I recommend looking at living in Slovenia. It's always overlooked but it's really beautiful and people are quite friendly. There's a lot of Italian and German influences too 😊 also super ecofriendly!
i moved to germany in October, NRW region (dusseldorf, cologne, dortmund) is super nice and it's so close to Brussels, Amsterdam Paris and of course all other cool places. I am really enjoying my time here and prefer ti much more than Budapest or Berlin
I'd recommend Norway. Norwegian is easier to learn than many Nordic languages, but different enough from English to be interesting. They have this "comfy" lifestyle that's cute and cuddly. Also the weather there is relatively mild, especially if you can handle northern Japan. Oslo is the main hub but Bergen is more picturesque and has a lower cost of living! You should check it out. Also they love cats, so...
Dave in Japan's latest video discusses the paper-thin walls as well. This seems to be a good business opportunity to make apartments that don't have paper-thin walls.
Einstein Totally dude! I believe there was this guy named Chris or something living in his basement. I think they are friends or something. Dave really stole the show though with his incredible American accent.
@@jayyyishere9319 Everyone knows Dave though? Edit: HOOOOLY SHIT I JUST REALISED SOMETHING. The guy in the basement is called Chris Broad right? A Broad in Japan. Maaan a year of watching Dave's videos and I only just noticed this.
You should make a video when you go visit your artist friend. She sounds really interesting. I’d spend just as much time up in the North. I’d love to show my Mum the flower fields in Biei, but I doubt she could handle the long flight.
Everyone in America freaking out about the “Murder Hornets”......Sharla: I got stung and the venom was sucked out of my foot. 😂😂😂 this is the content I’m here for.
Jess It does seem you Americans freak out about everything. It’s not a murder hornet, but an Asian giant hornet. The main risk are the elderly of dying from a sting, much like a bee sting from an allergy. Think there has been one death so far in the States and whilst extremely painful, as described here, nothing to freak out about.
@@helenpauls1496 Not everyone is freaking out here. I don't know anyone who has actually seen one. For the most part, we just hear about it a lot. Please don't lump us all into the same category.
Helen Pauls Helen Pauls I would be far more worried about Africanized honey bees than the giant hornets, since the latter seems to not attack unless directly threatened. Also, the main thing people “freak out” about is the toxicity of the venom & its ability to cause necrosis. Never mind it’s just unsettling to have a hornet that large. But sure, Americans overreact...... We aren’t all big babies, you know. I’m sure people have generalized misconceptions about wherever you live.
I love ALL bees i guess that's why i've never been bitten by one they see me as no threat. As long as you respect bees and don't disturb them you will what beautiful harmless creatures they are. Don't forget bees worldwide are desperately fighting for their survival right now from serious threat of extinction.
Adored hearing about your 70yr old english student! Sounded delightful, such a treat to spend time with such a lady. So happy to hear she's still with us, and would love to meet her in a future vlog!
It might seem weird, it's not just your home-stay mum that is this nice. When I was working as a volunteer after the flooding in Japan (about 2 years ago), cleaning houses en helping the rebuilding of the area we were in (Ehime), I had problems with my legs, from being stung by something and having popped blood vessels. This looked bad, even if it didn't stop me working. The moment I started wearing shorts (I don't usually do this, but it was bl**dy hot!), the local elderly ladies wouldn't let me work until they had given me some form of treatment and had given me a tube of cream to apply the next days. A few days earlier, a woman walked passed our local satellite camp (where everyone gathered to start work for the day) and saw we weren't wearing head gear....so she went off to the local shop and bought us hats with a neck protector. And so on, these are just the clearer examples, but we have had very nice experiences in Japan with just about everyone. Even if we also saw the bleak sides of society. Just make sure you don't abuse their willingness to help.
I got a job working in Osaka as a Patent Agent; where I was helping foreign companies, mainly in the US, file patents in Japan. I'm an engineer and was looking after mechanical patents. about 30% of the company were foreign workers.
@@OhSheetOnIt I recall a video of a person describing when one fell off the ceiling onto her eye. I had to slap the spacebar to pause the video for a moment to recover my composure.
Irony is when I was in high school I was studying French and so badly wanted to go to Canada. I got all the information for my mom and she would not let me go. If your kids want to do something reasonably safe.....let them! I would be such a different person if I had been given different opportunities
If you wanna come to a place where you can learn 3 languages in a close area, come to Switzerland! Once you‘ve mastered one, you can move a different part of the country to learn another. You can learn German, French and Italian here! Switzerland is also neatly in the centre of Europe, and since its part of the Schengen area, you can basically go everywhere in Europe easily. You can even resettle in a different country in the Schengen area easily too!
True Normality Well, there probably are, but it usually really depends on the kind of job you want to do. A lot of times lots of experience (5+ years or more) usually can be a good substitute for a degree here. But the generally „degree-free“ jobs usually are not as well paid. But I‘m sure you could find one.
Sweizer Deutsch is one of a kind tho. I live next to Nordrhein Westfalen all my life but i need to really think what they're saying. At least it's lots cleaner and less criminal or crowded than Holland. It's pricey tho
I'm really sad to hear people didn't check out the bridge tour vid as much! It was a REALLY gorgeous video! Also, I'm glad the hornet situation wasn't too bad! I guess the foot fetishists have something right 😏
I'll never be able to visit Japan, but one "pro tip" I've learned is to avoid the $30+ fee to view Tokyo from the top of the Skytree. Go to the Metropolitan Government Building observatory instead -- It's free and 202 meters high. (The Skytree view is about 635 meters high, but I'm not sure that difference is worth $30 bucks to most people).
