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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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It’s a well-known fact that cats have been dominating the world lately. Memes, Facebook profiles, Monopoly game pieces – there seems to be no end to kitty domination. So what about the cats in Japan? Well it turns out that cat memes are pretty prolific here too. Only here they’re not playing keyboards or watching you from the ceiling. Instead, they’re showing off two of Japan’s most special talents: sleeping and apologizing. AT THE SAME TIME.
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character badges to its streetwear shop in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Tokyo police arrest two men for theft of 4.98 million-yen Yu-Gi-Oh! card
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Japanese chocolate company sells Valentine’s Day school desks, tents, and more for nostalgia
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Enjoy an Alice In Wonderland afternoon high tea party with Cozy Corner bite-size character cakesJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s DayJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on MiyajimaIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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 TokyoStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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】Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Japanese chocolate company sells Valentine’s Day school desks, tents, and more for nostalgia
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Enjoy an Alice In Wonderland afternoon high tea party with Cozy Corner bite-size character cakes
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
We try Sexual Harassment Sushi, Soapland Sushi, and Ice Cream Sushi
18 Japanese words understood around the world
A visit to the birthplace of Kobe’s other famous food, sobameshi, to try it bokkake-style
Visiting Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 anime locations in real-life Hakone【Photos】