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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Customers who finish everything, including the two-kilo topping of coriander, are rewarded with all-you-can-eat coriander for life.
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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.
Move over water bottle panties, it’s time to dress up your drinks with a fashionable over-the-shoulder sweater that takes its styling cues from Beat Takeshi.
Traditional Japanese dessert flavours now come in delicious doughnut form—for a limited time only.
You can now add hedgehogs to the list of cute animals to visit on your next trip to the Japanese capital.
Bandai is bringing some cuteness to Japanese tea time with these adorable characters from the popular manga and anime series Doraemon.
These wide-eyed kitties will watch you with every step while you enjoy the comfort of padded soles.
Bandai and Tamashii Nations have outdone themselves again with the latest addition to their samurai series of pop culture figurines.
Now you can enjoy the beauty of a high-speed rail journey through Japan with this collection of exclusive picture-perfect cans.
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