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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Hayao Miyazaki ambushed while picking up trash on street for opinions on Demon Slayer

Plucky reporter approaches the Studio Ghibli director for an on-street interview about the success of a new anime film.

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Pairing Japanese whisky with Famichiki at Kyoto’s new convenience store bar

Family Mart bar is the city’s newest must-visit location.

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Japanese mayor “Jo Baiden” becomes famous after U.S. election

A meeting between the two Bidens looks set to be on the cards for the future.

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Do Ippudo’s new tonkotsu ramen potato chips taste as good as their noodles?

Japan’s most popular Hakata ramen chain gives us noodles to go…in potato chip form!

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Tokyo Banana teams up with Pokémon for limited-edition Pikachu sweets collection

Tokyo’s best-selling sweet souvenir charges up with six cute Pikachu designs. 

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Cyberpunk kimono fashion hits the streets of Akihabara, complete with neon sign obi【Photos】

Wearable neon light tubes look set to become the fashion statement of the season.

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How to stop thieves using your cash cards when you lose your wallet

Simple hack from a former bank clerk in Japan.

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Pokémon doughnuts from Mister Donut are bigger and better than ever this year!

New limited-edition mugs, bowls, Poké Balls and…the arrival of Chansey to get us in the spirit for a “Lucky” Christmas this year.

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Studio Ghibli’s Totoro and the Catbus forever preserved together in new statue 【Pics & Video】

Monument unveiled by children yelling “Totoro!” plays out like a scene from a Ghibli anime film. 

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Hayao Miyazaki has a gripe against Japanese female voice actors

Legendary director ruffles feathers by throwing shade at the anime industry.

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My Neighbour Totoro train jingles now playing at Tokorozawa Station【Videos】

Have a listen to the five new Ghibli departure melodies delighting passengers in Japan right now.

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McDonald’s Japan now has a double cheeseburger with rice buns, and people are raving about it

We try the limited-edition Gohan Dabuchi that’s got everyone talking.

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We try Starbucks Japan’s first Christmas Frappuccino for 2020

A holiday dessert drink worth celebrating.

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Huge crowds gather for Halloween in Japan despite calls to stay home【Photos】

Scenes from the weekend show not everyone was interested in staying away from hotspots like Shibuya and Osaka during Halloween.

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Japanese police car stolen by hooligans? Sapporo Halloween stunt baffles bystanders【Video】

Officers seen running after a police vehicle with a passenger waving from the front seat.

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Hilariously mundane cosplays from “Jimi Halloween” 2020 in Tokyo【Photos】

Japan’s plainest cosplay event steals the show this Halloween.

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Pokémon Shirts launches new face mask range in Japan【Photos】

151 unique pocket monster designs to choose from!

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The difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photo

Two office skyscrapers look out over Shibuya together, but inside they’re worlds apart.

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Japan’s “new normal” train manners poster: 7 steps for safe travel during the pandemic

Beloved character Doraemon fronts new manners campaign for trains in and around the Kyoto region.

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Turn any table into a kotatsu with new adhesive heater from Japan

Stay warm all winter with this heated furniture hack.

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