Wasn't this the house with all the free alcohol in the "kitchen-floor-cubby"? Idk what to call those things as I'm an USAian and we really do not have a word for those unique, handy storage places as they aren't a "thing" in this country.
idk why this video made me emotional. this was someone's life. to see what they collected and what they thought were treasures. I'm glad you went through it and ended up keeping a lot, so it didn't just end up in the garbage.
I feel exactly the same. Although we don't know the story behind the previous owners or why the house went up for sale, I wouldn't have been able to go through someone's old house with that kind of enthusiasm. I wonder why they left these things. Was it really garbage? Especially seeing things unused that has been kept for a long time really breaks my heart.
Same! I kept thinking, what kind of person lived here, what kind of life did they have, what is the story behind each of these items? It's a strange feeling.
Seeing the eye glasses left behind was what made me shed tears - maybe they were elderly who could no longer stay in their home - it looks like a lot of stuff somebody cherished dearly.
@@helenlecornu1651 seeing the little Earthquake/Disaster Kit got me. I'm glad it wasn't used, but I can imagine them going out and buying that canned bread, putting it in the basket in preparation, because they were planning on staying at that place for a long time. it was their home.
@@Patronulum yes and I wouldn't been so keen to see if there's money in everything. but I don't hold it against them. maybe they just didn't think about it in the moment. but I hope in hindsight, they're like "I'm grateful to the previous owner" for the house, for the items, where ever the previous owner might be.
For the stamp I found some info it's part of a few series of two stamps by the poet Basho Matsuo. Issued on: 1987-02-26. This serie was featuring Waterfall (Kegon Falls) and Haiku ("Sunlight", Toshu Shrine) (if you search" "Sunlight", Toshu Shrine stamp" it's the one they have).
Yeah those "Fancy Rabbit" painted plates and stuff could be worth A LOT of money depending... Looks like they were well cared for, so could be collectors items. My family have found lots of those sorts of dishes in our thrift stores and about half turn out to be actually quite valuable. In Japan, that may be even more likely - just make sure you check markets OUTSIDE of Japan, as sometimes these things are more common in Japan (as people take such good care there).
got curious and googled it to find them being resold for ¥400😂 the miso soup bowls seem nice but not special either, I agree both are great condition tho
That saw you found is called a "Japansäge" or Japan saw in German. It's actually a really popular tool to use not only in the garden but also for building things! What a great find!
Keep the saw-collectable and works really well. Can use it to repair the missing wood pieces on the broken screen. Have one from 1963 when we lived in Japan.
My friend is a carpenter and says that double edged pull saw is called Ryoba or 両刃. It's one of the most widely used traditional Japanese carpentry tools.
I really hope you keep the pictures and find a place for them in the house once it's renovated! They look like they were packaged away with such love and care ❤
I'm so thankful Sharla is still creating. Super excited to see this houses journey! I was reading some of the comments and it really shook me how long Sharla has been on TH-cam! I've been watching her since I was 14 and now I'm 23! So grateful to be able to grow with her through the different phases of our lives. Thanks for sharing your life with us, Sharla!
Everybody says they love Ushka. I always thought it must have been great to have a friend like her! She is so positive and kind! She deserves to see our comments! ;)
Honestly i admire your and Ushka's courage to look into every bag and every cupboard. I would be so scared to find tons of bugs/dead rats or something!
@@carrot1977 it's actually a ryoba, a Japanese pull saw! They're really great for woodworking because it cuts well both cross-grain and with the grain!
I just love how Ushka is always smiling. She brings such positive energy to the videos. I love you as a duo, honestly. Excited to follow this project as always! :D
The history nerd in me perked up with the newspaper at 14:35. I recognize the two figures shaking hands as Jimmy Carter (US, Left) and Leonid Brezhnev (USSR, Right). June 18th, 1979 was when the SALT 2 Treaty was signed between the US and the USSR during the Cold War.
Congrats on the house. I couldn´t help searching for the vases. The shiny vase at 12:35 is a Iridescent Kurata Glass Vase, can possibly be worth around 12.000 yen. The mirror vanity with drawers is actually around the same value point.
That newspaper with the frames has President Carter in the photo visiting on the right side lol maybe that's why she kept it. I would love that pot with the flowers!
That box with the mirror the turns into a vanity case. Dates back I think 1950th It a make-up and hairdressing stand, I've seen it in old Japanese paintings manuscripts. Allso a lot of Manga.😅 Do not get rid of it. Keep it or if I'm ever lucky to stay in your hotel. I'll take it😊❤
Congratulations Sharla and Ushka!!! I can’t wait to see how you both transform this place!! I’ll be coming to stay at NekoNeko Inn next year, so I’ll definitely have to come stay at the new place once it’s ready!!! Much love from the US!! 🩷🩷🩷
Note to self, never make Ushka upset XD She sees so many possibilities for weapons around her! I'm super excited to see ya'll working on this house! It is my favorite of all the ones we've seen you look at, and I feel like the finished result is going to be amazing. The pair of you are so creative when it comes to this kind of thing!