Yeah it's nice. I was there some time ago, before skytree was built. It's nice and I didn't have to wait more than a few minutes to get in the elevator. And as you say, it's free. There are a few other free observation decks around Tokyo.
I visited both buildings and still would recommend Skytree Tower. The view is much more impressive than from the Metropolitan Government Building. I'd recommend visting both. Skytree to see how insanely huge the Tokyo area (including Yokohama, Kawasaki etc) is and the Metropolitan Government Building to get an amazing view over Shinjuku with all its fancy skyscrapers. If you've seen the view of Skytree even huge cities like London don't seem to be that big anymore. :-) Because there are now visible spaces between all the cities around Tokyo you see a sea of buildings where over 40 mio people live. It's really worth paying the high fee.
Enigma Dave I had to go back and find it, but there's a youtube channel called internationally ME, she did a video called Tokyo Tourist Traps in which she goes over a few alternatives to Skytree. Skytree may still be worth it as Michael Muller said.
Funny, I found the Government Building view unimpressive. I didn't mind the $30+ fee for the experience of the Skytree elevator alone. The view (which happened to be the night of a super moon) was amazing. The new Shibuya Sky is also fabulous, and I love the fact that you can catch a sunset from up in the open air. The Mori Tower building has great views as well which are included with admission to the Mori Art Museum (always worthwhile). For 500 yen more you can go to the outdoor level one floor up which I love. Tokyo Tower is the one that's the cheesiest experience. The best part of it was the little history video of the man who commissioned the idea. Tokyo Tower viewed against the indigo skyline from elsewhere, however, is amazing. If you want to splurge the views from the Park Hyatt are lovely, too. I spent Christmas and New Year 2017 alone in Tokyo so I gifted myself with some unforgettable experiences to keep my spirits up. I saw an amazing sunset behind Mt. Fuji there while drinking champagne at the winter solstice.
Omg, it would be soo cool if you would live in Germany for some time : ) The "typical" Germany you would propably think of is southern Germany, but the other regions are great as well. I live in western Germany, close to the Belgian and Dutch border and it's pretty nice here.
Even if you don't end up living in Sweden, I think it would be interesting for you to visit! Swedes are often called "cold" or even rude by some tourists, but honestly, we're mostly just shy and kind of like to keep to our own? It might actually be a bit like how japanese people react to westerners visiting. I felt very welcomed in japan, but also not crowded, but when I've visited the US, I've always felt like people are a bit too pushy at most places? Sometimes it feels like a good conversation, but other times I just felt like there was no way to escape lol
I have a question! How do you do it? I'm an introvert who has always dreamed of living abroad, but I also feel like I'm too shy/passive/nervous to have success. I wish I had the confidence and comfort!
It is much harder to make friends in foreign country. I am living abroad and I am planning to go back because of this. But it can help you become more independent and self-confident and use this experience when you come back to your country.
I agree with like all the other comments; your hair and the lipstick/shirt/necklace combination look great! It's funny that you say the north is always last on people's list. I did just the main spots the first time I visited Japan, and then went pretty far south when I went the second time, and my friend and I are planning to go to a couple northern places on our next trip. I'll be honest; we're not always enthused by scenery and views and nature (we still appreciate it, just for a shorter time haha) so we'll be looking for the interesting cities and cultural places.
If you have a month to travel: I recommend starting on Hokkaido and travel south during you trip. That's what I did 4 years ago, and starting in the areas that are not as touristy and where you are instantly dunked into the Japanese culture give a much nicer first impression of the country. If you start in Tokyo, that will remain your first impression....and it might not be bad, but it's not the rest of Japan :) Ow, and just pick something like 10 places you want to visit and get yourself a JR pass. Shinkansen are great for the larger portions of the travel and the local trains/subways will do the rest for you. Don't forget to try a local bus or tram, just because it's so different to where you are from (probably)
Australian Shepherds are amazing dogs, and whip-smart. But one big caveat: they are VERY active (they're _working_ dogs...). If you don't keep them physically and mentally occupied, they will drive you absolutely crazy. This is why I have a cat (and enjoy _visiting_ my friends' Aussies). ;)
First... The foot-sucking and not being able to say "What The F...?" WOW... Like the Hornet sting itself was second by that XD! Also, thank you for talking about the degrees and jobs in Japan. I really don't know if I ever gonna live there... Your videos make me want to do that, but I'm still very afraid to even go to a country I know their language hahaha!
It’s funny you said you might want to live in Hungary, Sweden or Germany because I am half Swedish half Hungarian and have lived in both countries for a while! I can also really recommend Italy!
I think you should visit Albania if you want to stay in Europe and see if you like it. The country is beautiful and there is a lot of variety, the coastline is amazing and the best aspect of the country is the people, they are SUPER welcoming especially in the countryside. Also the food is great! Please please at least give it a chance and just visit it as a tourist (the best period is May, and a lot of people), it's starting only now to get recognized in Europe and in the last 2-3 year there was a boom in tourism. Hope you'll consider it :)
Also the language is very unique! It's the only language in Europe besides Greek that can be considered an 'only child', since it isn't a slavic, latin nor a germanic. language.
