hey Sharla, I plan to visit Japan in the near future in spring of 2025. We are going in the sakura season for me and my future husband honeymoon. My question is, I'm wondering where your hostel home is? I don't remember the location of it and we have talked about visiting Osaka first. I don't think the hostel is close but I wanted to ask? Plans might change and where we would like to visit. Plus what do you recommend when visiting Osaka? what is the best location around japan to see the sakura trees?
@sharlainjapan Do you still do you stationary collab? I tried signing up for it before but I guess it never went through. Is there a way I can sign up for it still? I’ve left a note before but I never got an answer. I live in Pennsylvania.
I would suggest inviting them over for dinner! Sharing food and stories is great way to bond, ask them about the property and sprinkle in a few questions/comments about specific areas you two want to renovate. Even cooking together, have them teach you how to cook their favorite dish, and you cook them yours. Then throw them a few gifts 😉
I can see the happiness in your eyes! So glad the move has been a successful and joyful one! A casual day exploring and grocery shopping with Uszka is such a perfect way to show it!
So A year ago I was fortunate enough to have a short stay at the Neko Neko Inn, and the area really did give me an appreciation for Tokyo I didn't have before. As someone who's always preferred more rural areas, it was a real treat to see that hidden side of Tokyo people often don't know about. I've lived in Kyoto for about a year and a half now, and I adore it. But, due to various complications with my health and debt, I have to go back to the USA for the foreseeable future. One day I'd love to come back to Japan, and as I watch this vlog here, seeing more of a side of Tokyo that I hadn't considered, maybe the next time will be there. Anyways, so glad to see you so hyped up for your new life in Tokyo, surrounded by friends, and that the cats have taken to it so well! Looking forward to see what else the future brings you!
Forreal, her videos are so calming and cozy. I get the same feeling watching these videos as I do when glancing in the window of a stranger's house. Maybe a weird comparison, but it's that feeling you get when you see a glimpse of someone else's normal life and routine, and it makes you feel like everything is okay, like the world and everyone in it is always moving along?
I am weirdly excited for you two living in Tokyo. ESPECIALLY Chris because whenever he talked about Tokyo in his videos, he always gave off the impression that he truly only thought of Tokyo as Shibuya - Shinjuku - Roppongi and nothing else. In his VLOG, he already seemed to realise that there's much more to the city than that and I hope you guys can check some of the areas west and east of the main wards. I've travelled Japan for a year and regularly stayed in and around Tokyo when I needed a break and there are some absolute gems out there! Brutal to move there during summer but well, you would have had to experience it at some point anyway. I am sure it's much different in Morioka/Sendai :D
It's great to see another video from you Sharla! Congratulations, on yours and Chris' new place in Tokyo! Can we expect to see more of the apartment once you guys have settled in? Also, Tuna has grown up so fast! He's such a big, fluffy, even cuter boy! Love the tattoos too. I'm hoping I can get a new one sometime in the near future while I'm here in Korea! I might check out Judy's work.
Those snake tattoos are AMAZING. I love Depeche Mode so much too. They are one of my favorite bands. They are coming to Seattle in November and I can't wait. I have waited my whole life to be able to see them live. I am 37.
I'm so glad you live closer to your friends and get to see Ushka more often! I've always been someone who was ok with being by myself but after a breakup I moved halfway across the US to live closer to my best friend and it's been such a blast. A drastic change but it's just nice to have that daily friendship outside of messaging all the time.
The cucumber thing does work! It brings out the cottony leak, which is a very common fungal disease that affects cucumbers. It's not bad for you but it gives it that classic bitter taste. When you rub two pieces at the top or bottom together the rest of the leak comes out and it removes the bad after taste.
In my Mexican family we do that , too! I was never given an explanation like yours, just that it removes the bitterness. Thanks for the info! I wonder how many other cultures also do that.
Nice to see the kitties. You are looking very happy and healthy after the move too :) A lovely video. I see Chris's 80s music love is rubbing off on you too😅
Fun little detail on the video.. you went to Pieni joki coffee place and the name is in finnish. It means small river if you didn't know. So greetings from Finland!