That car battery could be worth a few ¥¥¥ to a car collector. Proper petrol heads like their engines to look authentic as possible and an era accurate battery is the cherry on the cake👌🏻 loved the video and all the bits n bobs you found. I was a big fan of the superman tin & poppy patterned Soup bowls 😄😄 #mightbesnakes 🐍 😄😂
I love these vlogs with Ushka. Her Energy is so relatable and you guys have such a cool friendship. Thank you for sharing these first days in the house with us. We are excited for you guys!
What I've learned from this video: Everything for Ushka has dual use - whatever it's supposed to be used for, or a murder implement. Sharla is looking for money in the couch cushions. I also get unreasonably excited about nice bowls and plates. Happy vlogmas, Sharla! Thank you for sharing your life with us as usual and I can't wait to see the reno get underway!
Pls pls keep the art work you find. Vintage and retro artwork is so popular now a days. If its not the style you like I'm sure theres someone out there willing to pay big $$ to add to their collection of vintage Japanese decor. Love the 1st piece of artwork you found (the floral shell? picture. ~Starla (the Mrs.)
First off, it was so fun to watch you two explore. Also the record store bags were the coolest thing in there! Hopefully you kept them - they could make a really cool retro wall collage!
Awesome Vlog. You 2 get a new house project and its a time capsule loaded with all kinds of History from decades ago. I really like these elbow grease adventures you take on.
This is so fun! Usually people buy empty properties so this is definitely more interesting to see what people left behind. Glad to see you found some useful bowls for the kitchen. Can’t wait to see the next stage of the renovation 😊
With this though I wonder why so much was left behind. Did they have to move unexpectedly and so left so much behind? Were they moving into a room where they didn't need kitchen items? So many questions...
@@Terahnee i'm wondering the same... I was thinking maybe someone passed away...? I think the amount of stuff left behind is pretty abnormal, especially since there's some pretty sentimental stuff like graduation gifts and signed posters.
OMG!! I don't think it's antique but in the Movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" she had a kit sort-of like that with makeup and hair stuff.... very cool find! If you Google "wooden Japanese Geisha makeup box" you will see some neat ones that are similar and antique! Congrats on the new place ladies!!!
I wonder if that was Jimmy Carter on the 1979 newspaper? He was US President then. Check the white vase for a maker mark on the bottom. That is some amazing art glass! If that rice cooker thing is a Zojirushi, you should keep it, they are amazing!
Congrats on the purchase!!! It's going to be a wild ride, you guys should make a series around renovations and the choices you go with while doing the house reno, can't wait to book a few days when you are done! Got it through good ol' cold cash or a loan? I'll be there around march to do some house hunting, hope I can bag one.
It’s so cool seeing what the previous owners collected when they lived there, it’s like a treasure hunt! You definitely scored with those cute dishes - it’ll be fun seeing how you and Ushka use them.😊
Going throught all of this stuff was so fun! I love this kind of treasure hunting😊Although I am still very curious about this suspicious underfloor storage in kitchen😅
Honestly, this is something I would do...ask them to leave the "junk" so I could browse through it to find gold lmfao. Almost maybe 12 years ago I helped clean out a hoarder house and it was so interesting what was inside. I love how every time you guys went through something it was always "Is it money?!". I hope this project goes well! Merry Vlogmas!
I moved a lot growing up. Small moves like down the hall in an apartment building, and once we moved out of a house and back. When we moved back we found a box WE had previously accidently left in the garage rafters when we moved out 4 years prior. One move when my husband was in the military we found an entire cupboard the movers had forgotten about. Fortunately we found it before we actually left so were able to get it packed. The kitchen feels like it was just a whole room that was forgotten about with all the nice things they found.
Good luck renovating, seems almost like it would be easier to tear it down and rebuild from scratch, but it's cute how positive your attitude is towards the whole process, I'll try to let it rub off on me. I bought a house recently and have had to fix so much stuff, it's a battle!
16:40 Takao Horiuchi is an enka singer from the 90s! A signed poster like that should be worth something. Also, very hyped for the numerous pots, pans, plates, and bowls you got out of the house!
