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Hello Sharla! I subbed also to Norm's channel when you did the other vending machine video. Thanks for the introduction! I'm also listening to his podcast. Very interesting! :) And yes, do something with all those stories!
OMG. WHAT IF THE STORIES ALL GO TOGETHER AND ADD UP TO THE LIFE STORY OF A BITTER TAXI DRIVER WHO KILLED SOMEONE IN AN ACCIDENT OR SOMETHING. Honestly it’s probably nothing but you gotta put it together to see if this is like Japan’s Holden Caulfield leaving his life’s story on some mystery boxes in Akihabara or something. 🧐🧐🧐
This should be a slice of life anime series. You have a boy and a girl who meet one evening in an alley at the vending machines. thye open their first boxes and on subsequent nights they meet there, opening more boxes and reading the stories. Kind of like Death parade, it might work for me...
yeah, i felt the same way. i was really interested in the stories -- i would not have minded if the video was just Sharla reading out all the stories, even if the video would have been half an hour long!
I've heard this whole place is an art installation. All the creepy signs, the weird off putting decor and stories it's all an art thing. The stories are what you're buying not the food.
A whole new channel: Sharla's Story Time. With a backdrop of some appropriate atmospheric nature... Sharla cracks open a large ancient book and starts reading the stories she has collected within.
Yessss! When I heard you were hanging out with Norm i was crossing my fingers for the mystery box again it's so strange!!!! Lol! Always a fun vlog when norm is there. You guys are so funny ^^ The people who run those vending machines are probably confused like....We just sold 10 boxes in 1 day? HUH. lmfao.
I was thinking the same thing. She's cute... He's cute... They obviously spend alot of time together... But Shar talks about her husband a bunch, and that's like an instant 'rooster' block. So probably just close friends.
Oh my god i love norm 😂💗💘 and it's like my first time commenting on a TH-cam video even though I've been using TH-cam for a long time, and I decided that my first comment on TH-cam will be on your video sharla eonni ㅋㅋㅋ (i'm a kpopers btw) 😁💞 i've been your fan since a long time ago and I've been watching ur vlog and u are like my fav vlogger Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ💕 Idk if u will see my comment or not though 😂 but if you do, I just wanna say thank you for being born and make a TH-cam channel that is really fun for me and the others to watch😊 Love you~💞 (sorry if it's to long though T^T)
What's important isn't the boxes but the stories and this is the authors' way of thanking you for paying and taking the time to read the stories (Diary snippets)
I would want to know who is writing the stories and loading them into the machine. Like, who owns those machines and supplies them? How did they get into this? WhY do they do this??
OMG HAHAH, that "merry christmas" while giving the kit kats to Norm, was so funny lololol. And you should totally give one of the boxes to keyboard-san! Love you Sharla
I know this was 3 yrs ago but I am just now seeing your videos. You have opened just one box so far, and I have to say I wish you would of read all the stories, to me that's as exciting as seeing what's inside. I would absolutely love to have a story or two....! This is so much fun I have paused to make some popcorn...! Thank you for tonight's entertainment...
Yesss!! I wanted to see more of these mystery boxes! The creepy stories just make them 10x more amazing XDD It's so fun to see people open things blindly.. I guess that's why fukubukuros are so fun :DD
love this vid! subscribed! I thought those boxes where related to the stories in a way but i see i was wrong wich is kind of sad...or not! hi hi! Great vid! love those secret places you guys visit! Fun as interresting to watch! Keep up the good work! Thanks!
Srsly, if any of Sharla's followers haven't gone to check out his videos, they should. His videography is very high quality and he talks about a lot of topics.
Katie M I agree completely! His content is interesting, super knowledgeable and very high quality. I also love his passion and sincerity and how he takes time to notice the "small things" in life and share them with us. Always makes me smile 😊
Theory time! There is this guy who wants to be a writer, but he sucks... He's lucky enough that his parents are super rich so he doesn't really have to work. In order to make people read his stories, he purchases some old vending machines where he bribes people with secret snacks, but at least they will read his stories... TH-cam money. The end.
And cheese snacks for us All! I couldn't stop laughing during this video😂 I thought at least one box would contain some weird or creepy item. But we got random snacks instead😄
Awesome. In the background when Norm hijacks the camera, there's a drinking establishment calling itself a "British Pub" selling "Ales and Stouts". Akihabara has EVERYTHING!
