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.

Posted by Oona McGee

Can Starbucks Japan’s new Frappuccino and “cheer up” drink really change your mood?

Two drinks designed to improve your energy and mood at a pivotal time of year.

Read More

Studio Ghibli unveils huge new sock collection featuring loads of anime characters

Totoro, Kiki, Calcifer and No Face are some of the faces that’ll put a spring in your step this spring.

Read More

Does McDonald’s Japan’s first-ever matcha pie live up to the hype?

A first not just for Japan but the world.

Read More

7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan

An even more convenient way to shop, with surprising brands inside.

Read More

McDonald’s sells Japanese red bean and matcha drinks with a zany sakura tea ceremony commercial

Traditional flavours make hanami flower-viewing more captivating than ever before.

Read More

Pizza Hut Taiwan serves up a slam dunk with…an edible basketball and hoop

You don’t get to taste pizzas like this every day.

Read More

Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?

KFC buffet includes dishes you won’t find anywhere else.

Read More

Lindt releases a limited-edition sakura and matcha drink in Japan for cherry blossom season

Rare type of matcha creates a drink with “the ultimate Japanese taste”. 

Read More

Stay in a special Tokyo Metro train room at a hotel with a front seat to the railways

You don’t have to be a train otaku to enjoy all the unusual perks included in this accommodation plan.

Read More

Japanese convenience store chain now sells Sakura Lattes!

A konbini way to hanami.

Read More

Starbucks Japan releases a Frappuccino and a Pink Fruits Cheer-up to support our mental health

Specially designed to help people through one of the toughest times of year.

Read More

Japan’s craziest ramen? Famous noodle chain in Tokyo takes things to extreme levels

You won’t find ramen like this anywhere else.

Read More

McDonald’s Japan releases first-ever matcha pie, perfectly timed for sakura season

Three traditional fillings make this one of the most Japanese McDonald’s pies in the history of the chain.

Read More

A Sumo Wrestler’s Tail: Studio Ghibli short anime film gets a new merchandise collection

Now you can own some of Ghibli’s rarest and cutest anime characters.

Read More

We try a sakura drink from a Japanese coffeehouse chain that isn’t Starbucks

Local chain from Harajuku proves it can cherry blossom with the best of them.

Read More

Starbucks has a mochi ice cream Frappuccino? New hanami dango hack goes viral in Japan

Secret dessert drink becomes a hit, but it’s only available to those who know how to order it.

Read More

New Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron exhibits unveiled at Ghibli Park

Some of the studio’s most magical characters step into the spotlight.

Read More

Starbucks releases final sakura Frappuccino in Japan for 2024 hanami season

A hanami cherry blossom viewing like no other.

Read More

Japanese ramen chain elevates convenience store food with new microwaveable noodles【Taste test】

Over a year in the making, these noodles bring the taste of Japan’s most popular ramen chain into your kitchen.

Read More

24-hour Kabukicho restaurant serves up Japanese meals with Tokyo flair

A great place in Shinjuku for an early morning breakfast or late-night snack. 

Read More

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. ...
  9. 216