Awesome that you got that house, it was my favorite too, and great episode, I was curious to see what was wrapped in each room since I saw the house tour last time 😂
When we bought our house same thing! There was some furniture we kept and got a discount for. The curtains that were custom made for the windows was the best. I wish I could through the house with you guys but I guess we all did in the video. The Kamakura snow art was amazing and I hope you guys frame it. I got so excited seeing the old newspaper. Saw the kanji for the Soviet Union and was excited cause it meant it was old. Can’t wait to see the next adventures of the house!
So excited for you! Ive been interested in Japan since i was a kid many years ago, and I really hope if I ever finally get to visit that I can see or stay in one of your properties! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it
Oh, I'm so glad you went with this one. I loved it too. I loved the postage stamp. ^_^ You could have ink stamps made at each inn for your stamp booklet. That would be fun!! Congrats friend!
I enjoyed watching this even more than Storage Wars cos you 2 are just frickin adorable! The horrible people on that show are always shouting... Love that you wanted to look through everything and not just bin it x
The item in the bag in the loft that was netting and chains is a cast net. It will have a rope attached you will hold onto whilst you spin around before letting the net go. The weight of the chains on the bottom will pull the net down there closing it over a shoal of small fish or bait fish.
I'm dying at Sharla forgetting the word for cooler 😂😂 my friend that's been in Japan for 10 years does the same thing and it's hilarious 🤣 Much love from Arizona 💜💜
The saw found in the closet is a Japanese flush cut saw. When there is over hang on wood you can use the blade to bend and cut the extra off to make it in line with what it is attached to.
I'm so glad you chose this place! I get the same "diamond in the rough" vibe as I got when you bought Neko Neko, so im so excited to see what you do with this one!
They gave you a deal because you wanted the 'garbage' left LOL I love it! I was also insanely curious what else was left there after watching the house-hunting video!
at 16:22 I recognised that coin! because it's a singaporean coin and I'm from singapore 🇸🇬 all the best with house renovations! this will be a fun process to watch 🏠🔨
When Ushka snickered “Oh we definitely made the right choice” 😂 the sheer confidence, I love it! And Ahhhh I finally caved and jumped on your Sakuraco offer-can’t wait for my box to arrive! :3
Omg the emergency mochi and I are the same age... lol Also that piece of art labeled with graduation on the back was pretty! I say wipe its frame down and put it on display!
So excited for you both, Sharla and Ushka! Watched the last episode and really loved this house with all the windows and sakuras! Can't wait to see what you do with the place! 😍🌸
IIRC she did some interpreting work in the past so not surprised at all! Love to see people on YT who live abroad long term and actually make an effort to learn the language. EDIT: nvm she was a dialogue coach and did translation!
i thought you guys would've chosen the one with the store, you couldve made it your studio, or chris could have his ramen shop or any kind of shop. Would've been cool
Congratulations! A very auspicious start to vlogmas 😊. I keep thinking, right in front of that window would be the very best place for a desk but tjen you'd have to get really creative with the access to the attic. I look forward to seeing what you do with the place and to the rest of vlogmas of course!
I was hoping you two would pick this place! I love going through old left behind belongings. The landlord of the neighborhood where I grew up, bought a house down the street that the previous owner, who was a hoarder, had left full of stuffs. My dad's an electrician and was doing the updating and called me over to go through to find anything I wanted to keep. I filled his work van to the brim. I found folding lounge chairs, old army foot locker, Yamaha organ, the old owners diary with entries back in the 80's, his poleroid photo album from the 80's - some of topless women holding a snake. Lots of random stuffs, my dad took the tools. The house was remodeled into an apartment building. It's haunted now.
@@ffwast The hoarder moved, probably still alive somewhere. But after it was remodeled into apartments, my uncle moved in. He died in it last year. If it wasn't haunted before, it probably is now LOL
I couldnt decide which house i liked more, but this was the one i was mosy interested in because i so desperately wanted to see what treasures you could find. So happy you guys thought the same thing!
Congrats on the new place!! I was worried you'd find something gross in the house while i was eating my lunch LOL 😂 Excited to see the transformation! Also felt a little attacked (/lh) by the "why would they keep a bunch of empty boxes". Sometimes boxes are just really cool 😂
That was fascinating, a bit sad too, but I'm sure the old owners would be thrilled to know their house was going to be brought back to life, including some of their old treasures
This is the most fun & funny episodes ever! The never ending looking for money stash!😂 Anyway you guys found lots of beautiful & useful stuffs ftom paintings to crockery etc..i dig treasure hunting too!😅 By the way i'm from Singapore and that singapore coin is a keeper - vintage..if i see it well its from the 80's.Anyway good luck on your coming renovation,can't wait for more updates!😊❤
oooooooooooo thank you for taking us along as you go through the random house things!! It was too dusty crusty for sure, but I'm so curious about the old pots/containers under the kitchen counter.... 👀 The old school makeup cabinet and dishes were so fun. Also that little mint tv is freaking adorable... I wonder if it's something like an old UHF/VHF tv? 📺
❤ it. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. So many interesting treasures. Previous owners seem to be people who did a little woodworking, a little fishing?, and did a fair amount of cooking. You really do wonder what their life was like. Those miso bowls are lovely, and that shoji is fantastic. Maybe consider Kitote (Norm's shoji) to help in renovating the doors. Ah the "stockpile" of 1 Yen coins 😂 Happy holidays to you and Ushka, and all the best.
