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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How to buy a cake in a gacha capsule from a vending machine in Japan

The most delicious gacha may also be Japan’s cutest.

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Foreign population in Japan hits record high as Japanese population falls to record low

The face of Japanese society is rapidly changing. 

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Japanese omelette sushi changes the way we think about makizushi

Dashimaki Futomaki is rare to find, but a must-try in Japan.

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Why a sugegasa sedge hat needs to be your Japan summer essential

Prevent heatstroke and beat the heat with a product that’s been around for centuries. 

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Pokémon Happy Meal trading cards cause chaos at McDonald’s branches in Japan

The Pokémon card battle at McDonald’s was tougher than anyone anticipated. 

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3 reasons why you should buy this coffee drink at Tully’s instead of Starbucks in Japan

Venture off the tourist trail and discover the hidden gems at this homegrown chain.

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Don Quijote now sells a bento of American corn dog ends

The end bits of the “American Dog” are now the main dish…but should they be?

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Mister Donut’s New Home Cut doughnuts take nostalgia to extremes with barely any sweetness

New take on a ’70s classic will have you questioning the line between plain bread and doughnut.

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Pokémon Happy Meal toys appear at McDonald’s in Japan

This wild event runs for a limited time, with special surprises for customers.

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You can now buy Studio Ghibli shaved ice desserts in Japan

Yes, Totoro — we can now eat your kind, but only for a very limited time.

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

With costs rising everywhere in Japan, what can a single note get you at KFC?

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Lawson now sells old rice as “vintage” onigiri in Japan

Emergency stockpiles are jazzed up as “vintage”, but are they more of a miss than a hit? 

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What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Don Quijote in Japan?

Donki is a must-visit for tourists buying souvenirs, but locals have a different eye for what to find in store.

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The 8 most annoying things people do on Japanese trains, according to local commuters

In a country renowned for good manners, these are the train etiquette rules to watch out for.

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Frappuccino perfume from Starbucks is now available in Japan… but you can’t buy it

Select customers will be able to wear the peachy scent of this heavenly limited-edition beverage.

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What’s inside a Japanese taco?

Taco restaurant serves up some surprises in Tokyo.

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Shohei Ohtani’s hometown creates rice paddy art and manhole cover in his honour

World-famous baseball player gets a big accolade in Japan… with his beloved dog.

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Visiting Ramen River, a Japanese restaurant that’s only open two hours a day

If you don’t get here half an hour before opening, chances are they’ll already be sold out. 

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This traditional Japanese castle keep is home to a branch of government

Ruling the land from inside a Japanese fortress.

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Lawson’s exclusive sparkling sake in a can is filled with surprises

Summer Fall’s Yuzu Bubbles blends California sun with Japanese tradition for an unusual beverage. 

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