Because I was curious the evening face is a gourd that becomes Kanpyō. It’s used in sushi and noodles from what I could tell. From Wikipedia “Kanpyō (かんぴょう or 干瓢), sometimes romanized and pronounced kampyō, are dried shavings of Lagenaria siceraria var. hispida, a variety of calabash gourd. The gourd is known as yugao (夕顔) or fukube (フクベ) in Japanese. Kanpyō is an ingredient in traditional Edo style Japanese cuisine. Cooked and flavored kanpyō is commonly used in futomaki sushi roll.”
Always enjoy your videos!! I’m so happy for you and Chris with this new place! The goldfish festival was so so so cute, and I love your tattoos 🖤 thanks for sharing with us :,)
A perfectly timed cosy video for a dreary morning. I actually liked how you've switched to subtitles instead of a voice over this time. The music really helped make me get into the atmosphere, especially at the matsuri.
In the US you can’t renovate rentals either unless it’s stated in a lease you can, personally I wouldn’t take a landlords word without writing and signing to make renovations so I don’t think it’s weird Japan landlords won’t let you either
Oh my goshhhh! I am SHOOK-ETH!! I had no idea how many tattoos you have! I thought the fine line tatt was your first! They all suit you so perfectly Sharla!! Love love love 💟💟💟
I understand your thought about the cats, I have cats myself and you always need to think about that, cats always want to explore and that is not always good. But the first place was amazing Sharla. I hope you and Chris will love the new place.
Sharlaaa~ I was just thinking of you the other day, so I'm happy to see this new video 😅 Looks like all the best of tokyo (and your life) in 1 video. So awesome that you share this with us 💜 Have a happy time home-making with Chris and the furbabies! Much love, from USA.
I LOVE your new tattoos! I got my 2nd one in February on my left inner forearm that says "worthy" so it reminded me of the ones you just got 😊 seeing yours & Ester's made me want a 3rd! am very excited to see more adventures in Tokyo! thanks for sharing as always 🩷
I was amazed at 14:51 because I saw text written in Finnish "Pieni Joki!, which means small river in English.. maybe Coffee place owner has Finnish connection..
Loved this video. ~ This was so cozy and nice to see and I am so happy for you, that Tokyo is growing on you. Thank you for this nice vlog! Have a great day! :D
My husband is Italian and his family also does that cucumber thing. t seems to work, because I tried a fresh cucumber from my mother-in-law's garden and it had a bitterness to it while the ones she'd prepared were so yummy.
Aww I lived in Okinawa for 4 years when I was younger. It was during some of my formative years so it's why I take such comfort in Japanese culture and media. I miss it so much.
I was surprised to see Sasazuka! It‘s one station away from where I live, and I think it‘s a cute place 🥺 Also love the tattoos. I was wondering how painful the spot is where you got the little moon, been thinking about getting a tattoo there 🤔
12:50 As a fellow Canadian, I agree that cold noodles sounds really weird at first. I had never heard/seen of cold noodles until I started watching Japan vlogs on YT.
Glad to see you are enjoying Tokyo so much. I fell in love with the city on my first trip in 2007 and have been coming back almost every year since. Even moved to Hawaii just to be closer to Japan and enjoy the large Japanese culture on the island. Hope you and Norm visit some day and I'll buy you guys some poke bowls.
As a tattoo artist I gotta say - the stencil must be placed by the artist IN GLOVES 😳😳 it has to be sterile, gloves are essential y'll!!!!! Why did she not wear gloves 😭😭
rubbing pieces of cucumber together does usually make it less bitter! i rub them together then dab the pieces on a paper towel to “pull the bitter off” idk if it’s placebo effect or what but it works for me
Hi Sharla, don’t worry about the food that the festival won’t be able to sell. After two hours food companies have to bin food. It prevents a bacteria that builds a protective layer in hot temperatures from developing in the food. They would have times cooking it for it to last throughout the festival. The fact they said no means they were thinking of your health. There’s not a lot of places like that.
I live in Canada but I love Koren tattoos. They are fine line tattoos. I got one a little over a year ago and I'm getting my next one in a few days. If you get your tattoo done by someone that knows what they are doing your tattoo should still look great years later.
Hi Sharla, regarding fixing up the rental . . . as a landlord myself, letting the renters renovate is scary because the landlord is taking a risk that your renovation will be beneficial and worthwhile. The landlord may feel a sense of "lack of control" when it comes to paint colors, cabinet hardware and the like so promise him that you'll keep him/her in the loop. Just a suggestion.
oh? I thought Sharla was vegetarian, you're eating chicken - when did you start? Anyways, the soba-salad noodle dish looked so good! perfect for summer if it's all cold!
