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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.
All Stories by Oona McGee
After reading reports of an escaped panda on the streets of Tokyo, we headed out to find out what was going on.
We visit the new Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory in Tokyo and try the very special Rum Raisin Catbus you can’t get anywhere else.
People in Japan cast their vote for their favourite hanami spot and the places where they most want to see sakura before they die.
Mind-blowing wedding goals include a personalised video game and RPG character sketches for each guest.
Recovery efforts are ongoing following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident, and the Tohoku region still needs your help.
Brand new menu offers a variety of sakura-inspired drinks and meals for vegan and vegetarian diners.
Welcome to a dreamworld where you can stay up all night reading manga on a bed inside a bookshelf.
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New Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in Tokyo, features giant talking Yubaba from Spirited Away
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Final Fantasy’s Yoshitaka Amano illustrates exclusive Japan-only Magic: The Gathering card
How to get an amazing Sukiyabashi Jiro sushi lunch for less than 15 bucks
Japanese boy tries to wipe away the tears of assaulted idol singer he sees crying on TV
TeamLab Borderless: A visitor’s guide to Tokyo’s new jaw-dropping interactive light museum
The time someone pooped next to us on the train during Tokyo rush hour, and we tried to be nice
Tenga adapts its masturbatory aid design into a full-size clear sleeping bag【Photos】
This 2,264-page manga behemoth is the biggest Japanese comic anthology we’ve ever seen【Photos】
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Distressed about heading to the vet, this kitty breaks into fluent Japanese
Japan’s amazing wisteria flowers are here to make us all forget about the cherry blossoms【Photos】
Handsome Japanese YouTuber surprises fans with photos of his “dorky” high school self
Japanese convenience stores want you to be honest and request to pay higher sales tax rate
Lone Wolf and Cub’s Kazuo Koike passes away, final tweet is a salute to his manga rival
Looking for a unique afternoon tea in Tokyo? Have a picnic indoors at Fruit Picnic in Harajuku- Tenga adapts its masturbatory aid design into a full-size clear sleeping bag【Photos】
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The train station that stayed open for a single school girl finally closes down
Chinese couple’s wedding crashed by groom’s ex-girlfriend, dressed in her own wedding dress【Vid】- “We wasted so much time in English class” — Japanese Twitter user points out major teaching flaw
Immigration raid at anime convention ends with five Japanese cosplayers being arrested overseas
This nonconformist Japanese schoolgirl is ready for any bullies who tease her about her backpack
All-new World of Thighs Photography exhibition opens in Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood this month
Disney is making an anime-style dating simulator where you meet handsome villain boys
Japanese net users speculate on a subtle design feature of the Toyota Prius…related to booze
Shiba Inu boss lazes around in flowers while winning Japanese workers’ hearts
Zelda fan’s Sheikah Slate turns charging his phone into a scene from Breath of the Wild【Video】
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New Pokémon dress shirt line lets you dress like an adult in the company of all 151 Kanto species
Prominent boob-centric manga artist shocks fans by revealing she’s a beautiful buxom woman
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Japanese Penis Festival 2019: Everything you need to know for this year’s Kanamara Matsuri
Japanese Twitter community shocked to learn that train timetables are made with Microsoft Excel
Sonic the Hedgehog creator gets one last blow to his pride on final visit to Sega office in Tokyo
Decorate your whole house like Sailor Moon’s Moon Castle with the new Isetan collaboration
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TeamLab Borderless: A visitor’s guide to Tokyo’s new jaw-dropping interactive light museum
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One-man anime creator is back with a staff and a beautiful new video with two cool twists
Japanese former adult video actress’ documentary promises to show her giving birth in live stream
To –san or not to –san? Should you use the Japanese honorific suffix when speaking English?
Hayao Miyazaki Working on Proposed New Anime Feature Film
Looking for a unique afternoon tea in Tokyo? Have a picnic indoors at Fruit Picnic in Harajuku
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