Thoroughly loved your channel. I have a life of leisure and art fills most of my time so on occasion I check out unusual videos and found yours. You are great at keep attention with all those mystery boxes. My fascination was mostly with your ability to read the characters of their language. Speaking multiple languages always intrigued me. So, I dabbled in Spanish and Italian. I can understand certain conversations but an unable to read. Probably due to listening/learning from discs. I think they have software now that helps decipher other languages. Anyway, keep up the good work. I enjoyed it.
LOVE your nails in this video Sharla. They're super festive, I love the white-on-white look that you went with too. What I want to know about these boxes is, who is making them? Who's writing these stories, unlocking the vending machines, and putting their carefully wrapped boxes in there? What kind of person are they? Is it more than one person? Are the messages just anonymous, and anyone can write one, and then stick it to a snack? If you find a story about a closet, let me know. Love closetwarrior.
@sharmander I love your videos so much! There always full of interesting, if the future I plan to move to Japan after I learn how to read and pronounce the language. Keep up the good work! :)
This video and the other weird vending machine video made me subscribe =). I am hoping to go to Japan this summer and this will be one of my stops for sure =)
I have a theory: The vending machines are run by Japanese forums, particularly ones with a focus on Creepypasta-esque stories. They update them regularly with new stories and items, thus letting their stories reach a wider audience whilst maintaining a creepy aura.
Yay I caught you before I went to sleep. I love these crazy vending machines😂 Wow your manicure is lasting a long time. Is it shellac? Mine doesn’t last more than 3-4 days😬 Your hair is so pretty as well, Sharla. Have a good day..
So, funny! As soon as he said "check the expiry date" I said, "Canadian!" And then they both said the tell-tale "oot" for "out" and that cinched it. Canadians are so adorable. So thankful to have such beautiful neighbors to the north (and south) of the USA!
so basically food things? I love this concept - crazy stories and a food. It's like a reverse fortune cookie, it's a story box thing. Collect them all!
Really fun video, totally expected everything to be snacks, the end result didn't disappoint me, good job :D. I'm curious, are you paying a little more than their retailer price under the excuse of "mystery boxes"?.
So many cool vending machines in Japan! 😍✨💕 I’m so excited for the Q&A ~ heading over there to check it out Right now! Thank you for another amazing video! 💖 xo
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Sharmander Thanks for introducing him! I subbed to his channel since the last time you guys went to the creepy vending machines. Cool dude! :)
Sharmander I subbed to him after the first video. 😁
Hello Sharla! I subbed also to Norm's channel when you did the other vending machine video. Thanks for the introduction! I'm also listening to his podcast. Very interesting! :) And yes, do something with all those stories!
I want a story xD
I'll take a story...
OMG. WHAT IF THE STORIES ALL GO TOGETHER AND ADD UP TO THE LIFE STORY OF A BITTER TAXI DRIVER WHO KILLED SOMEONE IN AN ACCIDENT OR SOMETHING.
Honestly it’s probably nothing but you gotta put it together to see if this is like Japan’s Holden Caulfield leaving his life’s story on some mystery boxes in Akihabara or something. 🧐🧐🧐
I would love if you would translate the stories and post them somewhere. I'm so much more interested in the stories than what's in the boxes. XD
This should be a slice of life anime series. You have a boy and a girl who meet one evening in an alley at the vending machines. thye open their first boxes and on subsequent nights they meet there, opening more boxes and reading the stories. Kind of like Death parade, it might work for me...
yeah, i felt the same way. i was really interested in the stories -- i would not have minded if the video was just Sharla reading out all the stories, even if the video would have been half an hour long!
I've heard this whole place is an art installation. All the creepy signs, the weird off putting decor and stories it's all an art thing. The stories are what you're buying not the food.
whoever stocks these is gonna be so confused why so many are missing hahaha
RaeRemix he gonna be happy asf cause he got $$
RaeRemix
That confused individual might probably think that it finally found the Holy Grale of vending machine sell items. 🤑🤑🤑🤑
A whole new channel: Sharla's Story Time. With a backdrop of some appropriate atmospheric nature... Sharla cracks open a large ancient book and starts reading the stories she has collected within.
Yessss! When I heard you were hanging out with Norm i was crossing my fingers for the mystery box again it's so strange!!!! Lol! Always a fun vlog when norm is there. You guys are so funny ^^ The people who run those vending machines are probably confused like....We just sold 10 boxes in 1 day? HUH. lmfao.
Jessie Belle
They might have sold 20 or 30. Those people that saw them might have got interested and got some too.