I think that was my favorite one too!! It has so much promise!! The stuff you found made me think of the Japanese ghost stories about old household items coming to life! If they did, this house would have it 😂
Ushka with the flashlight up on her face LOL! You two are a great team and its so fun to watch your adventures and I'm SO excited to see this reno. What a super cool house YAY! :) God bless you both
Such an exciting way to start the day, *Sharla & Ushka Vlogmas!* Congrats on the house purchase!!! 🎉 crazy that you got to keep all the random stuff in the house!
Crossing my fingers that you'll find money under the floorboards or in the walls once you start renovating XD So excited to see what you two come up with! This was my favorite house of the ones you showed and I'm so excited for Neko Neko Inn version 2!!
Heres me hoping that you chose the store house and I could buy something from your store. But anywho, I'm excited anyway and especially with all the weird stuff they left behind🤨😬🧐.
This was house hunters and storage wars in one episode. I love it! I love that Sharla was looking for money but Ushka was prepared to uncover a murder 😂
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This is litterally my DREAM fixer upper🥺, I love the original kitchen cubbords and counters so much.
for an authentic japanese house full of junk the musics quite hey mambo italiano lol but werd. lol
Save that old green TV for Chris's Studio retro tech display !!!
Wasn't this the house with all the free alcohol in the "kitchen-floor-cubby"? Idk what to call those things as I'm an USAian and we really do not have a word for those unique, handy storage places as they aren't a "thing" in this country.
Should give that old newspaper to Aki or Chris for their retro rooms.
idk why this video made me emotional. this was someone's life. to see what they collected and what they thought were treasures. I'm glad you went through it and ended up keeping a lot, so it didn't just end up in the garbage.
I feel exactly the same. Although we don't know the story behind the previous owners or why the house went up for sale, I wouldn't have been able to go through someone's old house with that kind of enthusiasm. I wonder why they left these things. Was it really garbage? Especially seeing things unused that has been kept for a long time really breaks my heart.
Same! I kept thinking, what kind of person lived here, what kind of life did they have, what is the story behind each of these items? It's a strange feeling.
Seeing the eye glasses left behind was what made me shed tears - maybe they were elderly who could no longer stay in their home - it looks like a lot of stuff somebody cherished dearly.
@@helenlecornu1651 seeing the little Earthquake/Disaster Kit got me. I'm glad it wasn't used, but I can imagine them going out and buying that canned bread, putting it in the basket in preparation, because they were planning on staying at that place for a long time. it was their home.
@@Patronulum yes and I wouldn't been so keen to see if there's money in everything. but I don't hold it against them. maybe they just didn't think about it in the moment. but I hope in hindsight, they're like "I'm grateful to the previous owner" for the house, for the items, where ever the previous owner might be.
I love how Sharla was like, “money!” and Ushka was like, “dead body!”. Lmao! And on top of that they like stationery. Love them!
For the stamp I found some info it's part of a few series of two stamps by the poet Basho Matsuo. Issued on: 1987-02-26. This serie was featuring Waterfall (Kegon Falls) and Haiku ("Sunlight", Toshu Shrine) (if you search" "Sunlight", Toshu Shrine stamp" it's the one they have).
Loved Sharla's "hang on" as she dipped into the recesses of her brain to find the word "cooler," love multilingualness
Haha took a minute but I found it😂😅
@@sharlainjapan haha, it was actually impressive!
Yeah those "Fancy Rabbit" painted plates and stuff could be worth A LOT of money depending... Looks like they were well cared for, so could be collectors items. My family have found lots of those sorts of dishes in our thrift stores and about half turn out to be actually quite valuable. In Japan, that may be even more likely - just make sure you check markets OUTSIDE of Japan, as sometimes these things are more common in Japan (as people take such good care there).
got curious and googled it to find them being resold for ¥400😂 the miso soup bowls seem nice but not special either, I agree both are great condition tho
It's especially fun because we got to experience it without having to touch anything.
That saw you found is called a "Japansäge" or Japan saw in German. It's actually a really popular tool to use not only in the garden but also for building things! What a great find!
