I Stayed in a Traditional Japanese Hotel with

[@AbroadinJapan]

NO APPLE GACHA FOR YOU

[@sharlainjapan]

I’m going back and demanding an explanation 😡

[@erinmc]

Maybe they meant checking out with your other souvenirs? 😊 I was sad when you didn’t get your 🍎

[@TheSoftestGirlYouKnow]

@@erinmc That's what I thought... Like store checkout, not room checkout. That was a bummer. =[

[@mii8170]

@@erinmc Yes that might be it. They say チェックアウトの時まで (until check-out), not チェックアウトの時だけ (at the check-out only). I couldn't hear after that but Sharla definitely misheard them.

[@AIM54A]

@@sharlainjapan It was probably being reloaded with fresh fruit. That's why the juice was also gone.

[@maeshughesofficial]

Honestly I expected her to open the door to the bath and Connor would just be in there with a beer.

[@joenobody5913]

As hilarious as that would have been...Chris made the smart move keeping human anti-viagra far away.

[@dastico]

I apprecate how with you and Chris, both of you are so used to narrating and describing, that you can pass between you information and experiences with ease. Chris is very good at referring to different things, and you follow it up, or vice versa. Very enjoyable to have both of your commentaries and opinions side by side.

[@khalilahd.]

Yes! I completely agree ❤

[@TheCaptainsolis]

In sync with each other. I love the affable couple

[@jennamahaffy9553]

I've totally been craving more togetherness videos but I know that's probably not what you guys really want so i went back to journey across Japan to see you guys cycle together lol 👏👏👏👏

[@muffin9124]

Agreed!

[@mathewanderson7528]

Yeah perfect together😀

[@KazuiYutaka]

Chris: “Separate beds, just the way I like it!” Sharla under her breath: f*ck off i loved that 😂

[@loztandfound2708]

Ultimate relationship, right there! 😂

[@taylurjack]

@@loztandfound2708 RELATE

[@alexander1989x]

Married vibes

[@avsang]

𝚆𝚊𝚑𝚊𝚑𝚑𝚊𝚑𝚊. 𝙸 𝚕𝚊𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚘𝚘. 😆

[@marcelanoryadi9110]

Friend zoned . Forever

[@comiyat]

Chris + Connor or Joey = He is a big daddy Chris + Natsuki = He is a side character Chris + Sharla = He is a pure gentleman

[@Del-Lebo]

🤪😝

[@LaNoir.]

Chirs

[@wraithgames]

@@LaNoir. 🍻

[@keiichinatsume]

Why is this so funny? 😂

[@arrankambo3665]

Charla

[@Aarkuma]

11:00 Sharla's giggling "Fuck off" to Chris was my favorite moment.

[@dskeldon]

I genuinely laughed at Chris being an absolute goober rocking out in the background while you ignore his antics. 🤣

[@sharlainjapan]

Did not notice until I was editing it😂😂😂😅

[@dskeldon]

@@sharlainjapan even better 🤣

[@Nynke_K]

ah, you didn't notice! I figured it must be obvious in the viewfinder and I was extremely impressed by your focus 😂

[@sharlainjapan]

I’m super blind without my glasses so I can’t see the viewfinder😂😂

[@silkvelvet2616]

Made me snigger a bit! Definitely one of the unexpected gems of the video.

[@nezuminora9528]

Me: So nice these two could find time for a nice romantic trip away. Sharla: First stop, Garlic Town!!

[@ceselb]

There's a trick: If you get your girlfriend to also eat as much garlic as you do, none of you will notice. Score!

[@nezuminora9528]

@@ceselb seperate beds also helps 😂

[@grape2941]

Since when did they begin dating??

[@joenobody5913]

@@grape2941 A few months back I guess. Chris posted a video specifically about it. This is the first I've seen her channel and it looks like he's in quite a few of her vids. Had he not posted a vid announcing it I wouldn't have known either, she ain't never in his vids lol. But anywho, good for them. They seem like pretty good people. Chris is definitely punching way up though, need to hurry and put a ring on it lol.

