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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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.
The iconic split-toed tabi boot steps out of the ninja scene and into the world of sneakers in this roundup of awesome footwear designed for the street.
Japanese toilets continue to lead the way with a new range of beautifully decorative models.
This year, the ajisai hydrangeas that bloom in June can blossom on your summer kimono along with some playful white cats.
Pikachu plushies snuggled up in Pokémon sleeping bags are the prizes we’ve all been waiting for!
From star compact burgers to “beauty charge” juices, this is the best way to consume a bit of Sailor Moon magic.
With a choice of meat or soy patty fillings, vegetarians and meat lovers alike will fall in love this healthy fast food option.
Move over, matcha lattes—it’s time to enjoy real coffee in your green tea with illy’s new cappucino and mocha beverages.
What better way to start the new school year than with a cake shaped like a Japanese elementary school student’s backpack?
The full-sized Oreo sandwich cookie now comes filled with a delicious green tea matcha cream centre.
Complete with pretty layers of vegetables, you won’t ever have to feel guilty about eating these slices of “cake.”
The green white wine is part of a range of matcha-based alcoholic beverages which include chocolate liqueur, Japanese sake and umeshu plum wine.
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