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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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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Japanese mum’s secret curry recipe puts a new spin on the beloved dish

Impressive meal that’s easy to make, thanks to this handwritten recipe from a gacha capsule toy machine.

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McDonald’s Japan’s new bite-sized churros aren’t what we thought they would be

There’s a reason why they only come in packs of four. 

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The top 10 poses trending with Japanese teens, as demonstrated by a couple of ossan

Two middle-aged guys look to teen culture to reignite their inner kawaii.

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Japanese microcar owner’s tiny automobile collection turns heads in Japan

The cutest cars you’ll ever see!

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Studio Ghibli reveals mystery hidden on coat of arms and outdoor signs at Ghibli Museum

Fans in Japan left reeling after surprise revelation blows everyone’s minds.

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New burger in Japan combines fried chicken with…strawberries and cream?!?

Kind of like a British scone, but with a chunk of crunchy fried chicken.

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Ghibli fan wins Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Studio Ghibli memorabilia

A massive collection No Face would be proud of.

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Burger King releases the King Yeti on Japan

No Yetis were harmed in the making of this burger…we think. 

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Is Japan’s “Hai, Cheese!” photo culture becoming obsolete?

More and more young Japanese women are saying “peace out” to old photo-taking customs.

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Mos Burger mascot retires to make way for new character in Japan

50-year-old burger character is traded in for a newer, younger, human model. 

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

We go round Japan’s top kaitenzushi chains to find the best place to go for salmon roe.

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Starbucks Japan’s sakura Frappuccino and latte make us see the cherry blossoms in a new light

A very Japanese hanami flower-viewing experience. 

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Japanese train station returns lost item to customer with a heartwarming message

Rail staff know how bad it feels to lose an item during your travels.

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How to stop your glasses from fogging up when wearing a mask

Handy hack from a longtime Japanese mask wearer.

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The most unusual ATM in Japan? Banking with yokai spirits who want to know your PIN

Bank earns praise for unique way of warning customers about sneaky souls in the area.

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McDonald’s Japan stuffs up our order for a New York burger

A reminder that when you’re in New York, anything can happen.

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Catch! Noodles and bowls fly through the air at this Japanese ramen restaurant

Professional mixed martial artist swaps the fighting ring for a different stage.

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Starbucks pizzas become a hot topic in Japan, but do they live up to the hype?

A slice of Italy…with a Starbucks twist.

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Cats and dogs apologising at Japanese press conference is our newest gacha capsule toy obsession

Pets saying sorry for their bad deeds is also a fun way to learn Japanese.

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