[@grape2941]

@@joenobody5913 I think the championship got into his head but if anyone can reach into the heavens, it's him

[@Samilovescandy]

If this doesn’t break the Internet then I don’t know what will! You and Chris on a trip together! You guys are adorable! I love how you two just are amazing. I love Chris and his content and you and your content. This is the best birthday present ever

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw happy birthday Sami!!! 🎉❤

[@Samilovescandy]

@@sharlainjapan thanks a ton! I don’t know if you remember me, long ago I sent you these sailor moon pouch and English treats

[@sharlainjapan]

Of course I do🥹❤️

[@Samilovescandy]

@@sharlainjapan definitely miss sending you stuff! There’s some new Yorkshire tea out that I know you’ll love!

[@s.f.nightingale1735]

Happy birthday, to you! Happy birthday, to you! En-joy, your views! And your birthday, too!

[@chris-hayes]

You know Chris is well travelled when he's at a restuarant on the other side of Japan and goes "oh this is the seat I sat in last time"

[@lauraborchardt2762]

I love how they are going on a romantic getaway and they are steeping themselves in garlic. 😘😘😘

[@Nynke_K]

both consuming garlic is the key

[@atmosphericentry0]

Garlic + garlic cancels out the garlic

[@MiaogisTeas]

@@atmosphericentry0 science

[@Del-Lebo]

Most Romantic thing ever! Garlic is Delicious!!!!! 😉😜🥰🤣

[@Angelaachan]

and then they say romance is dead...

[@arrankambo3665]

Ever since you broke the news about the two of you I was interested to see more collabs from the two of you and please make more like this. I loved this commentary, banter and just fun between the two of you. Keep it up and lets evolve Sharmelon to Sharizard!!! ❤❤❤

[@peteralexandra7899]

What news? They are in relationship?

[@niv1362]

@@peteralexandra7899 yes. Theres videos about it on both of their channels...

[@Happycidal]

@@niv1362 which videos? Sorry if you know the names could you tell me please, I’m trying to find them 😮

[@niv1362]

@@Happycidal its one of Sharla's qna. 3 months ago. And for Chris its on his second channel.

[@Ryoko007]

what news?? is there a video??

[@agnese72]

How happy Sharla & Chris are in each other's company makes me happy. That's what I need these days ❤️

[@joebroadbeef332]

You can say that again!!!

[@FlickTakFlakAttack]

@@joebroadbeef332 How happy Sharla & Chris are in each other's company makes me happy. That's what I need these days ❤

[@hammertimee777]

I remember many years ago when Sharla and Chris Broad first appeared in the same video, I could tell Chris really liked Sharla. Shortly after, Sharla was already in a very committed relationship. But Chris didn't get into a relationship during the time Sharla was with other men. He played the long game and waited for Sharla. His strategy played out and I am happy for him.

[@samuraijosh1595]

@@hammertimee777 he played the long game...oh come on now. Chris is not that pathetic to accept being a second choice now.

[@alfredjustindumalagan]

I love how this feels like a yinyang combination, the subtle english sarcasm comedy of chris and with sharla's sweet, wholesome vibes, they go well together, so cuuute❤️

[@Kairichi]

Well put! 🙏

[@joenobody5913]

Chris best work fast. Only a matter of time before she snaps out of it

[@ShiroiTengu]

Chris jamming to the shamisen while you're totally clueless is my favourite thing ever 😂😂😂

[@shimi_raikkonen]

Sharla and Chris’s on camera chemistry was evident ever since Journey Across Japan. Happy they’ve extended that to an actual relationship.

[@erubus5756]

There was a point in the video, where I forgot which of their channels I was watching.

[@SilverTune]

lowkey came into the comments with this exact question, thank you for answering lol

[@kaikart123]

Wait they're actually in a relationship now?

[@clare534]

@@kaikart123 yep

[@kaikart123]

@@clare534 dayum I didn't know

[@Unan1mouz]

You two are such a great couple. Glad you've gone public with your relationship now!

