Dale Roll

Dale is a world traveler, but her heart will always be in Japan, and not just because she had to sell it to get enough money to FINALLY get that giant Lapras plushie from a UFO catcher. She spent her youth devouring East Asian pop music and dramas, and her student days with her nose in books about the Heian period and the history of Chinese medicine in Japan, so when she moved to Japan it was like a dream come true. She loved her life there and everything that Japan had to offer, but after grudgingly admitting that she loves her husband, whom she met there, even more, she moved with him to Spain. When she isn’t writing or struggling to speak Spanish that isn't mixed with Japanese, she likes to spend her free time eating tasty food, playing Pokémon, rewatching Sailor Moon, and annoying her husband with impromptu karaoke solos.

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Taste-testing the Strawberry Mango Oolong Tea at Starbucks Taiwan

How does the earthy taste of oolong tea pair with fruity flavors?

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22 new kinds of Pokémon apparel coming soon from popular T-shirt brand Graniph

Lots of different Pokémon featured on many different kinds of shirts and dresses make for plenty of variety for your wardrobe!

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Ramen broth, but without ramen noodles? Japan’s Nadai Fujisoba takes soba to a bold new place

Does soba pair well with ramen broth? And will our expectations of the presentation meet reality?

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We test out the portable shower backpack Amazon recommended to us (which also only has two stars)

Why was this product recommended over others with better reviews? We try to find out. 

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This shaping underwear from Uniqlo is better than a diet and only costs 990 yen

Who needs to lose weight when shapewear can do the work for you?

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Survey reveals that many young people in Japan are experiencing loneliness and isolation

The pandemic and its effects have contributed to a rise in loneliness among people of all ages, but especially young people. 

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Channel your favorite Pokémon with new Pokémon-inspired nail polish colors

Both adults and children can celebrate their love of Pokémon through nail polish with this line!

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Razor company Schick Japan to to promote body positivity by discarding the phrase “unwanted hair”

Schick doesn’t want you thinking about body hair as a bad thing!

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In the search for the perfect crunchy cream puff, we try Beard Papa’s new cookie-topped choux

Topped with langue de chat cookie dough and then baked, this cream puff has promise, but is it enough?

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We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best

This is some of the finest sushi currently available at Sushiro…but some are limited-time-only!

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We try the new Zero-Second Chicken Ramen: Is it worth the hype?【Taste Test】

The popular instant ramen brand, instantly edible?

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Gudetama and friends celebrate Easter in limited-edition donuts from healthy shop Floresta

Everyone’s favorite depressed egg is ready to spruce up your Easter breakfast!

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Japanese lingerie brand now selling underwear embroidered with a famous renaissance painting

Now you can wear your love of classical art on your chest with The Birth of Venus panties and bra!

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We try Mister Donut’s new collab with Kyoto matcha sweets specialist Gion Tsujiri 【Taste Test】

Are the new matcha and hojicha donuts as good as they sound?

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Learn about Noh with these cool accessories from Felissimo Museum Division

These items are not only stylish, but also educational!

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Pompompurin and his cute little butt take over Shinjuku’s famous 3-D billboard

The Sanrio character is the latest star of Cross Shinjuku Vision!

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Mister Donut teams up with Gion Tsujiri again, this time with Uji Matcha and Uji Hojicha flavors

The famous Kyoto confectionary shop and popular donut chain bring us houjicha-flavored collabs for the first time ever

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Hot sandwich maker becomes hot dessert maker with super-easy choco banana pie recipe【SoraKitchen】

Here’s another easy, tasty snack to add to our camp food repertoire!

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Japanese company offers service that converts your child’s school bag into useful accessories

Six years of memories shouldn’t just be tossed away!

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Hello Kitty and AKB48 collaborate for the ultimate fan merchandise from Thank You Mart

Hello Kitty dons yet another hat by becoming a member of one of Japan’s most popular idol groups.

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