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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Sleep amongst lanterns, gods, and traditional motifs at the “very Japanese new sensation capsule hotel”.
Traditional features with modern luxuries, including an outdoor sauna and rotenburo bath, provide you with a truly unforgettable stay.
Amusement Wanko Soba Kurukuru Wanko wants you to eat over a hundred bowls of noodles in one sitting.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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Soon, Japanese kids will be learning about virtual idol Hatsune Miku in their school textbooks
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New Pompompurin Cafe opens with exclusive Japanese dishes modeled after the Sanrio star 【Pics】
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