There was a time when sumo wrestlers and kimono-clad ladies made shipping companies look beautiful.
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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The five members of the popular group appeared sombre during their special television appearance last night.
From chocolates to primate “poop”, fans of Shabani the handsome gorilla have a lot to look forward to this Valentine’s Day.
This beautiful grandmother shows the world there’s no age limit when it comes to having fun.
There are a lot of things that shock us about the anime world, but this is one thing that we never expected to see.
There’s more to this unusual shrine than its stunning red torii gates that lead down to the Sea of Japan.
In Kyoto, Pikachu wears a kimono with a Ho-Oh design and a Vivillion-adorned hair accessory.
David Bowie’s creative genius even inspired works by a legend of the Japanese video game industry.
Can you spot what’s wrong with this picture? None of these adorable animals are real; they were all made by hand.
Now you can dress like your favourite Sailor Moon character without looking like you’re on the way to a cosplay convention.
The Sailor Moon girls are bringing their gorgeous meals and treats to Osaka for the very first time.
The story of the lone schoolgirl and the country train that takes her to school every day is capturing hearts around the world.
People in Nagano couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted this man and his invisible dog going for a walk around town.
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