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw thank you🥰❤️

[@Daermos]

You two are seemless, with how well you work together and Play off each other. If you and Chris started doing more videos like this, I would gladly watch them

[@Daermos]

Also male sure to carry toothbrush and mouthwash our with both, you may he walking paint strippers

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw thanks Robert! So glad you enjoyed it😊😊🎉

[@dallen97759]

It was funny when Chris was rocking out to the music in the background after their dinner and Sharla didnt even flinch, like this is normal chris behavior. It was adorable lol

[@cheyennemoore8380]

Wouldn’t surprise me if it was. I know someone who’s only that relaxed around his wife. Doesn’t surprise me at all that Chris has that in him (but it did make me laugh).

[@nebunezz_r]

I mean it is. That's pretty much a chris behaviour.

[@marimimalu]

You've got to have a solid relationship to bring anyone to a garlic themed restaurant with you 😆

[@QueenToken]

This!!!

[@evapunk333]

It's fine if you both smell like garlic 🤣

[@glittery_cucumber]

@@evapunk333 I was just gonna say, as long as you both stink neither will notice

[@KDu400]

All is good as long as you both eat it 😂

[@megami.x]

I was definitely thinking the same thing lol

[@daderef]

I'm not used to Chris not complaning abou things. I love it.

[@OzOrnis]

You can kind of sense the "real Chris," a less sarcastic and a more normal, less Abroad in Japan KZbinr Chris, coming through and it's weird and interesting and wholesome, it's so fun to watch!

[@mysteryegg340]

Boys are always more silly when they are with other boys. My husband turns 50 in 3 weeks. Sweet, kind, quiet, lovely man....until he gets with his mates and he turns into a 20 year old lad again! hahaha Both are the 'real' person....just different versions

[@babykrul]

More normal I’m dying 😂😂😂 They’re such awesome people

[@bobwiggle4533]

that is the fake chris ur sensing. Your entire reality is a fantasy. You live in a topsey turvey world. Your welcome.

[@OzOrnis]

@@mysteryegg340 Well said! And an early congratulations to your husband

[@maineman5757]

I don't like it. I want funny British man.

[@lukeharriss608]

Loving the fact we're just peering in on what seems to be a lovely 'date trip' like a third wheel 😅😅

[@stitchie_play8260]

I feel like I've wanted this video to be a thing for like 5 years. ♡

[@shelbyshares5041]

Honestly I am living for this era of Sharla. It’s so nice to see you so “normal” Sharla but also so happy with Chris there. Love this content and can’t wait to visit Japan myself one day. ❤

[@jocax188723]

Two great storytellers who mesh perfectly with and play off each other. It's like watching a tennis match. Wholly enjoyable.

[@まーこ-q3z]

草履🩴はかわいい柄が女性用、25cm以上の地味に見える柄は男性用ですね。 それにしても日本の至るところを余す所なく楽しむ、知り尽くしたい気持ちがあまりにも嬉しすぎますね😭✨✨ いつも本当に楽しく拝見しています♪ これからも楽しみにしています♪

[@GwenShep]

It's nice seeing Chris relaxing and enjoying himself, you two are so wonderful together thank you for sharing this adventure with us!

[@livlauryn]

This is hilarious 😂 your first filmed trip together after announcing you're a couple, and it's to a garlic town 😂😂 I'm glad you both are comfortable together ❤️❤️ it's deffo not first date vibes 😂

[@sharlainjapan]

Hahaha everyone’s saying that, I’ve never thought twice about it - love garlic😆

[@tattooedkittykat]

Chris and Sharla being wholesome and cute for 28 mins straight 💖💖💖

[@crowevil4658]

I will start by saying your lives are not a TV show, but I’ve been waiting for years for you both to find each other (individual talent and chemistry). It’s beautiful and it was just seemingly so obvious especially when you look back. I know the road wasn’t easy to get to this point, but that is life and this is happiness!

[@sharlainjapan]

🥰❤️

[@Nynke_K]

this was probably the first time I've ever sat down and waited for the countdown on a video to end!

[@sharlainjapan]

Aww🥹

[@NatzoXavier]

Chris with his expert explanations to the taste of food never gets old.

[@jonnomonodesu]

Your styles gel beautifully. Satirical, facetious, Brit, and bubbly, enthusiastic, Canadian. Both wonderful.