I'm happy that you guys moved into a home that you like and that cats get to experience new bugs and birds! I'm so ready for summer to be over 😅 in July there was only one day (the last day) that got under 110°f (44°c), and even that was 109°f. We had several days where it was 119°f (48°c) 🥵 It's mostly a dryer heat but with monsoon season here during the day it's like 15% humidity and at night it can reach close to 40% and still be at 95-99°f! I'm ready for cooler weather 😂 Much love from Arizona 💜💜
@@chelseacarpenter2302 st louis metro area... has this year been wierd weather wise? cuz it seems like all of our storms coming from the dakotas in a slant... usually our storms comes from cali from west to east... we already had 2 or 3 storms with 70-80 mph headwinds which is uncommon... been a nasty year weather wise for us
Watching this video was my reward for getting through a long day at work, and it was definitely worth it. ❤️ So happy that you and Chris are enjoying life in Tokyo! The goldfish festival looked like fun!
Hello from Tokyo 🤭I’ve been watching ur channel for years and also lived in ur country for a while🇨🇦 And sooooooooo happy and makes me super excited that you’re in Tokyo from now🥹😂
How is the soundproofing in a 80s house in Tokyo? I remember Chris always mentioning how badly you can hear everything and everyone around you in his old apartments, and I would be so nervous living in places like those... And how do you deal with making sound in apartments like that, do you tiptop around or go with a carefree attitude since everyone is making sounds that can be heard thru the walls? And do you ever feel like you need to be more quieter than the neighbours, so you don't get "a loud foreigner" stamped on your forehead by those who live around you?
We’ve met all the neighbors and I asked them if they ever hear us walking around (er… running😅 playing with the cats) and they all said they don’t hear anything :D Apparently this place was designed as a place for foreigners so they built it pretty sound proof (is what the owner said haha)
Yay! I missed your vlogs! Fine-line tattoos usually don't hurt, which is why so many people get them, painless and quick. They turned out amazing! Also, where did you get the top/bodysuit(?) you wore to get the tattoo? It looks so cute and is also perfect for the hot weather!
I really enjoyed this video 😊 Will you do an apartment reveal once you're all settled in? ❤ Loving the Tokyo vibes and it would be so lovely being closer to friends and work! 🎉
@@sharlainjapan I got peonies, honeybees and honeycomb in the background. :) My favorite flower + my name means honeybee and my family called me that growing up.
From what I've heard about Japanese customs I wouldn't be surprised if not letting you renovate is something to do with inconveniencing you too much. A few pictures of your work with the neko neko inn might help sway them!
What a fun video! Wish I could send you a pic of my cats when a chipmunk came on the deck, they never saw one before. Cute tattoos and female tattooers tend to have a lighter touch. No matter who does mine I always fall asleep. You can always get the landlord one of those huge bottles of Sake, lol.
Wait, you've never been to Okinawa??? Chris had better take you for a date out at Ocean Expo Park and maybe also at Mihama American Village. It's been a long time, but that second one may still have a store in it called Dragon Palace that has a giant golden dragon sculpture. I only lived there for a year but there's so much that I wish I had done. Lots of castle ruins and caves and just so many different things! Me and my friends used to get some dried shredded squid snacks and hang out at the Nakagusuku Castle ruin. Not super ancient, but about 500 years old and made of stone. And the view was spectacular from there!
I feel you on the hot weather thing Its been over 100F (~38 C) for over 40 days straight here in Texas This part of texas isnt dry, humidity is usually like 50% so its nasty It was 108F today 🥵
great video, I have never gotten a tattoo before 😅, but if I had to get one, it would be on my left upper arm 😊, anyways nice tattoos, the food looked amazing 😊🎉🎉❤❤
Loved this, looking forward to more Tokyo! And the fineline is so cute, I was always worried about how they'd heal but it looks so good when done well!