So apparently those boxes and the whole corner is interactive art. The artist lives upstairs i think
Upstairs was empty and all hollowed out, nothing up there anymore :O
Tess oooooo where did you read That? I'm interested haha :)
Smart way to keep funding your passion!!
What an epic day!
Can’t wait for the next adventure!
Always up for more adventures!!😄🙌🏻
That was fun to watch!
Are y’all..... you know......????
I was thinking the same thing. She's cute... He's cute... They obviously spend alot of time together... But Shar talks about her husband a bunch, and that's like an instant 'rooster' block. So probably just close friends.
Tokyo Lens what kind of sweater is that? Looks nice
Very funny video Sharla XD! I'm curious about the creepy/weird story wrapping market strategy. And why is just snack foods? It's just so odd XD!
Lol I got an ad right after Sharla says "I don't wanna get demonetized" xD
A Med SUCCESS
Same
I love your videos with Norm. All your friends are so great and bring so much positivity with them, thank you for those fun videos Sharla 🤗🎁😇
Aw thank you for the kind comment!! ☺️❤️
Sharmeleon aww, thank you for your reply, you are so sweet. Greetings from Estonia 🤗❤
Oh my god i love norm 😂💗💘 and it's like my first time commenting on a TH-cam video even though I've been using TH-cam for a long time, and I decided that my first comment on TH-cam will be on your video sharla eonni ㅋㅋㅋ (i'm a kpopers btw) 😁💞
i've been your fan since a long time ago and I've been watching ur vlog and u are like my fav vlogger Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ💕
Idk if u will see my comment or not though 😂 but if you do, I just wanna say thank you for being born and make a TH-cam channel that is really fun for me and the others to watch😊
Love you~💞
(sorry if it's to long though T^T)
That is so funny watching you open the boxes, You act like a kid opening Christmas presents! You need to make more of these videos! Love it!!!!!
OMG! You have to tag @TabiEats for the Satoshi letter! Bahahahaha!
This is Now the 2nd box video of Yours That I've Seen. Very Entertaining. Love Your Personality!! I'm Subscribing 😊
YESSSS THE CREEPY VENDING MACHINE!!
Sharlas really showing us the goods now!!! Mystery boxes from a vending machine. Its like exciting but creepy but ahhhhhhh
Japan has literally everything, I'm so jealous! Hopefully I'll be able to afford to go one day
Don't hope for it to happen, make it happen!
What's important isn't the boxes but the stories and this is the authors' way of thanking you for paying and taking the time to read the stories (Diary snippets)
I would want to know who is writing the stories and loading them into the machine. Like, who owns those machines and supplies them? How did they get into this? WhY do they do this??
Jaclyn Smith because they know dumb yanks will buy any old shite
I bet it's Norm!
Jaclyn Smith well they did get people to buy a bunch
OMG HAHAH, that "merry christmas" while giving the kit kats to Norm, was so funny lololol. And you should totally give one of the boxes to keyboard-san! Love you Sharla
What are rehabilitation pants? Hahaha
I don’t know if I want to know😂😅
Probably compression stockings/pants for like knee surgery or open heart surgery where they cut down your leg to take a vein out. 😐
Depends on the problem :P
She read "rehabilitation pants" the moment I read this too. I was like wtf?!😂
I love when sharla and norm are in videos together! They are so funny and they have a good dynamic going!
You have to leave a creepy box for your husband! And post the reaction!
That would be funny! Also, if she sent one to Taylor and Elbow-San, I'm sure the response would be epic! :-)
I know this was 3 yrs ago but I am just now seeing your videos. You have opened just one box so far, and I have to say I wish you would of read all the stories, to me that's as exciting as seeing what's inside. I would absolutely love to have a story or two....! This is so much fun I have paused to make some popcorn...! Thank you for tonight's entertainment...
Yesss!! I wanted to see more of these mystery boxes! The creepy stories just make them 10x more amazing XDD
It's so fun to see people open things blindly.. I guess that's why fukubukuros are so fun :DD
LOL! 😆 This volgmas episode is so funny. Definitely put a smile on my face and made me laugh.
I really like your collaborations with Norm! Your personalities work really well together.
love this vid! subscribed! I thought those boxes where related to the stories in a way but i see i was wrong wich is kind of sad...or not! hi hi! Great vid! love those secret places you guys visit! Fun as interresting to watch! Keep up the good work! Thanks!
