japan travel vlog 🐕✨ homestay, local foods, akita dogs

[@mainecoon2582]

As a Japanese I am always so amazed at her Japanese. Being able to read kanji and use Keigo properly is impressive and it just shows how much respect she has for our culture 😍love you Sharla ❤❤

[@tara-a-c]

As a fellow Canadian, maple syrup must always be at the ready for pancakes!! 😁❤

[@Nyancakez]

I can't imagine pancakes being served without syrup. I'm an American but I still love my maple syrup! This is a tragedy 😂

[@jessicayoung6395]

You can take Sharla out of Canada, but you can’t take Canada out of Sharla! Lol. Fellow canadian too- ❤ maple syrup

[@shereadsmurder7558]

As a European, I agree❤

[@Grahzzyhardcore]

I would use Vermont maple syrup

[@tara-a-c]

@@Nyancakez your username checks out!! 😂💕

[@JeffJK000]

I love watching Sharlemons vids! 🍋🍋

[@carolinetaylor5594]

😆

[@sharlainjapan]

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[@LonelyDroid]

@@sharlainjapan 🔥 🦎

[@oulewappeur76]

😂

[@JulieVeganEats]

I love hearing Sharla speak in Japanese!!

[@Tomodachi323]

if anything, I've learned about Sharla over the years is that she has a gift for learning new languages.

[@Might_b_iz]

Yall we gatta get Sharmeleon to 1M followers so she can evolve into Sharzard ❤❤❤❤

[@anthonynelson6671]

Melon lady in Japan will evolve into Lizard Lady!!

[@Tomodachi323]

already posted it on X. 👍😉

[@CrayolaCoffeeBean]

Hahaha Sharzard 😂 I love it! I honestly can’t believe she doesn’t have 1M yet!

[@TwodeeTwodimensional]

I wish the West would embrace the kotatsu 😮 Seems so cozy

[@kiraofravenfell6802]

You can find them online! I plan on getting one for my house ☺️

[@TheBethaiable]

yeah! Just commented to my soon to be roommate that i want one XD They Agreed it looks super cozy :P

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

No rainbow glowy button 😢 But I loved the video! 🥰

[@EllenTheArtist]

No glowy button at my part either 😢

[@InspectahReese]

Japan is beautiful year round but northern Japan in the winter is extraordinarily beautiful

[@willowrae5051]

Yesss we need to get you to Sharizard!!! I remember Sharmander fondly 😭 let's help Sharla evolve gaiys!! 😤

[@lynda.grace.14]

I'd subscribe again if it would help. Can I make an alias and do that?

[@VanillaCoke1956]

Winter is always such a melancholic time for me, especially these days. Last year at around this time I was living in Japan and staying in Tokyo during this exact period of time and felt a bit sad about not being able to spend time with family...yet here I am a year later watching this video, feeling sad because I miss being in Japan during this time lol. I have no idea why, maybe it's because everything in Japan seems to slow down in December even more than over here where I live now. Not gonna lie, the snowy mountains, the music choice and overall vibes of this video made me tear up a bit haha. Thank you for the vlogmas and I hope you have a great Christmas!

[@sharlainjapan]

I get that feeling!! 🥹❤️ Thank you so much for watching!! Hope you have a really nice Christmas~

[@nic3561]

I'm not even done watching this yet, but there is something about the vibe and music of these vlogmas episodes that just takes my stress down a notch - thanks for sharing these :) Cheers from a very green, unseasonably warm Canada lol

[@tmntleo]

Kotatsu's are like blanket forts for your feet :3

[@Tomodachi323]

I was gonna say the same thing, that's definitly a fort to any child. Omg if only I was 5 years old again! 👍😄

[@kimhern7106]

I love seeing how you collect stamps from every where you travel, I collect fridge magnets from all the interesting places i've been so one day my fridge will be covered!

[@jozefbols4386]

Sweetie, the son (29, almost 30) and I (almost 65) have been fans of Pokemon from the start, my son collected cards when he was younger!!! So we know Charmeleon and the others. Please keep the name, I love that name and that is why I became a fan of your channel at first. Lots of good fortune to you!! Stay safe and healthy sweet Sharla! Love from Pinkie

[@megami.x]

Sharla your hair always looks amazing.

[@SnowClover]

I thought it was extra fabulous in this particular video! it looks so good!!

[@alomafoggo3239]

And your nails - always so pretty

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw thanks, it’s always a struggle to keep it looking presentable😅 My hair type doesn’t get along with Japanese weather💀

[@SnowClover]

@@sharlainjapan Oh gosh me either, it's always so hard to tame it there, especially because my good hair dryer doesnt work on Japan voltage D: I understand the struggle!

