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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Tiny Frappuccino is designed for young girls, so we find out if it’s too sweet for adults.
Move aside, Uncle Rikuro – Aunt Wanda is here to steal your fluffy souffle crown, without the raisins.
It’s not too late to get organised with One Piece, Tomie, Mother, and Tamagotchi at your fingertips.
A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes.
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New mini-size Frappuccino caters to girls and the traditional doll’s festival that honours them.
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.
There’s one level in this underground dungeon that can only be seen, but not accessed, by the public.
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