There are collectors who would love that. It looks like besides some rust it's in pretty good shape.
Keep the saw-collectable and works really well. Can use it to repair the missing wood pieces on the broken screen. Have one from 1963 when we lived in Japan.
My friend is a carpenter and says that double edged pull saw is called Ryoba or 両刃. It's one of the most widely used traditional Japanese carpentry tools.
I really hope you keep the pictures and find a place for them in the house once it's renovated! They look like they were packaged away with such love and care ❤
The frames maybe...
I ageee
@@ticketyboo2456I like the flower one honestly
Have we ever been formally introduced to Ushka, how long she's lived in Japan, her background, etc? Maybe I'm not caught up on the Sharla lore...
We met 4 years ago during vlogmas! If you go back and watch that episode it’ll prob make a lot more sense haha
Yes, I also want to know Ushka's story , if she's comfortable sharing it
yes she was, forgot which video tho
could you link the video. please .❤
She seems very energetic and with a very positive attitude
I'm so thankful Sharla is still creating. Super excited to see this houses journey! I was reading some of the comments and it really shook me how long Sharla has been on TH-cam! I've been watching her since I was 14 and now I'm 23! So grateful to be able to grow with her through the different phases of our lives. Thanks for sharing your life with us, Sharla!
I love how you evolved from a Girl eating bread in his room to a succesfull entrepreneur/businesswoman! Congrats on the new house! 🎉
Girl eating bread was my peak career moment tbf. I was in so many newspapers in Japan because of that video😂
@@sharlainjapan lol
@@sharlainjapanhahahahaha thats awesome
@@sharlainjapan How about a revisit of you eating every kind of bread each region of Japan has?
@@sharlainjapan How little did Chris know that his dream girl was the Bread Girl!!!
Everybody says they love Ushka. I always thought it must have been great to have a friend like her! She is so positive and kind! She deserves to see our comments! ;)
She’s the best!!!!
As someone from NZ its so refreshing to see/hear Ushka. Especially her love of DIY and "we can do something with that" attitude.
Honestly i admire your and Ushka's courage to look into every bag and every cupboard. I would be so scared to find tons of bugs/dead rats or something!
“What would you use that for? Cutting away at plants?”
“Or people.”
And that’s why Ushka is my favorite of Sharla’s friends.
Chris better behave!
That was a cane knife, or cane machete, I think, not entirely sure. Never seen a serrated one like that
@@carrot1977 it was a Japanese pull saw, it's for cutting wood, like for woodworking, not for like cutting trees and what not outside
@@carrot1977 it's actually a ryoba, a Japanese pull saw! They're really great for woodworking because it cuts well both cross-grain and with the grain!
It's a Japanese pull saw
I just love how Ushka is always smiling. She brings such positive energy to the videos. I love you as a duo, honestly. Excited to follow this project as always! :D
The history nerd in me perked up with the newspaper at 14:35. I recognize the two figures shaking hands as Jimmy Carter (US, Left) and Leonid Brezhnev (USSR, Right).
June 18th, 1979 was when the SALT 2 Treaty was signed between the US and the USSR during the Cold War.
Congrats on the house.
I couldn´t help searching for the vases.
The shiny vase at 12:35 is a Iridescent Kurata Glass Vase, can possibly be worth around 12.000 yen.
The mirror vanity with drawers is actually around the same value point.
That newspaper with the frames has President Carter in the photo visiting on the right side lol maybe that's why she kept it. I would love that pot with the flowers!
That box with the mirror the turns into a vanity case. Dates back I think 1950th It a make-up and hairdressing stand, I've seen it in old Japanese paintings manuscripts. Allso a lot of Manga.😅 Do not get rid of it. Keep it or if I'm ever lucky to stay in your hotel. I'll take it😊❤
Congratulations Sharla and Ushka!!! I can’t wait to see how you both transform this place!! I’ll be coming to stay at NekoNeko Inn next year, so I’ll definitely have to come stay at the new place once it’s ready!!! Much love from the US!! 🩷🩷🩷
The hangiri, the dishes and the pretty floral "big and jumbo" pan all looked quite nice. No sacks of money, but some good finds nonetheless!
The Japanese saw and plane are very nice. The plane especially is untouched. The saw has rusted a bit because it was unused. Wonderful tools
Note to self, never make Ushka upset XD She sees so many possibilities for weapons around her!
I'm super excited to see ya'll working on this house! It is my favorite of all the ones we've seen you look at, and I feel like the finished result is going to be amazing. The pair of you are so creative when it comes to this kind of thing!