[@Matthew_McRae]

Akita dogs are SO ADORABLE 😭 And all the cute stamps you got!! Ahhhhhh❤️

[@RichardFitzjohn]

Thank you Sharla for the videos. I'm learning Japanese, so I love when we hear you talk it. It feels good to understand a few words here and there! I will have to share the photos of my stamp book from last year!

[@sharlainjapan]

Please do!! Would love to see them🎉🎉

[@kevinwebb82]

14:07 Probably shove Chris in to the bed in the closet and slide the doors shut so his snoring doesn't keep anyone awake.

[@sanashi27]

The dog and all the doggo stuff looks so cute!!! I love watching you collect stamps cause that looks like so much fun!

[@JHazzardousW]

Sharla has such perfect glazed donut nails.

[@AmyGiglio7683]

Thank you so much lovely Sharla! ❤

[@sethusk]

Your trips always look so fun! What a great life :)

[@jocelynwhitephotos]

I love how Japan has all of those unique stamps highlighting different areas throughout the country! I wish we had those in the US, I feel like it would be so fun to collect them.😁

[@paradeoflaughter]

I'm already subscribed and it didn't change colors so I'm not sure if it does when you're not subscribed. Also thanks again for another cosy vlog! I've been loving seeing all these cool spots in Japan.

[@inspiteofshame]

I unsubscribed to try it out and it didn't react to what Sharla said. Maybe you need to set it manually when you upload the video? BUT then when I resubscribed, it did go all glowy and rainbow!

[@damfino1964]

Those pancakes were so beautiful I wouldn’t know whether to eat them or frame them! Of course I would totally devour them 😂

[@CrayolaCoffeeBean]

You’re such a great palate cleanser on this platform ☺️ your videos make me feel like I’ve been to so many areas of Japan without even leaving Illinois ❤ (also, I unsubscribed temporarily just to test your theory and no, it didn’t glow in rainbow lolol)

[@salembookworm]

Ellen's obsession with Cruncky is hilarious. :D

[@Grahzzyhardcore]

She is adorable ❤

[@salembookworm]

@@Grahzzyhardcore She really is!

[@LoveSebLefebvre]

I am so happy you reminded us all to subscribe! Turns out, I wasn't :O I could have sworn I subscribed years ago... But no.. Thank you!!

[@reinanaggi]

very curious did the subscribe button really glow? couldn't find out bcs i'm subscribed already and don't want to unsubscribe😅

[@LoveSebLefebvre]

@@reinanaggi it did indeed! 😁

[@ElbertTreble]

Sharla hope your channel grows to sharizard 🤗❤️

[@davidordaz5251]

Same here 😊

[@Tomodachi323]

🙏🙏

[@sharlainjapan]

Thanks :D ❤Don’t care about the numbers I just wanna change the name😂😂

[@ElbertTreble]

@@sharlainjapan welcome Sharla 🤗❤️ yes change the name so your a full grown Sharizard my favorite pokemon is Charizard!!!

[@kiraofravenfell6802]

I've been a subscriber since the Sharmander days! Watching your evolution has been fun and i look forward to the final stage! 😆😁

[@sharlainjapan]

Thanks for sticking around so long :D ❤️🙌🏻

[@ArtNoctowl]

I love Oyakodon! I think I saw it first in one of Chris's videos and I found a recipe online for it. It's super easy to make and really good! I always add a lot of veggies to it too

[@hanchan2k]

Drinking matcha, wrapping presents and watching vlogmas! Cozy time! Thanks, Sharla!

[@sharlainjapan]

Happy holidays! 🎁✨

[@vigerminaberrios4116]

Great places, loved to see everything ❤

[@sharlainjapan]

Glad you enjoyed!❤️❤️

[@bublebuble2004]

ill have to add this place on my trip in march thanks looks lovely

[@luminousdove]

I’ve really enjoyed this vlog!! The dog theme was so adorable and I’m obsessed with that akita in the hot springs stamp , the things I’d do for a fully stamped stamp book from Japan LOL!

[@pizza-pizza]

GLOWY RAINBOW!!! 🌈

[@sleepingsheriff]

the second I heard the yeee boi. I knew Joey was there.

[@Valtinho22he]

I was waiting for a new video. ❤

[@lovebats]

oh my gosh those pancakes!! next time i visit Japan i will try to fins more stamps!

[@Tomodachi323]

awww, that's what's great about Sharla she's so generous and thoughtful. That's a sign when somebody has a good heart.