Seriously love Norm!! Everyone needs a Norm in their life 😊
Srsly, if any of Sharla's followers haven't gone to check out his videos, they should. His videography is very high quality and he talks about a lot of topics.
Right?! Low-key crushing on Norm 😂
Katie M I agree completely! His content is interesting, super knowledgeable and very high quality. I also love his passion and sincerity and how he takes time to notice the "small things" in life and share them with us. Always makes me smile 😊
Corinne Rose Hahaha me too 😆
A_Little_Me I hear ya! I hope you're okay 🙏
Theory time!
There is this guy who wants to be a writer, but he sucks... He's lucky enough that his parents are super rich so he doesn't really have to work. In order to make people read his stories, he purchases some old vending machines where he bribes people with secret snacks, but at least they will read his stories... TH-cam money. The end.
I wonder if there's a way you can find out who stocks the vending machines? I'd be super curious to know how they do that.
Hanna Person a man in those small flatbeds comes and fills them. It's done really well and efficiently
Me I so would love to see the crazy stories... Norm is so awesome for showing you this. Love your videos... Can't wait for more vlogmas
I'm SO HAPPY you did this. My curiosity was killing me!
I NEED TO KNOW the stories hahaha Sharla post them somewhere!!! this is great!
I feel like the person who is doing this is/used to be a taxi driver xD I'm pretty sure they have incredible stories to tell as well
I love Norm, his channel is amazing and is exploding! Thank you for sharing your friends channels with us!! 💜
You never disappoint me when I’m bored at 2am 💕
And cheese snacks for us All! I couldn't stop laughing during this video😂 I thought at least one box would contain some weird or creepy item. But we got random snacks instead😄
I really wanna know who wrote all those stories.... like, who took the time to type everything out and wrap these things up?? :O
Yes!
TheTriple Otakus probably the someone who writes fan fics
Please find out who does this and why
Hi Sharla! It was so much fun to see you again with Norm :) Looking forward to the vid you and Norm plan to do!
Woohoooo you picked my box suggestion ^_^ Thanks! Super strange stuff written on those.
I was gonna wait and binge all the vlogmas videos on xmas, but then the boxes returned xD
I know I can't wait for you vlogs in Korea... Merry Christmas
Awesome. In the background when Norm hijacks the camera, there's a drinking establishment calling itself a "British Pub" selling "Ales and Stouts".
Akihabara has EVERYTHING!
Great box openings! I wouldn't be surprise if the local schools are the ones writing those messages for creative writing or some crazy manga writer.
Not exactly school appropriate, but I can definitely see it being a manga writer! They’re very creative😅😂
im actually glad you did this, i went to bed after watching your first video and literally dreamt of going there and opening all the boxes hahaha
I feel sorry for the people who need to go and restock those machines now. They probably haven't had to do it in years.
Haha that’s what I would’ve assumed too, but the expiry dates on the snacks are all still good? So maybe they sell better than we’d expect?😅😂
This is one of my favorite videos - the vending machines intrigue me!! Thanks for posting!!
Great video sharla, and give the erotic story to Taylor.
Sue should give thee one about leasing your dog in a taxi 😂
VIPs wyaaaa?!?!!!!!
VIPs wyaaaa?!?!!!!!
me too.
Just go to a hentai site and read some there perv...
Ha ha..That was cool. Norm needs the deep navy blue, wool P coat, a plaid shirt and a clip on, man bun, to be the chronic, cliche, Hipster doofus..LOL
You should save the stories and do a video reading them!
I'm so happy you went back lmao this is the best
Sharla you have been in Japan for 13 years and you are still surprised at why Japan
I want all the stories 😭😭😭 also super stoked about this video! Yesssss
Been a sub on both channels since 2013 (the pizza la video).😭 Still my favorite TH-cam!!!!
Yes!! I was hoping you'd go back and buy more lol your expressions were priceless!! 😂😂😂
Btw I LOVE your hat Sharla!!
It's so cool that the peeps on Patreon got to pick the boxes! 😄
I love Norm's personality! Consider myself a new subscriber to Tokyo Lens!
they are all gettin cheese snacks this year
This was awesome! Who wouldn't want a creepy story and some bizarre snacks?! Also, Norm is hilarious.
I have finals tomorrow but Sharla uploaded so studying is cancelled.
Kate Bautista I also have to study for mine but here I am! good luck in your test!!
Kate Bautista good luck with your finals!!!❤️✨
Sharmander OMG thank you!!