Great to hear your experiences and story and getting to know you better. Very unfortunate experience with the hornet but definitely a good dinner table story or on TH-cam. Keep up the great content 🙌💯😊🐝
5:28 To answer this question, yes they usually are, very rarely you'll hear any noise coming out of the apartments unless the family is arguing with one another or getting in a verbal altercation where they're raising their voices.
If you ever concider moving to Europe, I recomend checking out Norway! It might remind you a bit of canada (depends of where in the country you are) but it's really safe here, has a lot of beautiful nature, yummy food (and alot of vegan friendly food) And the language are pretty fun!
Took me a while to figure out you were talking about a dog, I was so confused😆 (got to that point in the video, there was a dog like that I used to pass on the way to school. we always look at him lying next to the window. So pretty)
I have a Mini Aussie! They're so cute but a lot of grooming is required to keep their fur nice! My Mini Aussie is a lazy one though as well as a bit of an air head, and she's so chubby X.X ... but we love her! She'll be 10 this year!
I loved the cycling videos you did with the English guy(can’t believe I can’t remember his name). Cats are always better. I think the dog is an Australian Sheep Dog. Hornet sting ouch !! .
Just crash in switzerland, new langauage, pretty in every aspect and tons of outdoor activities. And we've got the best chocolate here (dare to fight me beligian people) ^^
You talked about the Japanese Hornets, honestly that's the 'big thing' right now where I live. Not sure if you've heard, but I guess Japanese Hornets or I've also heard them called murder Hornets have came over to America. Everybody in my area is terrified right now because of this. Glad you were ok though!!
They are technically called Asian Giant Hornets as their range is Japan and East Asia (and, now the U.S. it seems). Link to ALL the gory details: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_giant_hornet
Yeah its scary but i heard from a video they can’t kill a human unless you get stung by many at once. They said though the sting is super painful though.
Wow, didn't know about your plan of moving to a new country and learn another language again. Great courage, huge adventure!! Greetings from HUNGARY!! 🇭🇺
What about student visa, but working for a company that's in your home country while in Japan (home working)? I'm guessing that's fine since you're not actually employed in Japan but I'm unsure.
Aussies are a herder breed so if you get one be prepared for high energy(take them on a long walks,or take them some place where they can run). I have a golden retriever 🙂
I have watched a lot of your videos and I didn't realize you were Canadian until now. I'm from Wisconsin, so almost Canada lol I heard you say "about" in this video and I was thinking you sounded Canadian, my x and a lot of friends are from Canada. Then a minute later you said you're from Canada.
It's the only soon to be dictatorship in Europe though. How the government is abusing the power of states of emergency is not very assuring, specially for foreigners.
I saw the video of the Seto inland sea. It's been on my bucket list for a long time. If anything, if I can, would be a place I would settle myself in. The scenery is just too perfect in my opinion
Oh snap Sharmander pulled a "Back in my day...." :p Love your videos. Never been to Japan but have always wanted to since I was a teenager. Around the same age as you so I kind of live vicariously through your videos!
Cats rule!! PURRRRRR I only like one type of dog too. I was raised with labradors and I LOVE them. All other dogs get smacked on the nose if they come near me 😸 hiss!
I know you mentioned Europe as a possibility for the future. If you ever have the chance to travel to Scotland I 10/10 recommend it. I feel like Scotland is really underrated as far as Europe goes. I was fortunate enough to be able to go on a trip to the British Isles and I really fell in love with Scotland, it’s really beautiful there.
Sharmeleon, you should try watching movies with headphones - it's great! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, it's always so interesting hearing what you have to say. Take care, stay healthy and happy, and when you go out, don't forget your mask - y~!
Oh pick Germany! I been there before, such a GORGEOUS country, especially in Bonn or Munchen. The food is great, the people are nice, and German is an easy language to learn if English is your main language because they follow slightly similar rules.
But unfortunately not very foreigner friendly..except if you are financially well off. The country is very beautiful..love Berner Oberland and Zürich..also Geneva..
If I were to live in a European country, Italy would be the dream. Such a beautiful country! I loved it. And the people - especially in southern Italy - felt really warm and friendly too. Unfortunately I know Italy has high unemployment even before covid19 so I think it's probably hard to get a job there without fluent Italian
I'm glad you didn't discourage people from going to the "touristy" areas. Many of them have a very high energy spiritually or even commercially that is wonderful to experience. That's why a lot of people are attracted to them. Many people don't "spoil" a place, they add to its energy. I left Japan on the NEX in April 2020 and pulled into Tokyo Station to an empty platform--a very hollow and spooky experience. As for Sensoji in Asakusa, I would definitely recommend the temple because it's the oldest in Tokyo. It's also a highly important center insofar as Kannon/Goddess energy goes. Just don't shop on Nakamise (the avenue leading up to the temple from Kaminarimon Gate) as you are right about the quality of much of the merch there. Or approach it from the back of the temple as a local might. I always advise people to read up on the sites they might wish to see and go to ones they're intuitively most drawn to visit. That has never steered me wrong.
Sweet tea is the most disgusting and American thing ever lol. Like oh here something relative good and healthy on its own, let's pour a cup of sugar in it
so many treasured memories, i remember heading out to fuji and arriving in full deep fog and rain, i didnt care i just walked around the backstreets practically no idea where i was going for a couple of hours just getting soaked and lost in the wonder of such an unfamiliar landscape, theres so many times i can recall feeling so alive on my travels there.. and then you have to return to your own country where everything is so familiar its hard to be motivated to even leave the house most of the time lol
Maannn I got one of those hornets stuck in my hair when I was living in Shimoda, scariest experience ever! Luckily I didn't get stung, but it could have been so bad.