[@sergioin3D]

I recently watched one of your videos and I payed special attention and I found that you did construction work with your grandpa; and it reminded me when you had reached out before my shift at a construction site

[@ibbyworld]

Love watching your vlogmas since 2015!! Always the best quality content from you Sharla

[@sharlainjapan]

Aww thanks Ibby!! You’ve been around since OG vlogmas!! 🥹🙏🎄

[@abbyenhorning6464]

Yayyyyyy it’s beautiful there with the snow and adorable with all the akita doggos!

[@EmrysBarnickles]

As a Canadian, hearing people call you melon makes me sad for Pokémon. Hahaha. You’re awesome and love watching you explore!

[@piratequeend5345]

Love this video! No glowing button for me😭 I checked on both the computer and on my phone! But I've been subscribed for maaaaany many years❣️

[@piratequeend5345]

Had to check how long its been and 8 years ago I started watching your videos🤭

[@hannahinmoka]

I love 道の駅!! If you haven’t already been there, 道の駅 にのみや in Tochigi-ken is so much fun. It has every type of strawberry food you can imagine and a strawberry museum 🍓❤️

[@Robzilluh]

i love these videos, i get happy when i see a new one. Thanks Sharla!

[@JeinNoir]

Aaa~ every time I see these nails I think "Sharla keeps so stylish" very lovely ne ✨

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw thank you🙌🏻 Love a simple shiny nail colour🤩✨

[@kathwilkinson7137]

I have a japanese akita, I badly need all those akita items especially the dancing solar powered akita ❤

[@Tomodachi323]

Sharla has to try Cracker Barrel breakfast here in the states. They give you hot maple syrup with your pancakes. 👍☺️🇨🇦

[@anthonynelson6671]

I haven't been to one in years. I wonder if it still tastes the same? I too am interested in what a Canadian's review of Cracker Barrel would be.

[@sharlainjapan]

Sounds great!!!! 😍🥞

[@Tomodachi323]

I posted a Cracker Barrel tv commercial to your twitter account. Yeah, their store is absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure you would have a field day there. A lot of beautiful stuff to buy and the food is also great!

[@Tomodachi323]

@@anthonynelson6671 here in South Florida we get a lot of Canadians this time of year. I'm sure many of them have already been to one.

[@chisol3508]

I unsubscribed just to see the subscribe button turn rainbow vut it didn't 😢 But I'm subscribed again now Sharmelon! 😂

[@HenryKlausEsq.]

That music around the 7 min mark had a very DJ Krush vibe to it (real name Hideaki Ishi, ex Yakuza turned hip hop/trip hop artist). Anyone in Japan should go see him.

[@saltycross]

The kotatsu looks so warm 💜☺️

[@chutkat]

SHARMELON OMG🤣🤣🤣 I need to make you a Sharizard drawing once you get to the million subs!

[@sharlainjapan]

😍🙌🏻 Please don’t put melons in it😆😆😆

[@chutkat]

What about 1 melon painted as a pokeball? 👀@@sharlainjapan

[@LonelyDroid]

The stamp and postage stamp is a cool thing. That has to make an awesome collectible. Going around to different town and citys to get different ones.

[@sharlainjapan]

It’s a lot of fun and encourages us to check out places we wouldn’t have gone to otherwise! Same with the pokemon manholes❤

[@LonelyDroid]

​@@sharlainjapanI love it the man hole covers are so cool

[@Tomodachi323]

Bannana pancakes?? cappucino?? uhhh yes please!! 👍😄😋

[@agnese72]

I think i saw something moving. Might be a falling star 😊

[@JJ_Magnificent]

I had an Akita growing up, sweetest dogs ever ❤ Thank You! Edit: Looking forward to your Sharizard Era!!

[@tarlabarbosa]

The subscriber button shined the first time you said it witch made me realize I wasn’t subscribed to your channel witch I thought I was 🤔 if you keeping saying in future videos to remind people it will help 💕

[@loopyfrog]

The subscribe button didn't go all rainbow 🙁 but then that's probably coz I'm already subscribed hehe

[@AltraWave7]

I momentarily, unsubscribed to see if the subscribe button would do the rainbow thing, and it did indeed do it the first time you said subscribe. I then promptly re-subscribed, hopefully that doesn't mess the analytics up too much. Also the trip so far looks like it's been so fun! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

[@katrinarodriguez1312]

i unsubscribed just for a second to test it out and it definitely works and sparkles that's super cute also love your content and that pup was so pretty

[@RuxUnderscore]

I remember the push for Sharmeleon. ❤I would love to see 1m for Sharizard.

[@Samilovescandy]

Love these vlogmas videos. You show the real beauty of Japan and places to check out. I’m definitely going to visit amori when I come to Japan

[@fiona4729]

I subscribe now and it went like fireworks 🎉❤

[@GamingFoodie]

I didn't know Hachko was born in Akita! How wonderful they celebrate his birthday all these years later.

