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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Japanese stationery vending machine at Haneda Airport is a great option for last-minute souvenirs

The future is here, with Japan’s first stationery IoT vending machine.

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The Fake Burger returns to Burger King Japan…or does it?

Chain’s infamous “Fake Burger” is said to be returning after a four-year absence.

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New Ghibli T-shirts let you carry No Face and the Levitation Stone in your pocket

Anime secrets hidden in the pockets of these shirts add flair to your streetwear.

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Ikea holds a Matcha Fair in Japan for a limited time this spring

Green tea sweets to celebrate the fresh greenery of the season.

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Cup Noodle Mystery Meat is now sold in boxes, so we do what any ramen lover would do with them

Join us as we come face-to-face with enough Mystery Meat to fill 47 Cup Noodles.

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Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro

Because the gift of corn is a special one for lovers of Ghibli.

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Studio Ghibli releases new free-to-use anime images from The Boy and the Heron

Bird poop scene is just one of the new images we can use “within the bounds of common sense”.

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New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty

The most kawaii KitKats in Japan!

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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan

A delicious way to store your valuables.

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Leek ice cream is Japan’s newest must-try local specialty

With “Enjoy Good Happy” as the tagline, this new dessert is destined for great things.

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Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?

Shining a spotlight on a pizza part that’s usually unloved and discarded.

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Complaints against foreign go-kart drivers increase in Tokyo

Police want to crack down on traffic incidents caused by visitors on go-karts.

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Pizza Hut’s new coriander pizza contains more cilantro than ever before!

Pakuchi pizza is now a forest, but it’s only in leaf for a limited time.

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Mister Donut releases most intense matcha doughnut ever, in conjunction with Kyoto tea specialist

Death by green tea is a good way to go. 

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Studio Ghibli releases The Boy and the Heron doll that never, ever gives up

Anime character delivers a lesson in resilience with a dash of Ghibli magic.

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Studio Ghibli displays The Boy and the Heron Academy Award Oscar in Japan for a limited time

Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki share the accolade with a heartwarming gesture for fans.

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When will the sakura bloom in Tokyo? We visit the famous cherry blossom sample tree to find out

The tree that officially signals the start of sakura season in the capital has missed the predicted starting date, but we have some new dates to keep an eye out for.

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Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules

Historic area wants foreign visitors to know it’s not a theme park.

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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.

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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.

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