Teaching on English is really only for those with passports from USA, Canada, australia, UK and maybe some European countries. If you're outside these, you're not even qualified to apply as an English teacher to most places. No matter how good your English is or how many degrees you have in English.
I worked at only private schools during my time as an English teacher and many of them were open to hiring people from all around the world, to specifically give the students exposure to a variety of accents!
Hey! Cool Q&A format, any chance we'll see some more videos in Japanese going forward? Japanese + Natsuki! I'm currently learning Japanese and upload my progress, hope you can check them out!
Riding a bike to school through rice paddies, what is this an anime opening?! lol Also, do you keep in any kind of contact with your home stay family from the past? Would be an amazing video for a 'family' reunion, although I understand not everybody likes being on camera. :)
I loved your Shimanami Kaido video along with Chris’ Journey Across Japan series! Such breathtaking scenery. Japan is such a beautiful place. I hope to visit again one day. ❤️
Same thoughts on Asakusa, I always stay there and always explore the area there, but not the shrine, unless it's nighttime, the shops are closed, I like to go ard the shrine then.
Hmmmmmm, out of all of my fears, flying stinging insects are the worst. But I guess it's not like Australia there...with a multitude of poisonous wildlife.
Please consider moving to Denmark in the future! - I'm from Denmark and love my country, but I'm actually going to move to Japan next year. Love from me!
That was all really interesting. I'm a recent subscriber and really enjoy your videos. Life in Japan seems fascinating to many people westerners, based on the number of TH-cam channels. Best wishes from Australia :)) ps your hair and makeup look particularly nice in this video. Love the red lip matching your top :)
Just adding to the many comments saying that this bold lip look is DOPE.
I recommend looking at living in Slovenia. It's always overlooked but it's really beautiful and people are quite friendly. There's a lot of Italian and German influences too 😊 also super ecofriendly!
i moved to germany in October, NRW region (dusseldorf, cologne, dortmund) is super nice and it's so close to Brussels, Amsterdam Paris and of course all other cool places.
I am really enjoying my time here and prefer ti much more than Budapest or Berlin
Aeee i live in germany too 🥰
I'd recommend Norway. Norwegian is easier to learn than many Nordic languages, but different enough from English to be interesting. They have this "comfy" lifestyle that's cute and cuddly. Also the weather there is relatively mild, especially if you can handle northern Japan. Oslo is the main hub but Bergen is more picturesque and has a lower cost of living! You should check it out.
Also they love cats, so...
this is like the least important thing you talked about but lolly is one of my favorite villagers i want her so bad 🥺👉👈
Are you able to put sound proofing on the walls?
LOVING YOUR HAIR 🔥😍😍
1:30 I used to stress over this, till I just got my damn degree lol, just do it.
Beautiful country, hope to make it there someday :) Great job on your vidros.
Omg red looks so good on you! wait i feel like something else is different though to....
Recommend Norway! Land of the vikings
best country in the world tbh (and no I'm not Norwegian)
You should move to Ireland next!
This lipstick is fire 🥰🥰
Dave in Japan's latest video discusses the paper-thin walls as well. This seems to be a good business opportunity to make apartments that don't have paper-thin walls.
Oh yeah, Dave! He's like a really fun guy! I think from the US, right?
Einstein Totally dude! I believe there was this guy named Chris or something living in his basement. I think they are friends or something. Dave really stole the show though with his incredible American accent.
I bet no one gets this lol
Dave must now be the new Chris because I don't think that pizzasand lasted this long.
@@jayyyishere9319 Everyone knows Dave though?
Edit:
HOOOOLY SHIT I JUST REALISED SOMETHING.
The guy in the basement is called Chris Broad right?
A Broad in Japan.
Maaan a year of watching Dave's videos and I only just noticed this.
You should make a video when you go visit your artist friend. She sounds really interesting. I’d spend just as much time up in the North. I’d love to show my Mum the flower fields in Biei, but I doubt she could handle the long flight.
I'd love to see that video. Please do it.
I think its funny that Chris and Sharla have the same dislike of Japan.
Their combined energy is superb friendship haha.
@Jorn Navarre Natsuki is their adoptive son/friend. They get him 50/50.
Love your new haircut!! So fresh!✨
Thank youuu🥰
Everyone in America freaking out about the “Murder Hornets”......Sharla: I got stung and the venom was sucked out of my foot. 😂😂😂 this is the content I’m here for.
Jess It does seem you Americans freak out about everything. It’s not a murder hornet, but an Asian giant hornet. The main risk are the elderly of dying from a sting, much like a bee sting from an allergy. Think there has been one death so far in the States and whilst extremely painful, as described here, nothing to freak out about.
@@helenpauls1496 Not everyone is freaking out here. I don't know anyone who has actually seen one. For the most part, we just hear about it a lot. Please don't lump us all into the same category.
Helen Pauls Helen Pauls I would be far more worried about Africanized honey bees than the giant hornets, since the latter seems to not attack unless directly threatened. Also, the main thing people “freak out” about is the toxicity of the venom & its ability to cause necrosis. Never mind it’s just unsettling to have a hornet that large. But sure, Americans overreact...... We aren’t all big babies, you know. I’m sure people have generalized misconceptions about wherever you live.
