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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Studio Ghibli retail chain brings out a mystery fukubukuro lucky bag for New Year

Filled with awesome Ghibli character goods, Donguri Kyowakoku has some of the best lucky bags in all of Japan.

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Starbucks Japan unveils New Year’s drinkware range for 2021

Mt Fuji, daruma dolls, and zodiac year motifs are just some of the images featured in this limited-edition Japanese collection.

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Character created by Hayao Miyazaki pops up on manhole covers in Ghibli Museum neighbourhood

Ghibli director paints the town while another anime character waves at foreign visitors.

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McDonald’s releases an Oreo and Spam burger for a very limited time

Is tinned meat and chocolate cookies a hellish combination or a match made in heaven?

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How to make McDonald’s Katsu Curry Chicken McNuggets

This recipe for panko-covered nuggs is a game-changer.

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Nintendo’s “God-like” customer service warms hearts again, this time helping a husband in Japan

Solving a mystery and saving a marriage is all in a day’s work for this beloved Japanese gaming company.

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We build miniature Japanese samurai warrior armour out of metal

This palm-sized warrior tries our patience in all sorts of ways.

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Burger King releases new Whopper to ward off evil in Japan

Prayers of temple monks imbue this Spicy Yakuyoke Whopper with all the protection you’ll need for the New Year.

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Onigiri jewellery from Japan lets you wear your love of Japanese food on your fingers

For the rice ball lover who has everything.

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Japanese Ariana Grande performs “Positions” in parody music video

Yuriyana Grande dances in her bedroom, the kitchen, and…the White House?

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McDonald’s releases Katsu Curry Chicken McNuggets, but do they taste Japanese?

Panko-covered nuggs appear to be missing one vital element.

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A terrifying new way to view Mt Fuji: From a deck at the top of a giant rollercoaster!

Fujiyama Tower promises a viewing like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.

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Mt Fuji looks unusual, sparks fears of possible eruption

Puzzled locals fear the sleeping giant may be coming to life. 

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Did the Governor of Tokyo just cosplay as Buzz Lightyear to talk about coronavirus?

People can’t work out whether she looks more like a character from Toy Story or Neon Genesis Evangelion.

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We build a miniature Japanese oden stall with gorgeous results

The amount of detail in this little yatai food cart will instantly transport you to the streets of Japan.

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Ichiran Ramen calendar features moving parts so you can make every day noodle day

Recreating all the restaurant’s famous touches, including the serving of food from behind the bamboo curtain.

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ALT in Japan asked to remove earrings by Board of Education

Assistant language teacher left angered by the request.

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Ichiran Ramen Kit: How to feel like you’re in Kyushu right now

We show you how to set up your very own Ichiran ramen solo booth at home.

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Medi Lift: the Japanese beauty product that promises facelift results without surgery

Will two weeks in this mask give our reporter cheekbones to die for? 

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New cat lingerie sets from Japan are here to give you a purr-fect figure

Dress like a cat under your outfits without anyone knowing…unless you want them to.

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