction workers, all eyes are on the city again following reports that the road will be fit to drive on by today.
With lavishly decorated gold-painted ceilings, a flowing brook and a Japanese style bridge, this is one of the most stylish places to do your business in Japan.
The unusual burger is one of a number of restaurant meals usually not available to the public that can be purchased at a very special food event for a limited time.
This impressive restaurant ticks all the right boxes in terms of quality, atmosphere, service and price.
After months of pining for the Korea-only limited edition release, Starbucks customers in Japan finally get to enjoy the delicious puddings too.
Some of Japan’s most iconic places to see the autumn leaves are now off-limits to photographers.
From well-known tourist spots to more obscure sites and mysterious activities, this beautiful new video will make you want to pack your bags and head to Japan!
Our Japanese correspondent in Fukuoka brings us the latest images from the scene of the road collapse that occurred on the island of Kyushu.
Dramatic photos show the extent of the damage that occurred in the early hours of this morning.
This Japanese company creates bags and smartphone pouches using the same type of distinctive plates and stitching found on samurai armour.
Commuters can now feel like they’re setting off on a journey of epic proportions with these dramatic new train jingles blaring in their ears.
The ingenious design includes a tiny pull tab on the label that neatly folds itself into a spectacular festive bow with one smooth movement!
Buck tradition and enforce your own set of rules by cosplaying indoors in a cute and comfy one-piece officer outfit.
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Universal Studios Japan partners with manga horror master Junji Ito’s Tomie
Wait, some Shinkansen trains already have private booths that only cost 1,500 yen for an hour?
Data suggests increased bear sightings have led to a decrease in mountain climbers across Japan
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