@@helenpauls1496 very judgemental of you lmao
I love ALL bees i guess that's why i've never been bitten by one they see me as no threat. As long as you respect bees and don't disturb them you will what beautiful harmless creatures they are. Don't forget bees worldwide are desperately fighting for their survival right now from serious threat of extinction.
Adored hearing about your 70yr old english student! Sounded delightful, such a treat to spend time with such a lady. So happy to hear she's still with us, and would love to meet her in a future vlog!
It might seem weird, it's not just your home-stay mum that is this nice. When I was working as a volunteer after the flooding in Japan (about 2 years ago), cleaning houses en helping the rebuilding of the area we were in (Ehime), I had problems with my legs, from being stung by something and having popped blood vessels. This looked bad, even if it didn't stop me working. The moment I started wearing shorts (I don't usually do this, but it was bl**dy hot!), the local elderly ladies wouldn't let me work until they had given me some form of treatment and had given me a tube of cream to apply the next days. A few days earlier, a woman walked passed our local satellite camp (where everyone gathered to start work for the day) and saw we weren't wearing head gear....so she went off to the local shop and bought us hats with a neck protector. And so on, these are just the clearer examples, but we have had very nice experiences in Japan with just about everyone. Even if we also saw the bleak sides of society. Just make sure you don't abuse their willingness to help.
Plot twist: Your homestay mother didn't know you'd been stung by a hornet.
I got a job working in Osaka as a Patent Agent; where I was helping foreign companies, mainly in the US, file patents in Japan. I'm an engineer and was looking after mechanical patents. about 30% of the company were foreign workers.
I have electrical engineering degree. Can that be hopefully in your company what is the name to apply to. Thank you
Wow, that hornet/footsucking thing was a LOT to take in.
WELCOME TO JAPAN😭😂
@@OhSheetOnIt I recall a video of a person describing when one fell off the ceiling onto her eye. I had to slap the spacebar to pause the video for a moment to recover my composure.
Or the giant Spiders.... 😣
You're a Sharla and Radiohead fan? Why aren't we friends PapaQ?
Watch coyote Peterson he's been stung by them all, the giant centipede is definitely scary and painful.
Irony is when I was in high school I was studying French and so badly wanted to go to Canada. I got all the information for my mom and she would not let me go. If your kids want to do something reasonably safe.....let them! I would be such a different person if I had been given different opportunities
But did you come to Canada in the end ? :)
@@JessANDGabbFANS overprotective mom blocked me. Life happens, still want to go
Just think of it as having more time to prepare- She can’t block you from it forever lol
@@elaine8651 you are correct...plus she's dead. 😜
Exactly agh
If you wanna come to a place where you can learn 3 languages in a close area, come to Switzerland! Once you‘ve mastered one, you can move a different part of the country to learn another. You can learn German, French and Italian here! Switzerland is also neatly in the centre of Europe, and since its part of the Schengen area, you can basically go everywhere in Europe easily. You can even resettle in a different country in the Schengen area easily too!
I'm not Sharla but this is amazing! do they have jobs there in Switzerland that don't require a lot of degrees (as in none lol)?
True Normality Well, there probably are, but it usually really depends on the kind of job you want to do. A lot of times lots of experience (5+ years or more) usually can be a good substitute for a degree here. But the generally „degree-free“ jobs usually are not as well paid. But I‘m sure you could find one.
Dam i wana go too.. swizz supposed to be hella clean
Sweizer Deutsch is one of a kind tho. I live next to Nordrhein Westfalen all my life but i need to really think what they're saying. At least it's lots cleaner and less criminal or crowded than Holland. It's pricey tho
@@utubeleplague Nope...
My godmother had to suck my foot when I got stung by a wasp a few years back - shocked me more than actually getting stung 😁
I love how Chris did almost the exact same video today, complete with mentioning the thin walls and a hornet experience. 😂
I'm really sad to hear people didn't check out the bridge tour vid as much! It was a REALLY gorgeous video! Also, I'm glad the hornet situation wasn't too bad! I guess the foot fetishists have something right 😏
I'll never be able to visit Japan, but one "pro tip" I've learned is to avoid the $30+ fee to view Tokyo from the top of the Skytree. Go to the Metropolitan Government Building observatory instead -- It's free and 202 meters high. (The Skytree view is about 635 meters high, but I'm not sure that difference is worth $30 bucks to most people).
Yes! 🙌🏻 I’ve still never been there!
Yeah it's nice. I was there some time ago, before skytree was built. It's nice and I didn't have to wait more than a few minutes to get in the elevator. And as you say, it's free. There are a few other free observation decks around Tokyo.
I visited both buildings and still would recommend Skytree Tower. The view is much more impressive than from the Metropolitan Government Building. I'd recommend visting both. Skytree to see how insanely huge the Tokyo area (including Yokohama, Kawasaki etc) is and the Metropolitan Government Building to get an amazing view over Shinjuku with all its fancy skyscrapers. If you've seen the view of Skytree even huge cities like London don't seem to be that big anymore. :-) Because there are now visible spaces between all the cities around Tokyo you see a sea of buildings where over 40 mio people live. It's really worth paying the high fee.
Enigma Dave I had to go back and find it, but there's a youtube channel called internationally ME, she did a video called Tokyo Tourist Traps in which she goes over a few alternatives to Skytree. Skytree may still be worth it as Michael Muller said.
