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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120-year-old sweets store keeps Japan’s maritozzo boom alive with a massive specimen

It’s time for a maritozzo rennaissance.

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Starbucks Japan gives us a pistachio Frappuccino for Christmas 2023

New drinks capture the nuttiness of Christmas with a unique twist.

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Burger King Japan’s new Ninniku Garlic Burger does not live up to the hype

We want our money back.

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Stay at a Japanese capsule hotel in Tokyo for less than US$20 a night

Tokyo accommodation doesn’t get much cheaper than this.

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No Face becomes…a car? Spirited Away anime character enters the Ghibli Tomica collection

This is perhaps the weirdest “car” of all.

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Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series

Behind the calm, polite face of a Kyotoite is an angry woman who wants to shout at you for being so uncultured.

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KFC releases first-ever spicy miso chicken in Japan

A very Asian twist on fried chicken.

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Chaos at unstaffed Japanese bento shop shows pitfalls of technology

Japan might have a reputation for being high-tech, but it’s still got a lot to learn when it comes to unsupervised shopping.

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New Studio Ghibli gloves will warm your heart and hands this winter

Enchanted anime characters make even the coldest days a magical adventure.

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Do cheese and matcha go together? We find out with Starbucks Japan’s limited-time customisation

A cheesy green tea Frappuccino to celebrate the holidays.

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Ghibli action figures bring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind soldiers to life in 3-D form

Supporting cast takes centre stage with new anime figures from Kaiyodo. 

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Yubaba and Zeniba pen stands from Studio Ghibli capture the magic of Spirited Away

Anime twin sisters are here to mind your precious items…in two different ways. 

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Japanese convenience store chain wows us with its hidden street food

This is one product that’s too good to be kept a secret.

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Golden ramen in Tokyo costs 1,980 yen instead of 10,000 yen for a limited time!

A deal too good to pass up, but there are limited meals available.

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Panju: A Rare Japanese sweet you can buy from a food cart for less than 30 cents

A hidden gem that’s popular with locals. 

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100-year-old brush shop in Tokyo sells a Japanese body brush that’s painfully good

Mr Sato treats his skin to a beauty product that’s surprisingly painful. 

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New Ginza sushi bar offers 21-piece omakase course for just US$60

This glamorous 10-seater counter restaurant serves up one of the best sushi deals in Tokyo.

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Japanese city gets its very own Starbucks Frappuccino for a limited time

Limited-edition drink celebrates milestone anniversary in style, with a nod to the local dialect. 

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Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?

Precision quality from a city known for its blacksmithing techniques. 

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Secret lunch spot in Tokyo’s Muji Hotel is a hidden gem that few people know about

Get a taste of Muji that you can’t get anywhere else.

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