Create your own personalised postcards for as little as 18 cents each at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan.
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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There’s no better way to look after the roads than with built-in protection from one of Japan’s most revered deities.
The latest way to get a good night’s sleep in Japan is, apparently, by drinking water made by Coca Cola.
The latest news regarding renovations has revealed information about several exciting new exhibits which has us counting down the days to the July 16 re-opening.
The unique creations include a cat-faced keyhole design that comes to life on the bride’s wedding day.
With lanterns, cocktails and one thousand unusual goldfish, this is the coolest place to hang out in your yukata this summer.
While a one-litre (two-pint) bottle of Pepsi usually contains 1.0 GV (gas volume), these much smaller bottles now pack 5.0 GV in more than half the size.
With its stunning scenery and fragrant beauty, this is one spring festival you don’t want to miss!
Customers who finish everything, including the two-kilo topping of coriander, are rewarded with all-you-can-eat coriander for life.
It’s the closest thing yet to stepping inside the animated world of Princess Mononoke or Spirited Away.
With its snuggly body and contented face, there’s more to this cute animal than just its good looks.
Now you can practice your master swordsmanship skills with chopsticks and a miniature ceramic opponent.
From Cleopatra to Helen of Troy and Snow White to Little Red Riding Hood, now you can walk around with your favourite female idols under your clothing.
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