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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KFC releases an Otaku Burger…in Spain?!?

Spreading the Japanese custom of eating KFC at Christmas to other parts of the world.

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Pepsi creates a new cola for Christmas fried chicken in Japan


Raise a toast with special ingredients designed to enhance the traditional Japanese Christmas meal.

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Starbucks Japan releases its second festive Frappuccino for 2022, but is it as good as the first?

A surprising departure from your usual Christmas flavours.

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Travelling to Japan soon? New entry requirements you need to know about

Things have recently changed, making the process smoother for international tourists.

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Pocky x Street Fighter II collaboration comes with a special game for a limited time

Will you be able to deliver a Pocky K.O.?

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The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station

These ekiben are a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

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This Tempura Soba Burger has some famous credentials behind its creation

Will these unlikely bedfellows make for an illicit relationship or sublime harmony?

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How well do you know your sushi? New 3-D puzzle toy from Japan helps you become a salmon pro

Live out your dreams of becoming a Japanese sushi chef with this fun educational toy. 

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Sushi birthday cake turns out to be the best present our reporter could’ve ever asked for

With this “jewellery box of the sea”, birthday dinner and dessert is sorted in one meal.

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UX at Japanese convenience store is a heartwarming example of excellent customer service

A simple design makes daily life so much easier for customers.

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Aomori Prefecture’s regional soul food is…English Toast lunch pack sandwiches?

Well, this was a bizarre discovery. 

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Mister Donut welcomes Jigglypuff to its Pokémon doughnut range in Japan

There’s only a limited time to catch it, though!

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Black Thunder becomes an epic chocolate dessert at Japanese cafe chain

Tiny chocolate gets a massive overhaul, thanks to the chain known for huge desserts.

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Burger King adds a matcha pie to the menu in Japan for a limited time

This is not a drill, matcha lovers!

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Dr. Martens’ Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji collection is a work of wearable art

The Great Wave off Kanagawa meets street style for a new generation.

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Why are the roads so wide in Hokkaido? Simple question has a simple answer

Local resident reveals the real reason why their roads are wider than other parts of Japan.

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Japanese Caramel Corn snack becomes an ice cream, and fans are raving about it

Think Cheetos ice cream with caramel and you’re halfway on the track to what this tastes like.

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Starbucks Japan unveils second new Christmas Frappuccino for the 2022 holiday season

New limited-edition beverages spread golden festive cheer.

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Cheese Hamburg Steak Sushi?!? Japanese convenience store chain throws tradition out the window

It’s not the only sushi getting a makeover at Family Mart.

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The McDonald’s Hokkaido Salmon Burger is a sell-out hit…outside of Japan【Taste test】

Join us as we track down the elusive burger to find out if it’s worth the hype.

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