[@lyrariddle4067]

You two have the best relationship. You were friends first before you dated. That’s how a relationship should be!

[@loganpriest6029]

These two together, easily some of the best content on KZbin. Definitely helps you relax ☺️

[@Eterrath]

Two Sharla and Chris videos in one day? My day's been made already

[@bbhybris]

Where is the other?

[@Eterrath]

@@bbhybris On the Tokyo Creative KZbin channel

[@ctesta7949]

I so enjoy seeing you and Chris together in a more relaxed setting instead of working like in the Tokyo Creative things. Nice seeing you both as a couple enjoying each other and your surroundings.

[@darjadiduch4486]

I do really appreciate the shift of how you guys film your vlogs now, before it mostly had to be kept to your separate channels, which I assume was much more effort and time, having to film things separately (i.e. not really talking or being in the shot whilst the other person films and talks about their content), but now you can just freely film and act as you would going somewhere together as a couple, if that makes sense lol just makes it more natural. Love you guys!

[@Ballacha]

6:10 i like how there's a "黙食" (eat silently) sign on the table and you two are just talking about the food non stop lol

[@sharlainjapan]

It’s fine we talked to the staff and asked if we could make a video 👌🏻

[@jodieb3093]

Sharla: Wants to show everyone interesting places in Japan. The comments: SHARLA AND CHRIS AWWWWWW

[@DavidAndDannyShow]

Chris please build a temple in Dartford! there's basically nothing there and it might make it exciting to go into town for once

[@21BJBBVIP]

Not Sharla and Chris making me very excited about visiting Japan yet again XP

[@jeffuchida4159]

I'm so glad you got to experience Takko! I had the opportunity to work in Takko for a year back in 2011 as their coordinator for international relations. Takko has a 35-year sister-city relationship with another place famous for garlic: Gilroy, CA. Takko and the Aomori prefecture are my favorite places in Japan. The food is absolutely amazing. If you can visit them during the Beef and Garlic festival, you'll have a chance for more delicious food and the opportunity to see the Garlic Prince!

[@user-3aa6234fh]

Oh now I want to see the Garlic Prince

[@jennafloww]

Did you become their coordinator through the JET CIR program or another way?

[@山田たろう-t4t]

日本語も話せるし、読めるし、素晴らしいです！！ ローカルな情報を発信してくれて、ありがとう！！

[@divaesp]

Can we please have more videos with you and Chris? Love you guys together! ❤️❤️

[@joefornataro8181]

You two are so fun together.

[@Vizteca]

Watching Sharla and Chris do what they love and share it with the world makes my heart so happy ❤

[@destraye]

You two are really the ultimate royalty of expat J-tubers

[@ivorysiren22]

16:08 I'm enjoying watching Chris just vibe in the background 😂 I'm so happy to see a video like this. You two work so well together and I look forward to seeing more adventures together!

[@GI-bg3th]

It´s almost 7 in the morning, I am still tired, it´s cold outside, have to go to work in a moment and watch this during breakfast. Sharla and Chris together with the restaurant noises in the background have a soothing effect on me.

[@kittenamy1]

One of my favorite parts of these little “journeys you show off is seeing you navigate these places. As someone who only knows an extremely tiny amount of Japanese it’s helpful to see how things work and what you’re “supposed” to do.

[@DrummerCocktail]

"Baumkuchen" actually is a german desert which apparently was brought to Japan more than 100 years ago. The word literaly means "tree cake". Since it looks like a slice of a tree. :) In Germany it is mainly eaten during Christmas time. Your trip looked amazing by the way :)

[@mikkel5681]

After a day of studying and watching the news from Ukraine and all the other hot spots around the world, it such a nice, relaxing experience to see you and Chris share your love of Japan with the rest of us. Thanks for that, and kudos to Chris for giving us a glimpse into a impromptu walking guitar jam ;)

[@pfteve]

11:04 this, this is the kind of banter you know that they're good together.