That car battery could be worth a few ¥¥¥ to a car collector. Proper petrol heads like their engines to look authentic as possible and an era accurate battery is the cherry on the cake👌🏻 loved the video and all the bits n bobs you found. I was a big fan of the superman tin & poppy patterned Soup bowls 😄😄 #mightbesnakes 🐍 😄😂
Why is this SOOO cool to watch (the two of you going through all the stuff)? Love it! ❤😆📦
I love these vlogs with Ushka. Her Energy is so relatable and you guys have such a cool friendship. Thank you for sharing these first days in the house with us. We are excited for you guys!
What I've learned from this video:
Everything for Ushka has dual use - whatever it's supposed to be used for, or a murder implement.
Sharla is looking for money in the couch cushions.
I also get unreasonably excited about nice bowls and plates.
Happy vlogmas, Sharla! Thank you for sharing your life with us as usual and I can't wait to see the reno get underway!
Pls pls keep the art work you find. Vintage and retro artwork is so popular now a days. If its not the style you like I'm sure theres someone out there willing to pay big $$ to add to their collection of vintage Japanese decor. Love the 1st piece of artwork you found (the floral shell? picture. ~Starla (the Mrs.)
Hun you need to really check how valuable some of the things are ,that makeup stand ,lacquer bowls and iridescent vase xxxx
Between the flower rug and the flower pictures you can almost decorate a room. The winter picture was also so pretty
Any updates?? I can't wait to see how the renovation plans are going!
My favorite part of this video is Sharla looking for money and Ushka looking for m¥rder weapons! Everyone has their interest lol !
Ushka is so funny in this, also the music makes me giggle
First off, it was so fun to watch you two explore. Also the record store bags were the coolest thing in there! Hopefully you kept them - they could make a really cool retro wall collage!
I just love how obsessed you are with finding money 😂 haha and the “what’s an esky?” An essential part of any Australian house is what it is 😅
I have learned a new English term today!
Awesome Vlog. You 2 get a new house project and its a time capsule loaded with all kinds of History from decades ago. I really like these elbow grease adventures you take on.
I love that you chose the slightly cursed garbage house 😂 Was not expecting that result hahaha
It has a certain charm😂😂
This is so fun! Usually people buy empty properties so this is definitely more interesting to see what people left behind. Glad to see you found some useful bowls for the kitchen. Can’t wait to see the next stage of the renovation 😊
With this though I wonder why so much was left behind. Did they have to move unexpectedly and so left so much behind? Were they moving into a room where they didn't need kitchen items? So many questions...
@@Terahnee i'm wondering the same... I was thinking maybe someone passed away...? I think the amount of stuff left behind is pretty abnormal, especially since there's some pretty sentimental stuff like graduation gifts and signed posters.
OMG!! I don't think it's antique but in the Movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" she had a kit sort-of like that with makeup and hair stuff.... very cool find! If you Google "wooden Japanese Geisha makeup box" you will see some neat ones that are similar and antique!
Congrats on the new place ladies!!!
Yup that's what I thought when I saw it too!
I wonder if that was Jimmy Carter on the 1979 newspaper? He was US President then.
Check the white vase for a maker mark on the bottom. That is some amazing art glass!
If that rice cooker thing is a Zojirushi, you should keep it, they are amazing!
Congrats on the purchase!!! It's going to be a wild ride, you guys should make a series around renovations and the choices you go with while doing the house reno, can't wait to book a few days when you are done! Got it through good ol' cold cash or a loan? I'll be there around march to do some house hunting, hope I can bag one.
It’s so cool seeing what the previous owners collected when they lived there, it’s like a treasure hunt! You definitely scored with those cute dishes - it’ll be fun seeing how you and Ushka use them.😊
Going throught all of this stuff was so fun! I love this kind of treasure hunting😊Although I am still very curious about this suspicious underfloor storage in kitchen😅
Thanks for the video! Made my morning. It was kinda like watching a video about the strangest Gatcha Machine ever! Congrats on the new location!
Honestly, this is something I would do...ask them to leave the "junk" so I could browse through it to find gold lmfao. Almost maybe 12 years ago I helped clean out a hoarder house and it was so interesting what was inside. I love how every time you guys went through something it was always "Is it money?!". I hope this project goes well! Merry Vlogmas!
I moved a lot growing up. Small moves like down the hall in an apartment building, and once we moved out of a house and back. When we moved back we found a box WE had previously accidently left in the garage rafters when we moved out 4 years prior.
One move when my husband was in the military we found an entire cupboard the movers had forgotten about. Fortunately we found it before we actually left so were able to get it packed. The kitchen feels like it was just a whole room that was forgotten about with all the nice things they found.
Good luck renovating, seems almost like it would be easier to tear it down and rebuild from scratch, but it's cute how positive your attitude is towards the whole process, I'll try to let it rub off on me. I bought a house recently and have had to fix so much stuff, it's a battle!
