Could the long, twitching piece of fur belong to the body of a snake or some other cheeky animal?
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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Stored at temperatures below freezing, the drink magically turns to ice inside the bottle after opening.
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The bird caught sight of its glorious self in the mirror and now there’s no chance of anyone else using the restroom.
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