Funny, I found the Government Building view unimpressive. I didn't mind the $30+ fee for the experience of the Skytree elevator alone. The view (which happened to be the night of a super moon) was amazing. The new Shibuya Sky is also fabulous, and I love the fact that you can catch a sunset from up in the open air. The Mori Tower building has great views as well which are included with admission to the Mori Art Museum (always worthwhile). For 500 yen more you can go to the outdoor level one floor up which I love.
Tokyo Tower is the one that's the cheesiest experience. The best part of it was the little history video of the man who commissioned the idea. Tokyo Tower viewed against the indigo skyline from elsewhere, however, is amazing.
If you want to splurge the views from the Park Hyatt are lovely, too. I spent Christmas and New Year 2017 alone in Tokyo so I gifted myself with some unforgettable experiences to keep my spirits up. I saw an amazing sunset behind Mt. Fuji there while drinking champagne at the winter solstice.
Its a mini aussie! ( mini austrailian shepherd) Best dogs ever! So smart and sweet.
My pup was an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix. She was the best dog ever! She'd walk by my side with no leash. :)
Omg, it would be soo cool if you would live in Germany for some time : ) The "typical" Germany you would propably think of is southern Germany, but the other regions are great as well. I live in western Germany, close to the Belgian and Dutch border and it's pretty nice here.
Even if you don't end up living in Sweden, I think it would be interesting for you to visit! Swedes are often called "cold" or even rude by some tourists, but honestly, we're mostly just shy and kind of like to keep to our own? It might actually be a bit like how japanese people react to westerners visiting. I felt very welcomed in japan, but also not crowded, but when I've visited the US, I've always felt like people are a bit too pushy at most places? Sometimes it feels like a good conversation, but other times I just felt like there was no way to escape lol
I have a question! How do you do it? I'm an introvert who has always dreamed of living abroad, but I also feel like I'm too shy/passive/nervous to have success. I wish I had the confidence and comfort!
Moving abroad alone kind of forces you to be more outgoing and independent since you don't really have any other choice! :)
@@sharlainjapan Thanks so much for the insight! Maybe that's just what I need to do. ❤
winteress27 it definitely helped me! I used to be a lot more shy and scared to do things on my own☺️
It is much harder to make friends in foreign country. I am living abroad and I am planning to go back because of this. But it can help you become more independent and self-confident and use this experience when you come back to your country.
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Hi!! 😄❤️
I agree with like all the other comments; your hair and the lipstick/shirt/necklace combination look great!
It's funny that you say the north is always last on people's list. I did just the main spots the first time I visited Japan, and then went pretty far south when I went the second time, and my friend and I are planning to go to a couple northern places on our next trip. I'll be honest; we're not always enthused by scenery and views and nature (we still appreciate it, just for a shorter time haha) so we'll be looking for the interesting cities and cultural places.
I have Lolly's amiibo card if you want help getting her!
Inbetween Germany and Hungary (which are both beautiful) lies Austria, which you definitely should consider as well :) Cheers from Vienna!
If you have a month to travel: I recommend starting on Hokkaido and travel south during you trip. That's what I did 4 years ago, and starting in the areas that are not as touristy and where you are instantly dunked into the Japanese culture give a much nicer first impression of the country. If you start in Tokyo, that will remain your first impression....and it might not be bad, but it's not the rest of Japan :) Ow, and just pick something like 10 places you want to visit and get yourself a JR pass. Shinkansen are great for the larger portions of the travel and the local trains/subways will do the rest for you. Don't forget to try a local bus or tram, just because it's so different to where you are from (probably)
Australian Shepherds are amazing dogs, and whip-smart. But one big caveat: they are VERY active (they're _working_ dogs...). If you don't keep them physically and mentally occupied, they will drive you absolutely crazy. This is why I have a cat (and enjoy _visiting_ my friends' Aussies). ;)
First... The foot-sucking and not being able to say "What The F...?" WOW... Like the Hornet sting itself was second by that XD! Also, thank you for talking about the degrees and jobs in Japan. I really don't know if I ever gonna live there... Your videos make me want to do that, but I'm still very afraid to even go to a country I know their language hahaha!
It’s funny you said you might want to live in Hungary, Sweden or Germany because I am half Swedish half Hungarian and have lived in both countries for a while! I can also really recommend Italy!
I think you should visit Albania if you want to stay in Europe and see if you like it.
The country is beautiful and there is a lot of variety, the coastline is amazing and the best aspect of the country is the people, they are SUPER welcoming especially in the countryside.
Also the food is great!
Please please at least give it a chance and just visit it as a tourist (the best period is May, and a lot of people), it's starting only now to get recognized in Europe and in the last 2-3 year there was a boom in tourism.
Hope you'll consider it :)
Also the language is very unique!
It's the only language in Europe besides Greek that can be considered an 'only child', since it isn't a slavic, latin nor a germanic. language.
Great to hear your experiences and story and getting to know you better. Very unfortunate experience with the hornet but definitely a good dinner table story or on TH-cam. Keep up the great content 🙌💯😊🐝
Wireless headset for my TV changed my life. No more trying to lip read movies, lol.
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To answer this question, yes they usually are, very rarely you'll hear any noise coming out of the apartments unless the family is arguing with one another or getting in a verbal altercation where they're raising their voices.
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@Mustache Can you give me your instagram? I want want to text you lmao. I see you in literally every comment section and am just curious. ^^
Hey you everywhere
If you ever concider moving to Europe, I recomend checking out Norway! It might remind you a bit of canada (depends of where in the country you are) but it's really safe here, has a lot of beautiful nature, yummy food (and alot of vegan friendly food) And the language are pretty fun!
