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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Charges dropped against alleged group that broke into vending machine after Noto earthquake

Conflicting reports were made regarding incident after powerful quake on New Year’s Day. 

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We stumbled upon “Pudding Street” in Hanoi, so of course we had to investigate

What’s Vietnamese pudding taste like? We had to find out!

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Let’s try again: Why can’t we make takoyaki with squid instead of octopus?

We asked once before…but surely this time we’ll find the answer we’re looking for. 

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More Pokémon wagashi confectionaries are coming from 159-year-old Japanese sweets maker

These traditional sweets with a modern twist are essential for your next tea party!

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Ring in the Year of the Dragon with fancy chocolates infused with Kokuryu black dragon sake

The fresh new year may already be into its second week, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop celebrating!

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This illumination is Osaka’s biggest with moving mammoths, lit-up seesaws, and lights everywhere

The perfect place to spend a winter’s night!

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Hunter x Hunter teams up with accessory brand Samantha Vega for colorful character collections

Cool nods to your favorite characters from a popular anime and manga series!

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This lucky bag stuffed with green tea made us feel like real adults for once

Nothing makes you feel sophisticated like brewing and drinking the perfect cup of tea!

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What’s inside the Disney Store’s 10,000-yen Lucky Box? This year, actually useful items!

What’s inside the Disney Store’s 10,000-yen Lucky Box? This year, actually useful items!

Disney supplies not just toys and collectibles, but actual practicality!

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This lucky box stuffed with Tokyo souvenirs is sold online, but you still have to fight for it!

Whether you live in Tokyo or not, this bargain box of Tokyo sweets is well worth fighting for!

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How do you beat Bic Camera’s Lucky Box lines, and what’s inside their Sim-Free Phone box?

Our reporter gets the inside scoop!

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2024’s Pokémon Center Lucky Bag may have been the hardest to get, but also the most worthwhile

The value for money was incredible! 

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Citizen celebrates the 140th anniversary of Ueno Station with cool train-themed watch designs

Three popular limited express train models get a semi-digital, semi-analogue watch makeover!

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We eat at an Ishigaki Island hotel breakfast buffet that has incredible value for the money

But the trade-off is that it’s rather hard to get in!

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Got an old kimono lying around? Turn it into one-of-a-kind art with upcycle service Ikasu!

Even if you don’t have a kimono to use, there’s style some beautiful artwork you can buy!

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New Hiroshima guest house is expressly designed to feel like staying in a submarine

Add this to your list of novelty accommodations!

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We visit Japan’s southernmost revolving sushi restaurant and sample some delicious island seafood

There was one surprising sushi that we never expected to love, but now we’re a major fan!

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300-year-old brewery releases new sake brand that contains just 8 percent alcohol

For those who want to enjoy sake but are daunted by the alcohol content. 

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We visit a Lawson in Indonesia to see if it can satisfy our cravings for Japanese snacks

Will it have everything we want and more? Only a visit will find out!

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Outdoor brand Logos teams up with Aichi sake brewery to make your camping more boozy

Now you can enjoy hot sake even while out camping!

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