In this LA travel vlog, I’m bringing you along for a super chill (and very real) day in Los Angeles—starting with boba, a little mall walk, and me trying not to get carsick while we drive through classic LA scenes like Hollywood. I talk about something people always ask me: “Is America expensive?” And honestly, I don’t think it is, because in Japan you pay similar prices but everything is way smaller. Here the drinks are huge, so it feels more worth it. We head to Downtown LA for The Last Bookstore (it was so hot inside I was literally sweating), and I share my honest feelings about the vibe—beautiful in some spots, sketchy in others, and I’m just staying aware. Later we end up around the UCLA/Westwood area where I find my first Brandy Melville (yes, I was excited), then we do the most American food moment: Chick-fil-A. I even got reminded of the “you have to shake the salad” thing. To end the day, we take cute photos at the hot tub/pool, then do a Taco Bell taste test—Japan vs. LA—and I’m not gonna lie, it tastes better here (and the dip being free is a win).