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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Japanese anime appears at McDonald’s in the U.S., making the artist’s dreams come true

The Devil is a Part-Timer attracts attention in the U.S. and otaku are lovin’ it.

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Keanu Reeves teams up with Suntory for new series exploring Japanese whisky and monozukuri【Video】

“An Exploration of Monozukuri with Keanu Reeves” takes us on a fascinating deep dive into Japanese craftsmanship, with Roman Coppola and the Hollywood star who was “staggered” when he first tasted Hibiki. 

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Studio Ghibli releases new free-to-use anime images to “use within the bounds of common sense”

First look at the central characters from The Boy and the Heron.

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Where to buy a Curry Bread Grand Prix 2023 award-winning karepan in Japan

An unlikely place to get a curry bread, let alone a prize-winning one. 
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Antarctic Curry: Japanese restaurant revives meal eaten by Antarctic explorers

10,000 hours of work went into reviving this dish, and the results were definitely worth it. 

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Suntory now sells Yamazaki whisky cans in Japan

Is a Japanese highball in a can as good as a homemade highball? 

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Nara deer shikadamari mystery deepens as tourists return to Nara park

Baffling summer gathering phenomenon sees deer numbers dwindle to their lowest levels. 

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Japanese restaurant serves extra wide noodles next to Tokyo Station

Get a taste of a different type of noodle in the heart of Tokyo.

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Japanese convenience store food takes a walk on the weird side with…cup pork?

New range of Japanese dishes, ready in less time than it takes to make instant ramen!

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We test drive a Nissan GT-R Premium Edition T-spec in Japan

Join us as we drive a premium super sports car with a price tag of 19 million yen.

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The best cosplayers from Day 2 of Summer Comiket 2023【Photos】

Spider-Man and Razor Ramon Hard Gay rub shoulders with some of the hottest characters in Japan! 

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Tearing down the ceiling at our cheap Japanese house in the countryside【SoraHouse】

Renovation work reveals an exciting surprise — beautiful beams in the ceiling.

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Japanese vending machine sells a famous Kyoto bread loved by locals

A cult hit that’s yet to be discovered by international tourists.

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New Japanese bath oils make you feel like you’re soaking in soy sauce and rayu chilli oil

Blurring the line between bath time and meal time in a very cool way.

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The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2023【Photos】

Meet characters from some of the hottest anime, games, manga and virtual units in Japan right now.

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How to make Starbucks Japan’s new Watermelon Frappuccino taste even more watermelony

Secret barista hack transforms the flavour in this new limited-edition drink.

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McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal toys: Summer festival hit or miss?

We find out whether the Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set can really make you happy.

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Studio Ghibli releases new plush toy backpacks for adults and children

Now you can take Totoro, Jiji, the Catbus, and Boh from Spirited Away on a new adventure!

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Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo

Like stepping into a futuristic world where everyone lives — and plays —  underground. 

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Stunning Japanese restaurant is like eating in a samurai residence

If you’re looking for a very Japanese experience, this is a place you’ll need to put on the itinerary.

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