盛岡は感染者無しで落ち着いてるね！自分は盛岡より田舎に住んでるんだけど、やっぱり田舎がいいー。今年シャーラが好きなセーラームーンの映画やるみたいだけど、予定通りできるかな？お互い今を乗り越えましょう！ステイ・セーフ！
I’d like to help people learn Japanese
The Aussie looks like an Australian Shepherd
Yeah! I think that’s it! :D So cute!
@@sharlainjapan It's a Miniature Australian Shepherd - They are HIGH energy very smart and need LOTS of "jobs" to do to be happy.
Took me a while to figure out you were talking about a dog, I was so confused😆 (got to that point in the video, there was a dog like that I used to pass on the way to school. we always look at him lying next to the window. So pretty)
Yes, that's correct. A friend of mine breeds them. They're lovely :)
I have a Mini Aussie! They're so cute but a lot of grooming is required to keep their fur nice! My Mini Aussie is a lazy one though as well as a bit of an air head, and she's so chubby X.X ... but we love her! She'll be 10 this year!
Japan really does need to get over their tattoo phobia. 🇯🇵 🇺🇸❤️
They are loosening up restrictions because of the upcoming olympics🙏🏻
Sharmeleon that’s awesome!
Your new tat looks incredible.
Disagree 😬
I loved the cycling videos you did with the English guy(can’t believe I can’t remember his name). Cats are always better. I think the dog is an Australian Sheep Dog. Hornet sting ouch !! .
Chris Broad, aka “abroadinjapan”
Poor Chris 😂
It's Dave in Japan.
It makes me really happy that you would consider moving to Germany!
There are lots of great places, german is hard but manageable!😊
that first few hours in japan is absolutely mind blowing huh, it all becomes very real once you pass through customs at haneda etc :)
Just crash in switzerland, new langauage, pretty in every aspect and tons of outdoor activities. And we've got the best chocolate here (dare to fight me beligian people) ^^
Sounds perfect tbh!
You talked about the Japanese Hornets, honestly that's the 'big thing' right now where I live. Not sure if you've heard, but I guess Japanese Hornets or I've also heard them called murder Hornets have came over to America. Everybody in my area is terrified right now because of this. Glad you were ok though!!
They are technically called Asian Giant Hornets as their range is Japan and East Asia (and, now the U.S. it seems). Link to ALL the gory details: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_giant_hornet
Yeah I was thinking if Sharla wants to get a million views on this video, retitle it "I was stung by a Murder Hornet"
The "Murder Hornets" were also found in Vancouver Island in British Columbia Canada.
Yeah its scary but i heard from a video they can’t kill a human unless you get stung by many at once. They said though the sting is super painful though.
The hornets kill other bees 🐝 meaning no honey /(((
Wow, didn't know about your plan of moving to a new country and learn another language again. Great courage, huge adventure!! Greetings from HUNGARY!! 🇭🇺
Move to Finland! Our language would f you up pretty hard xD
What about student visa, but working for a company that's in your home country while in Japan (home working)? I'm guessing that's fine since you're not actually employed in Japan but I'm unsure.
Aussies are a herder breed so if you get one be prepared for high energy(take them on a long walks,or take them some place where they can run). I have a golden retriever 🙂
I have watched a lot of your videos and I didn't realize you were Canadian until now. I'm from Wisconsin, so almost Canada lol
I heard you say "about" in this video and I was thinking you sounded Canadian, my x and a lot of friends are from Canada. Then a minute later you said you're from Canada.
Omg when you read the question where you’d like to go in the future, I was thinking oh I wish she said Hungary, then you said it! 😍😍
I would go to Italy. :)
Maybe for holiday, but living working there can be a nightmare
It's the only soon to be dictatorship in Europe though. How the government is abusing the power of states of emergency is not very assuring, specially for foreigners.
yeah...why would anyone want to live in Hungary
I saw the video of the Seto inland sea. It's been on my bucket list for a long time. If anything, if I can, would be a place I would settle myself in. The scenery is just too perfect in my opinion
Wow, honestly I love that your lipstick and top matches! You look so beautiful 💕😭💕😭💕
15 years in Japan. Wow!!!!
Oh snap Sharmander pulled a "Back in my day...." :p Love your videos. Never been to Japan but have always wanted to since I was a teenager. Around the same age as you so I kind of live vicariously through your videos!
Cats rule!! PURRRRRR
I only like one type of dog too. I was raised with labradors and I LOVE them. All other dogs get smacked on the nose if they come near me 😸 hiss!
I'm amazed at how adventurous you were even at such a young age. The fact that you went to a foreign country to continue high school. That is dope.
シャーラちゃんコロナとスズメ蜂には気をつけて。ずっと日本に居て欲しいね。
You look really really nice in this video, Sharla!
If you love language....try moving to Finland, that language is something else all together!
I know you mentioned Europe as a possibility for the future. If you ever have the chance to travel to Scotland I 10/10 recommend it. I feel like Scotland is really underrated as far as Europe goes. I was fortunate enough to be able to go on a trip to the British Isles and I really fell in love with Scotland, it’s really beautiful there.
Would loooove to see Scotland, it looks so beautiful!!
Sharmeleon it’s so worth it! And thank you for responding ah!!
Sharmeleon, you should try watching movies with headphones - it's great!
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, it's always so interesting hearing what you have to say.