This came out great! I love the fake plastic bags for the cats, I should see if I can get one for CC and Pudge. CC loves that crinkly sound, her tunnel is made out of a similar material. :)
I honestly feel so jealous watching videos of people at festivals in Japan. I so wish more had been going on when I was in Japan back in 2012 and that I could've been back since then, but I sadly still haven't been able to return. That creamy watermelon looked really nice. Wouldn't mind trying that. Cold soba noddles really are surprisingly good. I've been getting Tokyo Treat boxes since June last year and I've gotten 3 cold noodles in them so far, and they've all really surprised me how good they are, though I won't be eating the 3rd one, cold ramen, til summer here in Australia to get the proper experience. I do keep debating on whether to get Sakuraco or not because, while I'd really like to try the multiple traditional items they provide, thanks to the fact I live in Austrlaia, it already costs me just under $800 for a 12 month Tokyo Treat subscription and Sakuraco likely would cost me the same and over $1600 is not something I can easily do on a regular basis. Would be nice, getting 2 boxes every month, but I'm not sure the price would be worth it 😅
Your New Home looks fantastic and so did the Amazing Soba Salad . I'm curious about Chris's Blade Runner Room , what is it's fate ,was it all left behind ? Could be a good Video for Chris to do.
I'm with you on the burn factor. I think the arms are supposed to be the easiest could be why also. i'll let you know when I get my tattoo in a couple weeks (i'm getting a pikachu tatttooo). I haven't had anything on my arms so should be interesting also I haven't had a tattoo done in like 10 years so regardless it'll be a change haha.
In addition to some of the suggestions others have made about buttering up the owners, you could always show/share your experience with the BnB! If they have something physical to compare it too, they may be more open to your ideas
Get yourself some Okinawan goodies! 😍🍡Use code: SHARMELEON for $5 off your first Sakuraco box: team.sakura.co/sharmeleon-SC2307
Just ordered my Sakura box for my sis b-day!! Thanks for the great b-day idea and discount!🎉😊
hey Sharla, I plan to visit Japan in the near future in spring of 2025. We are going in the sakura season for me and my future husband honeymoon. My question is, I'm wondering where your hostel home is? I don't remember the location of it and we have talked about visiting Osaka first. I don't think the hostel is close but I wanted to ask? Plans might change and where we would like to visit. Plus what do you recommend when visiting Osaka? what is the best location around japan to see the sakura trees?
I love getting to see a little sneak peek of my next box in your vlogs, I'm so excited! 😌
@sharlainjapan Do you still do you stationary collab? I tried signing up for it before but I guess it never went through. Is there a way I can sign up for it still? I’ve left a note before but I never got an answer. I live in Pennsylvania.
Which visa are you guys on?
I would suggest inviting them over for dinner! Sharing food and stories is great way to bond, ask them about the property and sprinkle in a few questions/comments about specific areas you two want to renovate. Even cooking together, have them teach you how to cook their favorite dish, and you cook them yours. Then throw them a few gifts 😉
A solid plan 😎
@@sharlainjapan Gotchu girl 😉🤣 Get them renovaaaations!
@@sharlainjapan And don't forget to mention your reno history so they don't think you're running into it blindly!
Operation: Steamed Hams
Everyone should have their own Ushka in their lives! I'm always happy to see her in your videos, she seems like a genuinely good person and friend :)
So true! 🤍
I can see the happiness in your eyes! So glad the move has been a successful and joyful one! A casual day exploring and grocery shopping with Uszka is such a perfect way to show it!
So A year ago I was fortunate enough to have a short stay at the Neko Neko Inn, and the area really did give me an appreciation for Tokyo I didn't have before. As someone who's always preferred more rural areas, it was a real treat to see that hidden side of Tokyo people often don't know about. I've lived in Kyoto for about a year and a half now, and I adore it. But, due to various complications with my health and debt, I have to go back to the USA for the foreseeable future. One day I'd love to come back to Japan, and as I watch this vlog here, seeing more of a side of Tokyo that I hadn't considered, maybe the next time will be there.
Anyways, so glad to see you so hyped up for your new life in Tokyo, surrounded by friends, and that the cats have taken to it so well! Looking forward to see what else the future brings you!
after all these years i still love a new sharlainjapan video🤩
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It's the exact same for me. Although I don't really keep up with every video nowadays, I'm glad I followed this channel for so long now.
Forreal, her videos are so calming and cozy. I get the same feeling watching these videos as I do when glancing in the window of a stranger's house. Maybe a weird comparison, but it's that feeling you get when you see a glimpse of someone else's normal life and routine, and it makes you feel like everything is okay, like the world and everyone in it is always moving along?
