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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Starbucks Japan releases final Sakura Frappuccino and latte for cherry blossom season 2024

Hanami flower-viewing for matcha lovers.

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Starbucks releases a Braised Pork Latte in China, so we see if we can recreate it in Japan

Is coffee and pork really as good as they say? 

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Japanese cake becomes a hit with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?

We find out if a cake that looks like an omusubi rice ball is worth your yen.

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Sakura doughnuts depict life cycle of cherry blossoms at Mister Donut in Japan

A delicious way to learn about four stages of the sakura, from bud to falling petals.

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Does Japan’s “Stinky but Tasty” tonkotsu ramen live up to its name?

We blind taste one of the most unusual instant noodles on the market.

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Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area

Street lids are now some of the city’s most unusual tourist sites, and there’s a way you can take them home as free souvenir cards.

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Edo-themed onsen and restaurant complex opens in Tokyo, but do overseas tourists know about it?

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai brings the charm of an old market town to a new tourist site in Tokyo.

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Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo

A luxurious buffet befitting this sophisticated part of town.

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Fried mochi ice cream ramen makes us rethink the way we eat noodles

Menya Musashi’s crazy new take on ramen actually makes it taste like a different famous dish.

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7-Eleven’s edible cat paw proves Japanese convenience store sweets are on a whole other level

New limited-edition  “meow parfait” captures the look and texture of a kitten paw for Cat Day.

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The most delicious way to eat tonkatsu blows people’s minds in Japan

Diners are shocked to learn they’ve been eating tonkatsu the wrong way all their lives.

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Spirited Away’s radish spirit dances as new Bubblebody figure from Studio Ghibli

Beloved minor character gets a starring role in new Studio Ghibli release, and there’s a red bucket hat in store too.

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Totoro sakura goods capture the beauty of Studio Ghibli cherry blossoms

This Ghibli anime character loves hanami flower-viewing as much as we do.

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Starbucks Japan’s rarest Frappuccino can only be purchased at 15 stores around the country

The My Fruit³ Frappuccino comes in three customisable varieties to suit personal tastes.

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Renovations at our cheap Japanese house in the countryside plummet to new lows

What has our boss lying face down on the floor?

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Funny signs in Japan: 7-Eleven enters the ring with a humorous notice for drivers

A clever way to draw attention to an off-the-beaten-path Japanese convenience store location. 

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7 ways people in Japan deal with heavy snow, including the use of special ponds called “tane”

Locals teach us how to live comfortably in areas that experience heavy snowfall.

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Is Starbucks Japan’s hot Hanami Sakura Cream better than the Frappuccino?

It’s not just the temperature that makes these two drinks very different. 

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Starbucks releases new sakura Frappuccino in Japan, but does it taste as good as it looks?

A hanami dango drink designed to capture the joy of cherry blossom viewing.

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Starbucks Japan brings sakura sweets to the table for cherry blossom season 2024

Traditional sweets get a Starbucks twist for hanami flower-viewing picnics.

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