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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Designed to resemble traditional uchiwa fans, these exquisite lollipops are amongst the prettiest sweets in Tokyo.
East Japan Railway Company today released images of new building designs planned for three stations on two of the city’s popular train lines.
Loan services could be set to disappear with organisations now running dangerously low on stock.
There’s just one store in the world that sells these and they’re available for eight days only.
Alongside the lifelike robot, shoppers can try their hand at futuristic screen technology that responds to touch in mid-air.
Japan’s favourite cat is bringing cute back to melons this year — but how much will they cost?
A little something to let dad know you understand what he goes through on his daily commute to work everyday.
With spectacular views both day and night, you’ll definitely want to add this destination to your itinerary for your next trip to Japan.
Face off with two of the horror world’s most terrifying characters as they make you look both shocking and beautiful at the very same time.
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