Same!!!
Yes!! So glad she's back ❤
I am weirdly excited for you two living in Tokyo. ESPECIALLY Chris because whenever he talked about Tokyo in his videos, he always gave off the impression that he truly only thought of Tokyo as Shibuya - Shinjuku - Roppongi and nothing else. In his VLOG, he already seemed to realise that there's much more to the city than that and I hope you guys can check some of the areas west and east of the main wards. I've travelled Japan for a year and regularly stayed in and around Tokyo when I needed a break and there are some absolute gems out there!
Brutal to move there during summer but well, you would have had to experience it at some point anyway. I am sure it's much different in Morioka/Sendai :D
We have missed you, glad to hear you have moved. Have a nice time in your new home!
Yes! 💗
Wow! "Pieni Joki" means in finnish (Finland) "Small River" How cute that cafe shop name!!! I can't!!! 🤩
Being near friends is such a good thing for you. It's just so good for your well being in the long run. I'm glad you guys are happy in Tokyo!
It's great to see another video from you Sharla! Congratulations, on yours and Chris' new place in Tokyo! Can we expect to see more of the apartment once you guys have settled in?
Also, Tuna has grown up so fast! He's such a big, fluffy, even cuter boy!
Love the tattoos too. I'm hoping I can get a new one sometime in the near future while I'm here in Korea! I might check out Judy's work.
Those snake tattoos are AMAZING. I love Depeche Mode so much too. They are one of my favorite bands. They are coming to Seattle in November and I can't wait. I have waited my whole life to be able to see them live. I am 37.
I'm so glad you live closer to your friends and get to see Ushka more often! I've always been someone who was ok with being by myself but after a breakup I moved halfway across the US to live closer to my best friend and it's been such a blast. A drastic change but it's just nice to have that daily friendship outside of messaging all the time.
The cucumber thing does work! It brings out the cottony leak, which is a very common fungal disease that affects cucumbers. It's not bad for you but it gives it that classic bitter taste. When you rub two pieces at the top or bottom together the rest of the leak comes out and it removes the bad after taste.
In my Mexican family we do that , too! I was never given an explanation like yours, just that it removes the bitterness. Thanks for the info! I wonder how many other cultures also do that.
So happy to hear you guys found a home! I hope it’s filled with so much happiness, love and renovations lol. Enjoy this new chapter 🤍
Nice to see the kitties. You are looking very happy and healthy after the move too :) A lovely video. I see Chris's 80s music love is rubbing off on you too😅
Fun little detail on the video.. you went to Pieni joki coffee place and the name is in finnish. It means small river if you didn't know. So greetings from Finland!
Because I was curious the evening face is a gourd that becomes Kanpyō. It’s used in sushi and noodles from what I could tell. From Wikipedia “Kanpyō (かんぴょう or 干瓢), sometimes romanized and pronounced kampyō, are dried shavings of Lagenaria siceraria var. hispida, a variety of calabash gourd. The gourd is known as yugao (夕顔) or fukube (フクベ) in Japanese.
Kanpyō is an ingredient in traditional Edo style Japanese cuisine. Cooked and flavored kanpyō is commonly used in futomaki sushi roll.”
Always enjoy your videos!! I’m so happy for you and Chris with this new place! The goldfish festival was so so so cute, and I love your tattoos 🖤 thanks for sharing with us :,)
Thanks so much for watching! 🩷✨
A perfectly timed cosy video for a dreary morning. I actually liked how you've switched to subtitles instead of a voice over this time. The music really helped make me get into the atmosphere, especially at the matsuri.
In the US you can’t renovate rentals either unless it’s stated in a lease you can, personally I wouldn’t take a landlords word without writing and signing to make renovations so I don’t think it’s weird Japan landlords won’t let you either
new apartment, new opportunities
can't wait to see the adventures that place will see from now on
Yay I'm so excited for this vlog and I can't wait to see your new apartment ❤ I'm so happy for you and Chris 🥳
13:55 This is a MOOD. we ALL know there is how much dressing looks right, and then there is the salad soup we all really eat when we are alone. 😅
Okay I've never seen the snakes on your back! 😍 SO BADASS. When did you get those done?!
