Lindt blends its signature chocolate flavour with sakura and pairs it with a delicious macaron for the cherry blossom-viewing season.
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.
Posted by Oona McGee (Page 223)
Whether you’re into origami, scrapbooking or decorating, these Japanese papers will bring the magic of Studio Ghibli to all your favourite projects.
Historically accurate replicas of samurai helmets and armour will soon be coming to vending machines at castles around the country.
The creator of the world-famous cronut celebrates spring with a delicious sakura-topped cherry blossom edition.
Start the school year right: by packing your pencils and books into the comfort of a sports car backpack.
Release your bushido spirit with this stunning new lineup of traditional outfits made for today’s modern man.
These owners were in for a happy surprise when they discovered their dogs were their photographers in this professional studio photo shoot.
Because there’s no better way to welcome spring than with a sweet serving of sakura and matcha.
Figurines, game kits, placemats and a specially marked fried chicken bucket are coming to KFC stores this spring.
You’ll never be bored in the bedroom with so many designs to choose from.
The adorable mini cake set is just one of nine items in the sweet limited-edition collection.
Prized traditional woodblock prints age even more gracefully when they’re recreated in shades of wine.
The former member of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force waited until he was 80 to reveal his artistic pastime.
Samurai Moon and Ronin Jupiter are just two of the characters to appear in this impressive series.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Japanese hot spring YouTuber finds her niche showing off out-of-the-way local onsen【Videos】
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Japanese beauty magazine asks readers to identify the one crossdresser among 12 beautiful women
Interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Weekly
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Monthly
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】- Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan- Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Yearly
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Japanese hot spring YouTuber finds her niche showing off out-of-the-way local onsen【Videos】
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Japanese beauty magazine asks readers to identify the one crossdresser among 12 beautiful women
Interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
Manga materials website offers thousands of reference poses for budding artists to download
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 2)
-
