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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Mister Donut teams up with Sumikko Gurashi for the first time for adorable goods and donuts

They may be for kids, but that doesn’t mean adults don’t want them too!

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How do McDonald’s fries taste in the frite nation of Belgium? We find out【Taste test】

And while we’re there we figured we might as well try some burgers, too. 

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Visiting the Kikyoya Shingen Mochi theme park takes some planning–but it’s a stop worth making!

Learn from our mistakes to make the best of your visit to this Yamanashi attraction!

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Hokkaido farmers have developed a new fruit, the Lemon Melon, combining the best of both

Those who’ve tried it think it might be the perfect fruit for summer!

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Japan’s subscription service simply called “Mom” is totally worth it

It might make you miss your mom…But it’ll sure make you appreciate her!

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This mess-free footprint kit is perfect for capturing adorable pawprints of your furry friends

No more wrangling fussy pets to paint ink on their paws or get them to step in clay!

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1,032 statues, and one thing too many people miss, at this Kyoto temple

And it was his first time visiting, too!

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This Kobe Beef croquette currently has a 35-year waitlist…So is it worth it?【Taste Test】

Should you wait almost four decades for a frozen croquette?

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Starbucks Japan teams up with Japanese bag brand Porter for stylish, sophisticated collection

Five stylish bags and five sophisticated bottles make this a desirable collection for Starbucks fans!

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We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past

And it did not disappoint!

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First-ever Pokémon TCG World Championship in Japan/Asia comes with jam-packed events in Yokohama

There’s so much Pokémon stuff to do, it’s like a Pokéfan’s dream!

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This Kochi sightseeing spot is one of Japan’s “three most disappointing spots,” but should it be?

In fact, this tourist attraction is four things–and a whole lot of history–in one!

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Stay dry with Japan’s top 10 indoor attractions for rainy days, as voted by tourists

Good ideas for bad-weather days!

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Pokémon Colors interactive digital art exhibit returns this summer, makes first stop in Yokohama

Play with Pokémon in a highly colorful world!

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Freshness Burger’s Cilantro Chicken Burger returns with an extra flavor and triple the cilantro

And it’s just as delicious as it was last year! 

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Have a refreshing summer night’s stay in Kyoto with the Yojiya Pretty Girl Room Stay in Gion

Cooling beauty products, minty fresh sweets, and a beautiful hotel–what else could you want?

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We go to a festival on a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force base, walk on a runway, see cool planes

It was an event full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences!

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This Gunma restaurant was crowned the King of Pasta in 2022, and for good reason

We were blown away by how delicious their food was!

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We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint

One option in particular was so good, we’d buy one every year for the rest of our lives!

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Attending Japanese women’s pro wrestling live for the first time ever–and having an absolute blast

We went home major fans–and that’s without having any prior knowledge!

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