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 anime artist to sell artwork to support Ukraine

One of Japan’s leading art directors leads the way in raising funds for an issue that’s close to his heart.

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New convenience store chain to rival 7-Eleven opens in Japan

The company behind beef bowl chain Sukiya and conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Hama Sushi now have their own konbini.

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Family Mart’s new Hotcake Soufflé Pudding proves Japanese convenience stores have the best sweets

New release serves up three delicious desserts in one cup.

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Japanese ambassador stayed in Ukraine to fight in his grandfather’s samurai armour? No, not true

Fake news story goes viral around the world, but the real story behind it is just as compelling.

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New hot natural spring water at 7-Eleven proves Japanese convenience stores really are convenient

Surprising beverage exemplifies the chain’s commitment to customer service.

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Studio Ghibli’s “Bouncing Totoro” zoetrope gets its own merchandise at museum

A fun new way to raise a glass to the wonders of anime.

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Cat becomes head priest at Japanese shrine

Feline stationmaster takes on a new role at a special ceremony.

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Starbucks Japan’s final sakura Frappuccino for 2022 gives us a new cherry blossom flavour

Hanami flower-viewing never tasted so good.

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Step into a manga at Japan’s 2-D cafes in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto

Magical cafes whisk you away from the harsh realities of 3-D living. 

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New Doughnut KitKat captures the flavour of a Japanese castle town

Regional-exclusive chocolate aims to raise funds for damaged samurai fortress.

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Nothing to see here — just a giant cat selling puddings in Japan

The hardest working feline in the country. 

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Milk Tea Maker from Japan is a life-changer

How to make a never-ending supply of cafe-quality milk tea at home…all at the push of a button. 

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Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best salmon sushi?【Taste test】

Salmon is one of Japan’s most popular sushi options, but which kaitenzushi restaurant does it best?

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“I’ll draw one animal for every retweet!” Japanese artist now has to draw 22,000 animals

That works out to drawing one animal a day…for 52 years.

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How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven

Japanese convenience store chain lets us shop like we’re in a futuristic sci-fi movie.

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Japanese cat cafe in Tokyo is a Ghibli-esque village run by felines in a castle

If Studio Ghibli ever created a cat cafe, this is what it would be like.

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How to fix damaged trading cards quickly and easily

No-fuss hack from Japan will restore your collectible cards like magic.

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We do battle with the King Yeti from Burger King Japan

Who will come out victorious in this bare-fisted, white-knuckle clash between man and meat sweats?

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Starbucks Japan reveals second sakura Frappuccino and drinkware goods for 2022

The cherry blossoms morph into something new at Starbucks.

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Batman’s Gotham City creates first-ever sister city relationship…with a real city in Japan

Japanese municipality gets well-earned recognition for its bat emblem and bat castle.

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