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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Channel the cool confidence of a Ghibli character with a real-world bag…that comes with a giant price tag.
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A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes.
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This tonkotsu ramen has medicinal benefits that can boost your energy after a long day of sightseeing.
Gomen means sorry in Japanese, but in this town you’ll see it written on the streetcar destination displays.
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