This is going to be so fun to watch! So glad you and Ushka found each other. Great team....
16:40 Takao Horiuchi is an enka singer from the 90s! A signed poster like that should be worth something.
Also, very hyped for the numerous pots, pans, plates, and bowls you got out of the house!
Awesome that you got that house, it was my favorite too, and great episode, I was curious to see what was wrapped in each room since I saw the house tour last time 😂
When we bought our house same thing! There was some furniture we kept and got a discount for. The curtains that were custom made for the windows was the best.
I wish I could through the house with you guys but I guess we all did in the video. The Kamakura snow art was amazing and I hope you guys frame it. I got so excited seeing the old newspaper. Saw the kanji for the Soviet Union and was excited cause it meant it was old. Can’t wait to see the next adventures of the house!
So excited for you!
Ive been interested in Japan since i was a kid many years ago, and I really hope if I ever finally get to visit that I can see or stay in one of your properties! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it
Please show us the renovation process. What you envision for each room. Wallpaper,paint, flooring etc come Jan 2024.
Oh, I'm so glad you went with this one. I loved it too. I loved the postage stamp. ^_^
You could have ink stamps made at each inn for your stamp booklet. That would be fun!!
Congrats friend!
I enjoyed watching this even more than Storage Wars cos you 2 are just frickin adorable! The horrible people on that show are always shouting... Love that you wanted to look through everything and not just bin it x
omg sharla this video was so much fun!! i think im now obsessed with old houses treasure hunting, is that a thing? i need a channel for that.
The item in the bag in the loft that was netting and chains is a cast net. It will have a rope attached you will hold onto whilst you spin around before letting the net go. The weight of the chains on the bottom will pull the net down there closing it over a shoal of small fish or bait fish.
I'm dying at Sharla forgetting the word for cooler 😂😂 my friend that's been in Japan for 10 years does the same thing and it's hilarious 🤣
Much love from Arizona 💜💜
I'm like of course it's an esky what else would it be (not Kiwi though).
The saw found in the closet is a Japanese flush cut saw. When there is over hang on wood you can use the blade to bend and cut the extra off to make it in line with what it is attached to.
I'm so glad you chose this place! I get the same "diamond in the rough" vibe as I got when you bought Neko Neko, so im so excited to see what you do with this one!
I love the idea of some of the old artwork put up around the house!!! It would be so quaint and cute. 😊
They gave you a deal because you wanted the 'garbage' left LOL I love it! I was also insanely curious what else was left there after watching the house-hunting video!
at 16:22 I recognised that coin! because it's a singaporean coin and I'm from singapore 🇸🇬 all the best with house renovations! this will be a fun process to watch 🏠🔨
When Ushka snickered “Oh we definitely made the right choice” 😂 the sheer confidence, I love it!
And Ahhhh I finally caved and jumped on your Sakuraco offer-can’t wait for my box to arrive! :3
Omg the emergency mochi and I are the same age... lol
Also that piece of art labeled with graduation on the back was pretty! I say wipe its frame down and put it on display!
Congrats to you and Ushka on the new place! I'm EXCITED to see how it starts to take shape as the second Neko Neko Inn!
So excited for you both, Sharla and Ushka! Watched the last episode and really loved this house with all the windows and sakuras! Can't wait to see what you do with the place!
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just realized Sharla's Japanese is excellent. Never hear her bragging about it. Incredible. 👍
IIRC she did some interpreting work in the past so not surprised at all! Love to see people on YT who live abroad long term and actually make an effort to learn the language.
EDIT: nvm she was a dialogue coach and did translation!
@@mindyp7256 Incredible! What a brilliant woman.
Well you got some nice dishes and potential art work for the inn.
Honestly, it's so much fun going through junk left behind when you buy a new house😂
You found so many cool things in the house! Cannot believe how much they left that were so nice or unused! Great that you took it all.
i thought you guys would've chosen the one with the store, you couldve made it your studio, or chris could have his ramen shop or any kind of shop. Would've been cool
Amazed you girls did not wear hazmat suits going through that place !!! Can't wait to see the progress of the reno !!!
Would be so cool if you displayed the artwork and cool vintage pieces found in the house once you renovate it! :)
We hope to upcycle some of the things we found for sure
Congratulations! A very auspicious start to vlogmas 😊. I keep thinking, right in front of that window would be the very best place for a desk but tjen you'd have to get really creative with the access to the attic. I look forward to seeing what you do with the place and to the rest of vlogmas of course!