Thoroughly loved your channel. I have a life of leisure and art fills most of my time so on occasion I check out unusual videos and found yours. You are great at keep attention with all those mystery boxes. My fascination was mostly with your ability to read the characters of their language. Speaking multiple languages always intrigued me. So, I dabbled in Spanish and Italian. I can understand certain conversations but an unable to read. Probably due to listening/learning from discs. I think they have software now that helps decipher other languages. Anyway, keep up the good work. I enjoyed it.
LOVE your nails in this video Sharla. They're super festive, I love the white-on-white look that you went with too. What I want to know about these boxes is, who is making them? Who's writing these stories, unlocking the vending machines, and putting their carefully wrapped boxes in there? What kind of person are they? Is it more than one person? Are the messages just anonymous, and anyone can write one, and then stick it to a snack? If you find a story about a closet, let me know. Love closetwarrior.
@sharmander I love your videos so much! There always full of interesting, if the future I plan to move to Japan after I learn how to read and pronounce the language. Keep up the good work! :)
what if those boxes were like cursed????? o.O
:OOOOO
i thought that too, the boxes are cursed and reading the incantations on the front curses you.
This video and the other weird vending machine video made me subscribe =). I am hoping to go to Japan this summer and this will be one of my stops for sure =)
Welcome to my channel :D
I want to read the most disturbing, erotic story off one of those boxes to my English class, just to see the look on my teachers face 🤔🤔😂😂
Vlogs with Norm and Greg are the BEST
I have a theory:
The vending machines are run by Japanese forums, particularly ones with a focus on Creepypasta-esque stories.
They update them regularly with new stories and items, thus letting their stories reach a wider audience whilst maintaining a creepy aura.
Surprise surprise! The unboxing was really funny.... Like Christmas presents yay!
Yay I caught you before I went to sleep. I love these crazy vending machines😂 Wow your manicure is lasting a long time. Is it shellac? Mine doesn’t last more than 3-4 days😬 Your hair is so pretty as well, Sharla. Have a good day..
so so interesting how they market these boxes to look ominous and sketchy but they’re just filled with snacks!!!
You need to find the maker of these mystery boxes 😂
The real gem is the stories. You read and eat snacks. Good box
Why do I just want to learn Japanese and go over there and read them all 😂
Yaaaay! Video stravaganzaaaaa! This was wild from the bigining to the end XD
Yeah when I saw the thumbnail, I’m like oh god she bought more
So, funny! As soon as he said "check the expiry date" I said, "Canadian!" And then they both said the tell-tale "oot" for "out" and that cinched it. Canadians are so adorable. So thankful to have such beautiful neighbors to the north (and south) of the USA!
But why on earth would anyone spend so much time writing those stories and wrapping those boxes???
That's the creepiness of it. But yeah it would be interesting on why this exists
The stories are vending machine clickbait.
glad y'all made a second video! so fun!!
Okay, those facial expressions wete priceless from both of you.
I pretty much laugh when you said “Christmas presents for my husband and friends, you guys are all getting cheese snacks this year” lol
Where is that hat from?? I meant to ask in one of the last videos! It's super cute. 😸
lol omg im glad you went back and got more! Thanks for taking it for the team!
You should just read them on a video and put it on Twitter 😂
Its always been my dream to go to Japan. I've been watching your videos for years. I love your personality and always watch your videos when I can.
the original ebay mystery boxes
Ahhhhh, I love the "creepy mystery box purchasing" music! XD
> skipping this, too many Kanji
relateable.
Hahaha when you gave the second box of KitKats to your friend and said merry Christmas 😂
Congrats to my fellow Ontarian for winning the case! I know the -20c feels! Lol
ichirukifan13 - 26 Celsius in Ottawa today! 😛
so basically food things? I love this concept - crazy stories and a food. It's like a reverse fortune cookie, it's a story box thing. Collect them all!
STOP MOTION VIDEO YEEEEEESSSSS ahah
I do love your hat sharlaa great vid I was soooo intrigued what was inside its like a grocery shop hahaha xxxx
I saw that on instagram and I was gonna ask many questions. I guess this video answers that!
Really fun video, totally expected everything to be snacks, the end result didn't disappoint me, good job :D. I'm curious, are you paying a little more than their retailer price under the excuse of "mystery boxes"?.
Notification squad reporting in! :P
So many cool vending machines in Japan! 😍✨💕 I’m so excited for the Q&A ~ heading over there to check it out Right now! Thank you for another amazing video! 💖 xo