Oh my goshhhh! I am SHOOK-ETH!! I had no idea how many tattoos you have! I thought the fine line tatt was your first! They all suit you so perfectly Sharla!! Love love love 💟💟💟
Thanks :D 🫶🏻🩷
I understand your thought about the cats, I have cats myself and you always need to think about that, cats always want to explore and that is not always good. But the first place was amazing Sharla. I hope you and Chris will love the new place.
So glad you're back! Japan has some of the, coolest foods you can't get in the states.
It is so adorable how the cats are getting along. They just looked so sweet doing their little bug swatting thing.
Sharlaaa~ I was just thinking of you the other day, so I'm happy to see this new video 😅 Looks like all the best of tokyo (and your life) in 1 video. So awesome that you share this with us 💜 Have a happy time home-making with Chris and the furbabies! Much love, from USA.
I LOVE your new tattoos! I got my 2nd one in February on my left inner forearm that says "worthy" so it reminded me of the ones you just got 😊 seeing yours & Ester's made me want a 3rd! am very excited to see more adventures in Tokyo! thanks for sharing as always 🩷
I was amazed at 14:51 because I saw text written in Finnish "Pieni Joki!, which means small river in English.. maybe Coffee place owner has Finnish connection..
Loved this video. ~ This was so cozy and nice to see and I am so happy for you, that Tokyo is growing on you. Thank you for this nice vlog! Have a great day! :D
As long as it has Aircon, you're doing well! Congratulations on the move, wishing you both the best with your new life together!
it's very wet in the UK today so this video was perfect timing, so cosy and summery! Heck yeah, thanks for showing us a slice of your week sharla :)
My husband is Italian and his family also does that cucumber thing. t seems to work, because I tried a fresh cucumber from my mother-in-law's garden and it had a bitterness to it while the ones she'd prepared were so yummy.
Interestinggggg🤯
Got my Sakura box today... My Okinawan wife ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! 😍
Aww love that!! 🥹❤️❤️
finally 😜
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Your B-roll is always 10/10! Loved this!
Aww I lived in Okinawa for 4 years when I was younger. It was during some of my formative years so it's why I take such comfort in Japanese culture and media. I miss it so much.
I love the flower on the salad! 💜 🌸
So pretty isn’t it! 🌷
I was surprised to see Sasazuka! It‘s one station away from where I live, and I think it‘s a cute place 🥺 Also love the tattoos. I was wondering how painful the spot is where you got the little moon, been thinking about getting a tattoo there 🤔
Could barely feel it!
That hello kitty scented toilet paper could give new meaning to the phrase "candy ass" 😆
I remember videos from a few years ago, you look was totally different, good to see you happy
I lived in Okinawa when I was a kid! Went to kindergarten there. I still remember the school and the teacher. Beautiful country!
12:50 As a fellow Canadian, I agree that cold noodles sounds really weird at first. I had never heard/seen of cold noodles until I started watching Japan vlogs on YT.
Coming to Japan next year I CANT WAIT 😭🩷
Glad to see you are enjoying Tokyo so much. I fell in love with the city on my first trip in 2007 and have been coming back almost every year since. Even moved to Hawaii just to be closer to Japan and enjoy the large Japanese culture on the island. Hope you and Norm visit some day and I'll buy you guys some poke bowls.
As a tattoo artist I gotta say - the stencil must be placed by the artist IN GLOVES 😳😳 it has to be sterile, gloves are essential y'll!!!!! Why did she not wear gloves 😭😭
…. Is heeere in my arms. 🎼 what a great tattoo choice and placement!
Thanks :D
rubbing pieces of cucumber together does usually make it less bitter! i rub them together then dab the pieces on a paper towel to “pull the bitter off”
idk if it’s placebo effect or what but it works for me
Hi Sharla, don’t worry about the food that the festival won’t be able to sell.
After two hours food companies have to bin food. It prevents a bacteria that builds a protective layer in hot temperatures from developing in the food.
They would have times cooking it for it to last throughout the festival. The fact they said no means they were thinking of your health. There’s not a lot of places like that.
Omg the hello kitty toilet paper was such a throwback! Has it been 12 years? What a journey! And I still get just as excited when I see you uploaded ❤
I live in Canada but I love Koren tattoos. They are fine line tattoos. I got one a little over a year ago and I'm getting my next one in a few days. If you get your tattoo done by someone that knows what they are doing your tattoo should still look great years later.