I was hoping you two would pick this place! I love going through old left behind belongings. The landlord of the neighborhood where I grew up, bought a house down the street that the previous owner, who was a hoarder, had left full of stuffs. My dad's an electrician and was doing the updating and called me over to go through to find anything I wanted to keep. I filled his work van to the brim. I found folding lounge chairs, old army foot locker, Yamaha organ, the old owners diary with entries back in the 80's, his poleroid photo album from the 80's - some of topless women holding a snake. Lots of random stuffs, my dad took the tools. The house was remodeled into an apartment building. It's haunted now.
It's haunted now? Not when the hoarder passed? 😆
@@ffwast The hoarder moved, probably still alive somewhere. But after it was remodeled into apartments, my uncle moved in. He died in it last year. If it wasn't haunted before, it probably is now LOL
I couldnt decide which house i liked more, but this was the one i was mosy interested in because i so desperately wanted to see what treasures you could find. So happy you guys thought the same thing!
I love how Ushka is like "THIS HAS BEEN USED FOR DEATH!" Whenever she finds something that remotely could be used as a weapon lol
Hahaha, I love the NZ firmly coming out in Ushka there as she swapped from Esky to Chilly Bin!
Kiwi English FTW !
Congrats on the new place!! I was worried you'd find something gross in the house while i was eating my lunch LOL 😂 Excited to see the transformation! Also felt a little attacked (/lh) by the "why would they keep a bunch of empty boxes". Sometimes boxes are just really cool 😂
Oh, This house is going to be lovely and you found some good finds in the house to reuse!! I can't wait to watch the renovations. Congrats!!
That was fascinating, a bit sad too, but I'm sure the old owners would be thrilled to know their house was going to be brought back to life, including some of their old treasures
"a better door" for sure - have the hinges on the outside is not safe. I noticed that in the first video too ... need the hinges on the inside!
The Singapore coin was from 1988, so it was about 20 years after the Singapore Mint started circulation. 😮
One person’s time on this Earth flowing into yours. Make ‘em proud. 🎉
I absolutely LOVE your vlogmas episodes! So excited for you ❤
Ahh thank you! I’ll try to get out as many as possible 🎉✨
This is the most fun & funny episodes ever! The never ending looking for money stash!😂 Anyway you guys found lots of beautiful & useful stuffs ftom paintings to crockery etc..i dig treasure hunting too!😅 By the way i'm from Singapore and that singapore coin is a keeper - vintage..if i see it well its from the 80's.Anyway good luck on your coming renovation,can't wait for more updates!😊❤
We will keep the Singapore coin for when we visit Singapore to eat all the laksa 😀
You two found a Japanese pull saw and an old hand plane... A woodworker once lived there =)
The rusty blade thing is actually a japanese wood saw or nokogiri, very cool!
Congrats! I was rooting for this house, glad you decided with this one. Best choice, imo 👍 I'm excited to see the renovations you'll do!
oooooooooooo thank you for taking us along as you go through the random house things!! It was too dusty crusty for sure, but I'm so curious about the old pots/containers under the kitchen counter.... 👀 The old school makeup cabinet and dishes were so fun. Also that little mint tv is freaking adorable... I wonder if it's something like an old UHF/VHF tv? 📺
❤ it. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. So many interesting treasures. Previous owners seem to be people who did a little woodworking, a little fishing?, and did a fair amount of cooking. You really do wonder what their life was like. Those miso bowls are lovely, and that shoji is fantastic. Maybe consider Kitote (Norm's shoji) to help in renovating the doors. Ah the "stockpile" of 1 Yen coins 😂 Happy holidays to you and Ushka, and all the best.
Great to see you lovely ladies having so much fun! Been fantastic to see more of Ushka, she has such a sweet smile!
I think that was my favorite one too!! It has so much promise!!
The stuff you found made me think of the Japanese ghost stories about old household items coming to life! If they did, this house would have it 😂
Ushka with the flashlight up on her face LOL! You two are a great team and its so fun to watch your adventures and I'm SO excited to see this reno. What a super cool house YAY! :) God bless you both
Such an exciting way to start the day, *Sharla & Ushka Vlogmas!*
Congrats on the house purchase!!! 🎉 crazy that you got to keep all the random stuff in the house!
so cool may i ask what kind of price range a fixer upper like this is? thankyou
Crossing my fingers that you'll find money under the floorboards or in the walls once you start renovating XD So excited to see what you two come up with! This was my favorite house of the ones you showed and I'm so excited for Neko Neko Inn version 2!!
Heres me hoping that you chose the store house and I could buy something from your store.
But anywho, I'm excited anyway and especially with all the weird stuff they left behind🤨😬🧐.
This was house hunters and storage wars in one episode. I love it!
I love that Sharla was looking for money but Ushka was prepared to uncover a murder 😂