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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Baristas are casting spells on Starbucks drinks so we find out if we can resist their charms…
Calcifer and the spinning door dial are here to impress, with frypan bags that’ll turn heads everywhere you go.
Halloween Magic collection includes colour-changing mugs and tumblers that you won’t want to miss.
Characters from My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Howl’s Moving Castle will keep you warm and cosy in the cold.
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Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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