[@j2thejoseph]

I’m 44 and finally planning a visit to Japan! Aomori is definitely one of places I want to see. It’s gonna take 1.5 - 2 years to study and plan trip, but I’ll be come! And of course I’ll need to book time at Neko Neko in. Thanks Sharla and Chris for all the years of fun and adventure that has helped me plan where I want to go. Cheers to you both from Toronto, Canada ❤

[@robbap1]

More vids with Chris and Sharla traveling together. Such a lovely couple and we get to see the real Chris. Having the dialog of both of them is great on the trip, describing everything comes naturally.

[@ramsay2234]

You are both so bloody likeable. And so good at making videos, seeing you combine like this, and Chris being less his ABJ persona. It just works. I can’t wait to see more from y’all.

[@41tinman41]

Takko, a vampire's worst nightmare. This video feels like I'm third-wheeling on a couple's road trip, but it's great.

[@dbwatx931]

You’re both so experienced youtubers, you work well together! Really enjoy seeing you both.

[@MzzzNettie]

Entering your room Chris: Separate beds, just the way I like it. Small off camera voice: Fk off. LOL!! Love you two together.

[@Inkquebus]

I loved Chris with His "happy food dance".

[@teslagasoline5629]

I adore how many random single things Japanese towns will stick to. Like just a whole damn town that just loves garlic? Amazing! I haven't watched too much of Sharmeleon's content, but the editing style is just really nice and comfy... if that makes sense. Definitely coming back for more!

[@tonygriffin_]

16:11 - Chris' Air Shamisen is coming along! This was a very interesting, fun and joyful video (and after years of watching just Chris it's very refreshing to see him looking so happy 😂) so subscribed.

[@boredinczechia4382]

I wish you both happiness and good fortune! Chris seem more happy lately.

[@MiaogisTeas]

I'd love to see how you two manage to keep up a relationship while working as hard and as much as you both do. Currently struggling to find a balance with this exact thing in my life.

[@xRidlerGamingx]

Funnily enough I’m going to Aomori next year as part of my honeymoon. The reason is basically because of you and Chris’ videos. So thankyou for these videos, they give such a nice look at places we wouldn’t know about and give such good holiday advice!

[@sharlainjapan]

Oh that’s awesome! You’re going to love it, the whole prefecture is amazing❤

[@nakazul1]

Happy honeymoon! Wishes of a long and fruitfull life together. Free tip from a random stranger on KZbin: Never take each other for granted, and work to keep the respect you hade when you meet for the first time. Happy travels 🙏

[@nebunezz_r]

Godspeed, may you last till death do you part and have fun brushing your teeth for 10 days straight.

[@allpicturenosound]

"separate beds, just the way I like it" 😂🤣 He's a hoot. How lovely you found each other ❤️

[@FeyFen]

This is such a pretty place! Love the lanterns. The apple cake is based on a "Baumkuchen", which is a German word and basically means tree cake, as it looks like the rings you can see on a tree stomp.

[@lupolinar]

..and christmas is around the corner, so you can finally buy the good Baumkuchen again. Yum!

[@phangirlable]

@@lupolinar Already bought and ate the first one, hehe. I like the ones from Aldi with dark chocolate.

[@lupolinar]

@@phangirlable These are good, but I really like the ones from Salzwedel (with lemontopping) or from Baumkuchenhaus in Wernigerode. I don't like the ones with marzipan. xD

[@phangirlable]

@@lupolinar Oh hell no, with mazipan sounds awful! Lemontopping though, jum..

[@Maxinekaskamin]

I find it really funny that you can hear her and Chris start to slightly talk with each other’s accents. Like Chris sometimes speaks somewhat Canadian accent but you can tell that certain words Sharla speaks in a more British accent.

[@VON_WA]

I like how both of them makes the face of "why....does this work?" When trying the drinks

[@martinvalencia798]

I can’t believe I missed this when it came out! Wonderful video as always!

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw thanks Martin! Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@janinas.906]

16:58 I Think the origin is of the name is German as it is called "Baumkuchen" and it sounds just like that in Japanese. It directly traslates to "tree cake" because of its layers. Also: "Hi from Germany ❤️😊"

[@sharlainjapan]

😍 that’s so cool!

