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 unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom-viewing season 2024

Two new drinks capture the taste of a famous Japanese hanami tradition. 

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What do hosts in Kabukicho eat after a night of working in Tokyo’s red-light district?

We try the breakfast of champions that fuels the night workers of the city.

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Does Starbucks Japan’s new sakura drink for cherry blossom season 2024 taste as good as it looks?

We find out if this is a must-have beverage for hanami cherry blossom-viewing picnics. 

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Ghibli Museum’s rooftop Robot Soldier captivates fans as snow falls in Tokyo【Video】

“Guardian of the Ghibli Museum” looks like it’s stepped straight out of the anime movie.

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Burger King Japan’s Great King Yeti is the latest evolution of One Pounders

We find out if Japan’s newest monster burger is also its tastiest.  

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Godiva x Mister Donut’s new chocolate doughnuts threaten to break our hearts this Valentine’s Day

Two new doughnuts so good we never want them to leave.

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Studio Ghibli bento box collections released just in time for hanami sakura-viewing picnics

Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbour Totoro are here to add anime flair to your lunch this cherry blossom season. 

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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks building now has a reopening date

But will the Starbucks overlooking Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopen in the same spot? 

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What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Muji Japan?

From food to miscellaneous goods, there’s something here for everyone.

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Japan’s Setsubun Bean-Throwing Bazooka is so powerful demons won’t dare come near you

Taking Japanese customs of demon-vanquishing to impressive new levels.

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Lipton releases Pancake Tea Latte in Japan

Japan’s famous hotcake mix, now available in drinkable form.

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Starbucks Japan unveils first sakura drink for cherry blossom season 2024

This year’s special limited-edition release is a very traditional Japanese affair. 

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My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan

There is one item in this indigo collection that’s still available, though.

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Fortune-telling ramen: Nissin creates clever use for instant noodle drain holes

The most delicious omikuji you’ve ever seen!

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Weird Japanese gacha lucky dip vending machine gives us more than we bargained for

You never know what might happen when you play with the gacha gods. 

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Should you drive through a red traffic light like this in Japan? Confusing road rule explained

If you’re driving in Japan, don’t be caught out by seeing red and green signals together. 

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Should you add instant ramen toppings before or after adding hot water?【Taste test】

We find out if post-loading your ramen is better than pre-loading.

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Japan’s cutest bird becomes a Krispy Kreme sakura doughnut for cherry blossom season

Beloved shimaenaga “snow fairies” bring the kawaii to Krispy Kreme, but you’ll only find them at four stores in all of Japan.

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Make Studio Ghibli anime food with new Kiki’s Delivery Service recipe book from Japan

Official recipes give us a taste of famous meals from the film, and they’re easy enough for children to make too.

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Godiva x Mister Donut collaboration adds chocolate heart doughnuts to stores for Valentine’s Day

New limited-edition sweets bring a dash of luxury to Japan’s top doughnut chain.

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