Woo! That’s great :)
Second skin tape is great. I found it from a tattoo but now use it daily to keep my fentanyl pain patches in place. It’s the best
Piece of advise when removing the protective tape, pull it upwards don't peel it, it hurts less that way :)
Congrats on the move and the new place
i love the vlogs of you and ushka hanging out so much!!
Hi Sharla, regarding fixing up the rental . . . as a landlord myself, letting the renters renovate is scary because the landlord is taking a risk that your renovation will be beneficial and worthwhile. The landlord may feel a sense of "lack of control" when it comes to paint colors, cabinet hardware and the like so promise him that you'll keep him/her in the loop. Just a suggestion.
oh? I thought Sharla was vegetarian, you're eating chicken - when did you start? Anyways, the soba-salad noodle dish looked so good! perfect for summer if it's all cold!
I'm happy that you guys moved into a home that you like and that cats get to experience new bugs and birds!
I'm so ready for summer to be over 😅 in July there was only one day (the last day) that got under 110°f (44°c), and even that was 109°f. We had several days where it was 119°f (48°c) 🥵
It's mostly a dryer heat but with monsoon season here during the day it's like 15% humidity and at night it can reach close to 40% and still be at 95-99°f! I'm ready for cooler weather 😂
Much love from Arizona 💜💜
we had a few days oh 115f heat index with 70-80% humidity... it was brutal
@@joshualee8151 I would literally be deceased 🥵 no thanks! Where are you from?
@@chelseacarpenter2302 st louis metro area... has this year been wierd weather wise? cuz it seems like all of our storms coming from the dakotas in a slant... usually our storms comes from cali from west to east... we already had 2 or 3 storms with 70-80 mph headwinds which is uncommon... been a nasty year weather wise for us
It feels like forever since your last video! Glad to see a new upload :)
Watching this video was my reward for getting through a long day at work, and it was definitely worth it. ❤️ So happy that you and Chris are enjoying life in Tokyo! The goldfish festival looked like fun!
Hello from Tokyo 🤭I’ve been watching ur channel for years and also lived in ur country for a while🇨🇦 And sooooooooo happy and makes me super excited that you’re in Tokyo from now🥹😂
How is the soundproofing in a 80s house in Tokyo? I remember Chris always mentioning how badly you can hear everything and everyone around you in his old apartments, and I would be so nervous living in places like those... And how do you deal with making sound in apartments like that, do you tiptop around or go with a carefree attitude since everyone is making sounds that can be heard thru the walls? And do you ever feel like you need to be more quieter than the neighbours, so you don't get "a loud foreigner" stamped on your forehead by those who live around you?
We’ve met all the neighbors and I asked them if they ever hear us walking around (er… running😅 playing with the cats) and they all said they don’t hear anything :D Apparently this place was designed as a place for foreigners so they built it pretty sound proof (is what the owner said haha)
@@sharlainjapan Okay, that sounds like an amazing strike of luck! Happy for both of you and hope to see a new upload soon, much love from Finland
I’m guessing (hoping) the new tattoos are an intentional DM reference - one of my favorite songs of all time. 💜
Yay! I missed your vlogs! Fine-line tattoos usually don't hurt, which is why so many people get them, painless and quick. They turned out amazing! Also, where did you get the top/bodysuit(?) you wore to get the tattoo? It looks so cute and is also perfect for the hot weather!
I really enjoyed this video 😊
Will you do an apartment reveal once you're all settled in? ❤
Loving the Tokyo vibes and it would be so lovely being closer to friends and work! 🎉
Sharmeleon's not vegetarian anymore, eh?
Love that you showed your tattoo appointment! I hope they healed well.
I just got my full forearm done last night.
Oooo! What kind of design did you get? 🥰
@@sharlainjapan I got peonies, honeybees and honeycomb in the background. :)
My favorite flower + my name means honeybee and my family called me that growing up.
@@rew_ennthat sounds gorgeous!!! ❤
All I ever wanted, all i ever needed is here in my arms!
Oh man I love that song.
Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊🎉 guys.
Awwhhh Im so happy for you two!! Im keeping the recipe in my book as well ❤️
From what I've heard about Japanese customs I wouldn't be surprised if not letting you renovate is something to do with inconveniencing you too much. A few pictures of your work with the neko neko inn might help sway them!
Thanks for the sesame dressing recipe. I'm going to make it right now!
