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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One of Japan’s most famous cakes sashays into the freezer section and messes with our minds.
Devil’s Club noodles are over half the length of an average human, so how the heck do you eat them?
The beloved electric Pocket Monster powers up some special goods at this highway stop in Japan.
Step back in time with old-school vending machines that dispense unique products in retro packaging.
“Celebrity escalator” looks set to become one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city.
Korakuen Iekei Ramen Truck Yaro Since 2021 celebrates Japan’s culture of decorated trucks.
Subtle design details make the station and its passengers feel much more calm and pleasant.
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