[@perdomot]

I'm imagining Norm reaching into the screen and throtlling Chris for his air-shamisen schtick at 16:10 LOL

[@Liet194]

omg you could put out a ten hour video and I'd watch it straight with no complaint, love this channel just as I loved the original one ❤️

[@ruthmeow4262]

Chris looks so relaxed and casual in this video. Makes me happy to see it. Sharla, you guys are a great couple.

[@bbhybris]

What a lovely, peaceful, vibey vlog. Thanks Sharla and Chris for bringing us along

[@utterlybrilliant]

I love that you and Chris are promoting Northern Japan in your vids that will surely get a lot of views purely for the couple content. Now that the borders are open, hopefully people actually add it into their trips and revive those tourist bucks.

[@khalilahd.]

So cool to see you guys doing a video together! I’m currently learning Japanese and videos like this motivate me to keep going ❤

[@shwamantha]

So happy to see Aomori getting the love it deserves! I was fortunate enough to spend 4 years there and I would live there again in a heartbeat!

[@joebriscomb3826]

You two make such a lovely couple 🥰

[@leatherbound4233]

Awe now doing couple video's, hit the cute index! How to say you've been in Japan a long time without saying you've been in Japan a long time, eats pastry with chopsticks LOL!

[@bandiceet]

Once I can finally make it to Japan, I want to collect the stamps that Sharla often shows in her videos.

[@name_8686]

My favorite couple ❤ It's cute how he is trying to make you laugh 😁

[@tensa7132]

“Not great, not terrible.” For 0.01 seconds I was so glad it wasn’t overly radioactive 😭

[@mii8170]

About the confusion of Apple Gacha (19:04), the staff actually said (13:19) " チェックアウトの時まで ” (Until check-out) then she said something to explain further but I couldn't hear what she said cause Sharla started talking. In Japanese, the most important information comes to the end of the sentence, so it's really hard to know what the staff was trying to say, but the staff didn't say " チェックアウトの時だけ ” (at the check-out only,) so Chris was kinda right 😅 I'm Japanese native speaker.

[@Kuralai95]

What I love about Japan is how every region seems to have specialisations in various fields that even a small town that otherwise wouldn’t attract much tourists can offer you something to do. It would be a dream to have a chance to do a road trip in Japan, so many things to see and do

[@krireshin]

Loving finally seeing your posts as a couple. They are the same energy as your previous posts, accept I'm not distracted the entire time asking myself (are they dating? They have such great chemistry. I really hope they get together in day) lol. There was always a slight tension created by your editing choices before because you seemed so conscious of not being too obvious about your relationship. You are both so much more relaxed now and it shows. Love it

[@NewsToAstonish]

I’ve been shipping you two for like 4 years now. I simply love both of your videos and you two are perfect for each other. Have fun you two! 😊

[@zengrath]

This video was perfect for me. I love this relaxed casual style of exploring Japan and having Chris tagging along wasn't too bad as well, haha. Thank you for the content.

[@VeridianRain]

When you are comfortable enough with someone to air guitar, now that's some love right there.

[@traphimawari7760]

Chris reward for beating the Hokkaido cycling challenge is a nice time with Sharla, as well as losing weight of course

[@dreammore1589]

Sharla should get 1M subs the content is amazing 😍🤩

[@LoveKonkon]

Nice to see even on a couple trip, Joey somehow makes his way into the vid 😂. Me and my partner were expecting chris to fully bamboozle you and be like 'jokes on you, we are going to an abandoned onsen' haha

[@WalesGaming86]

Chris has been working on this for a while, and I've got all the respect in the world for him for that.

[@NeroClaudiusSaber]

Chris and Sharla best duo! I liked your channels ^^

[@abdifatah4652]

love the dynamic here with cris and vlog this absolutely STUNNING

[@cakesnipher7024]

I love how the both of you can make a video together and not be gooshy lovey dovey like other tubers who over do it. I believe the value of this video brings a certain kind of professional level you just don't see anywhere else. You two are really good together and very nice to watch. I think it is sweet honestly.

[@Rioraku]

I'm feeling super sick today so this is the kind of mental medicine I needed! Awesome video Sharla (and Chris)!

[@bybun]

Love watching you two together! Such great chemistry and narration between you both 💕