[@bublebuble2004]

i missed all the snow when i was in japan this year maybe next time :-) looks so nice

[@BritneyMorgan28]

Just heard about the earthquake and likely the tsunami to hit Japan. My heart goes out to everyone there. It's a given but I gotta say it, please stay safe guys. 💜

[@zz3410]

These vlogmas vids have been more enjoyable than the Journey Across Japan vids this time around. Don't tell Chris!

[@peppermoo]

woop new video!

[@Lisa-tb2rn]

These places look amazing, I would love to try all that food too! Great video Sharla! On another note, that button did not light up for me unfortunately. I was excited for a few seconds though :D

[@damfino1964]

No double futon for couples? At least you can shut Chris behind those sliding doors when starts snoring I guess 😂

[@kae8450]

IT DID TURNED INTO A RAINBOW SPARKS I unsubscribed and subscribed again just to see it lmaooo. And I think I’ve been subscribed since this channel was created hahaha but worth itt

[@Grimsy_Max]

No syrup! All Canadians were with you …

[@sineadn82]

Just back from a month trip in japan these vlogs making me feel like I'm still there 😂 Miss the little noise the zebra crossings make they were so cute 😢

[@wombewonderful8846]

Love your hair! Please do the hair colouring video.

[@Aoife_MDC]

I loveee kotatsus! The first and only time I used one was when I did a very short homestay in Yonago, Tottori back in 2017. I remember begging my dad to get one but that never happened lol (not sure how easy it would be to get one in Canada 🤔)

[@ShisaAi]

My cat Littleone and I really enjoy your videos!

[@techytube7764]

merry christmas Sharla and CHris and all the crew

[@sharlainjapan]

Merry Christmas!! 🎄✨✨

[@Tomodachi323]

Merii Kurisumasu

[@Tomodachi323]

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu.

[@baumeseins]

Yes indeed. at 17:20 when you say "subscribe button" the think went all rainbow and shiny on me.

[@myscandinavianlife]

Just catching up on your vlogmas episodes ☺🎄🎄 Such great videos, awesome content ☺ support and best wishes to you and yours from Denmark !

[@sharlainjapan]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays💕🎄✨

[@brianksiegel6865]

4:25 mark the kanji is yatate or 矢立, which is an ancient writing set which I guess is used for calligraphy. Great video!

[@SuchaSofterSin2143]

The subscribe button did get colorful when I subscribed! So pretty! I love that!

[@Embracehistoria]

You get the rainbow effect when you hit the sub button.

[@tootles444]

Loving these vlogs Sharla!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!❤

[@sentimentalcircuscurator]

Happy New Year to you and Chris and both your families Sharla!!!!

[@sharlainjapan]

Happy New Year!! 💕💕💕

[@pinkpearl8130]

Sharmelon 🤦‍♀As someone who's been watching for many years, this upsets me 😅I was able to watch you go from Sharmander to Sharmeleon! Can't wait to see you evolve to Sharizard ❤

[@theherooffire007]

Sharmelon. 😂🍉 (That made me laugh so hard for some reason.)

[@rainesonne1320]

I love this series Sharazard!

[@galas455]

Akita is on my bucket list Sharla, so I'm happy you are here but I wish I could have seen more sites.

[@MrSkippy3456]

My mum had an Akita they are so docile till you try and break into their domain but to owners and family such sweeties.

[@terenceturcotte4999]

Yay vlogmas. So happy got my samurai box yesterday very tasty, and always use real maple syrup, my parents were.Quebecois that moved to California. And I always have a bottle of real maple syrup! Hope you and Chris have a merry Christmas😁

[@Ozai75]

I will say that I admire your restraint from buying the ginormous Akita stuffed plushy. I don't think I could've resisted.

[@olio333]

I miss all the vegan food options you showed us when you were vegan🥲 If your diet changed for health reasons, I absolutely get it and respect that. Just missing this part of the videos which was unique and helpful.

[@janine6014]

51 days until we land in Osaka for 3 weeks! So excited to be back in this beautiful country. Thanks for the great vlogmas videos. 😊🎄

[@mayahiranoyama1191]

Sharla, can you make a video about how stampbooks work? I am quite curious with they... Oh, and if you can share with us your favorite stamps? Please?

[@toshizue8627]

I heard someone say that the black lotus was the most powerful magic card. XD

[@ItsLizzy82]

Great video Sharla and I am so proud that you all shunned McDonalds (no genocide that night!).

[@fatrob88]

I really enjoy your videos, now that I'm learning Japanese I can really appreciate the Kanji "lessons" 😅 Thanks Sharla!

[@RobsShinyDex]

OMG THE BUTTON GLOWED WHEN YOU SAID THAT!!!!