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 peach milk pudding drink that’s like a decadent dessert

Limited-edition chilled cup combines summer fruit with creamy pudding pieces in new “Delight Me” release.

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Cup Noodle releases cold-water instant ramen in Japan, but can it really be made with just cold water?

New Hiyashi Cup Noodle cuts out the need for boiling water, so we put it to the test.

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Mos Burger opens Mosh Burger & Bar in Ginza, but is it fated to be a short-lived sensation?

The curse of the specialty burger store threatens to strike again in Tokyo.

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We found the world’s first Yakult 1000 soft serve, and it’s hidden away in Nara

Unique Yakult find leaves us with a satisfied belly and a happy heart. 

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Starbucks Japan releases new fireworks collection that captures the beauty of a summer festival

Mysterious colour-changing cups and sparkly Bearista straw caps, inspired by a Japanese fireworks festival.

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Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new Bearista collection…with beary cute details

New limited-edition range contains one of the cutest tumblers we’ve ever seen. 

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Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films

Iconic quotes, air pirates and a very subtle Gina reference make this collection a must-have for fans of this Ghibli classic.

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Starbucks Japan releases new Discovery Series collection celebrating local regions and traditions

Get a taste of local culture with a new souvenir range that captures the unique charms of Japan’s regions.

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Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines

Could this be the way of the future as people around the world adapt to rising temperatures?

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Is Japan’s tourism boom slowing down? Foreign visitor numbers fall for first time in five years

New report shows a worrying trend, but is it the beginning of the end for Japan’s popularity as a tourist destination?

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7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn’t a fruit sandwich

Japanese convenience store chain makes us rethink the fruit sando with a beautiful new release.

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Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu

Exclusive drinks showcase two fruits, done three ways.

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Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies

From Nausicaä to Earwig and the Witch, this collection celebrates all but one of Ghibli’s major feature films. 

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Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers

Some passengers are grateful for the warmer carriages, while others say they’re the last thing Japan needs during an excruciatingly hot summer.

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Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan’s beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?

“TKG Anywhere in Seconds!?” promises to taste like tamago kake gohan, so we put it to the test.

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Japan now has a takoyaki sandwich…created by a Michelin-listed restaurant

Osaka’s popular street food gets a new life in sandwich form.

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Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan

Iconic instant ramen brand now has a cold-water-only version designed to beat the heat.

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Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you

Pull off a convenience store heist without breaking the law. 

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Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations

Limited-edition granita with edible flowers gives us a cool alternative to Japanese kakigori.

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Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?

This Ghibli mystery makes us wonder if some Pom Poko-esque shapeshifting has been going on.

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