Take care, stay healthy and happy, and when you go out, don't forget your mask - y~!
Oh pick Germany! I been there before, such a GORGEOUS country, especially in Bonn or Munchen. The food is great, the people are nice, and German is an easy language to learn if English is your main language because they follow slightly similar rules.
Omg your homestay mom is amazing. Sucking on someone's foot to save their life does not sound like it was be easy to me 😅
Come to Switzerland, we have looots of languages here ;)
But unfortunately not very foreigner friendly..except if you are financially well off. The country is very beautiful..love Berner Oberland and Zürich..also Geneva..
Consider Italy for your Europe experience 🙏🙏🙏
Italy feels like home, no matter where you come from... And we have the original pizza! 😁
I'm doing my paperwork for my Italian passport. I wish I could have done it years ago.
If I were to live in a European country, Italy would be the dream. Such a beautiful country! I loved it. And the people - especially in southern Italy - felt really warm and friendly too. Unfortunately I know Italy has high unemployment even before covid19 so I think it's probably hard to get a job there without fluent Italian
I'm glad you didn't discourage people from going to the "touristy" areas. Many of them have a very high energy spiritually or even commercially that is wonderful to experience. That's why a lot of people are attracted to them. Many people don't "spoil" a place, they add to its energy. I left Japan on the NEX in April 2020 and pulled into Tokyo Station to an empty platform--a very hollow and spooky experience.
As for Sensoji in Asakusa, I would definitely recommend the temple because it's the oldest in Tokyo. It's also a highly important center insofar as Kannon/Goddess energy goes. Just don't shop on Nakamise (the avenue leading up to the temple from Kaminarimon Gate) as you are right about the quality of much of the merch there. Or approach it from the back of the temple as a local might. I always advise people to read up on the sites they might wish to see and go to ones they're intuitively most drawn to visit. That has never steered me wrong.
your thumbnail FREAKED me out bc of the recent things on murder hornets 😭
Wow my question got picked... Thanks so much for answering Sharla!
You're so pretty, wow!! ^_^ Thank you for the awesome video! I've been really interested in Japan lately.
Missed watching your videos sharla! 🙂
Thank you for stopping by!! 🥰❤️
Sweet tea is the most disgusting and American thing ever lol. Like oh here something relative good and healthy on its own, let's pour a cup of sugar in it
so many treasured memories, i remember heading out to fuji and arriving in full deep fog and rain, i didnt care i just walked around the backstreets practically no idea where i was going for a couple of hours just getting soaked and lost in the wonder of such an unfamiliar landscape, theres so many times i can recall feeling so alive on my travels there.. and then you have to return to your own country where everything is so familiar its hard to be motivated to even leave the house most of the time lol
Perfectly description how I feel! It feels like leaving my home...
Maannn I got one of those hornets stuck in my hair when I was living in Shimoda, scariest experience ever! Luckily I didn't get stung, but it could have been so bad.
Teaching on English is really only for those with passports from USA, Canada, australia, UK and maybe some European countries. If you're outside these, you're not even qualified to apply as an English teacher to most places. No matter how good your English is or how many degrees you have in English.
I worked at only private schools during my time as an English teacher and many of them were open to hiring people from all around the world, to specifically give the students exposure to a variety of accents!
Hey! Cool Q&A format, any chance we'll see some more videos in Japanese going forward? Japanese + Natsuki!
I'm currently learning Japanese and upload my progress, hope you can check them out!
Riding a bike to school through rice paddies, what is this an anime opening?! lol
Also, do you keep in any kind of contact with your home stay family from the past? Would be an amazing video for a 'family' reunion, although I understand not everybody likes being on camera. :)
Omg!! My question is on here 🙌❤ thank you for answering will definitely look into Hoshino Resorts when I visit Japan 😁 Xx
How many years will it take do you think a person can achieve a passing remark in a JLPT N1 exam if the person starts from N5?
Yay i missed your vids!! 😭😭
The Shimanami Kaido video was legit!! I appreciate your work on that one!!
I loved your Shimanami Kaido video along with Chris’ Journey Across Japan series! Such breathtaking scenery. Japan is such a beautiful place. I hope to visit again one day. ❤️
OMG that Shimanami Kaido video is Beaaaaauuuuuutiful!!! I definitely have put that place on my wishlist for my next trip. The views are amazing!!
Same thoughts on Asakusa, I always stay there and always explore the area there, but not the shrine, unless it's nighttime, the shops are closed, I like to go ard the shrine then.
Hmmmmmm, out of all of my fears, flying stinging insects are the worst. But I guess it's not like Australia there...with a multitude of poisonous wildlife.
Please consider moving to Denmark in the future! - I'm from Denmark and love my country, but I'm actually going to move to Japan next year. Love from me!
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself. I was really nice learning about you 😊
That was all really interesting. I'm a recent subscriber and really enjoy your videos. Life in Japan seems fascinating to many people westerners, based on the number of TH-cam channels. Best wishes from Australia :))
ps your hair and makeup look particularly nice in this video. Love the red lip matching your top :)
I love this lipstick colour. ❤️
What lipstick did you use?
This is one of my new ones that Sunny sent me from Indonesia! The brand is Makeover - Intense Matte Lip Cream in shade 013 Dainty :)
@@sharlainjapan thank you!
You will be shocked by German "brutal" honesty if you come to Germany after living in Japan for so long 😂
Haha I welcome it!! Miss it >