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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Häagen-Dazs brings back its popular mochi ice cream line with two classic, luxurious flavors

Highlighting the simplicity of Japanese sweets in ice cream form. 

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Sailor Scout transformation brooch compact now available from collectible company Premium Bandai

Now you, too, can transform into a Sailor Scout with the power of this limited edition Shining Moon Powder!

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We found an underground Kyoto vending machine that sells multi-course French meals

And now it’s on our to-do list any time we visit Kyoto!

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Talking about takoyaki got us thinking…why can’t you use squid instead of octopus?【SoraKitchen】

Surely squid is just as good a filling?

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Japanese burger chain Freshness Burger completely ignores tsukimi season in favor of…mushrooms?

Is mushroom season an acceptible substitute for tsukimi season? We find out!

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Puyo Puyo Manju return after 21 years…and our Puyo Puyo fan reporter achieves a childhood dream

Two dreams, in fact. It was a good day for Haruka!

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This Malta McDonald’s is more a cafe than a restaurant–and perfectly located for a relaxing tea

A McCafe of your dreams!

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Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?

We don’t mind annoying, if the flavor is worth it. 

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We encountered the most frightening fried chicken in Ameyokocho in Tokyo, and ate it anyway

It was an unusual kind of fried chicken…but it was delicious!!

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Revolving sushi restaurant’s “Sushi of the World” Festival brings unusual fish to the table

One particular variety really piqued our interest!

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Can a plant-based restaurant serving Buddhist meals turn meat-loving Mr. Sato into a vegetarian?

It turns out plant-based can be healthy and tasty!

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Lotteria celebrates moon-viewing season with four deliciously eggy, limited-edition sandwiches

Four brand new sandwiches with an egg and one of two tasty new sauces? Sign us up!

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Japanese handmade sneaker company teams up with Gundam for awesome mobile suit-themed shoes

These made-in-Japan sneakers are super cool!

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Take it from a local: This resort island off the coast of Nagasaki is totally worth a side trip

It’s the perfect weekend getaway for Nagasaki locals…and the perfect place to add to a visitor’s itinerary!

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Seattle burger chain Lil Woody’s has arrived in Tokyo! But is it any good?【Taste Test】

Mr. Sato utilizes his sophisticated palate to determine whether Lil Woody’s is worth the hype. 

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Japanese female rock band Scandal earns a Guinness World Record for staying together for 17 years

17 years and counting!

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Round 2 of the Pokémon Happy Meal toys at McDonald’s is here! Will you collect ’em all?

This round is just as fun as the last!

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It turns out making this traditional Niigata dessert is easy, so we tried it!【SoraKitchen】

There’s nothing like a fresh-made Sasa Dango!

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We make an easy, cheap variation of an Eel Kabayaki Bowl that’s also vegetarian!【SoraKitchen】

All the flavor with none of the price!

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Hats off to this rice ball specialty restaurant for their ridiculously delicious, unusual taiyaki

You’ll be tempted to try it because it’s a hard-to-get flavor, but tasting this delectable treat comes with a price.

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