Szegedi paprika?? :D I had to stop the video because I couldn't believe to my eyes. I went to university there, love that city.
I love the arm tattoos, and, I'm assuming, but, I love that song too, it's always been one of my favorites.
Since you're engaged now it be nice to see DITL vlogs of you and Chris together.
We’re not together often, we’re always travelling haha. But we’ve been planning on filming a couple things together soon :)
What a fun video! Wish I could send you a pic of my cats when a chipmunk came on the deck, they never saw one before. Cute tattoos and female tattooers tend to have a lighter touch. No matter who does mine I always fall asleep. You can always get the landlord one of those huge bottles of Sake, lol.
I'm so excited for new content from Tokio 😍
Your tattoos are just 🤯😁
Wait, you've never been to Okinawa???
Chris had better take you for a date out at Ocean Expo Park and maybe also at Mihama American Village. It's been a long time, but that second one may still have a store in it called Dragon Palace that has a giant golden dragon sculpture.
I only lived there for a year but there's so much that I wish I had done. Lots of castle ruins and caves and just so many different things! Me and my friends used to get some dried shredded squid snacks and hang out at the Nakagusuku Castle ruin. Not super ancient, but about 500 years old and made of stone. And the view was spectacular from there!
I feel you on the hot weather thing
Its been over 100F (~38 C) for over 40 days straight here in Texas
This part of texas isnt dry, humidity is usually like 50% so its nasty
It was 108F today 🥵
Ahh that sounds bad😭😭 I would kill for 50% humidity! It’s usually over 75 in Japan 😂
great video, I have never gotten a tattoo before 😅, but if I had to get one, it would be on my left upper arm 😊, anyways nice tattoos, the food looked amazing 😊🎉🎉❤❤
We were in kamakura during this and it was so hot hiking around the city in this weather.
I’m so excited for a Vlog!! I have missed you!!
Loved this, looking forward to more Tokyo! And the fineline is so cute, I was always worried about how they'd heal but it looks so good when done well!
This came out great! I love the fake plastic bags for the cats, I should see if I can get one for CC and Pudge. CC loves that crinkly sound, her tunnel is made out of a similar material. :)
After all these years I still love your videos! When did you start eating chicken????
I honestly feel so jealous watching videos of people at festivals in Japan.
I so wish more had been going on when I was in Japan back in 2012 and that I could've been back since then, but I sadly still haven't been able to return.
That creamy watermelon looked really nice. Wouldn't mind trying that.
Cold soba noddles really are surprisingly good.
I've been getting Tokyo Treat boxes since June last year and I've gotten 3 cold noodles in them so far, and they've all really surprised me how good they are, though I won't be eating the 3rd one, cold ramen, til summer here in Australia to get the proper experience.
I do keep debating on whether to get Sakuraco or not because, while I'd really like to try the multiple traditional items they provide, thanks to the fact I live in Austrlaia, it already costs me just under $800 for a 12 month Tokyo Treat subscription and Sakuraco likely would cost me the same and over $1600 is not something I can easily do on a regular basis.
Would be nice, getting 2 boxes every month, but I'm not sure the price would be worth it 😅
You are engaged to the king of retro Japan. Good luck on the Reno
Your New Home looks fantastic and so did the Amazing Soba Salad . I'm curious about Chris's Blade Runner Room , what is it's fate ,was it all left behind ? Could be a good Video for Chris to do.
We'd love to see a tour of your new place.
so psyched for the tokyo arc lezgooo
I'm with you on the burn factor. I think the arms are supposed to be the easiest could be why also. i'll let you know when I get my tattoo in a couple weeks (i'm getting a pikachu tatttooo). I haven't had anything on my arms so should be interesting also I haven't had a tattoo done in like 10 years so regardless it'll be a change haha.
The matsuri seemed fun. And the goldfish are so cute.
Thank you for the vlog. ❣️
In addition to some of the suggestions others have made about buttering up the owners, you could always show/share your experience with the BnB! If they have something physical to compare it too, they may be more open to your ideas
Happy for you! you look so happy! Happier than previous years. :D
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That salad looks delicious! also to make a pasta nest you turn the plate slowly it is instinct to turn the tongs but trust me that’s the trick 😉
Looks so amazing and exciting in Tokyo, I hope you two and the pusspots are happy there x
Thanks lovely 🩷🩷🩷