This Starbucks in a registered tangible cultural property is one of the country’s extra-special branches.
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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Bright new cherry blossom collection includes a couple of sparkly Stanley cups you won’t find anywhere else.
Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbour Totoro are here to add anime flair to your lunch this cherry blossom season.
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Domino’s courts controversy by releasing a pineapple crust pizza in Japan
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2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
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Japan’s first-ever Yakult cafe serves a rare probiotic ice cream in the shadow of a famous castle
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
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Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
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Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Uniqlo releases T-shirt collaboration with K-pop group Treasure
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New Hello Kitty and friends summer kimono are perfect for Sanrio-loving parents, kids, and sisters
Starbucks Japan unveils new Banana Brulee Frappuccino to save ugly fruit
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Studio Ghibli passport cases are here to keep you company while you travel
Bat soup in Palau is pretty intense
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Reserve a spot at Michelin award-winning Waranokura for an unforgettable udon experience
Two crows decided to wreck a Pokémon GO player in Japan during Pokémon GO Fest
Man arrested for throwing dog at police officer in Japan
Kanagawa woman arrested for calling police 1,200 times in 8 days, saying “Merry Christmas, Die!”
We visit Oshima, an island in Japan where walking counterclockwise means death【Haunted Japan】
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