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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The festivities around the Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama rekindled our love of Pokémon

We spent two days exploring, and had a Wailord of a time!

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Baskin Robbins Japan extends sales of its Happiness Box ice cream set due to popular demand

It comes with everything you need to pretend your home is a Baskin Robbins!

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Krispy Kreme teams up with famous Japanese snack and candy maker for unique donuts and drink

These innovative sweets are exclusive to one part of Japan. Read More

Is a weekend trip to Korea possible with just 50,000 yen (US$350)? – Part 2【Extreme budget travel】

Day 1 was full of exciting experiences…what does Day 2 have in store? 

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Is a weekend trip to Korea possible with just 50,000 yen (US$350)? – Part 1【Extreme budget travel】

How far can Go make his budget stretch on a one-night stay? 

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This “Texas Pile” set lured us into a fried chicken shop for the first time, and we have no regrets

Big food, big flavor, big satisfaction…We’ll be headed to this restaurant again!

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Limited-edition Black Thunder chocolate merch is now permanently available due to high demand

Rep one of Japan’s most popular chocolates with some sweet swag that’s now available for everyone.  

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We eat at a brand new pasta shop with all-you-can-eat tofu run by one of our favorite restaurants

They exclusively serve fancy Japanese-style pasta dishes at this restaurant, and the tofu is made in-house!

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This themed Starbucks in Seoul is hidden away in possibly the coolest location ever

Getting there was like traveling through several dimensions–but it was so worth it!

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Sweet Tokyo food souvenir Tokyo Banana teams up with Kyoto matcha maker for brand new cake

Tokyo’s most famous souvenir combines with its most famous flavor for an airport-only treat!

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What is a Butter Manju? We try one from this mega popular Tokyo dessert shop

Turns out there’s a reason why this shop always has lines of customers!

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Mr. Sato tries monjayaki for the first time, goes all in with new “innovative” European flavors

How do European flavors combine with a traditional Japanese dish?

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Are 100-yen shop Daiso’s gel nail polish strips a good dupe for salon quality nails? Let’s find out

How cheap is too cheap when it comes to nail art? 

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This little-known spot is a haven for train otaku, with a view of both Mt. Fuji and bullet trains

It’s slightly outside the city center, but definitely worth a trip for the views!

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Mos Burger brings back its hugely popular “White Mos Burger”, but is it any good?

Our Mos Burger superfan knows which cheeseburger is the best at Mos Burger…but maybe there’s a new contender.

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A story of how Starbucks Reserve Roastery products always make us forget about money management

Who knows how they’ve turned us against our wallets?

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Cold Stone Creamery returns to the Tokyo city center, and with Tokyo-only menu items!

And of course, we went to check it out.

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Reflecting on an old red-light district in Tokyo as another landmark closes its doors forever

The neighborhood of Otsuka is very different from what it once was–and even more so without its most iconic building. 

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Limited-edition Pokémon design eyeliners from Japanese makeup brand Love Liner are here!

Seven adorable products with new packaging featuring seven different Pokémon!

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We try a method for making ice cream that doesn’t require a freezer【SoraKitchen】

It’s pretty simple and the result is delicious!

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